No.

69

No. Guidelines for non-destructive testing

No. examination of marine steel castings
69
69 2000) TABLE OF CONTENTS
(June
(cont)
(Rev.1
May 2004)
(Rev.2 1. General
Oct 2020) 1.1 Scope

2. Qualification of Personnel involved in NDT Requirements

2.1 Qualifications

3. Casting Condition
3.1 Heat Treatment
3.2 Surface Condition

4. Extent of Inspections Examinations

4.1 Castings to be examined
4.2 4.1 Zones to be examined

5. Inspection Examination Procedures

5.1 Visual Inspections
5.2 Surface Inspections Crack Detection
5.3 Volumetric Inspections

6. Acceptance Criteria
6.1 Visual Inspection Testing
6.2 Surface Inspection Crack Detection
6.3 Volumetric Inspection Testing

7. Reporting

8. Rectification of Defects

Annex 1
Extent and methods of non-destructive testing examination to be applied to
typical hull steel castings.

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1. General
No. 1.1.1 This document is intended to give general guidance on the extent, methods and
recommended quality levels applicable to the non-destructive testing examinations (NDT
69 NDE), of marine steel castings, except in those cases where alternative criteria have
(cont) been otherwise approved or specified.

1.1.2 Although no detailed guidelines are given for machinery components, the
requirements in these guidelines may apply correspondingly considering their
materials, kinds, shapes and stress conditions being subjected.

1.1.3 Castings intending to be examined by NDT methods are identified in Annex 1

to this document. The list of castings is not definitive. Criteria for the inspection of other
castings not listed in Annex 1 will be subject to agreement.

1.1.4 UR W8 or this Recommendation do not include every cast component type that
may be subject to Classification. In such cases where the particular component or type is
not included, appropriate national/international standards, or other Society requirements
may be applied, to determine the appropriate testing regime and defect acceptance
criteria.

1.1.5 These guidelines complement and reference the requirements of the following
UR’s - UR W8, UR W22, UR W29, UR A1, and UR W34, and contain general guidance
for the non-destructive testing methods, the extent of testing and the minimum
recommended quality levels that should be complied with unless otherwise approved or
specified.

1.1.6 Castings should be examined in the final delivery condition

1.1.7 Where intermediate inspections have been performed the manufacturer should
provide reports of the results upon the request of the Surveyor.

1.1.8 Where a casting is supplied in semi-finished condition, the manufacturer should

take into account the quality level of final finished machined components.

1.1.9 Where advanced ultrasonic testing methods are applied, e.g. PAUT or TOFD,
reference is made to UR W34, for general approach in adopting and application of these
advanced methods. Acceptance levels regarding accept/reject criteria are specified in
the applicable section in this Recommendation.

2. Qualification of Personnel involved in NDT Requirements

2.1 Qualifications

2.1.1 Personnel carrying out NDE are generally to be qualified and certified to
Level II of a recognised certification scheme such as EN 473, ISO9712 or SNT-TC-
1A. Personnel engaged in visual examination are to have sufficient knowledge and
experience, however, may be exempted from formal qualifications specified in this
Recommendation.

2.1.2 Personnel carrying out NDT should be certified to a recognised national or

international certification scheme, e.g. ISO 9712:2012, or an employer based scheme
such as SNT-TC-1A: 2016, or ANSI/ASNT CP-189: 2016. Where employer based
schemes are applied, personnel qualification to these schemes may be accepted if the
written practice is reviewed and found acceptable by the Society. The written practice

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should align with the main requirements with those of ISO 9712 (apart from the
impartiality requirements of a certification body).
No.
2.1.2 2.1.3 Personnel responsible for the NDE NDT activity including approval of
69 procedures should be qualified and certified to Level III.
(cont)
2.1.4 The NDT personnel’s certificates and competence should comprise all industrial
sectors and techniques being applied by the manufacturer or its subcontractors.
Certificates should be made available to the Society for verification, when requested.

2.1.3 Personnel qualifications are to be verified by certification.

2.1.5 The operator carrying out the NDT and interpreting indications, should as a
minimum, be qualified and certified to Level II in the NDT method(s) concerned.

However, operators only undertaking the gathering of data using any NDT method and
not performing data interpretation or data analysis may be qualified and certified as
appropriate, at level I.

The operator should have adequate knowledge of materials, weld, structures or

components, NDT equipment and limitations that are sufficient to apply the relevant NDT
method for each application appropriately.

3. Casting Condition

3.1 Heat Treatment

Non-destructive examinations testing applied for acceptance purposes to support final

casting certification should be made after the final heat treatment of the casting. Where
intermediate inspections have been performed the manufacturer shall should provide
furnish reports the documentation of the results upon request of the Surveyor.

3.2 Surface Condition

3.2.1 Castings are to should be examined in the final delivery condition free from any
material such as scale, dirt, grease or paint that might affect the effectiveness
efficacy of the inspection. A thin coating of contrast paint is permissible when using
magnetic particle techniques. For surface inspection NDT methods, the surface quality
should be a minimum value of Ra ≤6.3 μm

3.2.2. Unless otherwise specified in the order, magnetic particle test shall be carried
out within 0.3mm of the final machined surface condition for AC techniques or within
0.8mm for DC techniques.

3.2.3. 3.2.2 Ultrasonic testing is to should be carried out after the castings have
been ground, machined or shot blasted to a suitable condition, with a minimum value
surface quality of Ra ≤12,5 μm. The surfaces of castings to be examined should be
such that adequate coupling can be established between the probe and the
casting and that excessive wear of the probe is avoided.

4. Extent of Examinations Inspections

4.1 Castings to be examined

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4.1.1 Castings to be examined by NDE methods are identified in Annex 1 to

this document. The list of castings is not definitive. Criteria for the examination
No. of other castings not listed in Annex 1 will be subject to agreement.
69 4.2 4.1 Zones to be examined
(cont)
4.2.1 4.1.1 Zones to be examined in nominated castings are identified in Annex 1.
Examinations are Testing is to should be made in accordance with an inspection plan
approved by the Society. The plan should specify the extent of the testing
examination, the testing examination procedure, the quality level or, if necessary, level
for different locations of the castings.

4.2.2 4.1.2 In addition to the areas identified in Annex 1, surface inspections shall
should be carried out in the following locations:
- at all accessible fillets and changes of section,
- in way of fabrication weld preparation, for a band width of 30mm,
- in way of chaplets,
- in way of weld repairs,
- at positions where surplus metal has been removed by flame
cutting, scarifying or arc-air gouging.

4.2.3 4.1.3 Ultrasonic testing shall should be carried out in the zones indicated in
Annex 1 and also at the following locations:
- in way of all accessible fillets and at pronounced changes of section.
- in way of fabrication weld preparations for a distance of 50mm from the edge.
- in way of weld repairs where the original defect was detected by
ultrasonic testing.
- in way of riser positions,
- in way of machined areas particularly those subject to further machining such
as bolt hole positions.

4.1.4 In the case of castings such as rudder horns, which may have a large surface
area still untested after the above inspections have been applied, an additional
ultrasonic inspection of the untested areas should be made along continuous
perpendicular grid lines on nominal 225 mm centres, scanning from one surface only.

5. Examination Procedures

5.1 Visual Inspection

5.1.1 Steel castings nominated for NDE NDT shall should be subjected to a 100%
visual examination of all accessible surfaces by the manufacturer and made available
to the Surveyor. Lighting Viewing conditions at the inspected surfaces shall should be
in accordance with a nationally or internationally recognised standard. Unless
otherwise agreed, the visual and surface crack detection inspections are to should be
carried out in the presence of the Surveyor.

5.2 Surface Inspection Crack Detection

5.2.1 The testing procedures, apparatus and conditions of magnetic particle

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testing and liquid penetrant testing are to should comply with recognised national
or international standards. Magnetic particle testing inspection will be carried out in
No. preference is preferable to liquid penetrant testing except in the following cases;
69 - austenitic stainless steels,
(cont) - interpretation of open visual or magnetic particle indications,
- at the instruction of the Surveyor, where a particular need for penetrant testing
has been identified.

5.2.2 For magnetic particle testing, attention is to be paid to the contact between the
casting and the clamping devices of stationary magnetisation benches in order to avoid
local overheating or burning damage in its surface. Prods shall should not be permitted
on finished machined items. Note that the use of solid copper at the prod tips must be
avoided due to the risk of copper penetration contamination into the casting. The pole
of the magnets should have close contact with the component.

5.2.3 AC magnetisation method should normally be used, as it is more sensitive for

detecting surface indications. Where DC magnetisation method is used, this should be in
agreement with the Classification Society, and the reason for use clearly stated.

5.2.3 5.2.4 When indications have been detected as a result of the surface
inspection, acceptance or rejection is to should be decided in accordance with
Section 6.

5.3 Volumetric Inspection

5.3.1 Volumetric inspection in accordance with these guidelines is normally to be

carried out by ultrasonic testing using the contact method with straight normal (0°)
beam and/or angle beam technique. The testing procedures, apparatus and conditions
of ultrasonic testing are to should comply with the recognised national or international
standards. Radiographic testing may be carried out on the basis of prior agreement
with the Classification Society

5.3.2 In some cases, due to the shape, nature, complexity of casting, or defect type
or orientation, there may be a need for radiographic testing. In such cases,
radiographic testing may be carried out on the basis of prior agreement with the
Classification Society. Where radiographic testing is to be applied, national or
international standards for both the testing method, and the quality or severity level to be
applied, should be agreed with the Classification Society.

Guidance on standards:
 ASTM E446 – 15
 ASTM E186 – 15 (2019) e1
 ASTM E280 – 15 (2019) e1
 ISO 4993:2015

These examples are suitable national or international standards as appropriate to the

radiographic testing of castings, and casting thickness.

A suitable quality level for marine castings would normally be severity level 2 or 3 (of
the above standards), depending on the location zone and type of casting. Other
severity levels may be applied, and should be agreed with the Classification Society

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5.3.2 5.3.3 Only those areas shown in the agreed inspection plan should need to be
tested, however, the inspections may reveal indications that require further evaluation,
No. or an extension of testing. In such cases, this should be agreed with the Classification
69 Society. The plan should include those locations nominated in section 4.2.3 together
with the scanning zones identified for the relevant casting in Annex 1.
(cont)
5.3.3 5.3.4 Ultrasonic scans are to should be made using a 0o probe of 1 - 4MHz
(usually 2MHz) frequency, and angle probes, where required. Whenever possible
scanning is to be performed from both surfaces of the casting and from surfaces
perpendicular to each other.

5.3.4 5.3.5 The backwall echo obtained on parallel sections should be used to
monitor variations in probe coupling and material attenuation. Any reduction in the
amplitude of the back wall echo without evidence of intervening defects due to
material properties should be corrected. Attenuation in excess of 30dB/m could be
indicative of an unsatisfactory annealing heat treatment, and may render the
effectiveness of the testing as unsuitable. In such cases of excessive attenuation, this
should be investigated, and suitable mitigation measures carried out for effective
ultrasonic testing to continue, where possible.

5.3.5 5.3.6 Machined surfaces, especially those in the vicinity of riser locations and in
the bores of stern boss castings, should also be subject to a near surface
(approximately 25mm) scan using a twin crystal 0o probe.

Additional scans on machined surfaces are of particular importance in cases where

boltholes are to be drilled or where surplus material such as ‘padding’ has been
removed by machining thus moving the scanning surface closer to possible areas of
shrinkage.

Also, it Additionally, it is good practice advisable to examine the machined bores of

castings using circumferential scans with 70o probes in order that axial radial planar
flaws such as hot tears can be detected. Fillet radii should be examined using 45o,
60o, or 70o probes scanning from the surfaces/direction likely to give the best
reflection, primarily to determine the presence of any cracks within the radiused areas,
and as an additional scan to confirm any indications that may have been detected with
0° probe(s) within this area.

5.3.6 5.3.7 In the examinations of those zones nominated for ultrasonic examination
the reference sensitivity for the 0° probe is to should be established against a 6mm
diameter disk reflector. Sensitivity can be calibrated either against 6mm diameter flat
bottomed hole(s) in a reference block (or series of blocks) corresponding to the
thickness of the casting provided that a transfer correction is made, using the DAC
(distance-amplitude-correction) method, or, as a preferred alternative, by using the
DGS (distance-gain-size) method.

5.3.8 The reference sensitivity of angle probes (where required for testing)
should be established against an appropriate 6mm reflector (e.g. reference
reflectors angled perpendicular to the sound beam) for the DAC method, or
equivalent using the DGS method.

5.3.9 The DGS diagrams issued by a probe manufacturer identify the difference in dB
between the amplitude of a back wall echo and that expected from a 6mm diameter
disk reflector. By adding this difference to the sensitivity level initially set by adjusting
a back wall echo to a reference height eg e.g. 80%, the amended reference level will

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be representative of a 6mm diameter disk reflector. Similar calculations can be used

for evaluation purposes to establish the difference in dB between a back wall reflector
No. and disk reflectors of other diameters such as 12 or 15 mm.
69 5.3.7 5.3.10 Having made any necessary corrections for differences in attenuation or
(cont) surface condition between the reference block and the casting, any indications
received from the nominated zones in the casting that exceed the 6mm reference
level should be marked for evaluation against the criteria given in 6.3 below. Evaluation
should include additional scans with angle probes in order that the full extent of the
discontinuity can be plotted.

6. Acceptance Criteria

6.1 Visual Testing Inspection

6.1.1 All castings shall should be free of cracks, crack-like indications, hot tears, cold
shuts or other injurious detrimental indications. Thickness of the remains of
sprues or risers is to should be within the casting dimensional tolerance.

6.1.2 Additional magnetic particle, dye penetrant or ultrasonic testing may be required
for a more detailed evaluation of surface irregularities at the request of the
Surveyor.

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6.2 Surface Inspection

No. 6.2.1 The following definitions relevant to indications apply:
69 - Linear indication = an indication in which the length is at least three
(cont) times the width.
an indication with a largest dimension three or more
times its smallest dimension (i.e. l ≥ 3 w).
- Non-linear indication = an indication of circular or elliptical shape with
a length less than three times the width.
an indication with a largest dimension less than
three times its smallest dimension (i.e. l < 3w).
- Aligned indication = three or more indications in a line, separated by
2mm or less edge-to-edge., which results in a
unique indication, defined as follows:
a) Non-linear indications form an alignment when
the distance between indications is less than 2mm
and at least three indications are aligned. An
alignment of indications is considered to be a
unique indication and its length is equal to the
overall length of the alignment.
b) Linear indications form an alignment when the
distance between two indications is smaller than the
length of the longest indication.

- Open indication = an indication visible after removal of the

magnetic particles or that can be detected by the
use of contrast dye penetrant testing.

- Non-open indication = an indication that is not visually detectable after

removal of the magnetic particles or that cannot
be detected by the use of contrast dye penetrant
testing.
- Relevant indication = an indication that is caused by a condition or type
of discontinuity that requires evaluation. Only the
indications which have any dimension greater than
1.5mm shall should be considered relevant for the
categorization of indications.

6.2.2 For the purpose of evaluating indications, the surface is to should be divided
into reference band length of 150 mm for level MT1/PT1 and into reference areas of
22500mm2 for level MT2/PT2. The band length and/or area shall should be taken in the
most unfavourable location relative to the indications being evaluated.

6.2.3 The following quality levels recommended for magnetic particle testing
(MT) and/or liquid penetrant testing (PT) are;
Level MT1/PT1 - fabrication weld preparation and weld repairs.

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Level MT2/PT2 - other locations nominated for surface crack detection inspection in
Annex 1.
No.
The allowable numbers and sizes of indications in the reference band length and/or
69 area are given in Table 1. The required quality level should be shown on the
(cont) manufacturer’s inspection plan. Cracks and hot tears should are not be accepted.
acceptable.

Table 1 Allowable number and size of indications in a reference band length/area

Quality Level Total Max. Type of Max. Max. Maximum

maximum indication Maximum dimension, (e.g. width,
number of all number for length, diameter) of single
indications of each indication, mm2 2)
type of
indication

1)
MT1/PT1 4 in 150 mm Non-linear 4 5
1)
length Linear 4 3
1)
Aligned 4 3

MT2/PT2 20 in 22500 mm2 Non-linear 10 7

area Linear 6 5
Aligned 6 5

Notes: 1) 30 mm min. minimum (measured in any direction) between relevant indications,

2) In weld repairs, the maximum dimension is 2mm.

6.3 Volumetric Testing Inspection

6.3.1 Acceptance criteria for ultrasonic testing are identified in Table 2 as UT1 and
UT2. As stated in 4.2.1 the quality levels applicable to the zones to be examined are to
should be identified on an inspection plan. The following quality levels are nominated
for the castings identified in Annex 1.

Level UT1 is applicable to:

- fabrication weld preparations for a distance of 50mm,
- 50mm depth from the final machined surface including boltholes,
- fillet radii to a depth of 50mm and within distance of 50mm from the radius end,
- castings subject to cyclic bending stresses e.g. rudder horn, rudder castings
and rudder stocks - the outer one third of thickness in the zones nominated
for volumetric examination inspection by Annex 1,
- discontinuities within the examined zones interpreted to be cracks or hot tears.

Level UT2 is applicable to:

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- other locations nominated for ultrasonic testing in Annex 1 or on the

inspection plan.
No.
- positions outside locations nominated for level UT1 examination inspection
69 where feeders and gates have been removed.
(cont) - castings subject to cyclic bending stresses - at the central one third of
thickness in the zones of nominated for volumetric inspection by Annex 1.

6.3.2 For near surface testing (to an approximate depth of 25 mm) twin crystal 0o
(normal beam) probe should be used, plus a 0o probe (usually single crystal beyond a
depth of 25 mm) for the remaining volume.

6.3.2 6.3.3 Ultrasonic acceptance criteria for other casting areas not nominated in
Annex 1 will should be subject to special consideration based on the anticipated stress
levels and the type, size and position of the discontinuity.

6.3.4 Table 2 describes the acceptance criteria for both methods of applied
sensitivity (DGS and DAC)

6.3.5 DGS and DAC methods may be used for determining sensitivity. The DAC
method for normal beam probes may be based on a 6.0mm diameter reflector or flat
bottomed hole (FBH). A DAC curve should be produced using reference blocks
containing 6.0mm FBH reflectors over a range representative of the inspection thickness,
after adjustment for transfer and attenuation losses,

6.3.6 For quality level UT 1, any discontinuity producing a signal amplitude in excess
of the 6.0 mm DAC curve is unacceptable.

6.3.7 For quality level UT2, the sensitivity may be based on actual size FBH (of 12mm
and 15 mm) or based on equivalent 6mm FBH, and the sensitivity adjusted to obtain
equivalent amplitudes, as described in 6.3.8.

6.3.8 For use of FBH of 6mm for setting sensitivity, adjustment of signal amplitudes
(measured in dB above 6mm DAC) can be determined for 12mm and 15mm FBH
reflectors: to be DAC + 12dB and DAC + 16dB (plus any compensation for transfer and
attenuation losses). This is illustrated in Figure 1. The increase in dB to the indicated
levels represent the equivalent FBH sizes (for 12 mm and 15mm), and their respective
corresponding ultrasonic response amplitudes.

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(cont)

Figure 1 DAC curve produced from 6.0mm FBH reflector and DAC curves
adjusted to represent equivalent 12.0mm and 15.0mm FBH reflectors.

Explanatory note for DAC and Figure 1:

The bottom curve (DAC) represents a sensitivity based on 6mm FBH, and the two
additional curves (DAC + 12 and DAC + 16dB) above this represent the equivalent
sensitivities converted for larger FBH’s (12mm and 15mm).

When scanning using these curves, and applying Table 2 acceptance criteria, for UT2,
any indication below DAC +12mm should be disregarded, and any indication above DAC
+16mm should be rejected.

Any indication between these two curves should be evaluated according to its size, as
per Table 2.

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Table 2 Ultrasonic Acceptance Criteria for steel castings – Using DGS or DAC
system
No.
69 Quality Level Allowable disc Max. Allowable length
(cont) shape according Maximum size of linear all
1)
to DGS [mm] or number of relevant indications
5), 6)
diameter of FBH indications to [mm]3
according to be registered2
4)
DAC2), 3) Curve
[mm]

UT1 >6 0 0

UT2 12-15 5 50
>15 0 0

Notes:
1) DGS: distance-gain size.
2) DAC: Distance Amplitude Correction
3) The corresponding DAC level to each of the FBH reflectors is at 100% DAC
2 4) grouped in an area measuring 300 x 300 mm
3 5) measured on the scanning surface
6) the measured indication is regarded as the longest dimension, as measured
in the scanning process

6.3.9 The maximum number of indications to be registered and the maximum length
of indications permissible for quality level 2 (as stated in Table 2) apply to normal probes.

6.3.10 For quality level UT 2, any discontinuity producing a signal amplitude in

excess of the 15.0 mm DAC curve should be regarded as unacceptable.

6.3.11 Any signal between 12 + 15 curve should be evaluated for length of defect,
and referred to table 2 for acceptance

7. Reporting

7.1 General

All reports of non-destructive examinations should include the following items;

(1) Date of testing.

(2) Name(s), signature(s) and qualification level of inspection personnel.

(3) Type of casting.

(4) Product number for and unique identification.

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(5) Grade of steel.

No. (6) Heat treatment.

69 (7) Stage of testing.

(cont) (8) Locations for testing.

(9) Surface condition.

(10) Test standards used. including reference to the appropriate tables for
acceptance purposes

(11) Results, including documentation regarding the repair and testing history (as
appropriate);

(12) Statement of acceptance / non-acceptance.

(13) Locations of reportable indications.

(14) Details of weld repairs including sketches (where applicable).

7.2 In addition to the items listed in 7.1, reports of surface crack

detection inspections are to should include at least the following items:

- for liquid penetrant testing; the consumables penetrant system used,

- for magnetic particle testing: method of magnetising, test media and

magnetic field strength and magnetic flux indicators (where appropriate).

- lighting levels viewing conditions (as appropriate to the penetrant or magnetic

technique and media used)

- testing details and procedure number

- details of any test restrictions

7.3 In addition to the items listed in 7.1, reports of ultrasonic inspection

should include at least the following items:

- flaw detector probes probe type, size, angle and frequency (and any adaptions
to probes for curved surfaces), calibration and reference blocks, sensitivity
method (including reflector size, transfer correction), maximum scanning rate
(mm/s), and couplant used.

8. Rectification of Defects

8.1 Indications that exceed the requirements of Table 1 and Table 2, should be
classed as defects, and should be repaired or rejected as appropriate, according to
Classification Society Rules.

8.2 Generally it may be permissible to remove shallow indications by light grinding,

however, all repairs should be undertaken in accordance with Classification Society
Rules.

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8.3 Complete removal of the defect should be proved by magnetic particle testing or
penetrant testing, as appropriate.
No.
69 8.4 Castings which are repaired should be examined by the same method as
at initial inspection, as well as by any additional methods as requested by the
(cont) Surveyor.

8.1 Defects and unacceptable indications must be repaired as indicated below;

8.1.1 Defective parts of material may be removed by grinding, or by chipping and

grinding, or by arc air-gouging and grinding. Thermal methods of metal removal
should only be allowed before the final heat treatment. All grooves shall have a
bottom radius of approximately three times the groove depth and should be smoothly
blended to the surface area with a finish equal to that of the adjacent surface.

8.1.2 Weld repairs should be suitably classified. Major repairs are those;

- where the depth is greater than 25% of the wall thickness or 25mm whichever
is less,

- where the total weld area on a casting exceeds 2% of the casting surface
noting that where a distance between two welds is less than their average width, they
are to be considered as one weld.

Major repairs require the approval of the Classification Society before the repair is
carried out. The repair should be carried out before final furnace heat treatment.

8.1.3 Minor repairs are those;

- where the total weld area (length x width) exceeds 500mm2.

Minor repairs do not usually require the approval of the Classification Society but
should be recorded on a weld repair sketch as a part of the manufacturing procedure
documents. These repairs should be carried out before final furnace heat treatment.

8.1.4 Cosmetic repairs are;

- all other welds.

Cosmetic repairs do not require the approval of the Classification Society but should
be recorded on a weld repair sketch. These repairs may be carried out after final
furnace heat treatment but are subject to a local stress relief heat treatment.

8.1.5 As advised in UR W8 castings in carbon or carbon manganese steel may

require pre-heating prior to welding and also a post weld stress relieving heat
treatment depending upon their chemical composition and the dimensions and
position of the weld repairs. Post weld heat treatment should be carried out at a
temperature of not less than 550˚C.

8.1.6 Castings subject to the removal of defects may be supplied without

welding under the specific conditions;

- on un-machined surfaces where the depth of defect removal is not over 15mm
or 10% of wall thickness, whichever is less, and the length of the removed part is not

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over 100 mm.

No. 8.1.7 Parts which are repaired should be examined by the same method as at
69 initial inspection as well as by additional methods as required by the Surveyor.

(cont)

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Annex 1 Extent and methods of non-destructive examination testing

that should to be applied to typical hull steel castings
No.
69
(cont)

Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination

2) Location indicated with (OOO): Magnetic particle and
Ultrasonic testing
3) The detailed extents of examinations and quality levels are given
in Sections 4 and 6.

Fig. A1 Stern Frame

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(cont)

Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination.

Magnetic particle and Ultrasonic
testing.

2) The detailed extents of examinations and

quality levels are given in Sections 4 and 6.

Fig. A2 Rudder stock

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No.
No.
6969
(cont)
(cont) 

Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination

2) Location indicated with (OOO): Magnetic particle and
Ultrasonic testing
3) Location indicated with (^^^^): Ultrasonic testing
4) The detailed extents of examinations and quality
levels are given in Sections 4 and 6.

Fig. A3 Stern Boss

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(cont)

Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination

2) Location indicated with (OOO): Magnetic particle and
Ultrasonic testing
3) Location indicated with (^^^^): Ultrasonic testing
4) The detailed extents of examinations and quality
levels are given in Sections 4 and 6.

Fig. A4 Rudder Hangings

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(cont)

Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination

2) Location indicated with (OOO): Magnetic particle and
Ultrasonic testing
3) Location indicated with (^^^^): Ultrasonic testing
4) The detailed extents of examinations and quality
levels are given in Sections 4

Fig. A5 Rudder (Upper Part)

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Notes: Location of non-destructive examination

1) All surfaces: Visual examination

2) Location indicated with (OOO): Magnetic particle and
Ultrasonic testing
3) Location indicated with (^^^^): Ultrasonic testing
4) The detailed extents of examinations
and quality levels are given in Sections
4 and 6.

Fig. A6 Rudder (Lower Part)

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