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I. TESTS AND SEA TRIAL CONDITION

1. KINDS OF TEST:
a.
Starting Test
b.
Stop Inertia Test
c.
Progressive speed trials
d.
Crash Stop astern and Crash stop ahead test.
e.
Turning test
f.
Zigzag Maneuvering test
g.
Steering Gear test
h.
Anchoring test
i.
Black Out
j.
Endurance Test
k.
Noise and Local Vibration
l.
Fire Fighting Equipment test (additional)
m. Life Saving Appliances Test (additional)
2. SEA TRIAL CONDITION
a.
Ballast Condition.
The vessel is to be ballasted to the full displacement corresponding to the . Meter
(mld) draught in sea water.
b.
Draft Measurement.
Prior to sea trial, ships drafts (fore, mid ships (p & s), and aft) shall be measured at
the draft marks by eye in the presence of owners representative. Items to measure
are:
i.
Draft reading at fore, aft, and sb & ps mid ship.
ii.
Specific gravity of sea water
c.
Life saving appliances check.
In order to ensure the safety for all persons on board, thorough checks shall be
carried out to the life saving appliances prior to sea trial.

II. TEST ITEMS FOR THE SEA TRIAL

1. STARTING TEST
a.
Procedure:
Starting test to be carried out as per Class Rules for starting system of the main
engine. For reversible engine, the staring system shall capable for 12 times start,
whereas for non-reversible engine for 6 times.
For electric starter, the starting system is to be confirmed to start as engine
manufacturer guidance.
b.

Items of Measurement:
i.
Total number of starting.
ii.
Functional test confirmation.

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2. MAGNETIC COMPASS ADJUSTMENT
The adjustment of magnetic compass shall be carried out prior to sea trial according
to standard from technical engineer and certified on behalf of the government.
3. STOP INERTIA TEST
a.
Purpose:
To measure required time and distance from the time that ME (full throttle position)
to be stopped up to the vessels speed reaching to two (2) knots.
b.
Procedure:
While the vessel is running ahead at MCR (100% engine load, or 100% Rpm), the
main engine to be stopped until the vessel reach two (2) knots speed
c.
Item to be Measured:
i.
Vessels speed before the main engine to be stopped (at full-throttle or at
100% load or at 100% rpm).
ii.
Time required until vessel speed reaching 2 knots after main engine to be
stopped.
iii.
Advance distance from full speed to 2 knots speed (at stopped main engine
condition).
iv. Wind speed, wind direction, and sea condition.
4. PROGRESSIVE SPEED TRIALS
a.
Purpose:
The test to be carried out with the engine load progressively increased in order to
settle the relation between vessels speed and engine loads.
b.
Place:
On the availably safe sea area.
c.
Procedure:
Progressive speed trials are to be carried out at the following engine load:
Engine Load Engine Power
Engine Rpm
Run between Mile posts
25 %
As calculation
As on panel
One double run
50 %
As calculation
As on panel
One double run
75 %
As calculation
As on panel
One double run
100 %
As calculation
As on panel
One double run
*) The measurement may differ subject to Maker and Class recommendation
d.

Items of Measurement:
i.
Vessels speed
ii.
Main Engine parameters; Rpm, Throttle position, and other necessary items
for Main Engine performance.
iii.
Weather, sea state condition, relative velocity, direction of wind, and depth of
sea.

5. CRASH STOP AHEAD and CRASH STOP ASTERN:

a.
Purpose;
To prove that the Main Engine is suitable for ships emergency stop, and to
measure the time and distance between points of the order of astern / ahead under
headway until Rpm becomes steady.

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Procedure:
i.
Stop Astern Test:
While the vessel is running ahead at 100 % Main Engine load (corresponding
to its MCR) the Main Engine is then ordered to reverse its RPM from initial
rpm until the RPM is reaching steady.
ii.
Handling the Main Engine for Stop Astern Test:
Procedure of the test is according to the followings:

No

Command

Speed Control handle

Start ahead

100 % load

Order to start
the Stop
Astern Test

For Conventional
Shafting: Stop the ME,
change to the reversed
Rpm, start the engine,
increase rpm
progressively to the
MCR.

Stop test

For Steerable Rudder

Propeller: Move the SRP
handle from 0 o gradually
up to reaching 180 o
For Conventional
Shafting: Stop the ME,
change the rpm to the
initial Rpm,

Rpm Control Dial for ME

To reach steadily at
MCR rpm ahead
To reach reversed rpm
steadily at MCR astern
(referring to the Engine
Maker)

Until 0 rpm

For Steerable Rudder

Propeller (SRP): Move
the SRP handle from 0 o
gradually up to reaching
180
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Items to measure:
i.
Measurement on Stop Astern Test:
Vessels speed each 10 second interval by Speed Log on the wheel
house.
Vessels heading angle each 10 second interval by Gyro compass.
ME rpm each 10 second interval correspondingly.
Wind direction and velocity, weather state, and sea depth at the
beginning of the test.
Time elapsed from signal full-astern to the complete stop, i.e. from the
Main engine to be stopped engine begins to rotate astern up to
the vessel is completely stopped.
ii.

Measurement on Stop Ahead Test:

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Vessels speed each 10 second interval by Speed Log on the wheel

house.
Vessels heading angle each 10 second interval by Gyro compass.
ME rpm each 10 second interval correspondingly.
Wind direction and velocity, weather state, and sea depth at the
beginning of the test.
Time elapsed from signal full-ahead to the complete stop, i.e. from the
Main engine to be stopped engine begins to rotate ahead up to the
vessel is completely stopped.

6. TURNING TEST
a. Purpose:
To examine the vessels turning maneuverability, maximum advance, and maximum
tactical diameter of turning.
b. Procedure:
Turning test shall be measured at 100% Main engine Load (full-throttle) then the
steering rudder to be moved maximum (as per design) to the starboard and portside,
and the position to be kept until the vessel reach the turning of 360O from the original
course.
c. Items to measure:
i. Vessels speed each 10 second interval by speed log
ii. Vessels heading angle each 10 second interval by gyro compass
iii. Shaft rpm each 10 second interval accordingly
iv. Wind direction and velocity, weather state, and sea depth at the beginning of the
test.
v. Tactical diameter and advanced diameter.
7. Z-MANEUVERING TEST (ZIG-ZAG TEST)
a. Purpose:
To examine the ships course stability and how the ship responds to the changes of
rudder angle.
b. Procedure:
Having the vessel initially in full-ahead-speed on 100% MCR, the Zigzag test is to be
carried out, as follows:
i. Direct the vessel to the heading 20O starboard.
ii. When the heading of the vessel has been reaching 20O to the starboard from the
initial course, portside the helm 20O .
iii. When the heading of the vessel has been reaching 20O to the portside from the
initial course, starboard the helm 20O .
iv. Repeatedly, carry out the step no ii.
v. When the vessels heading return to initial course, the test is finished.
c. Items to measure:
i. Vessels speed each interval 10 second by means of speed log.

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Vessel heading angle of each swing by means of gyrocompass.

Maximum heading angle of each swing by means of gyrocompass.
Shaft rpm each 10 second respectively.
Wind direction and velocity, sea state, and sea depth at the beginning of the test.
Required time for each change and holding of rudder angle (start and stop of the
actual rudder motion against the response of the actual vessel motion)

8. STEERING GEAR TEST

a. Purpose:
To examine the capability of the steering gear system and the redundant system of
the steering gear.
b. Procedure:
i. Simulation test for redundancy arrangement to be carried out to verify that, upon
any single failure, the propulsion and steering system remain in operational, or
the back-up propulsion and steering system shall be speedily brought into
service.
ii. For emergency steering gear test, the propulsion and steering system must be
able to be operated by local system or local panel in the steering gear room.
c. Test Items:
i. Functional test of each back-up system of the steering gear system by means of
local control in the steering gear room.
ii. Wind direction and velocity, sea state, and sea depth at the beginning and the
end of the test.
9. ANCHORING TEST.
a. Purpose:
To examine the performance of Windlass.
b. Place and Condition:
i. The vessel is to be brought to a standstill condition and headed into the wind
before commencing the test,.
ii. The test is to be done in the deep water area where sufficient for 3 shackle of
anchor chains.
c. Kind of Tests
i. Loading Test:
The windlass shall be functionally tested by hoisting up 55 mm (2 fathoms) of
chains from the state in which 82.5 (3 fathoms) of anchor chains are submerged
and freely suspended at commencing of lifting.
ii. Chain Drum Brake Test:
The chain drum brake shall be tested with the anchor dropping at every
approximately fathoms of chains to confirm safe paying out and holding of the
anchor chains by means of braking the chain drum.
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Drop the starboard anchor by releasing the brake of the windlass, and
approximately 82.5 m (3 fathoms) of starboard anchor chains shall be run into
water. While dropping in progress, the anchor brake shall be tested.
Hoist 55m (2 fathoms) of starboard anchor chains by means of windlass.
Drop the portside anchor by releasing the brake of the windlass, and
approximately 55 m (2 fathoms) of portside anchor chains shall be run into water.
While dropping in progress, the anchor brake shall be tested.
Hoist 27.5 m (1 fathoms) of portside anchor chains by means of windlass.
Hoist 27.5 m (1 fathoms) of both sides anchor chains and anchors.

e. Items of Measurement:
i. Weather, wind velocity and direction, and water depth.
ii. Hoisting speed (required time for hoisting 1 fathoms).
10. BLACK-OUT TEST
a. Purpose:
This test is to be done during the sea trial, to ensure the safety of the vessel upon the
loss of electric power for automatic starting and connecting Main Switch Board of the
Standby Generator.
b. Items of measurement:
Required time to start and to connect Main Switch Board of the standby generator
after loss of the electrical power supply.

11. ENDURANCE TRIAL

a. Purpose:
To examine the Main Engine endurance performance in continuous operation of
Service Continuous Rating, and to measure performance of the Main Engine in terms
of Power, RPM, Fuel Consumption, and durability.
b. Procedure:
Endurance trial shall be carried out for at least six (6) hours continuous operation at
NCR (85% MCR). During the endurance trial, Fuel Consumption of Main Engine shall
be measured for operational reference.
c. Items of measurement:
i. Fuel Oil consumption by means of flow meter.
ii. Shaft revolutions.
iii. ME rpm
iv. Main Engine load / power
v. Other necessary data regarding Main Engine performance such as:
Cooling temperature (in & out) and flow rate
LO temperature (in & out)
LO pressure
Exhaust gas temperature
Air and ambient temperature in Engine room
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12. NOISE AND LOCAL VIBRATION TEST.

12.1. NOISE TEST
a. General:
During official sea trial, measurements of noise levels is to be done in all spaces of
private cabins on Accommodation Decks, Wheelhouse, and Machinery Spaces.
Noise levels are to be recorded and submitted to the ship owner and other parties
concerned. One copy of the record shall remain onboard.
b. Conditions of Measurement:
The noise is to be measured under following conditions:
i. Main propulsion machinery shall be run at Normal Continuous Rating.
ii. Other auxiliary machineries, navigation instruments, etc, shall be operated
throughout the measurement period as required for normal seagoing condition
during sea trial.
iii. Mechanical ventilation and air condition equipment shall be in normal operation,
taking into account that the capacity is in accordance to the design conditions.
iv. All doors and windows of rooms are to be closed.
v. Spaces shall be furnished with all necessary equipment. Measurement without
soft furnishings may be made, but no allowance shall be made for their absence.
vi. The depth of water under the vessels keel and the presence of large reflecting
surfaces in the ships vicinity may affect the readings obtained, and shall be,
therefore, be noted in noise survey report.
vii. The meteorological conditions such as wind and rain, as well as sea state, shall
be such that they do not influence the measurement.
c. Measurement procedure:
i. During the noise level measurements, only those of concerned in ship operation
and noise measurement are allowed to present in the measured spaces.
ii. The sound level meter shall be calibrated with the calibrator before and after
measurements. The batteries shall also be checked immediately before each
period of use.
iii. Readings of sound pressure level shall be taken in decibels using an A-weighting
filter: dB(A).
iv. The meter shall be set to slow response and the readings made only to the
nearest decibel. A measuring time of at least 5 seconds shall be allowed. If a
meter fluctuate in level within a range of no more than 5 dB(A) maximum to
minimum, an estimation of the level shall be made by averaging with eye.
v. If the range fluctuations are in excess of 5 dB(A) or the sound is cyclic, irregular
or intermittent in operation, an integrating meter shall be used set to A-weighting.
Integration shall be made over a period of at least 30 seconds.
vi. At positions of high noise, spot checks shall be performed with the meter set to
fast response if considered necessary, to ensure the safety of a person taking
measurement.
d. Measurement Positions:
The measurements are to be taken on deck in the center of the room. Measurements
shall be taken at positions as follows:
i. Engine Room:

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Measurement shall be taken at four (4) representative positions per each deck
level in engine room to upper deck.
Pump Room:
Measurement shall be taken at four (4) representative positions per each deck
level in pump room.
Navigation Spaces:
Measurement shall be taken with all auxiliary equipment such as radar, echo
sounder, window wiper, clear view screen, etc in operation. However, audible
signals, telephone or similar need not to be taken into consideration.
Accommodation Spaces:
Generally, one measurement shall be made in the middle such as cabins,
hospital, office, mess room and recreation room.
Service Spaces:
The service spaces such as galley, pantry, and laundry, are to be measured.
However, the measurement may be done without equipments in operations.

12.2. LOCAL VIBRATION TEST

a. General:
This procedure describes the measurement of vibration response of
accommodations spaces. The purpose of measurement is to find out the vibration
level and to investigate the dynamic characteristic of the ship.
b. Procedure:
i. Measuring acceleration and vibration frequency at the direction of transversal and
vertical at the priority points A, B, and C, which measured at each rpm of the
Main Engine. The objective is to find the Resonance Frequency Point.
ii. Measuring acceleration and vibration frequency at the direction of transversal and
vertical at points of accommodations and engine room. Measurement is to be
carried out at NCR.
iii. Velocity of vibration shall be measured with a portable Vibration-meter. The
measurement shall be carried out not in simultaneous way but one by one.
13. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT TEST
a. Purpose:
This test is to be performed during sea trial, to ensure the Fire Fighting Equipment
can be well operated.
b. Items of Measurement:
All fire fighting equipment shall be functionally tested, including:
Fire main hydrants on decks and accommodation deck
Some portable fire extinguishers.
Fire alarms and fire detectors in all rooms
Emergency fire pumps.
14. LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT TEST
a. Purpose:
This test is to be performed during sea trial, to ensure the Live saving Equipment can
be well operated.
b. Items of Measurement:
Some of life saving equipment shall be functionally tested, including:

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Life boats:
- Life boat is to be fully loaded in accordance to persons capacity.
- Lowering davits in loaded condition by means of local handle inside the
life boat.
- Releasing life boat from davits by means of local handle.
- Starting up onboard engine in the lifeboat.
- Test of maneuvering of the life boat (turning and zigzag)
- Rechecking provisions that required to be provided onboard.
Life rafts:
- Checking hydraulic release units and validating expire date.
- If necessary, launching the life raft for simulation.
Life buoys:
- Check the number and availability on the approved on-board-location as
per stated on the Safety Plan
- Simulation of man over board function.
EPIRB and SART equipment:
- Check expire date
- Check battery power
- Check transmitted signal on the navigation equipments.

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