RESOLUTION A.

744(18) adopted on 4 November 1993

GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME A 18/Res. 744

ORGANIZATION 23 November 1993
Original: ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY - 18th session

Agenda i tern 13

RESOLUTION A.744(18)
adopted on 4 November 1993

GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS

DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS

THE ASSEMBLY,

RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime

Organization concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to
regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention
and control of marine pollution from ships,

RECALLING ALSO resolution A.713(17) on Safety of ships carrying solid

bulk cargoes, by which it specified interim measures to be taken to improve
the safety of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes,

RECALLING FURTHER its request to the Maritime Safety Committee to carry

out its work on the safety of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes with high
priority and to develop, inter alia, requirements for the enhanced programme
of survey of such ships,

RECALLING ALSO that by resolution MEPC.52(32) the Marine Environment

Protection Committee adopted amendments to the Annex to the Protocol of 1978
relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973 regarding new regulations 13F and 13G and related amendments to
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 to improve the requirements for the design.and
construction of oil tankers to prevent oil pollution in the event of collision
or stranding,

NOTING that in accordance with the above regulation 13G, crude oil
tankers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above and product carriers of
30,000 tons deadweight and above shall be subject to the enhanced programme. of
inspections, the scope and frequency of which shall at least comply with the
guidelines developed by the Organization,

RECOGNIZING the need to also provide the guidelines on the enhanced

progrrunme of inspections for all oil tankers in order to further promote
safety and marine pollution prevention,

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations made by the Maritime Safety

Committee at its sixty-second session and the Marine Environment Protection
Committee at its thirty-fourth session,

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1. ADOPTS:

.1 the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During

Surveys of Bulk Carriers, set out in Annex A to the present
resolution, and

.2 the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During

Surveys of Oil Tankers, set out in Annex B to the present resolution;

2. INVITES Governments to apply the Guidelines as soon as possible to all

bulk carriers and oil tankers respectively;

3. REQUESTS the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment

Protection Committee to keep the Guidelines under review and update them as
necessary, in the light of experience gained in their application.

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ANNEX A

GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS DURING

SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS

Contents

1 GENERAL

1.1 Application
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Scope of surveys

2 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING PERIODICAL SURVEY

2.1 General
2.2 Dry-dock survey
2.3 Tank corrosion prevention system
2.4 Hatch covers and coamings
2.5 Extent of overall and close-up surveys
2.6 Extent of thickness measurements
2.7 Extent of tank pressure testing

3 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING ANNUAL SURVEY

3.1 General
3.2 Examination of the hull
3.3 Examination of hatch covers and coamings
3.4 Examination of cargo holds
3.5 Examination of ballast tanks

4 INTERMEDIATE ENHANCED SURVEY

4.1 General
4.2 Ballast tanks
4.3 Cargo holds
4.4 Extent of thickness measurements

5 PREPARATIONS FOR SURVEY

5.1 Planning
5.2 Conditions for survey
5.3 Access to structures
5.4 Equipment for survey
5.5 Survey at sea or at anchorage

6 DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD

6.1 General
6.2 Survey report file
6.3 Supporting documents
6.4 Review of documentation on board

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7 PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

7.1 General
7.2 Certification of thickness measurement company
7.3 Reporting

8 REPORTING AND EVALUATION OF SURVEY

8.1 Evaluation of survey report

8.2 Reporting

Annex 1 Requirements for close-up survey at periodical surveys

Annex 2 Requirements for thickness measurements at periodical surveys

Annex 3 Owner's inspection report

Annex 4 Principles for planning document

Annex 5 Procedures for certification of a company engaged in

thickness measurements of hull structures

Annex 6 Reporting principles

Annex 7 Condition evaluation report

Annex 8 Recommended procedures for thickness measurements

Appendix 1 General particulars

Appendix 2 Reports on thickness measurement

Appendix 3 Guidance on thickness measurement

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GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTION$ DURING

SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS

1 GENERAL

1.1 Application*

1.1.1 The Guidelines should apply to surveys of hull structure and piping
systems in way of cargo holds, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces within
the cargo length area and all ballast tanks. The surveys should be carried
out during the surveys prescribed by the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended.

1.1.2 The Guidelines contain the extent of examination, thickness

measurements and tank testing. The survey should be extended when substantial
corrosion and/or structural defects are found and include additional close-up
survey when necessary.

1. 2 Definitions

1.2.1 Bulk carrier is a ship which is constructed generally with single

deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended
primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk and includes such types as ore carriers
and combination carriers**·

1.2.2 Ballast tank is a tank which is used for water ballast and includes
side ballast tanks, ballast double bottom spaces, top-side tanks, hopper side
tanks and peak tanks.

1.2.3 Spaces are separate compartments including holds and tanks.

1.2.4 Overall survey is a survey intended to report on the overall condition

of the hull structure and determine the extent of additional close-up surveys.

1.2.5 Close-up survey is a survey where the details of structural components

are within the close visual inspection range of the surveyor, i.e. preferably
within reach of hand.

1.2.6 Transverse section includes all longitudinal members such as plating,

longitudinals and girders at the deck, side and bottom, inner bottom and
hopper side plating, longitudinal bulkheads, and bottom plating in top wing
tanks.

* The intention of these Guidelines is to ensure that an appropriate level

of review of plans and documents is conducted and consistency
in application is attained. Such evaluation of survey reports, survey
programmes, planning documents, etc., should be carried out at the
managerial level of the Administration or organization recognized by the
Administration.

** For combination carriers additional requirements are specified in

the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys
for Oil Tankers set out Ln Annex B. to the. present resolution ..

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1.2.7 Representative spaces are those which are expected to reflect the
condition of other spaces of similar type and service and with similar
corrosion prevention systems. When selecting representative spaces account
should be taken of the service and repair history on board and identifiable
critical and/or suspect areas.

1.2.8 Suspect areas are locations showing substantial corrosion and/or are
.considered by the surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage.

1.2.9 Substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that assessment of

corrosion pattern indicates a wastage in excess of 75% of allowable margins,
but within acceptable limits.

1.2.10 Corrosion prevention system is normally considered either:

.1 a full hard coating supplemented by anodes;

.2 a full hard coating.

Other coating systems (e.g. soft coating) may be considered acceptable as

alternatives provided that they are applied and maintained in compliance with
the manufacturers specification.

1.2.11 Coating condition is defined as follows:

GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;

FAIR condition with local breakdown of coating at edges of

stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20%
or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined
for POOR condition;

POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of

areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas under consideration.

1.2.12 Critical structural areas are locations which have been identified
from calculations to require monitoring or from the service history of
the subject ship or from similar or sister ships to be sensitive to cracking,
buckling or corrosion which would impair the structural integrity of the ship.

1.2.13 Cargo length area is that part of the ship which includes all cargo
holds and adjacent areas including fuel tanks, cofferdams, ballast tanks and
void spaces.

1.2.14 Intermediate enhanced survey is an enhanced survey carried out either

at the second or third annual survey or between these surveys.

1.3 Scope of surveys

1.3.1 Prior to inspection the surveyor should examine the completeness of

documentation on board, and its contents as a basis for the survey.

1.3.2 When a survey results in the identification of significant corrosion or

of significant structural defects which, in the opinion of the surveyor, will
impair the structural integrity of the ship, then remedial action, in
consultation with the Administration should be agreed and implemented before
the ship continues in service.

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2 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING PERIODICAL SURVEY

2.1 General

2.1.1 The enhanced survey may be commenced at the fourth annual survey and be
progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion by the fifth
anniversary date.

2.1.2 As part of the preparation for the enhanced survey, the thickness
measurement and survey programme should be dealt with, in advance of the
enhanced survey. The thickness measurement should not be held before the
fourth annual survey.

2.1.3 The survey should include, in addition to the requirements of the

annual survey, examination, tests and checks of sufficient extent to ensure
that the hull and related piping is in a satisfactory condition and is fit for
its intended purpose for the new period of validity of the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate, subject to proper maintenance and operation and to
periodical surveys being carried out.

2.1.4 All cargo holds, ballast tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams and void
spaces bounding cargo holds, decks and outer hull should be examined, and this
examination should be supplemented by thickness measurement and testing as
deemed necessary, to ensure that the structural integrity remains effective.
The examination should be sufficient to discover substantial corrosion,
significant deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration.

2.1.5 All piping systems within the above spaces should be examined and
operationally tested under working conditions to ensure that the condition
remains satisfactory.

2.1.6 The survey extent of combined ballast/cargo holds should be evaluated

based on the records of ballast history and extent of the corrosion prevention
system provided.

2.1.7 The survey extent of ballast tanks converted to void spaces should be
specially considered in relation to the requirements for ballast tanks.

2.2 Dry-dock survey

2.2.1 A survey in dry-dock should be a part of the enhanced survey during

periodical survey. There should be a minimum of two inspections of the
outside of the ship's bottom during the 5-year period of the certificate. In
all cases, the maximum interval between bottom inspections should not exceed
36 months.

2.2.2 Alternate inspections of the ship's bottom not conducted in

conjunction with the enhanced survey during periodical survey may be carried
out with the ship afloat. Special consideration should be given to ships of
15 years of age or over before being permitted to have such inspections.
Inspections of the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions
are satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably qualified staff are
available.

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2.2.3 If a survey in dry-dock is not completed in conjunction with the

enhanced survey during periodical survey or if the 36 month maximum interval
referred to in 2.2.1 is not complied with, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate should cease to be valid until a survey in dry-dock is completed.

2.2.4 However, in order to allow time for transition to the enhanced

inspection system, until 6 July 1997, the Administration with a survey cycle
of 4 years or less may carry out dry-dock surveys separately from the enhanced
inspections during periodical survey. For ships to which this applies, the
enhanced inspections during periodical survey should be conducted at
facilities which possess the capabilities necessary to properly conduct the
examinations and testing required, and all other requirements of the enhanced
inspection guidelines should be met.

2.3 Tank corrosion prevention system

2.3.1 Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of

ballast tanks should be examined. For ballast tanks, excluding double bottom
tanks, where a coating is found in POOR condition as defined in 1.2.11, and it
is not renewed, or where a coating has not been applied, the tanks in question
should be examined at annual intervals. When such breakdown of coating is
found in ballast double bottom tanks, or where a coating has not been applied
the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals. Thickness
measurement should be carried out as considered necessary by the surveyor.

2.4 Hatch covers and coamings

2.4.1 A thorough inspection of the items listed in 3.3 should be carried out.

2.4.2 Random checking of the satisfactory operation of mechanically operated

hatch covers should be made, including:

.1 stowage and securing in open condition;

.2 proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed condition;

.3 operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires,

chains, and link drives;

2.4.3 The effectiveness of sealing arrangements of all hatch covers by hose

testing or equivalent should be checked.

2.4.4 Thickness measurement of the hatch cover and coaming plating and
stiffeners should be carried out as given in annex 2.

2.5 Extent of overall and close-up surveys

2.5.1 An overall survey of all spaces excluding fuel oil tanks should be
carried out at the periodical survey. Fuel oil tanks in way of cargo holds
should be sufficiently examined to ensure that their condition is satisfactory.

2.5.2 Each periodical survey should include a close-up examination of

sufficient extent to establish the condition of the shell frames and their end
attachments in all cargo holds and ballast tanks as indicated in annex 1.

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2.6 Extent of thickness measurements

2.6.1 The requirements for thickness measurements at the periodical survey

are given in annex 2.

2.6.2 Representative thickness measurements to determine both general and

local levels of corrosion in the shell frames and their end attachments in all
cargo holds and ballast tanks should be carried out. Thickness measurement
should also be carried out to determine the corrosion levels on the transverse
bulkhead plating. The thickness measurements may be dispensed with provided
the surveyor is satisfied by the close-up examination, that there is no
structural diminution, and the coating where applied remains efficient.

2.6.3 The surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.

2.6.4 For areas in spaces where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition
as defined in 1.2.11, the extent of thickness measurements according to
annex 2 may be specially considered by the Administration.

2.6.5 Transverse sections should be chosen where the largest reductions are
suspected to occur or are revealed from deck plating measurements.

2.7 Extent of tank pressure testing

2.7.1 All boundaries of ballast tanks, deep tanks and cargo holds used
for ballast within the cargo hold length should be pressure tested.
Representative tanks for fresh water, fuel oil and lubrication oil should
also be pressure tested.

2.7.2 Generally, the pressure should correspond to a water level to the top
of hatches for ballast/cargo holds, or top of air pipes for ballast tanks or
fuel tanks.

3 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING ANNUAL SURVEY

3.1 General

3.1.1 The survey should consist of an examination for the purpose of

ensuring, as far as practicable, that the hull hatch covers, coamings and
piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account
the service history, condition and extent of the corrosion prevention system
of ballast tanks and areas identified in the survey report file.

3.2 Examination of the hull

3.2.1 Examination of the hull plating and its closing appliances should be
carried out as far as can be seen.

3.2.2 Examination of watertight penetrations should be carried out as far as

practicable.

3.3 Examination of hatch covers and coamings

3.3.1 It should be confirmed that no unapproved changes have been made to the
hatch covers, hatch coamings and their securing and sealing devices since the
last survey.

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3.3.2 Where mechanically operated steel covers are fitted, the satisfactory
condition of the following should be confirmed:

hatch covers;

tightness devices of longitudinal, transverse and intermediate

cross junctions (gaskets, gasket lips, compression bars, drainage
channels);

clamping devices, retaining bars, cleating;

chain or rope pulleys;

guides;

guide rails and track wheels;

stoppers, etc;

wires, chains, gypsies, tensioning devices;

hydraulic system essential to closing and securing;

safety locks and retaining devices.

3.3.3 Where portable covers, wooden or steel pontoons are fitted, the
satisfactory condition of the following should be confirmed:

wooden covers and portable beams, carriers or sockets for

the portable beam, and their securing devices;

steel pontoons;

tarpaulins;

cleats, battens and wedges;

hatch securing bars and their securing devices;

loading pads/bars and the side plate edge;

guide plates and chocks;

compression bars, drainage channels and drain pipes (if any).

3.3.4 If considered necessary by the surveyor the effectiveness of sealing

arrangements of all hatch covers should be confirmed.

3.4 Examination of cargo holds

3.4.1 For bulk carriers over 10 years of age, an overall survey of a

representative forward and after cargo hold should be carried out. Where
this level of survey reveals the need for remedial measures, the survey
should be extended to include an overall survey of all cargo holds.

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3.4.2 For bulk carriers over 15 years of age, the following should be carried
out:

.1 overall survey of all cargo holds; and

.2 close-up exam ination of sufficient extent to establish the condition

of the lower region of the shell frames and their end attachm ents in
a forward cargo hold. Where this level of survey reveals the need
for remedial measures, the survey should be extended to include a
close-up survey of all cargo holds.

3.5 Exam ination of ballast tanks

3.5.1 Exam ination of ballast tanks should be carried out when required as
a consequence of the results of the periodical survey and intermediate
enhanced survey. When extensive corrosion is found, thickness measurements
should be carried out.

4 IN T ERM ED IA TE EN HAN CED SU RV EY

4.1 General

4.1.1 Those items which are additional to the requirements of the annual
survey may be surveyed either at the second or third annual survey or between
these surveys.

4.1.2 In the case of bulk carriers over 5 years of age the intermediate
enhanced survey should include, in addition to the requirements of the annual
surveys, an exam ination of the items specified in 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.

4.2 Ballast tanks

4.2.1 An overall survey of representative ballast tanks selected by the

surveyor should be carried out. For ships over 10 years of age, all ballast
tanks should be exam ined. If such inspections reveal no visible structural
defects, the exam ination may be limited to a verification that the coating
remains efficient.

4.2.2 Where POOR coating condition as defined in 1.2.11, corrosion or other

defects are found in ballast tanks or where a coating has not been applied
from the time of construction, the exam ination should be extended to other
ballast tanks of the sam e type.

4.2.3 For ballast tanks excluding double bottom tanks, where a coating is
found in POOR condition as defined in 1.2.11, and it is not renewed or where a
coating has not been applied, the tanks in question should be exam ined at
annual intervals. When such breakdown of coating is found in ballast double
bottom tanks, or where a coating has not been applied the tanks in question
may be exam ined at annual intervals. Thickness measurements should be carried
out as considered necessary by the surveyor.

4.2.4 In addition to the requirements above, areas found suspect according

to 1.2.8 at the previous periodical survey should be subject to overall and
close-up surveys.

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4.3 Cargo holds

4.3.1 An overall survey of all cargo holds, including a close-up survey of

sufficient extent, should be carried out to establish the condition of:

shell fram es and their end attachm ents and transverse bulkheads in the
forward cargo hold and one other selected cargo hold;

areas found suspect according to 1.2.8 at the previous periodical

survey.

4.3.2 Where considered necessary by the surveyor as a result of the overall

and close-up surveys as described in 4.3.1, the survey should be extended to
include a close-up survey of sufficient extent of other representative cargo
holds.

4.4 Extent of thickness measurements

4.4.1 Thickness measurements should be carried out to an extent sufficient to

determine both general and local corrosion levels at areas subject to close-up
survey, as described in 4.2.4, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.

4.4.2 The thickness measurements may be dispensed with provided the surveyor
is satisfied by the close-up survey, that there is no structural diminution
and the coating where applied remains effective.

5 PREPARATIONS FOR SURVEY

5.1 Planning

5.1.1 A specific survey programme should be worked out in advance of the

periodical survey by the owner in co-operation with the Adm inistration.

5.1.2 The survey programme should include conditions for survey, access to
structures and equipment for surveys, taking into account the requirements
of annexes 1 and 2 for close-up survey and thickness measurements and tank
pressure testing as described in 2.7.

5.1.3 Alternatively the close-up survey in this survey program me may be

based on a planning docum ent, approved by the Administration, as described
in annex 4. The planning document should comply with a procedure for the
application of risk assessment developed by the Organization.

5.1.4 The survey programme should take into account the information included
in the documentation on board, as described in 6.2 and 6.3.

5.2 Conditions for survey

5.2.1 The owner should provide the necessary facilities for a safe execution
of the survey.

5.2.2 Tanks and spaces should be safe for access, i.e. gas freed, ventilated,
etc.

5.2.3 Tanks and spaces should be sufficiently clean and free from water,
scale, dirt, oil residues, etc., to reveal significant corrosion, deformation,
fractures, dam ages or other structural deterioration. In particular this
applies to areas which are subject to thickness measurement.

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5.2.4 Sufficient illum ination should be provided to reveal significant

corrosion, deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration.

5.3 Access to structures

5.3.1 For overall survey, means should be provided to enable the surveyor to
exam ine the structure in a safe and practical way.

5.3.2 For close-up survey, one or more· of the following means for access,
acceptable to the surveyor, should be provided:

permanent staging and passages through structures

temporary staging and passages through structures

lifts and moveable platforms

other equivalent means.

5.4 Equipment for survey

5.4.1 Thickness measurements should normally be carried out by means of

ultrasonic test equipment. The accuracy of the equipment should be proven
to the surveyor as required.

5.4.2 One or more of the following fracture detection procedures may be

required if deemed necessary by the surveyor:

radiographic equipment

ultrasonic equipment

magnetic particle equipment

dye penetrant

other equivalent means

5.5 Survey at sea or at anchorage

5.5.1 Survey at sea or at anchorage may be accepted provided the surveyor

is given the necessary assistance from the personnel on board. Necessary
precautions and procedures for carrying out the survey should be in accordance
with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.

5.5.2 A communication system should be arranged between the survey party in

the spaces and the responsible officer on deck.

5.5.3 Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing apparatus, lifeline and whistles

should be at hand during the survey. A safety checklist should be provided.

6 DOCUM EN TAT IO N ON BO ARD

6.1 General

6.1.1 The owner should supply and maintain on-board docum entation as
specified in 6.2 and 6.3, which should be readily available for the surveyor.
The condition evaluation report referred to in 6.2 should include a
translation into Eng~ish.
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6.1.2 The docum entation should be kept on board for the lifetime of the ship.

6.2 Survey report file

6.2.1 A survey report file should be a part of the docum entation on board
consisting of:

.1 reports of structural surveys (annex 6);

.2 condition evaluation report (annex 7);

.3 thickness measurement reports (annex 8); and

.4 survey planning docum ent according to principles in annex 4,

where provided.

6.2.2 The survey report file should be available also in the owner's and the
Adm inistration offices.

6.3 Supporting docum ents

6.3.1 The following additional docum entation should be available on board:

.1 main structural plans of holds and ballast tanks

.2 previous repair history

.3 cargo and ballast history

.4 inspections by ship's personnel with reference to:

structural deterioration in general;

leakages in bulkheads and piping;

condition of coating or corrosion prevention system, if any,

a guidance for reporting is shown in annex 3;

and any other information that would help to identify critical structural
areas and/or suspect areas requiring inspection.

6.4 Review of docum entation on board

6.4.1 Prior to inspection, the surveyor should exam ine the completeness of
the docum entation on board, and its contents as a basis for the survey.

7 PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

7.1 General

7.1.1 Thickness measurements should normally be carried out under the

supervision of the surveyor. However, the surveyor may accept thickness
measurements not carried out under his direct supervision provided that:

.1 the thickness measurements are carried out by a qualified company

certified by an organization recognized by the Administration,

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.2 the thickness measurements are carried out within 12 months prior to

completion of the periodical survey specified in section 2 or
intermediate enhanced survey specified in section 4.

The surveyor should recheck the measurements as deemed necessary to ensure

acceptable accuracy.

7.2 Certification of thickness measurement company

7.2.1 The thickness measurements should be carried out by a qualified company

certified by a~ organization recognized by the Administration according to
principles stat~d in annex 5.
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7.3 Reporting

7.3.1 A thickness measurement report should be prepared and submitted to

the Administration. The report should give the location of measurements, the
thickness measured as well as corresponding original thickness. Furthermore,
the report should give the date when the measurements were carried out, type
of measuring equipment, names of personnel and their qualifications and be
signed by the operator. The thickness measurement report should follow the
principles as specified in the recommended procedures for thickness
measurements set out in annex 8.

7.3.2 The surveyor should verify and countersign the thickness measurement
reports.

8 REPORTING AND EVALUATION OF SURVEY

8.1 Evaluation of survey report

8.1.1 The data and information on the structural condition of the ship
collected during the survey should be evaluated for acceptability and
continued structural integrity of the ship.

8.1.2 The analysis of data should be carried out and endorsed by the
Administration and the conclusions of the analysis should form a part of
the condition evaluation report.

8.2 Reporting

8.2.1 Principles for survey reporting are shown in annex 6.

8.2.2 A condition evaluation report of the survey and results should be

issued to the owner as shown in annex 7 and placed on board the ship for
reference at future surveys. The condition evaluation report should be
endorsed by the Administration.

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ANNEX 1

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSE-UP SURVEY AT PERIODICAL SURVEYS

AGE i 5 5 < AGE i 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE > 15

2 3 4

(A) - 25% of frames (A) - 25% of frames (A) - 25% of frames (A) - All frames
in the forward cargo in the forward cargo in all cargo holds. in all cargo holds
hold at representative hold at representative
positions. positions. (B) - All transverse
webs with associated Points (B} to (E)
(A) - Selected frames (A) - Selected frames plating and longitudinals referred to
in remaining cargo in remaining cargo in each water ballast in column 3
holds. holds. tank (i.e. topside,
hopper side or side
(B) - One transverse (B} - One transverse tank).
web with associated web with associated
plating and plating and (C) - All transverse
longitudinals in two longitudinals in each bulkheads in ballast
representative water water ballast tank tanks, including
ballast tanks of each (i.e. topside, hopper stiffening system.
type (i.e. topside, side or side tank}.
hopper side or side (C} - All cargo hold
tank}. (B) - Forward and aft transverse bulkheads.
transverse bulkhead in
(C} - Two selected one side ballast tank, (D} - All cargo hold
cargo hold transverse including stiffening hatch covers and
bulkheads. system. coamings.

(C} - One transverse (E) - All deck plating

bulkhead in each inside line of hatch
cargo hold. openings between cargo
hold hatches.
(0) - Selected cargo
hold hatch covers
and coamings.

(E) - Selected areas

of deck plating inside
line of hatch openings
between cargo hold
hatches.

(A) - Cargo hold transverse frames.

(B) - Transverse web or watertight transverse bulkhead in water ballast tanks.

(C) - Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, platings, stiffeners and girders.

(D) - Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings.

(E) - Deck plating inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.

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ANNEX 2

REQUIREMENTS FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS AT PERIODICAL SURVEYS

AGE .i 5 5 < AGE .i 10 10 < AGE .i 15 AGE > 15

2 4

1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas

2. Within the cargo 2. Within the cargo 2. Within the

length area: length area: cargo length area:

.1 Two transverse .1 Each deck plate .1 Each deck

sections of deck outside line of plate outside
plating outside cargo hatch line of cargo
line of cargo openings hatch openings!
hatch openings. I
.2 Two transverse .2 Three I
sections, one of transverse I
which should be in sections, I
the amidship area, one of which I
outside line of should be in I
cargo hatch openings. the amidship I
area, outside I
3. Measurement, for 3. Measurement, for line of cargo I
general assessment and general assessment and hatch openings
recording of corrosion recording of corrosion
pattern, of those pattern, of those .3 Each bottom
structural members structural members plate
subject to close-up subject to close-up
survey according to survey according to 3. Points 3 to 7
annex 1. annex 1. referred to in
column 3
4. Selected cargo hold 4. All cargo hold hatch
hatch covers and covers and coamings
coamings (plating and (plating and stiffeners).
stiffeners).
5. All deck plating
5. Selected areas of inside line of openings
deck plating inside between cargo hold
)
line of openings between! hatches.
cargo hold hatches. I
I 6. All wind and water
6. All wind and water I strakes within the cargo
strakes within the I length area.
cargo length area. I
I 7. Selected wind and
I water strakes outside
I the cargo length area.

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ANNEX 3

OWNER'S INSPECTION REPORT

Structural condition

Ship's name:

OWNERS'S INSPECTION REPORT - Structural condition

For tank/hold No.: .

Grade of steel: Deck Side

Bottom Longitudinal
bulkhead

Elements Cracks Buckles Corrosion Coating Pitting Modification/ Other

condition repair

Deck:

Bottom:

Side:

Si de framing:

Longitudinal
bulkheads:

Transverse
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 by: , ,,, , , . , .. , , .. , , , .. , .. , , ,
Signature: ,, .

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ANN EX 4

PRINCIPLES FOR PLANNING DOCUMENT

1 A planning document is intended to identify critical structural areas and

to stipulate the minimum extent, locations and means for close-up survey and
thickness measurements with respect to sections and internal structures as
well as nominate suspect areas.

2 The document should be worked out by the owner in co-operation with the
Administration well in advance of the survey.

3 The basis for nomination of spaces and areas referred to in 1 is a risk

assessment in consideration of possible deteriorations where the following
elements on the particular ship are taken into account:

.1 design features such as extent of high tensile steel and local

details;

.2 former history available at owner's and Administration offices with

respect to corrosion, cracking, buckling, indents and repairs for
the particular ship as well as similar ships;

.3 information from same offices with respect to type of cargo, use of

different tanks/holds, corrosion prevention system and condition of
coating, if any.

4 The degree of criticality should be judged and decided on the basis of

recognized principles and practice.

5 The planning document should contain:

.1 main particulars;

.2 plan of tanks/holds;

.3 list of tanks/holds with information on use, protection and

condition of coating;

.4 corrosion risk nomination of tanks;

.5 design risk nomination of structures;

.6 nomination of tanks and areas for close-up survey;

.7 nomination of sections and structures for thickness measurements; and

.8 list of acceptable corrosion allowance of different structures.

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ANN EX 5

PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF A COMPANY ENGAGED IN

THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF HULL STRUCTURES

1 Application

This guidance applies for certification of the company which intends to

engage in the thickness measurement of hull structures of ships.

2 Procedures for certification

Submission of documents

2.1 The following documents should be submitted to an organization recognized

by the Administration for approval .

.1 Outline of the company, e.g. organization and management structure .

.2 Experience of the company on thickness measurement of hull

structures of ships •

.3 Technicians careers, i.e. experience of technicians as thickness

measurement operators, technical knowledge and experience of hull
structure, etc. Operators should be qualified according to a
recognized industrial NDT Standard .

.4 Equipment used for thickness measurement such as ultra-sonic testing

machines and their maintenance/calibration procedures .

.5 A guide for thickness measurement operators •

.6 Training programm es for technicians for thickness measurement .

.7 Measurement record format in accordance with recommended procedures

for thickness measurements (see annex 8).

Auditing of the company

2.2 Upon reviewing the documents submitted with satisfactory results, the
company should be audited in order to ascertain that the company is duly
organized and managed in accordance with the documents submitted, and
eventually is capable of conducting thickness measurement of the hull
structure of ships.

2.3 Certification is conditional upon an on-board demonstration of thickness

measurement as well as satisfactory reporting.

3 Certification

3.1 Upon satisfactory results of both the audit of the company referred to
in 2.2 and the demonstration tests referred to in 2.3, the Administration or
organization recognized by the Administration should issue a Certificate of
Approval as well as a notice to the effect that the thickness measurement
operation system of the company has been certified.

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3.2 Renewal/endorsement of the certificate should be made at intervals not

exceeding 3 years by verification that original conditions are maintained.

4 Report of any alteration to the certified thickness measurement operation

system

In case where any alteration to the certified thickness measurement

operation system of the company is made, such an alteration should
be immediately reported to the organization recognized by the Adm inistration.
Re-audit should be made where deemed necessary by the organization recognized
by the Adm inistration.

5 Withdrawal of the certification

The certification may be withdrawn in the following cases:

.1 where the measurements were improperly carried out or the results

were improperly reported;

.2 where the surveyor found any deficiencies in the approved thickness

measurement operation systems of the company;

.3 where the company failed to report any alteration referred to in 4

to the organization recognized by the Administration as required.

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ANNEX 6

REPORTING PRINCIPLES

Reporting formats should be worked out individually by the

Administration. As a principle the following contents of reports for bulk
.carrier structures should be included as applicable for the survey.

1 Type of survey (periodical survey, intermediate enhanced survey, annual

survey, other)

1.1 Date, location, whether or not the survey was in dry-dock and whether or
not the survey was completed.

1.2 Date of the previous:

bottom inspection .................•.........

dry-docking .

2 Extent of the survey

2.1 Identification of overall surveyed spaces.

2.2 Where in each hold close-up survey has been carried out, and means of
access.

2.3 Identification of spaces and location of structures to be given with

respect to the thickness measurements carried out.

2.4 Identification of pressure tested spaces.

3 Results of the survey

3.1 Coating condition of each space (if applicable). Identification of tanks

with anodes.

3.2 Structural condition of each space:

identified space found in satisfactory condition. Otherwise

identification of findings which should be corrected or recorded,
such as:

corrosion: structure members

type of corrosion (pitting, general)

extent

cracks (location)

buckling (location)

indents (location)

The narrative report may be supplemented by sketches/photos of

damages/repairs.

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3.3 Thickness measurement report endorsed by the attending surveyor.

4 Actions to possible findings

4.1 Repair in identified spaces:

structural member

repair method

repair extent.

4.2 Recorded findings considered not to necessitate imm ediate repairs.

Memoranda for future inspections and thickness measurements should be given,
e.g. for areas found as suspect with respect to corrosion (see 1.2.8).

4.3 Condition of class/flag State requirements.

The structure of the reporting contents may be different, depending

on the report system for the Administration.

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ANNEX 7

CONDITION EVALUATION REPORT

Issued upon completion of periodical survey

General particulars

Ship's name: Class/Administration identity number:

Previous class/Administration identity
number(s):
IMO number:

Port of registry: National flag:

Previous national flag(s):

Deadweight (metric tonnes): Gross tonnage:

National:
ITC (1969):

Date of build: Classification notation:

Date of major conversion:

Type of conversion: Owner:

Previous owner(s):

1 The survey reports and documents listed below have been reviewed by the
undersigned and found to be satisfactory

2 The periodical survey has been completed in accordance with the present
Guidelines on (date) •.....•.•...............••.•...••.....•..•..........•...

Condition evaluation report Name Title

completed by Signature

Office Date

Condition evaluation report Name Title

verified by Signature

Office Date

Attached reports and documents:

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

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Contents of condition evaluation report

Part 1 General particulars: See front page

Part 2 Report review: Where and how survey was done

Part 3 Close-up survey: Extent (which tanks/holds)

Part 4 Thickness measurements: - Reference to thickness measurement

report

Summary of where measured

Separate form indicating the spaces

with substantial corrosion, and
corresponding:

thickness diminution

corrosion pattern

Part 5 Tank corrosion Separate form indicating:

prevention system:
location of coating/anodes

condition of coating
( if applicable)

Part 6 Repairs: Identification of spaces/areas

Part 7 Condition of class/flag

State requirements:

Part 8 Memoranda: Acceptable defects

Any points of attention for future

surveys, e.g. for suspect areas

Extended annual/intermediate
enhanced survey due to coating
breakdown

Part 9 Conclusion: Statement on evaluation/verification

of survey report

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Extract of thickness measurements

Reference is made to the thickness measurement report:

Position of Thickness Corrosion Remarks: e.g.

substantially diminution [%] pattern.2.1 Ref. attached
corroded sketches
tanks/areaslJ

Remarks

ii Substantial corrosion, i.e. 75% - 100% of acceptable margins wasted.

-2_/ P = Pitting
C = Corrosion in general

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Tank/hold corrosion prevention system

Tank/hold-ll Tank/hold Coating Remarks

Nos. corrosion condition..3/
prevention
system-2/

Remarks

l/ All ballast tanks and cargo holds should be listed.

],_/ C = Coating A= Anodes NP= No protection

~/ Coating condition according to the following standard.

GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting.

FAIR condition with local breakdown of coating at edges of stiffeners

and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20% or more of
areas under consideration, but less than as defined for POOR
condition.

POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of

areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas under consideration.

If coating condition "POOR" is given, extended annual surveys should be

introduced. This should be noted in part 7 of the Contents of condition
evaluation report.

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ANNEX 8

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

General

1 These procedures should be used for recording thickness measurements as

required by annex 2.

2 Reporting forms TMl-BC, TM2-BC, TM3-BC, TM4-BC, TM5-BC, TM6-BC and

TM7-BC, set out in appendix 2 should be used for recording thickness
measurements.

3 Appendix 3 conta~ns guidance diagr~s and notes relating to the reporting

forms and the requirements for thickness measurement.

4 The reporting forms should, where appropriate, be supplemented by data

presented on structural sketches.

Appendix 1 General particulars

Appendix 2 Reports on thickness measurement

Appendix 3 Guidance on thickness measurement

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APPENDIX 1

GENERAL PARTICULARS

Ship's name:

IMO number:

Class/Administration identity number:

Port of registry:

Gross tonnage:

Deadweight:

Date of build:

Classification society:

Name of company performing thickness measurement:

Thickness measurement company certified by:

Certificate number:

Certificate valid from: .•.•..................... to •....•.•...................

Place of measurement:

First date of measurement:

Last date of measurement:

Periodical survey/intermediate enhanced survey due*:

Details of measurement equipment:

Qualification of operator:

Report number: consisting of pages

Name of operator: ..•...•............... Name of surveyor .•...................

Signature of operator: • • • • . • • . • • . • • • . • • Signature of surveyor ••.•..•..•..•.•.

Company official stamp: ••••••••••.•••.• Administration: •••••••.•••••..•••••••

Official stamp:

* Delete as appropriate.

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APPENDIX 2
REPORTS ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
Report on thickness measurement of all deck plating. all bottom shell plating or side shell plating (TM1-8C)
Ship's nUII IHO nud>tr _ ..•. Class Identity No :········ , .. Report No •.•.•.•.••.•.•..
:?>'
STRAKE J-1
CX)
POStT ION ........
MNn dininution
::0
No Org. forward RNding Aft RNding Cl)
Tnk. C/l
PLATE or
POStT lON letter mm Gauged Diminution P Diminution S Gauged Diminution P Diminution S
-..J
~
p s mm % mm % p s mm % mm % p s ~

12th forward

11th

10th
9th
8th ,

7th
6th
5th
4th w
0
3rd
2nd

\st
Amidships
1st aft
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th

10th

-
11th

_ . 12th
Doer a tor • ••aneture ..................... urvevor • 1,anature ········ ............. , ... ,. NO 11:5 • S- reverie
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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of:

.1 All strength deck plating within the cargo length area •

.2 Keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo length
area .

.3 Side shell plating that is all wind and water strakes within the
cargo length area .

.4 Side shell plating that is selected wind and water strakes outside
the cargo length area.

2 The strake position should be clearly indicated as follows:

2.1 For strength deck indicate the num ber of the strake of plating
inboard from the stringer plate.

2.2 For bottom plating indicate the num ber of the strake of plating
outboard from the keel plate.

2.3 For side shell plating give num ber of the strake of plating below
sheerstrake and letter as shown on shell expansion.

3 Only the deck plating strakes outside line of openings should be recorded.

4 Measurements should be taken at the forward and aft areas of all plates
and the single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple
measurements.

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kepo rt on thickness me asureme nt of shell and deck plating Cone, two or three transverse section s) CTM2-BCC1>>
:i:,,
Ship's nAM • •• .. • ••• • •••••• ••••. IHO numer .... Clan Identity Ho Report No . 1-.J
co

STRENGTH DECK AND SHEERSTRAKE PLATING '

i:c:,
co
rn
FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER
-...i
NUMBER ~
~
STRAKE No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. O.uged Diminution Diminution
POSITION or Org. p s or Org. p s or Org. p s
letter Thie letter Thk. letter Thk.
p s p s p s
mm % mm % mm % mm
"' mm
" mm
"'
~ringer plate
....
1st strake inboard

2nd

3rd

4th

5th
-

6th w
N
7th

8th

9th ...

10th
~
11th

12th

13th

14tl)
centre strake

sheer strake

TOPSIDE TOTAL

Operator'• 1ignature . Surveyor'• 1ignature .. NOTES · S- reverH

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

strength deck plating and sheerstrake plating transverse sections:

Tw o or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising of the

structural items (1), (2) and (3) as shown on the diagram of typical
transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse members, in
appendix 3.

2 Only the deck plating outside the line of openings should be recorded.

3 The topside area comprises deck plating, stringer plate and sheerstrake
(including rounded gunwales).

4 The exact fram e station of measurement should be stated.

5 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measuretnl!nt of shell and deck plating (one, two or three transverse sections> (TM2-BC<2>>
>
Sh,p's na!Df . . . . • . • . .. .• . . ..•.••. [HO nullll>er .••.....••••...... Class Identity No .....••••.•.•••••.•••.. Report No •.••.•••••...••... .....
co

SHELL PLATING '~

<D
rn
FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION A. T FRAME NUMBER THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION A.T FRAME NUMBER
~
ii:>,
STRAKE No. Gauged Oiminulion Oiminulion No. Gau11ed Diminution Diminution No. Gauged Diminution Diminution ii:>,
POSITION or Org. p s or Org. p s or Org. p s
letter Thk. lattet Thk. latter Thie
p s mm p s p s mm

1st below sheer

" mm
" mm
" mm
" mm
" "
strake

2ncr

3rd

4th
~
5th
.
0th

71h

8th w
ii:>,

9th

\0th

11th

\21h

13th

\4th

15th

10th

\7th

18th

19th

20th

keel strake

BOTTOH TOTAL

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurements of

shell plating transverse sections:

Two or three sections within the cargo length area comprising of the
structural items (4), (5), (6), and (7) as shown on the diagram of
typical transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse
members, in appendix 3.

2 The bottom area comprises keel, bottom and bilge plating.

3 The exact frame station of measurement should be stated.

4 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of

multiple measurements.

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:i:,,
i,..
Report on thickness measurement of longitudinal mecrbers (one, two or three transverse sections) (THJ-BC) co
'l:tlCb
Ship's nA• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IHO nullber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Chss .Identity No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report No . en
.....i
FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER ~
~
STRUCTURAL llem Org. Gauged Diminution Diminutio,:, Item Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution ltam Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution
MEMBER No. Thk. p s No. Thk. p s No. Thie p s
p s p s p s
mm % mm % mm % mm
"' mm
"' mm
"'

- w
0\

Operator'• aignature . Surveyor'• aigne\ure . NOTES· S- revere•

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement

of longitudinal members at transverse sections:

Tw o or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising of

the structural items (8) to (20) as shown on the diagram of typical
transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse members, in
appendix 3.

2 The exact fram e station of measurement should be stated.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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in the cargo and ballast tanks within the cargo tank length (TH4-BC} >
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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

transverse structural members, comprising of the appropriate structural
items (23) to (25) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse section
indicating longitudinal and transverse members, in appendix 3.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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TANK/HOLD DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION OF STRUCTURE: FRAME No. :

STRUCTURAL COMPONENT (PLATING/STIFFENER) Original Gauged Diminution Diminution

Thicknff1 p 6
mm
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1 This report form should be used for recording the thickness measurement
of cargo hold transverse bulkheads.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measurement of 111iscel laneous structural meff'bers (TH6-t,C) CD
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.,=.
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STRUCTURAL MEMBER:
LOCATION OF STRUCTURE :
Description Org. Gauged Diminution DiminutJon
Thk. p s
p s mm ,., mm %

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

miscellaneous structural members including the structural items (28), (29),
(30) and (31) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse section indicating
longitudinal and transverse members, in appendix 3.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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0)

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CARGO HOLD No.

Gauged Diminution Diminution Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution
Org.
p s Thk. p s Thk. p s
Thk p s p s p s
mm
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m "' mm
"' mm
"' mm
"' mm
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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of:

cargo hold transverse fram es; and

structural item number 34 as shown on the diagram of typical

transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse members,
in appendix 3.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

Upper part

Mid part

Lower part

Typcal transverse frames in cargo hold Non - typical tra,sversa

Thickness gauging area @ frame il cargo had
Thickness gauging aaa ®

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APPENDIX 3

GUIDANCE ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT

T ical transverse sec ion indicatin itudinal and transverse members

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Transverse section outline

(To be used for longitudinal and transverse members where

the typical transverse section is not applicable)

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Thickness measurement requirements

Table 1

AGE .5._ 5 5 < AGE .5._ 10 10 < AGE .5._ 15 AGE> 15

2 3 4

1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas

2. Within the cargo 2. Within the cargo 2. Within the

length area: length area: cargo length area:

.l Two transverse .l Each deck plate •1 Each deck plate

sections of deck outside line of outside line
plating outside cargo hatch of cargo hatch
line of cargo openings openings
hatch openings.
.2 Two transverse .2 Three
sections, one of transverse
which should be in sections,
the amidship area, one of which
outside line of should be in
cargo hatch openings. the amidship
area, outside
3. Measurement, for 3. Measurement, for line of cargo
general assessment and general assessment and hatch openings.
recording of corrosion recording of corrosion
pattern, of those pattern, of those .3 Each bottom
structural members structural members plate.
subject to close-up subject to close-up
survey in accordance survey in accordance 3. Points 3 to 7
with table 2 of this with table 2 of this referred to in
appendix. appendix. column 3

4. Selected cargo hold 4. All cargo hold hatch

hatch covers and covers and coamings
coamings (plating and (plating and stiffeners).
stiffeners).
5. All deck plating
5. Selected areas of inside line of openings
deck plating inside between cargo hold
line of openings between! hatches.
cargo hold hatches. I
I 6. All wind and water
6. All wind and water I strakes within the cargo
strakes within the I length area.
cargo length area. I
I 7. Selected wind and
I water strakes outside
I the cargo length area.

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Close-up survey reguirements

Table 2

AGE .5.. 5 5 < AGE .5.. 10 10 < AGE .5.. 15 AGE> 15

2 3 4

(A) - 25% of frames (A) - 25% of frames (A) - 25% of frames (A) - All frames
in the forward cargo in the forward cargo in all cargo holds in all cargo holds
hold at representative hold at representative
positions. positions

(A) - Selected frames (A) - Selected frames

in remaining cargo in remaining cargo
holds. holds.

(B) - One transverse (B) - One transverse (B) - All transverse (B) - All transverse
web with associated web with associated webs with associated webs with associated
plating and plating and plating and plating and
longitudinals in two longitudinals in each longitudinals in each longitudinals in eachl
representative water water ballast tank water ballast tank water ballast tank I
ballast tanks of each (i.e. topside, hopper (i.e. topside, hopper (i.e. topside, hopper!
type (i.e. topside, side or side tank). side or side tank). side or side tank). I
hopper side or side I
tank). (B) - Forward and aft (C) - All transverse (C) - All transverse I
transverse bulkhead in bulkheads in all ballast bulkheads in all I
one side ballast tank tanks including ballast tanks I
including stiffening stiffening system. including stiffening I
system. system. I
I
(C) - Two selected (C) - One transverse (C) - All cargo hold (C) - All cargo hold I
cargo hold transverse bulkhead in each transverse bulkheads. transverse bulkheads. I
bulkheads. cargo hold. I
I
(D) - Selected cargo (D) - All cargo hold (D) - All cargo hold I
hold hatch covers hatch covers and hatch covers and I
and coamings. coamings. coamings. I
I
(E) - Selected areas (E) - All deck plating (E) - All deck I
of deck plating inside inside line of hatch plating inside line I
line of hatch openings openings between cargo of hatch openings I
between cargo hold hold hatches. between cargo hold I
hatches. hatches. I
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(A) - Cargo hold transverse frames. (D) - Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings.

(B) Transverse web or watertight transverse (E) - Deck plating inside line of hatch
bulkhead in water ballast tanks. openings between cargo hold hatches.

(C) - Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, Notes and sketches - see table 3 of this
stiffeners and girders. appendix

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Table 3

Close-up survey and thi_ckness measurement areas

(Typical areas for thickness measurement of cargo hold frames,
structural members and transverse bulkheads in association
with close-up survey requirements)
Typlcal transverse section
AIMl@,®a,d@

Tticknes.s to be reportedd on TM3-BC, TM4-BC,

TM6-BC and TM7-8C as appr opnat e

A cargo hold, transverse bulkhead

Area©

Tticknes.s to be reported on TM5-BC

Typical areas of deck plating lnsJde line

of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches

N84®

© Hatch © Hatch
openng open,ng

Thickness to be reported on TM6-8C

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ANNEX B

GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS

DURING SURVEYS OF OIL TANKERS

Contents

1 GENERAL

1.1 Application
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Scope of surveys

2 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING PERIODICAL SURVEY

2.1 General
2.2 Dry-dock survey
2.3 Tank corrosion prevention system
2.4 Extent of overall and close-up surveys
2.5 Extent of thickness measurements
2.6 Extent of tank pressure testing

3 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING ANNUAL SURVEY

3.1 General
3.2 Examination of the hull
3.3 Examination of weather decks
3.4 Examination of cargo pump-rooms and pipe tunnels
3.5 Examination of ballast tanks

4 INTERMEDIATE ENHANCED SURVEY

4.1 General
4.2 Oil tankers over 5 years of age but not more than 10 years of age
4.3 Oil tankers over 10 years of ~ge
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Extent of close-up survey
4.4 Extent of thickness measurements

5 PREPARATIONS FOR SURVEY

5.1 Planning
5.2 Conditions for survey
5.3 Access to structures
5.4 Equipment for survey
5.5 Survey at sea or at anchorage

6 DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD

6.1 General
6.2 Survey report file
6.3 Supporting documents
6.4 Review of documentation on bo ar d

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7 PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

7.1 General
7.2 Certification of thickness measurement company
7.3 Reporting

8 REPORTING AND EVALUATION OF SURVEY

8.1 Evaluation of survey report

8.2 Reporting

Annex 1 Requirements for close-up survey at periodical surveys

Annex 2 Requirements for thickness measurements at periodical surveys

Annex 3 Requirements for tank pressure testing at periodical surveys

Annex 4 Requirements for extent of thickness measurements at

areas of substantial corrosion. Periodical survey within the cargo
area

Annex 5 Owner's inspection report

Annex 6 Principles for planning document

Annex 7 Procedures for certification of a company engaged in

thickness measurements of hull structures

Annex 8 Reporting principles

Annex 9 Condition evaluation report

Annex 10 Recommended procedures for thickness measurements

Appendix 1 General particul9rs

Appendix 2 Reports on thickness measurement

Appendix 3 Guidance on thickness measurement

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GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTION DURING

SURVEYS OF OIL TANKERS

1 GENERAL

1.1 Application*

1.1.1 The Guidelines should apply to all oil tankers of 500 tons gross
tonnage and above.

1.1.2 The compliance with the Guidelines is mandatory for crude oil tankers
of 20,000 tons deadweight and above and product carriers of 30,000 tons
deadweight and above under regulation 13G of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78.

1.1.3 The Guidelines should apply to surveys of hull structure and piping
systems in way of cargo tanks, pump-rooms, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void
spaces within the cargo area and all ballast tanks.

1.1.4 The Guidelines contain the extent of examination, thickness

measurements and tank pressure testing. The survey should be extended when
substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are found and include
additional close-up survey when necessary.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Ballast tank is a tank which is used for water ballast and includes
segregated ballast tanks, ballast double bottom spaces and peak tanks.

1.2.2 Overall survey is a survey intended to report on the overall condition

of the hull structure and determine the extent of additional close-up surveys.

1.2.3 Close-up survey is a survey where the details of structural components

are within the close visual inspection range of the surveyor, i.e. preferably
within reach of hand.

1.2.4 Transverse section includes all longitudinal members such as plating,

longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and
longitudinal bulkheads.

1.2.5 Representative tanks are those which are expected to reflect the
condition of other tanks of similar type and service and with similar
corrosion prevention systems. When selecting representative tanks account
should be taken of the service and repair history on board and identifiable
critical and/or suspect areas.

* The intention of these guidelines is to ensure that an appropriate

level of review of plans and documents is conducted and consistency
in application is attained. Such evaluation of survey reports, survey
programmes, planning documents, etc., should be carried out at the
managerial level of the Administration or organization recognized by
the Administration.

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1.2.6 Suspect areas are locations showing substantial corrosion and/or are
considered by the surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage.

1.2.7 Substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that assessment of

corrosion pattern indicates a wastage in excess of 75% of allowable margins,
but within acceptable limits.

1.2.8 Corrosion prevention system is normally considered either:

.1 a full hard coating supplemented by anodes;

.2 a full hard coating.

Other coating systems (e.g. soft coating) may be considered acceptable as

alternatives provided that they are applied and maintained in compliance with
the manufacturers specification.

1.2.9 Coating condition is defined as follows:

GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;

FAIR condition with local breakdown of coating at edges of

stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20%
or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined
for POOR condition;

POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of

areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas under consideration.

1.2.10 Critical structural areas are locations which have been identified
from calculations to require monitoring or from the service history of the
subject ship or from similar or sister ships to be sensitive to cracking,
buckling or corrosion which would impair the structural integrity of the ship.

1.2.11 Cargo area is an area as defined in regulation II-2/3.32 of the 1974

SOLAS Convention, as amended.

1.2.12 Intermediate enhanced survey is an enhanced survey carried out either

at the second or third annual survey or between these surveys.

1.3 Scope of surveys

1.3.1 Prior to inspection the surveyor should examine the completeness of

documentation on board, and its contents as a basis for the survey.

1.3.2 When a survey results in the identification of significant corrosion or

of significant structural defects which, in the opinion of the surveyor, will
impair the structural integrity of the ship, then remedial action, in
consultation with the Administration should be agreed and implemented before
the ship continues in service.

2 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING PERIODICAL SURVEY

2.1 General

2.1.1 The enhanced survey may be commenced at the fourth annual survey and be
progressed during the succeeding year ~ith a view to completion by the fifth
anniversary date.

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2.1.2 As part of the preparation for the enhanced survey, the thickness
measurement and survey programme should be dealt with, in advance of the
enhanced survey. The thickness measurement should not be held before the
fourth annual survey.

2.1.3 The survey should include, in addition to the requirements of the

annual survey, examination, tests and checks of sufficient extent to ensure
that the hull and related piping is in a satisfactory condition and is fit for
its intended purpose for the new period of validity of the Certificate,
subject to proper maintenance and operation and to periodical surveys being
carried out.

2.1.4 All cargo tanks, ballast tanks, pump-rooms, pipe tunnels, cofferdams
and void spaces bounding cargo tanks, decks and outer hull should be examined,
and this examination should be supplemented by thickness measurement and
testing as deemed necessary, to ensure that the structural integrity remains
effective. The examination should be sufficient to discover substantial
corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages or other structural
deterioration.

2.1.5 All piping systems within the above tanks and spaces should be examined
to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory. Special attention
should be given to ballast piping in cargo tanks and cargo piping in ballast
tanks and void spaces.

2.1.6 The survey extent of combined ballast/cargo tanks should be evaluated

based on the records of ballast history and extent of the corrosion prevention
system provided.

2.2 Dry-dock survey

2.2.1 A survey in dry-dock should be a part of the enhanced survey during

periodical survey. There should be a minimum of two inspections of the
outside of the ship's bottom during the 5-year period of the certificate. In
all cases, the maximum interval between bottom inspections should not exceed
36 months.

2.2.2 Alternate inspections of the ship's bottom not conducted in conjunction

with the enhanced survey during periodical survey may be carried out with the
ship afloat. Special consideration should be given to ships of 15 years of
age or over before being permitted to have such inspections. Inspections of
the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions are
satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably qualified staff are
available.

2.2.3 If a survey in dry-dock is not completed in conjunction with the

enhanced survey during periodical survey or if the 36 month maximum interval
referred to in 2.2.1 is not complied with, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate issued to oil tankers referred to in paragraph 1.1.1 and/or the
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, as appropriate, issued to
oil tankers referred to in paragraph 1.1.2 should cease to be valid until a
survey in dry-dock is completed.

2.2.4 However, in order to allow time for transition to the enhanced

inspection system, until 6 July 1997, the Administration with a survey cycle
of 4 years or less may carry out dry dock-surveys separately from the enhanced
inspections during periodical survey. For ships to which this applies, the

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enhanced inspections during periodical survey should be conducted at

facilities which possess the capabilities necessary to properly conduct the
examinations and testing required, and all other requirements of the enhanced
inspection guidelines should be met.

2.3 Tank corrosion prevention system

2.3.1 Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of

cargo tanks should be examined. A ballast tank where a protective coating is
found in POOR condition as defined in 1.2.9 and it is not renewed, or where a
protective coating has not been applied, the tank in question should be
examined at annual intervals. Thickness measurement should be carried out as
deemed necessary by the surveyor.

2.4 Extent of overall and close-up surveys

2.4.1 An overall survey of all integral tanks and spaces should be carried
out at the enhanced survey carried out during periodical survey.

2.4.2 The requirements for close-up surveys at the enhanced survey carried
out during periodical survey are given in annex 1.

2.4.3 The surveyor may extend the scope of the close-up survey as deemed
necessary taking into account the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the
condition of the corrosion prevention system and also in the following cases:

.1 in particular, tanks having structural arrangements or details

which have suffered defects in similar tanks or on similar ships
according to available information;

.2 in tanks which have structures with reduced scantlings in

association with a corrosion prevention system approved by the
Administration.

2.4.4 For areas in tanks where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition as
defined in 1.2.9, the extent of close-up surveys according to annex 1 may be
specially considered by the Administration.

2.5 Extent of thickness measurements

2.5.1 The requirements for thickness measurements at the periodical survey

are given in annex 2.

2.5.2 Where substantial corrosion as defined in 1.2.7 is found the extent of

thickness measurements should be increased in accordance with the requirements
of annex 4 or as specified in planning docWTient as described in annex 6.

2.5.3 The surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.

2.5.4 For areas in tanks where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition
as defined in 1.2.9, the extent of thickness measurements according to
annex 2 may be specially considered by the Administration.

2.5.5 Transverse sections should be chosen where the largest reductions are
suspected to occur or are revealed from deck plating measurements.

2.5.6 In cases where two or three sections are to be measured, at least one
should include a ballast tank within 0.5L amidships.

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2.6 Extent of tank pressure testing

2.6.1 The requirements for tank pressure testing at the periodical survey are
given in annex 3.

2.6.2 The surveyor may extend the tank pressure testing as deemed necessary.

2.6.3 Generally, the pressure should correspond to a water level to the top
of access hatches for cargo tanks, or top of air pipes for ballast tanks.

3 ENHANCED SURVEY CARRIED OUT DURING ANNUAL SURVEY

3.1 General

3.1.1 The survey should consist of an examination for the purpose of

ensuring, as far as practicable, that the hull and piping are maintained in
a satisfactory condition and should take into account the service history,
condition and extent of the corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks and
areas identified in the survey report file.

3.2 Examination of the hull

3.2.1 Examination of the hull plating and its closing appliances should be
carried out as far as can be seen.

3.2.2 Examination of watertight penetrations should be carried out as far as

practicable.

3.3 Examination of weather decks

3.3.1 Examination of cargo tank openings including gaskets, covers, coamings

and flame screens.

3.3.2 Examination of cargo tank pressure/vacuum valves and flame screens.

3.3.3 Examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker, oily ballast and
oily slop tanks.

3.3.4 Examination of cargo, crude oil washing, bunker and vent piping
systems, including vent masts and headers.

3.4 Examination of cargo pump-rooms and pipe tunnels

3.4.1 Examination of all bulkheads for signs of oil leakage or fractures and,
in particular, the sealing arrangements of all penetrations of bulkheads.

3.4.2 Examination of the condition of all piping systems and pipe tunnels.

3.5 Examination of ballast tanks

3.5.1 Examination of ballast tanks should be carried out when required as a

consequence of the results of the periodical survey and intermediate enhanced
survey. When extensive corrosion is found, thickness measurements should be
carried out.

3.5.2 Where substantial corrosion as defined in 1.2.7 is found, the extent of

thickness measurements should be increased in accordance with the requirements
in annex 4.

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4 INTERMEDIATE ENHANCED SURVEY

4.1 General

4.1.1 Those items which are additional to the requirements of the annual
survey may be surveyed either at the second or third annual survey or between
these surveys.

4.1.2 The survey extent of cargo and ballast tanks dependent on the age of
the ship is specified in 4.2 and 4.3.

4.1.3 For weather decks, an examination as far as applicable of cargo, crude

oil washing, bunker, ballast, steam and vent piping systems as well as vent
masts and headers. If upon examination there is any doubt as to the condition
of the piping, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, thickness
measured or both.

4.2 Oil tankers over 5 years of age but not more than 10 years of age

4.2.1 In the case of oil tankers over 5 years of age but not more than
10 years of age, the following should apply in addition to 4.1.3.

4.2.2 For ballast tanks, an overall survey of representative tanks selected

by the surveyor should be carried out. If such inspections reveal no visible
structural defects, the examination may be limited to a verification that the
corrosion prevention system remains effective.

4.2.3 Where POOR coating condition as defined in 1.2.9, corrosion or other

defects are found in ballast tanks or where a coating has not been applied,
the examination should be extended to other ballast tanks of the same type.

4.2.4 A ballast tank where a coating is found in POOR condition as defined in

1.2.9 and it is not renewed, or where a coating has not been applied, the tank
in question should be examined at annual intervals. Thickness measurements
should be carried out as deemed necessary by the surveyor.

4.3 Oil tankers over 10 years of age

4.3.1 General

4.3.1.1 In the case of oil tankers over 10 years of age the following should
apply in addition to 4.2.

4.3.1.2 An overall survey of at least two representative cargo tanks should

be carried out.

4.3.1.3 An overall survey of all ballast tanks and combined cargo/ballast

tanks should be carried out. If such survey reveals no visible structural
defects, the survey may be limited to c~ verification that the corrosion
prevention system remains effective.

4.3.2 Extent of close-up survey

4.3.2.1 Close-up survey should be carried out to the following extent:

.1 for ballast tanks:

to the same extent as previous periodical survey, after second

periodical survey;
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.2 for cargo tanks:

at least two combined cargo/ballast tanks after second periodical

survey. The extent of survey should be based on the record of
the previous periodical survey, and repair history of the tanks;

additionally at least one cargo tank after third periodical

survey. The extent of survey should be based on the record of
the previous periodical survey and repair history of the tanks.

4.3.2.2 The extent of close-up surveys may be extended as stated in 2.4.3.

4.3.2.3 For areas in tanks where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition
as defined in 1.2.9, the extent of close-up survey may be specially considered
by the Administration.

4.4 Extent of thickness measurements

4.4.1 Thickness measurements at the intermediate enhanced survey should be

carried out for areas found to be suspect as defined in 1.2.6 at the previous
periodical survey.

4.4.2 Where substantial corrosion as defined in 1.2.7 is found the extent of

thickness measurements should be increased in accordance with the requirements
of annex 4.

5 PREPARATIONS FOR SURVEY

5.1 Planning

5.1.1 A specific survey programme should be worked out in advance of the

periodical survey by the owner in co-operation with the Administration.

5.1.2 The survey programme should include conditions for survey, access to
structures and equipment for surveys, taking into account the requirements of
annexes 1, 2 and 3 for close-up survey, thickness measurements and tank
pressure testing as described in 2.6.

5.1.3 Alternatively, the close-up survey in this survey programme may be

based on a planning document, approved by the Administration, as described
in annex 6. The planning document should comply with a procedure for the
application of risk assessment developed by the Organization.

5.1.4 The survey programme should take into account the information included
in the documentation on board, as described in 6.2 and 6.3.

5.2 Conditions for survey

5.2.1 The owner should provide the necessary facilities for a safe execution
of the survey*.

* Reference is made to chapter 10 of the International Safety Guide for

Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) - Entry into and working in enclosed
spaces.

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5.2.2 Tanks and spaces should be safe for access, i.e. gas freed, ventilated,
etc.

5.2.3 Tanks and spaces should be sufficiently clean and free from water,
scale, dirt, oil residues, etc., to reveal significant corrosion, deformation,
fractures, damages or other structural deterioration. In particular this
applies to areas which are subject to thickness measurement.

5.2.4 Sufficient illumination should be provided to reveal significant

corrosion, deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration.

5.3 Access to structures

5.3.1 For overall survey, means should be provided to enable the surveyor to
examine the structure in a safe and practical way.

5.3.2 For close-up survey, one or more of the following means for access,
acceptable to the surveyor, should be provided:

permanent staging and passages through structures

temporary staging and passages through structures

lifts and moveable platforms

boats or rafts

other equivalent means.

5.4 Equipment for survey

5.4.1 Thickness measurement should normally be carried out by means of

ultrasonic test equipment. The accuracy of the equipment should be proven to
the surveyor as required.

5.4.2 One or more of the following fracture detection procedures may be

required if deemed necessary by the surveyor:

radiographic equipment

ultrasonic equipment

magnetic particle equipment

dye penetrant

other equivalent means.

5.5 Survey at sea or at anchorage

5.5.1 Survey at sea or at anchorage may be accepted provided the surveyor

is given the necessary assistance from the personnel on board. Necessary
precautions and procedures for carrying out the survey should be in accordance
with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.

5.5.2 A communication system should be arranged between the survey party in

the tank and the responsible officer on deck. This system should also include
the personnel in charge of ballast pump handling if boats or rafts are used.

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5.5.3 Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing apparatus, lifeline and whistles

should be at hand during the survey. When boats or rafts are used,
appropriate lifejackets should be available for all participants. Boats or
rafts should have satisfactory residual buoyancy and stability even if one
chamber is ruptured. A safety check-list should be provided.

5.5.4 Surveys of tanks by means of boats or rafts may only be undertaken with
the agreement of the surveyor, who should take into account the safety
arrangements provided, including weather forecasting and ship response in
reasonable sea conditions.

6 DOCUM ENTATION ON BOARD

6.1 General

6.1.1 The owner should supply and maintain on-board documentation as

specified in 6.2 and 6.3, which should be readily available for the surveyor.
The condition evaluation report referred to in 6.2 should include a
translation into English.

6.1.2 The documentation should be kept on board for the lifetime of the ship.

6.2 Survey report file

6.2.1 A survey report file should be a part of the documentation on board

consisting of:

.1 reports of structural surveys (annex 8)

.2 condition evaluation report (annex 9)

.3 thickness measurement reports (annex 10)

.4 survey planning document according to principles in annex 6,

where provided.

6.2.2 The survey report file should be available also in the owner's and the
Administration offices.

6.3 Supporting documents

6.3.1 The following additional documentation should be available on board:

.1 main structural plans of cargo and ballast tanks

.2 previous repair history

.3 cargo and ballast history

.4 extent of use of inert gas plant and tank cleaning procedures

.5 inspections by ship's personnel with reference to:

structural deterioration in general;

leakages in bulkheads and piping;

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condition of coating or corrosion prevention system, if any,

a guidance for reporting is shown in annex 5;

and any other information that would help to identify critical structural
areas and/or suspect areas requiring inspection.

6.4 Review of documentation on board

6.4.1 Prior to inspection, the surveyor should examine the completeness of

the documentation on board, and its contents as a basis for the survey.

7 PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

7.1 General

7.1.1 Thickness measurements should normally be carried out under the

supervision of the surveyor. However, the surveyor may accept thickness
measurements not carried out under his direct supervision provided that:

.1 the thickness measurements are carried out by a qualified company

certified by an organization recognized by the Administration;

.2 the thickness measurements are carried out within 12 months prior

to completion of the periodical survey specified in section 2 or
intermediate enhanced survey specified in section 4.

The surveyor should recheck the measurements as deemed necessary to ensure

acceptable accuracy.

7.2 Certification of thickness measurement company

7.2.1 The thickness measurements should be carried out by a qualified company

certified by an organization recognized by the Administration according to
principles stated in annex 7.

7.3 Reporting

7.3.1 A thickness measurement report should be prepared and submitted to the

Administration. The report should give the location of measurements, the
thickness measured as well as corresponding original thickness. Furthermore,
the report should give the date when the measurements were carried out, type
of measuring equipment, names of personnel and their qualifications and be
signed by the operator. The thickness measurement report should follow the
principles as specified in the recommended procedures for thickness
measurements set out in annex 10.

7.3.2 The surveyor should verify and countersign the thickness measurement
reports.

8 REPORTING AND EVALUATION OF SURVEY

8.1 Evaluation of survey report

8.1.1 The data and information on the structural condition of the ship
collected during the survey should be evaluated for acceptability and
continued structural integrity of the ship.

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8.1.2 The analysis of data should be carried out and endorsed by the
Administration and the conclusions of the analysis should form a part of
the condition evaluation report.

8.2 Reporting

8.2.1 Principles for survey reporting are shown in annex 8.

8.2.2 A condition evaluation report of the survey and results should be

issued to the owner as shown in annex 9 and placed on board the ship for
reference at future surveys. The condition evaluation report should be
endorsed by the Administration.

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ANN EX 1

REQU IR EM EN TS FO R CLO SE -U P SU RVEY AT PER IO D ICA L SU RV EY S

AGE i 5 5 < AGE i 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE> 15

2 3 4

(A) ONE WEB FRAME RING - (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS As for ships
in a ballast wing tank, - in a ballast wing - in all ballast tanks referred to in
if any, or a cargo tank, if any, or a column 3
wing tank used cargo wing tank used (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS
primarily for water primarily for water - in a cargo wing tank Additional
ballast ba 11 ast transverses
(A) ONE WEB FRAME RING - included as
(B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE in each remaining cargo deemed necessary
- in a cargo tank - in each of the wing tank by the
remaining ballast tanks, Administration
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE if any ( C) ALL TRANSVERSE
BULKHEAD - in a BULKHEADS - in all
ballast tank (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE cargo and ballast tanks
- in a cargo wing tank
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE (E) ONE DECK ANO BOTTOM
BULKHEAD - in a cargo (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE TRANSVERSE - in each
wing tank - in two cargo centre cargo centre tank
tanks
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE (F) As considered
BULKHEAD - in a cargo (C) BOTH TRANSVERSE necessary by the
centre tank BULKHEADS in a wing Administration
ballast tank, if any,
or a cargo wing tank
used primarily for
water ballast

(D) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in each
remaining ballast tank

(0) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in a cargo
wing tank

(D) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in two cargo
centre tanks

(A) Complete transverse web frame (B) Deck transverse including (C) Transverse bulkhead complete
ring including adjacent adjacent deck structural - including girder system and
structural members members adjacent members

(0) Transverse bulkhead lower (E) Deck and bottom transverse ( F) Additional complete
part - including girder including adjacent transverse web frame ring
system and adjacent structural members
structural members

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS AT PERIODICAL SURVEYS

AGE i 5 5 < AGE i 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE> 15

2 3 4

l. One section of deck l. Within the cargo l. Within the cargo l. Within the
plating for the full area: area: cargo area:
beam of the ship
within the cargo area .l Each deck plate .l Each deck plate •1 Each deck
(in way of a ballast plate
tank, if any, or a .2 One transverse .2 Two transverse
cargo tank used section sections .2 Three
primarily for water transverse
ballast) 2. Measurements of 2. Measurements of sections
structural members structural members
2. Measurements of subject to close-up subject to close-up .3 Each bottom
structural members survey according to survey according to plate
subject to close-up annex l, for general annex 1, for general
survey according to assessment and assessment and recording 2. Measurements ofl
annex l, for general recording of of corrosion pattern structural members!
assessment and corrosion pattern subject to I
recording of corrosion 3. Suspect areas close-up survey I
pattern 3. Suspect areas according to I
4. Selected wind and annex 1, for I
3. Suspect areas 4. Selected wind and water strakes outside general assessment
water strakes outside the cargo area and recording of
the cargo area corrosion pattern
5. All wind and water
strakes within the 3. Suspect areas
cargo area
4. Selected wind
and water strakes
outside the cargo
area

5. A 11 wind and
water strakes
within the
cargo area

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REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK PRESSURE TESTING AT PERIODICAL SURVEYS

AGE i 5 5 < AGE i 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE > 15

l. Cargo tank l. Cargo tank l. Cargo tank l. Cargo tank

boundaries facing boundaries facing boundaries faclng boundaries facing
ballast tanks, ba 11 as t tanks, ballast tanks, ballast tanks,
void spaces, pipe void spaces, pipe void spaces, pipe void spaces, pipe
tunnels, fuel oil tunnels, fuel oil tunnels, fuel oil tunnels, fuel oil
tanks, pump-rooms tanks, pump-rooms tanks, pump-rooms tanks, pump-rooms
or cofferdams. or cofferdams. or cofferdams. or cofferdams.

2. Representative 2. All cargo tank 2. All remaining 2. All remaining

tanks for fresh bulkheads which cargo tank cargo tank
water, fuel oil form the bulkheads. bulkheads.
and lubrication boundaries of
oi 1. segregated 3. Representative 3. All fresh water
cargoes. tanks for fresh fuel oil and
water, fuel oil lubrication oil
3. Representative and lubrication tanks.
tanks for fresh oil.
water, fuel oil
and lubrication
oil.

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ANNEX 4

REQUIR~MENTS FOR EXTENT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS AT AREAS

OF SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION. PERIODICAL SURVEY
WITHIN THE CARGO AREA

Bottom structure

STRUCTURAL EXTENT OF PATTERN OF

MEMBER MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT

1. Bottom plating Minimum of 3 bays 5 point pattern

across tank, for each panel between
including aft bay. longitudinals and webs.
Measurements around
and under all bell
mouths.

2. Bottom Minimum of 3 measurements in line

longitudinals 3 longitudinals across flange and
in each bay where 3 measurements on
bottom plating vertical web.
measured.

3. Bottom girders At fore and aft Vertical line of single

and brackets transverse bulkhead measurements on web
bracket toes and in plating with one
centre of tanks. measurement between each
panel stiffener, or a
minimum of three
measurements. Two
measurements across
face flat.
5 point pattern on
girder/bulkhead brackets.

4. Bottom 3 webs in bays 5 point pattern

transverse webs where bottom over 2 square metre area.
plating measured, Single measurements on
with measurements face flat.
at both ends and
middle.

5. Panel Where fitted. Single measurements.

stiffening

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Deck str.ucture

STRUCTURAL EXTENT OF PATTERN OF

MEMBER MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT

1. Deck plating Two bands across Minimum of three

tank. measurements per
plate per band.

2. Deck Minimum of 3 measurements in line

longitudinals 3 longitudinals vertically on webs,
in each of two bays. and 2 measurements on
flange (if fitted).

3. Deck girders At fore and aft Vertical line of single

and brackets transverse bulkhead, measurements on web
bracket toes and in plating with one
centre of tanks. measurement between each
panel stiffener, or a
minimum of three
measurements. Two
measurements across
face flat.
5 point pattern on
girder/bulkhead brackets.

4. Deck transverse Minimum of two webs 5 point pattern

webs with measurements over about 2 square
at middle and both metre area. Single
ends of span. measurements on
face flat.

5. Panel Where available. Single measurements.

stiffening

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Shell and longitudinal bulkheads

STRUCTURAL EXTENT OF PATTERN OF

MEMBER MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT

1. Dec khe ad and Plating between each Single measurement

bottom strakes, pair of longitudinals
and strakes in in a minimum of 3 bays
way of stringer
platforms

2. All other Plating between every Single measurement

strakes third pair of
longitudinals in same
3 bays

3. Longitudinals - Each longitudinal in 3 measurements across

deckhead and same 3 bays web and 1 measurement
bottom strakes on flange

4. Longitudinals - Every third 3 measurments across

all others longitudinal in same web and 1 measurement
3 bays on flange

5. Longitudinals - Minimum of three at 5 point pattern over

bracket top, middle and bottom area of bracket
of tank in same 3 bays

6. Web frames and 3 webs with minimum of 5 point pattern over

cross ties three locations on about 2 square metre
each web, including in area, plus single
way of cross tie measurements on web
connections frame and cross tie
face flats

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Transverse bulkheads and swash bulkheads

STRUCTURAL EXTENT OF PATTERN OF

MEMBER MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT

1. Deckhead and Plating between pair 5 points pattern

bottom strakes, of stiffeners at three between stiffeners
and strakes in locations - approx. over 1 metre length
way of stringer 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 width
platforms of tank

2. All other Plating between pair Single measurement

strakes of stiffeners at
middle location

3. Strakes in Plating for each 5 point pattern over

corrugated change of scantling at about 1 square metre
bulkheads centre of panel and at of plating
flange or fabricated
connection

4. Stiffeners Minimum of three For web, 5 point pattern

typical stiffeners over span between
bracket connections
(2 measurements
across web at each
bracket connection, and
one at centre of span).
For flange, single
measurements at each
bracket toe and at
centre of span

5. Brackets Minimum of three at 5 point pattern over

top, middle and bottom area of bracket
of tank

6. Deep webs and Measurements at toe of For web, 5 point

girders bracket and centre of pattern over about
span 1 square metre area.
3 measurements across
face flat

7. Stringer All stringers with 5 point pattern over

platforms measurements at both 1 square metre area
ends and middle plus single measurements
near bracket toes and on
face flats

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ANNEX 5

OWNER'S INSPECTION REPORT

Structural condition

Ship's name:

OWNERS'$ INSPECTION REPORT - Structural condition

For tank No.:

Grade of steel: Deck Side

Bottom Longitudinal
bulkhead

Elements Cracks Buckles Corrosion Coating Pitting Modification/ Other

condition repair

Deck:

Bottom:

Side:

Longitudinal
bulkheads:

Transverse
bulkheads:

Repairs carried out due to:

Thickness measurements carried out {dates):

Results in gen~ral:

Overdue surveys:

Outstanding conditions of class:

Comments:

Date of inspection: .
Inspected by: .
Signature:

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ANNEX 6

PRINCIPLES FOR PLANNING DOCUMENT

1 A planning docum ent is intended to identify critical structural areas and

to stipulate the minimum extent, locations and means for close-up survey and
thickness measurements with respect to sections and internal structures as
well as nominate suspect areas.

2 The docum ent should be worked out by the owner in co-operation with the
Adm inistration well in advance of the survey.

3 The basis for nomination of tanks and areas referred to in 1 is a risk

assessment in consideration of possible deteriorations where the following
elements on the particular ship are taken into account:

.1 design features such as extent of high tensile steel and local

details;

.2 former history available at owner's and Adm inistration offices with

respect to corrosion, cracking, buckling, indents and repairs for
the particular ship as well as similar ships;

.3 information from sam e offices with respect to type of cargo, use of

different tanks for cargo/ballast, corrosion prevention system and
condition of coating, if any.

4 The degree of criticality should be judged and decided on the basis of

recognized principles and practice.

5 The planning docum ent should contain:

.1 main particulars;

.2 plan of tanks;

.3 list of tanks with information on use, protection and condition of

coating;

.4 corrosion risk nomination of tanks;

.5 design risk nomination of structures;

.6 nomination of tanks and areas for close-up survey;

.7 nomination of sections and structures for thickness measurements; and

.8 list of acceptable corrosion allowance of different structures.

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ANN EX 7

PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF A COMPANY ENGAGED IN

THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF HULL STRUCTURES

1 Application

This guidance applies for certification of the company which intends to

engage in the thickness measurement of hull structures of ships.

2 Procedures for certification

Submission of documents

2.1 The following documents should be submitted to an organization recognized

by the Administration for approval .

.1 Outline of the company, e.g. organization and management structure .

.2 Experience of the company on thickness measurement of hull

structures of ships .

.3 Technicians careers, i.e. experience of technicians as thickness

measurement operators, technical knowledge and experience of hull
structure, etc. Operators should be qualified according to a
recognized industrial NDT Standard .

•4 Equipment used for thickness measurement such as ultrasonic testing

machines and their maintenance/calibration procedures .

.5 A guide for thickness measurement operators .

•6 Training programmes for technicians for thickness measurement .

•7 Measurement record format in accordance with recommended procedures

for thickness measurements (see annex 10).

Auditing of the company

2.2 Upon reviewing the documents submitted with satisfactory results, the
company should be audited in order to ascertain that the company is duly
organized and managed in accordance with the documents submitted, and
eventually is capable of conducting thickness measurement of the hull
structure of ships.

2.3 Certification is conditional upon an on-board demonstration of thickness

measurement as well as satisfactory reporting.

3 Certification

3.1 Upon satisfactory results of both the audit of the company referred to
in 2.2 and the demonstration tests referred to in 2.3, the Administration or
organization recognized by the Administration should issue a Certificate of
Approval as well as a notice to the effect that the thickness measurement
operation system of the company has been certified.

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3.2 Renewal/endorsement of the certificate should be made at intervals not

exceeding 3 years by verification that original conditions are maintained.

4 Report of any alteration to the certified thickness measurement operation

system

In case where any alteration to the certified thickness measurement

operation system of the company is made, such an alteration should be
immediately reported to the organization recognized by the Administration.
Re-audit should be made where deemed necessary by the organization recognized
by the Administration.

5 Withdrawal of the certification

The certification may be withdrawn in the following cases:

.1 where the measurements were improperly carried out or the results

were improperly reported;

.2 where the surveyor found any deficiencies in the approved thickness

measurement operation system of the company;

.3 where the company failed to report any alteration referred to in 4

to the organization recognized by the Administration as required.

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ANNEX 8

REPORTING PRINCIPLES

Reporting formats should be worked out individually by the

Administration. As a principle the following contents of reports for oil
tanker structures should be included as applicable for the survey.

1 Type of survey (periodical survey, intermediate enhanced survey, annual

survey, other)

1.1 Date, location, whether or not the survey was in dry-dock and whether or
not the survey was completed.

1.2 Date of the previous:

bot tom inspection .

dry-docking .

2 Extent of the survey

2.1 Identification of overall surveyed tanks.

2.2 Where in each tank close-up survey has been carried out, and means of
access.

2.3 Identification of tanks and location of structures to be given with

respect to the thickness measurements carried out.

2.4 Identification of pressure tested tanks.

3 Results of the survey

3.1 Coating condition of each tank (if applicable). Identification of tanks

with anodes.

3.2 Structural condition of each tank:

identified tank found in satisfactory condition. Otherwise

identification of findings which should be corrected or recorded,
such as:

corrosion: - structure members

type of corrosion (pitting, general)
extent

cracks (location)

buckling (location)

indents (location)

The narrative report may be supplemented by sketches/photos of

damages/repairs.

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3.3 Thickness measurement report endorsed by the attending surveyor.

4 Actions to possible findings

4.1 Repair in identified tanks:

structural member

repair method

repair extent

4.2 Recorded findings considered not to necessitate imm ediate repairs.

Memoranda for future inspections and thickness measurements should be
given, e.g. for areas found as suspect with respect to corrosion
(see 1.2.6).

4.3 Condition of class/flag State requirements.

The structure of the reporting contents may be different, depending on

the report system for the Adm inistration.

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ANNEX 9

CONDITION EVALUATION REPORT

Issued upon completion of periodical survey

General particulars

Ship's name: Class/Administration identity number:

Previous class/Administration identity
number(s):
IMO number:

Port of registry: National flag:

Previous national flag(s):

Deadweight (metric tonnes): Gross tonnage:

National:
ITC ( 69):

Date of build: Classification notation:

Date of major conversion:

Type of conversion: Owner:

Previous owner(s):

1 The survey reports and documents listed below have been reviewed by the
undersigned and found to be satisfactory

2 The periodical survey has been completed in accordance with the present
guidelines on (date) ...............................•............

Condition evaluation report Name Title

completed by Signature

Office Date

Condition evaluation report Name Title

verified by Signature

Office Date

Attached reports and documents:

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

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Contents of condition evaluation report

Part 1 General particulars: See front page

Part 2 Report review: Where and how survey was done

Part 3 Close-up survey: Extent (which tanks)

Part 4 Thickness measurements: - Reference to thickness measurement

report

Summary of where measured

Separate form indicating the

tanks/areas with substantial
corrosion, and corresponding:

- thickness diminution

- corrosion pattern

Part 5 Tank corrosion Separate form indicating:

prevention system: - location of coating/anodes

- condition of coating
( if applicable)

Part 6 Repairs: Identification of tanks/areas

Part 7 Condition of class/flag

State requirements:

Part 8 Memoranda: Acceptable defects

Any points of attention for future

surveys, e.g. for suspect areas

Extended annual/intermediate
enhanced survey due to coating
breakdown

Part 9 Conclusion: - Statement on evaluation/verification

of survey report

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Extract of thickness measurements

Reference is made to the thickness measurements report:

Position of Thickness Corrosion Remarks: e.g.

substantially diminution [%] patternZ1 Ref. attached
corroded sketches
tanks/areasl/

Remarks

_l/ Substantial corrosion, i.e. 75%-100% of acceptable margins wasted.

2_/ P = Pitting
C = Corrosion in general

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Tank corrosion prevention system

Tank Nos .l.l Tank corrosion Coating Remarks

prevention condition.11
system2-1

Remarks

l/ 'All segregated ballast tanks and combined cargo/ballast tanks should be

listed.

2_/ C = Coating 'A= 'Anodes NP= No protection

_1/ Coating condition according to the following standard.

GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting.

FA.IR condition with local breakdown of coating at edges of

stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20%
or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined
for POOR condition.

POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more

of areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas under
consideration.

If coating condition "POOR" is q i.ve n , extended annual surveys should be

introduced. This should be noted in part 7 of the Contents of condition
evaluation report.

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ANN EX 10

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

General

1 These procedures should be used for recording thickness measurements as

required by annexes 2 and 4.

2 Reporting forms '!'M l, TM 2-T, TM 3-T, TM 4-T, TM 5-T and TM 6-T, set out in
appendix 2, should be used for recording thickness measurements.

3 Appendix 3 contains guidance diagram s and notes relating to the reporting

forms and the requirements for thickness measurement.

4 The reporting forms should, where appropriate, be supplemented by data

presented on structural sketches.

Appendix 1 General particulars.

Appendix 2 Reports on thickness measurement

Appendix 3 Guidance on thickness measurement

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APPENDIX 1

GENERAL PARTICULARS

Ship's name:

IMO number:

Class/Administration identity number:

Port of registry:

Gross tonnage:

Deadweight:

Date of build:

Classification society:

Name of company performing thickness measurement:

Thickness measurement company certified by:

Certificate number:

Certificate valid from: ..••.•.......... _. ..•..•.. to ••...••.•.••..........••...

Place of measurement:

First date of measurement:

Last date of measurement:

Periodical survey/intermediate enhanced survey due*:

Details of measurement equipment:

Qualification of operator:

Report number: consisting of pages

Name of operator: ....•.•.••..••..•...•. Name of surveyor: ••.•.........••••••.

Signature of operator: ....•............ Signature of surveyor: ......•..•.....

Company official stamp: .•••.••.•..•.... Administration:

Official stamp:

* Delete as appropriate

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APPE ll>IX 2
REPORTS ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
Report on thickness measurement of all deck plating. all bottom shell plating or side shell plating CTM1-T)
Ship's name . . . . . . . .. . . . . . IMO number Class identity No Report No ·· ·

STRAKE
POSIT ION
No Org. Forward Reading Aft Reading Mean dininution
PLATE or Thk.
POSIT ION letter mm Gauged Diminution P Diminution S Gauged Diminution P Diminution S

p s mm % mm % p s mm % mm % p s

12th forward

11th
10th
9th
8th
7th
6th
5th ~
w
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
Amidships
'
1st aft
2nd
3rd
>
4th t-1
~
5th
'::cl
CD
6th r:n
7th ....J
~
8th
~
9th
10th
11th
12th
Ooeretor II sianature . .... . ... ... urvevor s sianeture ....... ... . .. ..... NU It::> - s- rever•e
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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of:

1.1 All strength deck plating within the cargo area.

1.2 All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo
area.

1.3 Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside
the cargo area.

2 The strake position should be clearly indicated as follows:

2.1 For strength deck indicate the number of the strake of plating
inboard from the stringer plate.

2.2 For bottom plating indicate the number of the strake of plating
outboard from the keel plate.

2.3 For side shell plating give number of the strake of plating below
sheerstrake and letter as shown on shell expansion.

3 For oil tankers all deck plating strakes should be recorded, for ore/oil
ships only the deck plating strakes outside line of openings should be
recorded.

4 Measurements should be taken at the forward and aft areas of all plates
and where plates cross ballast/cargo tank boundaries separate measurements for
the area of plating in way of each type of tank should be recorded.

5 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measurement of shell and deck plating Cone. two or three transverse sections> CTM2-T (1))
Ship's name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO number Class identity No Report No .

STRENGTH DECK AND SHEERSTRAKE PLATING

FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMIEl'I
NUMBER

STRAKE No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. Geuve d Diminution Diminution
POSIT ION or Org. p s or Org. p s or Org. p s
Letter Thk. Letter Thk. Letter Thk.
p s mm % mm % p s mm % mm % p s mm % mm %

Stringer plate

1st strake inboard

2nd

3rd

4th

5th CX>
(J1

6th

7th

8th ..
9th
I
10th

11th

12th

13th
>
14th J-J
CX>
centre strake

sheer strake
'~
m
en
TOPSIDE TOTAL ...J
ii::-
1&:-

Operator's signature Surveyor's signature NOTES · S- reverse

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

strength deck plating and sheerstrake plating transverse sections:

One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of

the structural items (1), (2) and (3) as shown on the diagrams of typical
transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse members, in
appendix 3.

2 For oil tankers all deck plating strakes should be recorded, for ore/oil
ships only the deck plating strakes outside line of openings should be
recorded.

3 The topside area comprises deck plating, stringer plate and sheerstrake
(including rounded gunwales).

4 The exact frame station of measurement should be stated.

5 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measurement of shell and deck plating Cone. two or three transverse sections) CTM2-T_C2))

Ship's name IHO number Class identity No Report No .

SHELL PLATING
FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER

STRAKE No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. Gauged Diminution Diminution No. Gauged Diminution Diminution
POSITION or Org. p s or Org. p s or Org. p s
Leiter Thk. letter Thk. Letter Thk.
p s mm p s mm mm p s mm mm
"' mm
"" "" "" "" ""
I at below •h-r
st rake

2nd
- .
3rd

4th ~
5th

6th
<»
7th
~
8th

9th
-
10th

11th ~
12th

13th

14th

15th >
I-'
16th <»

17th '
!:ti
(1)
~ fJl
18th
~
~
1ith ii:.

20th

keel strake

. BOTTOM TOJ~l

Operator'• •ignature ···························-················· Surveyor·• •ignature .... NOTES - S.. ,everH

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurements of

shell plating transverse sections:

One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of

the structural items (4), (5), (6), and (7) as shown on the diagram s
of typical transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse
members, in appendix 3.

2 The bottom area comprises keel, bottom and bilge plating.

3 The exact fram e station of measurement should be stated.

4 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measurement of longitudinal ment>ers (one, two or three transverse sections) CTM3- T)

Ship's name IMO number .. , Class identity No Report No .

FIRST TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER SECOND TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER THIRD TRANSVERSE SECTION AT FRAME NUMBER

STRUCTURAL Item Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution Item Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution Item Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution
MEMBER No. Thk. p s No. Thk. p s No. Thk. p s
p s mm % mm % p s mm % mm 'll, p s mm 'll, mm %

co
'°

>
~
co
'~
CT)
C/l

....J
~
~

Operator'• signature . Surveyor'• signature NOTES • See reverH

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

longitudinal members at transverse sections:

One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of

the structural items (8) to (20) as shown on the diagrams of typical
transverse section indicating longitudinal and transverse members, in
appendix 3.

2 The exact frame station of measurement should be stated.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measurement of transverse structural members

in the cargo and ballast tanks within the cargo area (TM4 - T)
Ship' s name .
IMO number Class identity No Report No .

TANK DESCRIPTION :

LOCATION OF,STRUCTURE:
Original Gauged Diminution Diminution
STRUCTURAL MEMBER ITEM Thickness p s
mm
Port Starboard mm % mm %

10
~

..

:,::.,
~
C0
........
~
(D
fl)

....J
~
~

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

transverse structural members, comprising of the appropriate structural items
(25) to (32) as shown on the diagram s of typical transverse section indicating
longitudinal and transverse members, in appendix 3.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Report on thickness measureme nt of W.T./0.T. transverse bu lkheads

within the cargo tank or cargo hold spaces (TM 5 - T)

Ship's name IMO number . Class identity No . Report No .

TANK/HOLD DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION OF STRUCTURE : FRAME No. :
STRUCTURAL COMPONENT (PLATING/STIFFENER) Original Gauged Diminution Diminution
Thickness p s
mm
Port Starboard mm % mm %

1.0
w

>
I-'
co
'~ct>
fJl
...,J
~
~

Operator's signature . Surveyor's signature . NOTES - See reverse

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

W.T./0.T. transverse bulkheads.

2 Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated in tables 1 to 3 of

appendix 3.

3 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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Repo rt on thickness me asureme nt of miscellaneous structural menbe rs (TM6-T)

Ship's name IHO number Class identity No Report No .

STRUCTURAL MEMBER: SKETCH

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE :
Description Org. Gauged Diminution Diminution
p s
Thk.
p s mm % mm %
'

I.O
u,

:i:,,

I-'
co
'!:O
. (T)
f/l

-.l
.f:.
.f:.

Operator's signature . Surveyor's signature Notes - See reverse

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1 This report should be used for recording the thickness measurement of

miscellaneous structural members including the structural items (36), (37) and
(38) shown in appendix 3.

2 The single measurements recorded should represent the average of multiple

measurements.

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GUIDANCE OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT

Typical transverse section of oil tanker indicating

longitudinal and transverse members

3
r

~
I
I
I
~
I
I
I
~)i I
I
I
I T T T T
@/ @
~
Reoon on T'M:Z-T ( J )&(2) R~on lM"-T

1
Strengtr1 080( D atzng 0ecx IOngrtUCllnai.s 25 Deck tr.lnSYWM cenD"W tank
2 ) Stnnger OOte Oecx g au er s 26 Bonom ~ oamr11 tank
3 ~straKe 10 ~ make cngm..cir..us 27 Deci< transv erse wrg tar1k
~ . Sioe sr-.eu Ci.long 11 l..cnqrtwinaJ tl.JLio<11eaJ tee suaxe 28 Side snet l vertJCaj wet:>
5 l Bilge pau,g 12) Bottom iorq::-..xJir.ais 29 lJ:)ngttU'llnal t:xJlk/l6ad Wrtx::al we0
6 ) Bcrtorn sneu ClclDng

18 LcngrrucrNI DJJl<nea:l tirqn.ctrnais

Reoon on Th46- T 19 Inner oonom Datu,g

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Typical transverse section of ore/oil ship indicating

longitudinal and transverse members

I t-9--~
-- '----
--- --~
---1 @"-=-.=- ~
===]~ ~)r:;;-
___
I~)
11=== J
32 ;___
'l
I
--~ --~I
l --,

==~ ~
3~ ' . -
I

. J: - --_J@l l \

-i,)@ - -- :)(-
--1_
--., Yei 2:; 1-- - -~~ __ ('""1

==~~'29 ---:
---,
I

1
I

13o)
~-
I
~

~---
I
t_--
-

--
\

--,, , , ,-- I 'i1-:- 1 -, - ,- .... --:-1

.,/ ' 11 i I, I \ \ I ; I l : I
/ l I I I I I I I I I I I '
/ : I I I ' I I I I I
' I I ' I TT
..
\
(s)

~onTM2-T (1)&(2) Reoon on TM3-7 ~onTM4-T

8 Oecx icn;:-_-c:r.a;s 25 0edc tnl/"\SW t'S8 cemn, tank

9 Decx ~rc:e- s 26 Bottom tr.lNYIWS8 Cll!lfflTB tank

10 Sheers t:'a'<e ,ongr.u:~A2,;5 27 Cede transYerse w.ng W1<

11 ~ngm.x:~1 c::u.K n&a C 100 SD'cD<8 28 Sda snei wnx:ai wee
12) Bc~c:-r. ~~...c-.-.ais 29 Lcnglt\.Cnal bulkt'ead vanx::a, Mtb

14 Bilge icr<;::UCllrais
i 5) l::!"lgln.c:t'\al CXJ\K nea a k:'Mtr SU'~
16) $oe Sl"leU iong:nx:rai.s
17 ~nc;,r.c:-.ai ~c ooang (remander,
18 Lcrq.n.c::'lal tuk/"leaO~~
,I Report on TM6-T
_
I
I@> Hatch coa111ings I
I{~!) Deck plating between hatches!
I(~) Hatch covers I
1(39.i I
,I~> I,
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Transverse section outline

(To be used for longitudinal and transverse members where typical
oil tanker or oil/ore ship sections are not applicable)

Reoon a, TM2-T ( J )&(2) ~ onTMJ.. T Report on TM4-T

1 Strengu, 25 Ded( transverse centre tarV<

080< D,a~ 8 Ceo< iorgm.c:,a..s
2 ) Strrqe r 0,a1 e 9 ~ gtr0ers 26 Sottom ~ c:entTB tan<
3,~ 1 0 Sheerstrax,e en;~ 27 Dea< ~ wrq tanK
4 Sda snei, p,aong L:n:;jm..dinat cuX1'l86CI too straxa 28 Scje Sf* wrccaJ W80
Bilge paong 1 2 So~om iorq rt1.JC:',aj.S 29 L.orgrru:::na.1 t:,ulkl,8a:lwm:::at W'801

8ottc:rn soe d D anr,:;

,4 5~e ong,ruc~
15 L.cngm..drr.aJ tu.ll/1iead IOVt'8f' strak.8

16 5c:>e stl811 lon;'ru:::na.LS

) 1-!atcn c::oamincµ

!
I ) Cocx ooorq oe ~ n.a.tC1"l8s
) Har en

(:}l
covers
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Typical transverse sections

showing all longitudinal members to be reported on TM2-T and TM3-T

I I I J 11 I I 1.

,,
1
1
~
'l
Oil tanker
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Thickness measurement requirements

Table 1

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AGE i 5 5 <AGE~ 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE > 15 I
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1. One section of deck 1. Within the cargo 1. Within the cargo 1. Within the I
plating for the full area: area: cargo area: t
beam of the ship I
within the cargo area •1 Each deck plate •1 Each deck plate •1 Each deck I
(in way of a ballast plate I
tank, if any, or a .2 One transverse .2 Two transverse I
cargo tank used section sections .2 Three I
primarily for water transverse I
ballast) 2. Measurements of 2. Measurements of sections I
structural members structural members I
2. Measurements of subject to close-up subject to close-up .3 Each bottom I
structural members survey according to survey according to plate I
subject to close-up tables 2 and 3 of this tables 2 and 3 of this I
survey according to appendix, for general appendix, for general Z. Measurements ofl
tables 2 and 3 of this assessment and recording assessment and recording structural members!
appendix, for general of corrosion pattern of corrosion pattern subject to I
assessment and recording close-up survey I
of corrosion pattern 3. Suspect areas 3. Suspect areas according to I
tables 2 and 3 of I
3. Suspect areas 4. Selected wind and 4. Selected wind and this appendix, forl
water strakes outside water strakes outside general assessment
the cargo area the cargo area and recording of
corrosion pattern
5. All wind and water
strakes within the 3. Suspect areas
cargo area
4. Selected wind
and water strakes
outside the cargo
area

5. A 11 wind and
water strakes
within the
cargo area

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Close-up survey requirements

Table 2

AGE i 5 5 < AGE i 10 10 < AGE i 15 AGE > 15

2 3 4

(A) ONE WEB FRAME RING - (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS As for ships
in a ballast wing tank, - in a ballast wing - in all ballast tanks referred to in
if any, or a cargo tank, if any, or a column 3
wing tank used cargo wing tank used (A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS
primarily for water primarily for water - in a cargo wing tank Additional
ballast ballast transverses
(A) ONE WEB FRAME RING - included as
(B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE in each remaining cargo deemed necessary
- in a cargo tank - in each of the wing tank by the
remaining ballast tanks, Administration
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE if any (C) ALL TRANSVERSE
BULKHEAD - in a BULKHEADS - in all
ballast tank (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE cargo and ballast tanks
- in a cargo wing tank
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE (E) ONE DECK AND BOTTOM
BULKHEAD - in a cargo (B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE TRANSVERSE - in each
wing tank - in two cargo centre cargo centre tank
tanks
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE (F) As considered
BULKHEAD - in a cargo (C) BOTH TRANSVERSE necessary by the
centre tank BULKHEADS in a wing Administration
ballast tank, if any,
or a cargo wing tank
used primarily for
water ballast

(D) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in each
remaining ballast tank

(D) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in a cargo
wing tank

(D) ONE TRANSVERSE

BULKHEAD - in two cargo
centre tanks

(A) Complete transverse web frame (B) Deck transverse including (C) Transverse bulkhead complete
ring including adjacent adjacent deck structural - including girder system and
structural members members adjacent members

(D) Transverse bulkhead lower ( E) Deck and bottom transverse ( F) Additional complete
part - including girder including adjacent transverse web frame ring
system and adjacent structural members*
structural members

NOTE: * For ore/oil ships applies to deck transverse only

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Table 3

Close-up survey reguirements

(Transverse sections of oil tankers and ore/oil ships showing typical

areas for thickness measurement in association with close-up survey
requirements)

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