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CLASS GUIDELINE

DNV-CG-0285 Edition December 2021

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FOREWORD

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CHANGES – CURRENT

Changes - current
This document supersedes the December 2018 edition of DNVGL-CG-0285.
The numbering and/or title of items containing changes is highlighted in red.

Changes December 2021

Topic Reference Description

General Sec.2, Sec.1 [5.1], Previous section 2 deleted and content moved to section 1.
Sec.1 [5.2], Sec.1
[5.3]

Basic requirements Sec.2 [1] Pegasus reporting application is now required. When the
production system is ready then both a readable report in pdf
format and a database can be uploaded automatically.

Thickness measurement Sec.5 [1] Measurements shall be taken at the forward and aft area of all
pattern plates, minimum two measurements per plate. This applies for
e.g. deck, bottom, and wind- and water strakes.

Common structural rules - CSR Sec.5 [6] Added a new subsection in section 5 with tables, and sketches
of location from IACS.

ESP tanker App.B Corrected errors in calculation example.

ESP bulk carrier App.B Added calculation example for ESP bulk carrier.

Aft peak bulkhead App.D Aft Peak Bulkhead is a term applied to the first main transverse
watertight bulkhead forward of the stern. An aft peak tank
is any tank in the narrow part of the stern aft of this last
watertight bulkhead.

Rebranding to DNV All This document has been revised due to the rebranding of DNV
GL to DNV. The following have been updated: the company
name, material and certificate designations, and references to
other documents in the DNV portfolio. Some of the documents
referred to may not yet have been rebranded. If so, please see
the relevant DNV GL document.

Editorial corrections
In addition to the above stated changes, editorial corrections may have been made.

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CONTENTS

Contents
Changes – current.................................................................................................. 3

Section 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 6
1 Objective..............................................................................................6
2 Scope................................................................................................... 6
3 Application........................................................................................... 6
4 References........................................................................................... 6
5 Definitions and abbreviations.............................................................. 7

Section 2 Basic requirements..................................................................................9

1 General................................................................................................ 9

Section 3 Procedure for class surveys and thickness measurements onboard

ships..................................................................................................................... 10
1 DNV surveyor to be onboard............................................................. 10
2 Kick-off meeting................................................................................ 10
3 Requirements for cleaning.................................................................10
4 Means of access.................................................................................12
5 Execution of the thickness measurements on board.......................... 14
6 Reporting........................................................................................... 15

Section 4 Extent of thickness measurements........................................................17

1 General.............................................................................................. 17
2 All ships - minimum thickness measurements................................... 17
3 General dry cargo ships subject to extended hull survey
requirements– measurements i.w.o. close-up inspections.................... 23
4 General dry cargo ships subject to extended hull survey
requirements- minimum thickness measurements............................... 28
5 Single skin bulk carriers ESP - measurements i.w.o. close-up
inspections............................................................................................32
6 Single skin bulk carriers ESP - minimum thickness measurements.... 41
7 Double skin bulk carriers ESP - measurements i.w.o. close-up
inspections............................................................................................50
8 Double skin bulk carriers ESP - minimum thickness
measurements...................................................................................... 60
9 Single hull oil tankers, ore/oil ships ESP – measurements in way of
close-up................................................................................................ 65
10 Single hull oil tankers, ore/oil ships ESP - minimum thickness
measurements...................................................................................... 72

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11 Double hull oil tankers, double hull chemical tankers, ESP -

Contents
measurements in way of close-up inspections..................................... 77
12 Double hull oil tankers, double hull chemical tankers ESP -
minimum thickness measurements...................................................... 86
13 Liquefied gas tanker – close-up examination...................................92
14 Liquefied gas tanker - minimum thickness measurements...............96

Section 5 Thickness measurement pattern......................................................... 102

1 Number of measurement points per plate and averaging.................102
2 Transverse sections......................................................................... 103
3 Bulkheads and web frames..............................................................104
4 Measurements i.w.o. close-up inspections....................................... 104
5 Figures with location of measurement points all ships - transverse
section................................................................................................ 105
6 Figures with location and extent of measurement points - CSR
ships................................................................................................... 110
7 Mapping of areas with substantial corrosion................................... 133

Appendix A Kick-off meeting – agenda and minutes of meeting........................ 134

Appendix B Calculation of average thickness reduction in deck and bottom.

Verification of longitudinal strength................................................................... 137
1 General............................................................................................ 137
2 All ships except ships on ESP scheme............................................. 137
3 ESP tankers 130 m and larger......................................................... 140
4 ESP tankers with CSR notation........................................................ 141
5 ESP bulk carriers with CSR class notation....................................... 142

Appendix C Guidelines for measurements of side frames in bulk carriers.......... 144

1 General............................................................................................ 144
2 Zones of side shell frames and brackets..........................................144
3 Pitting and grooving........................................................................ 144
4 Gauging methodology...................................................................... 145

Appendix D Nomenclature for structures...........................................................148

1 Bulk carriers.................................................................................... 148
2 Tankers............................................................................................ 150

Changes – historic.............................................................................................. 155

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Section 1
1 Objective
The objective of this class guideline is to describe methods and procedures for ultrasonic thickness
measurements (UTM) performed in connection with class surveys. The purpose of UTM is to perform non-
destructive measurement of local thickness of ship structures. Thickness measurements are an essential part
of class surveys as corroded steel plates may look perfectly acceptable even at close-up distance, see Figure
1.

Figure 1 Steel plates in the deck being replaced after UTM.

2 Scope
This class guideline provides guidance to class requirements for thickness measurements. In case of
discrepancies between this document and the rules for classification, the rules shall prevail. Condition
assessment program (CAP) is not covered by this class guideline.

3 Application
This class guideline applies to all types of steel ships classed with the Society, except for CSR vessels. For
CSR vessels, see IACS UR Z10.1 to 10.5. This class guideline (CG) is intended for ship owners, operators,
yards and service suppliers approved for thickness measurements of ship's structure and will provide a
common understanding of the procedures for ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM) related to class
surveys.

4 References
Table 1 lists DNV references used in this document.

Table 1 DNV documents

Document code Title

DNV-CG-0182 Allowable thickness diminution for hull structure

DNV-CP-0484 Approval of service supplier scheme

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Document code Title

Section 1
DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Survey requirements for fleet in service

DNV-RU-SHIP-CSR IACS common structural rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers

5 Definitions and abbreviations

5.1 Definition of verbal forms

The verbal forms defined in Table 2 are used in this document.

Table 2 Definition of verbal forms

Term Definition

shall verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to the
document

should verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as
particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others

may verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the document

5.2 Definition of terms

The terms defined in Table 3 are used in this document.
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 for additional definitions.

Table 3 Definition of terms

Term Definition

category I service suppliers approved to do thickness measurements for class onboard all steel ship
classed by the Society

category II service suppliers approved by the Society to do thickness measurements onboard fishing
vessels of all sizes and non-ESP ships below 500 GT

condition assessment voluntary hull condition survey, where a ship's hull, machinery or piping system is given one
programme of the following ratings;
1) very good condition
2) good condition
3) satisfactory condition
4) poor condition (below acceptable class standard).

condition assessment increased survey/reporting scope, where the Society will send a hull condition report to the
scheme flag state for their acceptance to let the ship continue trading. Applies to single skin tankers
>15 years on their first intermediate or renewal survey after 5th of April 2005.

enhanced survey requirements for planning, execution and reporting for hull surveys of oil/chemical tankers,
programme obo and bulk carriers

excessive corrosion extent of corrosion that exceeds the allowable limit, so that steel shall be replaced, see
Figure 2

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extensive corrosion extent of corrosion consisting of hard and/or loose scale, including pitting, over 70% or more
of the area under consideration, accompanied by evidence of thickness diminution

minimum thickness list list of minimum acceptable thickness values for the structural parts of a ship
An individual list will be made by the Society for selected 1A1 ships. For 100A5 ships it is
incorporated in the Pegasus report system in the form of generic formula.

substantial corrosion where less than 25 % of the corrosion margin is left, yet thickness is higher than for
excessive corrosion, see Figure 2, Tsubst
Tmin minimum allowable thickness, calculated by the Society and entered into a minimum
thickness list. If a steel plate or profile corrodes to a thickness less than this value, it
normally shall be replaced

ultrasonic thickness used to determine the thickness of steel plates and profiles
measurements

Figure 2 Extent of corrosion

5.3 Abbreviations
The abbreviations described in Table 4 are used in this document.

Table 4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

CAP condition assessment programme

CAS condition assessment scheme

CSR common structural rules, see DNV-RU-SHIP-CSR, or IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk
Carriers and Oil Tankers

EHSR extended hull survey requirements

ESP enhanced survey programme

UTM ultrasonic thickness measurements

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SECTION 2 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Section 2
1 General
1) All thickness measurements done onboard ships classed with the Society, where the results are used
by the class surveyor to evaluate the strength, shall be done by a DNV approved service supplier with a
valid DNV certificate. For a list of valid service suppliers, see https://www.approvalfinder.dnv.com.
For more information regarding approval of service supplier, see DNV-CP-0484 App.A [1].
2) The attendance of the DNV surveyor during thickness measurements done for class, as described in point
1, will be required to the extent necessary to control the process.
3) The Society has specific requirements to access and cleaning to be prepared for close-up surveys
combined with UTM (see Sec.3 [3] and Sec.3 [4]). Access and cleaning is owner's responsibility.
4) Prior to every major thickness measurement project onboard, such as for intermediate or renewal
survey, a meeting between the Society, the service supplier and the owner shall be held. If a thickness
measurement project is divided up in separate smaller UTM jobs, a new meeting shall be held prior to
each job.
5) Only multiple echo instruments may be used for UTM onboard all ships.
6) There are two categories of service suppliers. Category I are service suppliers approved to do thickness
measurements for class onboard all steel ships classed by the Society. Category II are service suppliers
approved by the Society to do thickness measurements onboard fishing vessels of all sizes and non-ESP
ships below 500 GT.
7) All operators in category I companies doing measurements onboard DNV ships shall be qualified and
registered at the certifying DNV local station. They shall be able to communicate in English and to
understand ship's main hull drawings. If subcontractors are used, they shall be subcontracted from
another DNV certified company. Otherwise the operators will be rejected.
8) The surveyor onboard shall be kept continuously informed about discovered areas with under minimum
thickness (including substantial corrosion), and other structural defects such as cracks, grooving and
buckling.
9) Based on the test results, it is up to the surveyors discretion to order additional measurements.
10) A DNV electronic reporting application Pegasus shall be used to report all the thickness measurement
made by category I UTM companies, see Sec.3 [6].
11) The thickness measurement report made by category I companies shall be filled in throughout the
project and results made available to the surveyor onboard. A preliminary report shall be made available
to attending DNV surveyor before leaving the ship.
12) The final thickness measurement report for category I ships shall be issued within 2 weeks after the
thickness measurement job is completed.

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SECTION 3 PROCEDURE FOR CLASS SURVEYS AND THICKNESS

Section 3
MEASUREMENTS ONBOARD SHIPS

1 DNV surveyor to be onboard

A DNV surveyor shall be onboard, to the extent he or she finds necessary to control the process, when
thickness measurements are done for class. Measurements which have not been carried out in co-operation
with DNV can not be accepted. The UTM company shall inform the owner accordingly. See DNV-RU-SHIP
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 [2.2]. This applies to all steel ships where the measurements will form the basis for
the surveyor's decisions during class surveys. Thickness measurements which per rules are required in
connection with close-up examination (such as web frames and transverse bulkheads), shall always be taken
with the surveyor in attendance.
When onboard, the operator/supervisor shall have his certificate and identification papers readily available for
verification.
The operator shall notify the DNV surveyor of any structural deficiencies, such as cracks, indents, buckling or
abnormal measurements detected.

2 Kick-off meeting
The DNV rules for classification of ships require a meeting for planning of the thickness measurements,
including owners representative, UTM company and DNV, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 [3.1.5]. See
App.A, for an agenda/minutes of meeting form to be used for these meetings. The meeting shall clarify initial
scope of close-up examination and thickness measurements.
At the meeting, unless requested earlier, the surveyor will advice whether standard template in Pegasus shall
be used or a specific minimum thickness list shall be used. For non-CSR ESP ships it may be found in the
survey programme.

3 Requirements for cleaning

Cleaning is the owner's responsibility. The owners should ensure that efficient means for de-scaling is
available at the survey, i.e. hydro or sandblasting equipment. When satisfactory de-scaling may not be
arranged, the surveyor will only be able to provide a preliminary specification of necessary upgrading,
without crediting the tank. A new survey will be carried out after de-scaling, additional thickness
measurements may be required and the scope of repairs extended.

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Figure 1 Optimal conditions for inspection: grit blasted, dry and clean, with all sediments, loose
coating and rust flakes removed. Thickness reductions and cracks are easily spotted with the
naked eye.

Figure 2 Unacceptable conditions for inspection: insufficient cleaning and preparation.

Please note that the DNV rules for classification of ships do have requirements to the cleanliness during
surveys, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 [2.1.1].
In preparation for survey and to allow for a thorough examination, all spaces and areas shall be cleaned
including removal from surfaces of all loose accumulated corrosion scale.
See IACS UR Z7 Ch.5.1.3.

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Spaces should be sufficiently clean and free from water, scale, dirt, oil residues etc. to reveal corrosion, deformation, fractures,
damage, or other structural deterioration. However, those areas of structure whose renewal has already been decided by the
owner need only be cleaned and de-scaled to the extent necessary to determine the limits of the renewed areas. For more detailed
information with regard to a tank where soft coatings have been applied, see IACS Recommendation No. 44.

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4 Means of access

Figure 3 Temporary staging during renewal survey of an oil tanker

Access is the owner's responsibility.

See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 [2.1.3]. All spaces shall be made safe for access i.e. gas freed, ventilated
and illuminated, and prepared for the surveyor to examine the structure in a safe and practical way. One or
more of the following means for access, acceptable to the surveyor shall be provided:
— permanent staging and passages through structures
— temporary staging and passages through structures, see Figure 3
— lifts and moveable platforms
— boats or rafts
— portable ladders
— other equivalent means.

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Figure 4 Rafting

See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 [3.3.3.2]:

Rafts or boats alone may be allowed for survey of the under deck areas for tanks or spaces, if the depth of
the webs is 1.5 m or less, see Figure 4 and Figure 5.

Figure 5 Depth of web frame

If the depth of the webs is more than 1.5 m, rafts or boats alone may be allowed only:
a) when the coating of the under deck structure is in good condition and there is no evidence of wastage or
b) if a permanent means of access is provided in each bay to allow safe entry and exit. This means:
— access directly from deck via a vertical ladder and a small platform fitted approximately two metres
below the deck in each bay, or
— access to deck from a longitudinal permanent platform having ladders to deck in each end of the
tank. The platform shall, for full length of the tank, be arranged in level with, or above, the maximum
water level needed for rafting of under deck structure. For this purpose, the ullage corresponding to

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the maximum water level is to be assumed not more than three metres from deck plate measured at

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the midspan of deck transverse and in the middle length of the tank.
If neither of the above conditions are met, then staging or other equivalent means of access shall be
provided for the survey of the under deck areas.
The use of rafts or boats alone does not preclude the use of boats or rafts to move about within the tank
during a survey.
Note:
See IACS Recommendation No. 39 - Guidelines for the use of Boats or Rafts for close-up survey.

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Note:
Use of remote technique methods to facilitate the required internal examinations, including close-up examinations and
thickness measurements, may be specially considered by the Society. The methods applied shall provide the information
normally obtained from a survey carried out by the surveyor.
In order to verify the results, confirmatory close-up examinations and thickness measurements at selected locations shall be
carried out by the surveyor, not using the remote inspection technique method.
Proposals for use of remote inspection technique methods shall be submitted to the Society for acceptance in advance of the
survey.

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One example of other equivalent means may be to use temporary, portable staging fitted between the
flanges of two web frames, with partial filling of the tank (with a water level well below the web frames) for
safety.

Figure 6 Climbers in action, doing survey on a web frame

Alternatives with climbers doing thickness measurements while carrying a camera, in order to let the
surveyor do the close-up survey by watching a monitor onboard, will only be accepted on a case by case
basis, and shall be clarified with DNV well in advance of the survey. DNV do have climbers performing
climbing survey, see Figure 6.

5 Execution of the thickness measurements on board.

Prior to commencing the thickness measurements, the surveyor shall:
— check type of equipment and verify that the equipment is calibrated according to recognized national/
international standards and properly labelled
— witness calibration appropriate for size and type of material
— be satisfied with operator’s competence and documentation.
The operators shall keep the equipment and required certificates ready for inspection at commencement of
measurements. For requirements to equipment and operators, see Sec.2.

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average, the condition of the structure for that area.
Thickness measurements mainly to evaluate the extent of corrosion which may affect the hull girder strength
(transverse sections), should be carried out in a systematic manner of all longitudinal, structural members.
See Sec.4 for a figure showing correct pattern. For CSR vessels, see Sec.5 [6]. The surveyor should be in
attendance during this process. The location of the sections longitudinally shall be decided by the surveyor,
and will normally be decided after deck and bottom plating has been measured, where required, in order to
determine which areas have corroded the most. The sections should be placed where the upper and lower
plating has corroded the most. One transverse section will normally be placed amidship.
Thickness measurements of structures in areas where close-up surveys are required should be carried out
simultaneously with the close-up surveys in order to facilitate a meaningful survey.
The surveyor may specially consider the extent of thickness measurements of certain structures, within
spaces where the protective coating is found to be in GOOD condition, but there are restrictions to how much
of the measurements may be reduced. In any case, clarify with the surveyor in each case.
The thickness measurement operators shall keep the surveyor continuously informed (e.g. at the end of each
day of measurements) about measurement results and structural deficiencies found, such as excessive or
substantial corrosion, cracks, indents or buckling. If doubler plates used as repairs are discovered inside oil
tanks or on oil/water boundary plating or stiffeners, this shall also be informed to the surveyor.
Where thickness measurements indicate substantial corrosion or excessive diminution, the UTM company
shall contact the DNV surveyor onboard in order to get directions for additional thickness measurements,
in order to map the areas of substantial corrosion, and to identify structural members for repairs/renewals.
DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4], Tables of close-up examinations and thickness measurements and Sec.4,
details how such areas shall be mapped.
Upon completion of the thickness measurements, the surveyor must have confirmed that no further gauging
is needed, before the job of taking measurements can be regarded as completed. The rule requirements
detailed in Sec.2 are always to be considered the minimum scope for thickness measurements.
Upon completion of the thickness measurements onboard, the surveyor shall verify the preliminary thickness
measurement report. The preliminary report should be kept until the final report has been verified and
signed. For category I ships a copy of the preliminary report shall be given to the attending surveyor before
leaving the ship, see also [6] for reporting procedures.

6 Reporting
Procedures for reporting are given in DNV-CP-0484 App.A [1].
Instructions for how to obtain Pegasus, see https://www.dnv.com/maritime/utm.html.
Prior to commencement, the UTM company shall enter the original thickness and minimum thickness values
for the structural parts to be measured into the report format. It shall be clarified with the attending DNV
surveyor whether one of the standard templates in Pegasus shall be used or a specific minium thickness list
shall be used.
For CSR vessels the minimum thicknesses are usually stated in structural drawings, or on tables attached to
the drawings.
Upon completion of the measurements onboard, a digital copy of the preliminary report, with all
measurements entered, shall be given to the attending surveyor before the UTM company leave the ship.
Sketches showing the location of measurement points shall also be given to the surveyor, but need not be
digital.
Final report shall be sent to DNV no later than two weeks after the measurements are finished. The final
report shall consist of one digital copy and one paper copy or digital copy in non-editable form (e.g. a pdf
file). Content of the paper copy or the non-editable digital copy should be as for the preliminary report, with
integrated sketches showing measurement points, but in addition it shall contain a front page with a stamp
and signature from the operator and the attending surveyor. The front page shall inform about date and
place of measurements, number of pages in the report and which company did the measurements, see UTM
template at https://www.dnv.com/maritime/utm.html for an example of front page.

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chemical tankers longer than 130 m, only deck plating + longitudinals and bottom plating + longitudinals
shall be considered, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.4.7] or IACS UR Z10.4. For CSR bulk carriers, see
DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.3.7].
See App.B, for a guide on how to manually calculate average corrosion in deck and bottom, where this is
required by the surveyor.

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SECTION 4 EXTENT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

Section 4
1 General
The rule requirements to the extent of thickness measurements for ships are specified in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7
Ch.1 Sec.4 [4] Tables of close-up examination and measurements. Each table will correspond to one specific
ship type. All illustrations are given in [2] to [14].
The requirements vary with ship type, age and survey type, and may generally be divided in three groups:
1) Thickness measurements including requirements of shell plating and transverse sections, to help
evaluate the overall strength of the ship. The requirements cannot be waived due to GOOD coating, but
the extent of measurement points may be reduced to some extent. What may be reduced shall always
be decided by the surveyor, who may also decide to increase the scope based on findings onboard.
The requirements are given in [2], [4], [6], [8], [10], [12] and [14] below, depending on ship type.
Measurement pattern (number of measurement points per structural part) is described in Sec.6.
2) Measurements for assessment of corrosion level in way of close-up inspections. A guideline for initial
extent of measurements is given in [3], [5], [7], [9], [11] and [13] below, depending on ship type.
The requirements may be reduced in case original coating is in GOOD condition, to be decided by the
surveyor. The surveyor may also decide to increase the scope based on findings onboard. Measurement
pattern (number of measurement points per structural part) is described in Sec.6.
3) Mapping of areas found with substantial corrosion areas as defined in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1
[2.2.6], at previous surveys or through the measurements described in [2] and [3], should be subject to
intensive measurements. The required measurement pattern is thoroughly defined in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7
Ch.1 Sec.4 [4].

2 All ships - minimum thickness measurements

See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.1] for minimum thickness measurements for all ships.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Suspect areas only.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Main deck plating.

Renewal survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse sections in way of cargo area within 0.5 L amidship.

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Internals in ballast peak tank. Internals in ballast aft peak.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse sections in way of cargo area within 0.5 L amidship.

Main deck plating.

Hatch covers and coamings (plates and stiffeners).

Wind- and water strakes.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Strakes of transverse bulkheads in cargo spaces together with internals in way.

Plating of sea chests and shell plating in way of

Keel plates and bottom plates.
overboard discharges.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck).

Internals of forepeak and aft peak ballast tanks.

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Section 4
3 General dry cargo ships subject to extended hull survey
requirements– measurements i.w.o. close-up inspections
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.2.1] for close-up inspections of general dry cargo ship subject to
extended hull survey requirements (EHSR).
The following pictures are only to be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years
Note:
At renewal survey no.1, thickness measurements are only applicable in way of suspect areas, if any.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads- plating, stiffeners and

girders.
Cargo hold transverse shell frames.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Deck plating and under deck structure inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads- plating, stiffeners and

girders.
Cargo hold transverse shell frames.

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating
system.
and frames.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Inner bottom plating.

Renewal survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Deck plating and under deck structure inside line of hatch Cargo hold transverse shell frames.
openings between cargo hold hatches.

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening

system.
Cargo hold transverse bulkheads- plating, stiffeners and
girders.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating

and frames.
Inner bottom plating.

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Section 4
4 General dry cargo ships subject to extended hull survey
requirements- minimum thickness measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.2.2] for minimum thickness measurements of general dry cargo ships
subject to EHRS.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Suspect areas only.

Renewal survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Main deck plating.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse Sections in way of cargo area within 0.5 L amidship.

Main deck plating and wind and water strakes.

Internals in forepeak ballast tank. Internals in aftpeak ballast tank.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Three complete sections.

Main deck plating.

All wind and water strakes, port and starboard full length.

All keel plates full length. Duct keel and pipe tunnel.
All bottom plates.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle

deck).

Internals of forepeak and aft peak ballast tanks.

Plating of sea chests. Shell plating in way of overboard discharges as considered necessary by the attending surveyor.

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Section 4
5 Single skin bulk carriers ESP - measurements i.w.o. close-up
inspections
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.3.1] for areas subject to close-up examinations.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years
Note:
At renewal survey no.1, thickness measurements are only applicable in way of suspect areas, if any.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Cargo hold transverse shell frames.

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Renewal survey no.1

Section 4
Age ≤ 5 years
Note:
At renewal survey no.1, thickness measurements are only applicable in way of suspect areas, if any.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Deck plating and the structure under the deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

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Section 4
Cargo hold transverse shell frames in forward cargo hold. Cargo hold transverse shell frames in remaining cargo
holds.

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and

girders, including internal structures of upper and lower
stools, where fitted. Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening
system.

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Section 4
Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

Renewal survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Deck plating and the structure under deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and

Cargo hold transverse shell frames. girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening

system. Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating
and longitudinals.

Renewal survey no.4

Age > 15 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Deck plating and the structure under deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and

Cargo hold transverse shell frames. girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating
system. and longitudinal.

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6 Single skin bulk carriers ESP - minimum thickness measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.3.2] for areas subject to minimum thickness measurements.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Suspect areas.

Renewal survey no.2

Age 5 – 10 years

Transverse section within cargo area.

Wind- and water strakes in way of transverse sections.

Vertically corrugated transverse bulkhead between cargo hold no.1 and 2. (Ships subject to IACS UR S19).

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 – 10 years

Side shell frames and brackets (for ships subjected to IACS UR S31, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4).

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse sections in way of cargo area within 0.5 L amidship.

Main deck plating and wind and water strakes.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Internals in ballast peak tanks.

Vertically corrugated transverse bulkhead between cargo hold no. 1 and 2. (Ships subject to IACS UR S19).

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Side shell frames and brackets (for ships subject to IACS UR S31, see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4).

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating.

Wind- and water strakes.

Keel plates and bottom plates. Duct keel and pipe tunnel.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck).

Internals of forepeak and aft peak ballast tanks.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Sea chests and shell plating in way of overboard discharges.

Vertically corrugated transverse bulkhead between cargo hold no.1 and 2. (Ships subject to IACS UR S19).

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Side shell frames and brackets (for ships subject to IACS UR S31, see rules DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4).

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Section 4
7 Double skin bulk carriers ESP - measurements i.w.o. close-up
inspections
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.4.1] for areas subject to close-up examination.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years
Note:
At renewal survey no.1, thickness measurements are only applicable in way of suspect areas, if any.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings, plating and stiffeners.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

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Renewal survey no.1

Section 4
Age ≤ 5 years
Note:
At renewal survey no.1, thickness measurements are only applicable in way of suspect areas, if any.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads – plating, stiffeners and girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

Renewal survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Deck plating and the structure under deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

Ordinary transverse frames in double side tanks.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads – plating, stiffeners and girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening system.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Deck plating and the structure under deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Ordinary transverse frames in double side tanks.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

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Renewal survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening system.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating and stiffeners).

Deck plating and the structure under deck inside line of hatch openings between cargo holds hatches.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Ordinary transverse frames in double side tanks.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames with associated plating and longitudinals.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Cargo hold transverse bulkheads, plating, stiffeners and girders, including internal structures of upper and lower stools,
where fitted.

Ballast tanks transverse bulkheads, including stiffening system.

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Section 4
8 Double skin bulk carriers ESP - minimum thickness measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.4.3] for areas subject to minimum thickness measurements.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Suspect areas.

Renewal survey no.2

Age 5-10 years

Transverse section within cargo area.

Wind- and water strakes in way of transverse sections.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse section within cargo area.

Main deck plating and wind and water strakes.

Internals in ballast peak tanks.

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Renewal survey no.4
Age 15 > years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating.

Wind- and water strakes.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Keel plates and bottom plates.

Sea chests and shell plating in way of overboard discharges.

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Renewal survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck).

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9 Single hull oil tankers, ore/oil ships ESP – measurements in way
of close-up.
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.5.1] for areas subject to close-up examination.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

Transverse web frame rings including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal survey no.1

Section 4
Age ≤ 5 years

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

Renewal survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

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Renewal survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Transverse web frame rings including adjacent structural members.

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

Transverse web frame rings including adjacent structural members.

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Bottom transverse including adjacent bottom structural members.

Renewal Survey no.4

Age 15 > years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse web frame rings including adjacent structural members.

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Bottom transverse including adjacent bottom structural members.

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10 Single hull oil tankers, ore/oil ships ESP - minimum thickness
measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.5.2] for areas subject to minimum thickness measurements.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal Survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Structural members subjected to close-up examination according to the Rules for Classification of Ships.

Renewal Survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Transverse section within cargo area

Main deck plating

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Renewal Survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Wind- and water strakes.

Renewal Survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating

Wind and water strakes.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Internals in ballast peak tanks.

Renewal Survey no.4

Age 15 > years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Wind- and water strakes.

Keel plates and bottom plates.

Sea chests and shell plating in way of overboard
discharges.

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Internals in ballast peak tanks

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11 Double hull oil tankers, double hull chemical tankers, ESP -
measurements in way of close-up inspections
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.6.1] for areas subject to close-up examination.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal Survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

Transverse double hull web frames, including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.1

Section 4
Age ≤ 5 years

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

Lower part of transverse bulkhead.

Renewal Survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Transverse double hull web frame, including adjacent structural members.

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural member.

Lower partof transverse bulkhead.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

Transverse double hull web frame, including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse web frames including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse bulkheads including girder system and adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.

Transverse double hull web frames including adjacent structural members.
Transverse web frames including girder system and adjacent structural member.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse web frames including girder system and adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse bulkheads including adjacent bottom structural members.

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12 Double hull oil tankers, double hull chemical tankers ESP -
minimum thickness measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.6.2] for areas subject to minimum thickness measurement.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal Survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Transverse section within the cargo area:

One section of deck plating for the full beam of the ship

Renewal Survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Transverse section within cargo area - One complete section

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Renewal Survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Main deck plating. All - within the cargo area

Wind- and water strakes. Selected outside the cargo area

Renewal Survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse sections within the cargo area

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Main deck plating. All - within the cargo area

Wind- and water strakes. All - within the cargo area.

Wind- and water strakes. Selected outside the cargo area

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Internals in ballast peak tanks

Renewal Survey no.4

Age 15 > years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating. All - within the cargo area. All exposed - outside the cargo area.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Wind- and water strakes. All - full length.

Keel plates and bottom plates. Sea chests and shell plating in way of overboard discharges.

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck).

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Internals in ballast peak tanks

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13 Liquefied gas tanker – close-up examination
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.7.1] for areas subject to close-up examination.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal Survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Ballast tank transverse bulkheads, including girder systems and adjacent structural members.

'

Ballast tanks transverse web frames, including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Ballast tank transverse bulkheads, including girder systems and adjacent structural members.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames, including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Ballast tank transverse bulkheads, including girder systems and adjacent structural members.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames, including adjacent structural members.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age > 15 years

Ballast tank transverse bulkheads, including girder systems and adjacent structural members.

Ballast tanks transverse web frames, including adjacent structural members.

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14 Liquefied gas tanker - minimum thickness measurements
See DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4.7.2] for areas subject to minimum thickness measurements.
The following figures shall only be used as guidelines. It is the relevant rules for classification of ships that
give the exact requirements.

Renewal Survey no.1

Age ≤ 5 years

Transverse section within cargo area:

One section of deck plating for the full beam.

Renewal Survey no.2

Age 5 - 10 years

Transverse section within cargo area.

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Renewal Survey no.2

Section 4
Age 5 - 10 years

Main deck plating

Renewal Survey no.3

Age 10 - 15 years

Transverse section within cargo area.

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Renewal Survey no.3

Section 4
Age 10 - 15 years

Main deck plating

Internals in ballast peak tanks

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Transverse sections within the cargo area.

Main deck plating

Wind- and water strakes.

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Renewal Survey no.4

Section 4
Age 15 > years

Keel plates and bottom plates.

Sea chests and shell plating in way of overboard discharges.

Superstructure deck plating (poop, bridge and forecastle deck)

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Age 15 > years

Internals in ballast peak tanks

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SECTION 5 THICKNESS MEASUREMENT PATTERN

Section 5
1 Number of measurement points per plate and averaging
Measurements shall be taken at the forward and aft area of all plates, minimum two measurements per
plate. This applies for e.g. deck, bottom and wind- and water strakes.
Note:
Requirements at CAP surveys may be stricter.

---e-n-d---o-f---n-o-t-e---
In case plates cross ballast/cargo tank boundaries, separate measurements for the area of plating in way of
each type of tank shall be recorded. Where patches of steel plates have been renewed earlier: it is necessary
to check both the new and the old steel plates. It shall be avoided that measurements are taken solely of the
newest steel plates, and original plating next to are not measured, even though it can be heavily corroded.
Readings to be included in the UTM report shall be representative for the area measured, and shall normally
be single point readings. If a single reading is not considered to be representative for an area, additional
readings shall be carried out, with a comment in the report stating that these are additional readings.
Alternatively, the average value of several readings in a small area may be included in the report together
with a comment stating that this is an average value. In such cases all the readings to be averaged shall be
taken within the affected area. The size of such a 'small area', shall typically be the spacing of the stiffeners
(longitudinals in tankers or side frames in bulk carriers), with the same length used both in the ship's
transverse and longitudinal direction. See Figure 1.
The average thickness of that area shall then be entered in the report, and used to compare with minimum
thickness and substantial thickness values, even if single readings within that area are less.

Figure 1 The only reading noted in the report would be (14.8 + 15.1 + 15.0 + 15.2 + 14.9 + 15.5
+15.3)/7 = 15.1

The number of measurement points in the figure were just an example. How many points needs to be taken,
in order to get a representative average, will depend on the thickness variations within that space.

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Figure 2 Pitting corrosion

If there is pitting corrosion (see Figure 2), this should be mapped separately, indicating minimum thickness
measured, size of area affected, percentage of area covered by pits and average pitting depth. The surveyor
shall be informed. The surveyor will use separate acceptance criteria to decide if the area in question
needs to be renewed. Common location for pitting corrosion is the bottom plating underneath pipe suction
bellmouths in ballast- and cargo tanks, and at the aft end of crude oil tanks.
The thickness of stiffeners may be 'averaged' in the same manner as for plates, with the web height or the
flange width, as applicable, being the length of each side in a quadratic area. A mean thickness is calculated
for that area, as under Figure 1.

Figure 3 Grooving corrosion

If there is grooving corrosion at the base of a stiffener (see Figure 3), the affected area should be mapped,
with absolute minimum thickness, average thickness of affected area and length of grooving noted down. The
surveyor shall be informed. The surveyor will use separate acceptance criteria for grooving corrosion.

2 Transverse sections
The transverse sections measured should generally be within 0.5 L amidship and where the largest thickness
reduction is expected to occur or is revealed from deck and bottom plating measurements.
The results are used for longitudinal strength evaluation and significant area reduction in deck or bottom
i.e. above 5%, may require measurements of additional transverse sections. Further, if significant reduction

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is revealed in some areas, e.g. in the deck longitudinals, measurements may be extended to ensure

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satisfactory condition for deck longitudinal in other areas of the tank.
Minimum density of readings at each transverse section
— Within 0.15 D from deck and bottom every longitudinal and girder shall be measured on the web and
flange and every plate shall be measured one point between each longitudinal.
— Between deck and bottom area every longitudinal and girder shall be measured on the web and flange
and every plate strake at least one point per strake.
See illustrations in Figure 4 and Figure 5 for General Cargo, Figure 9 for Tankers and Figure 11 for Bulk
Carriers.

3 Bulkheads and web frames

See Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 13 for the bulkheads and Figure 10, Figure 11 and Figure 12 for the web
frames. The figures apply whether the measurements are part of the systematic requirements or as part of
the close-up inspection. At least one row of measurements should be taken in the upper part, in the lower
part, and in addition one row between each of the stringers.
As Figure 6 and Figure 7 indicates, where there is a plate joint with different thickness in each of the abutting
plates, measurements should be taken of each of the two abutting plates. For bulkheads or web frames not
corresponding completely with any of the following figures, use the figures as guidance to work out a pattern
for that particular design.

4 Measurements i.w.o. close-up inspections

The rules specify minimum requirements to thickness measurements for assessment of general corrosion
and required extent of measurements will be as found necessary by attending DNV Surveyor, to evaluate all
corroded structure. Readings from initial measurements showing that more than 50% of corrosion margin is
used, will normally require extended scope to confirm satisfactory condition for similar elements in the rest
of the tanks. Proposed initial scope of measurements are indicated in the following figures, but final scope of
measurements will to a large extent be decided on board.

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5 Figures with location of measurement points all ships - transverse
section

Figure 4 Transversely stiffened ships (such as bulk carriers and general cargo ships), shall also
have random measurements taken of the adjacent, transverse frames forward and aft of the
transverse section.

Figure 5 All ships (including bulk carriers) hatch cover

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Figure 6 All ships - web frames, deck transverses, internals, floors.

Where the original web plating has strakes with different thickness, measurements should be taken from
each of the different strakes. Spot checks should be taken of plating/stiffeners in adjacent structure. At least
one of each i.w.o. each boundary in each space (e.g. one measurement of plating, and one web and flange of
a longitudinal, in the deck and upper side in the upper cargo hold).

Figure 7 All ships - Transverse and longitudinal bulkheads with vertical stiffeners (also applies to
bulk carriers and tankers)

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Figure 8 All Ships - Stringers on transverse bulkheads (from tanker structure co-operative forum.
See Sec.5)

Figure 9 Oil tankers - transverse section

Where the original web plating has strakes with different thickness, measurements should be taken from
each of the different strakes. Spot checks should be taken of plating/stiffeners in adjacent structure. At least
one representative reading of plating/stiffener i.w.o. each boundary in each tank (e.g. one measurement of
plating, and one web and flange of a longitudinal, in the deck, side and bottom in the wing tank).

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Figure 10 Oil tankers web frame

Transversely stiffened ships (such as bulk carriers and general cargo ships), shall also have random
measurements taken of the adjacent, transverse frames forward and aft of the transverse section.

Figure 11 Bulk carriers - transverse section

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Figure 12 Bulk carriers - web frame

Where the original web plating has strakes with different thickness, measurements should be taken from
each of the different strakes. Spot checks should be taken of plating/stiffeners in adjacent structure. At least
one reading of plate/stiffener i.w.o. each boundary in each tank (e.g. one measurement of plating, and one
web and flange of a longitudinal, in the deck, upper side and the slanted part in the bottom of a topside
tank).

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Figure 13 Bulk carriers - transverse, corrugated bulkhead

6 Figures with location and extent of measurement points - CSR

ships
The DNV interpretation of MSC.461(101) double hull tanker requirements with respect to measurement
location and number of points to be measured is listed in Table 1.

Table 1 CSR - double hull tankers - interpretation of rule requirements for the locations and
number of points to be measured

Item Interpretation Figure reference

Selected plates 'Selected' means at least a single

point on one out of three plates, to
be chosen on representative areas of
average corrosion.

Deck, bottom plates and wind-and- At least two points on each plate to
water strakes be taken either at each 1/4 extremity
of plate or at representative areas of
average corrosion.

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Item Interpretation Figure reference

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Transverse section Measurements to be taken on all Figure 14
longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck,
side, bottom, longitudinal bulkheads,
inner bottom and hopper. One point
to be taken on each plate. Both
web and flange to be measured on
longitudinals, if applicable.
For tankers older than ten years of
age:
within 0.1D (where D is the ship's
moulded depth) of deck and bottom
at each transverse section to be
measured, every longitudinal and
girder shall be measured on the web
and face plate, and every plate shall
be measured at one point between
longitudinals.

Transverse rings (#) in cargo and At least two points on each plate in Figure 15
ballast tanks a staggered pattern and two points
on the corresponding flange where
applicable. Minimum four points on
the first plate below deck. Additional
points in way of curved parts. At least
one point on each of two stiffeners
between stringers / longitudinal
girders.

Transverse bulkheads in cargo tanks At least two points on each plate. Figure 16
Minimum four points on the first plate
below deck.
At least one point on every third
stiffener to be taken between each
stringer.

At least two points on each plate of

stringers and girders, and two points
on the corresponding flange. Additional
points in way of curved part.

Two points of each diaphragm plate of

stools if fitted.

Transverse bulkheads in ballast tanks At least four points on plates between Figure 17
stringer/ longitudinal girders, or per
plate if stringers/girders not fitted.
At least two points on each plate of
stringers and girders, and two points
on the corresponding flange. Additional
points in way of curved part.

At least one point on two stiffeners

between each stringer/ longitudinal
girder.

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Item Interpretation Figure reference

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Adjacent structural members On adjacent structural members one
point per plate and one point on every
third stiffener/longitudinal.

(#) Transverse rings means all

transverse material appearing in a
cross-section of the ship's hull, in way
of a double bottom floor, vertical web
and deck transverse (definition from
CSR)

Figure 14 CSR double hull oil tanker - transverse section

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Figure 15 CSR double hull oil tanker - transverse rings in cargo and ballast tanks

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Figure 16 CSR double hull oil tanker - transverse bulkheads in cargo tanks

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Figure 17 CSR double hull oil tanker - transverse bulkheads in ballast tanks

The DNV interpretation of MSC.461(101) double skin bulk carriers requirements with respect to
measurement location and number of points to be measured is listed in Table 2.

Table 2 Interpretations of rule requirements for the locations and number of points to be
measured for CSR bulk carriers (double skin)

Item Interpretation Figure reference

Selected plates on deck, tank top, 'Selected' means at least a single

bottom, double bottom and wind-and- point on one out of three plates, to
water area be chosen on representative areas of
corrosion.

All deck, tank top and bottom plates At least two points on each plate to
and wind-and-water strakes be taken either at each 1/4 extremity
of plate or at representative areas of
average corrosion.

Transverse section A transverse section includes all Figure 18.

longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck,
sides, bottom, inner bottom, hopper
sides, inner sides and top wing inner
sides.

All cargo hold hatch covers and Locations of points are in given in
Including plates and stiffeners.
coamings Figure 19.

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Item Interpretation Figure reference

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Transverse section of deck plating Two single points on each deck
outside line of cargo hatch openings plate (to be taken either at each 1/4
extremity of plate or at representative
areas of average corrosion) between
the ship sides and hatch coamings in
the transverse section concerned.

All deck plating and underdeck 'All deck plating' means at least two Extent of areas is shown in Figure 24.
structure inside line of hatch openings points on each plate to be taken either Locations of points are given in Figure
between cargo hold hatches at each 1/4 extremity of plate or 23.
at representative areas of average
corrosion.
'Under deck structure': at each short
longitudinal girder: three points for
web plating (fwd/middle/aft), single
point for face plate, one point for web
plating and one point for face plating
of transverse beam in way. At each
ends of transverse beams, one point
for web plating and one point for face
plating.

Transverse frame in double skin tank Figure 18.

Transverse bulkheads in cargo holds Includes bulkhead plating, stiffeners Areas of measurements are shown in
and girders, including internal Figure 24.
structure of upper and lower stools, Locations of points are given in Figure
where fitted. Two selected bulkheads: 21.
one shall be the bulkhead between
the two foremost cargo holds and
the second may be chosen in other
positions.

One transverse bulkhead in each cargo This means that the close-up survey Areas of measurements are shown in
hold and related thickness measurements Figure 24.
shall be performed on one side of the Locations of points are given in Figure
bulkhead: the side shall be chosen 21.
based on the outcome of the overall
survey of both sides. In the event of
doubt, the surveyor may also require
(possibly partial) close-up survey on
the other side.

Transverse bulkheads in one topside, Includes bulkhead and stiffening Location of points are given in Figure
hopper and double bottom ballast tank systems. 22.
The ballast tank shall be chosen based
on the history of ballasting among
those prone to have the most severe
conditions.

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Transverse webs in ballast tanks Includes web plating, face plates, Areas of measurements are shown in
stiffeners and associated plating and Figure 24.
longitudinals. Location of points are given in Figure
One of the representative tanks of 20.
each type (i.e. topside or hopper or
side tank) shall be chosen the forward
part.

Figure 18 CSR double skin bulk carrier - transverse section of a double skin bulk carrier

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Figure 19 CSR double skin bulk carrier - locations of measurements on hatch covers and coamings

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Figure 20 CSR double skin bulk carrier - locations of measurements on structural members in
ballast tanks of double skin bulk carriers (topside or hopper or side tank)

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Figure 21 CSR double skin bulk carrier - locations of measurements on cargo hold transverse
bulkheads (additional measurements to internal structure of upper and lower stools to be added,
e.g. two points in the upper and two points in the lower stools to be indicated in section A - A)

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Figure 22 CSR double skin bulk carrier - locations of measurements on transverse bulkheads of
topside, hopper and double bottom tanks (two additional measurements to internal structure of
double bottom tank to be added at midspan)

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Figure 23 CSR double skin bulk carrier - locations of measurement on underdeck structure

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Figure 24 CSR double skin bulk carrier - close-up surveys and thickness measurement areas

The DNV interpretation of MSC.461(101) single skin bulk carriers requirements with respect to measurement
location and number of points to be measured is listed in Table 3.

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Table 3 Interpretations of rule requirements for the locations and number of points to be

Section 5
measured for CSR bulk carriers (single skin)

Item Interpretation Figure reference

Selected plates on deck, tank top, 'Selected' means at least a single

bottom, double bottom and wind-and- point on one out of three plates, to
water area be chosen on representative areas of
corrosion.

All deck, tank top and bottom plates At least two points on each plate to
and wind-and-water strakes be taken either at each 1/4 extremity
of plate or at representative areas of
average corrosion.

Transverse section A transverse section includes all Figure 25.

longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck,
sides, bottom, inner bottom and
hopper side plating, longitudinal
bulkhead and bottom plating in top
wing tanks.

All cargo hold hatch covers and Locations of points are in given in
Including plates and stiffeners.
coamings Figure 26.

Transverse section of deck plating Two single points on each deck

outside line of cargo hatch openings plate (to be taken either at each 1/4
extremity of plate or at representative
areas of average corrosion) between
the ship sides and hatch coamings in
the transverse section concerned.

All deck plating and underdeck 'All deck plating' means at least two Extent of areas is shown in Figure 31.
structure inside line of hatch openings points on each plate to be taken either Locations of points are given in Figure
between cargo hold hatches at each 1/4 extremity of plate or 30.
at representative areas of average
corrosion.
'Under deck structure': at each short
longitudinal girder: three points for
web plating (fwd/middle/aft), single
point for face plate, one point for web
plating and one point for face plating
of transverse beam in way. At each
ends of transverse beams, one point
for web plating and one point for face
plating.

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Selected side shell frames in cargo Includes side shell frame, upper and Extent of areas is shown in Figure 31.
holds lower end attachments and adjacent Locations of points are given in Figure
shell plating. 27.
25% of frames: one out of four
frames should preferably be chosen
throughout the cargo hold length on
each side.
50% of frames: one out of two
frames should preferably be chosen
throughout the cargo hold length on
each side.
'Selected frames' means at least 3
frames on each side of cargo holds.

Transverse bulkheads in cargo holds Includes bulkhead plating, stiffeners Areas of measurements are shown in
and girders, including internal Figure 31.
structure of upper and lower stools, Locations of points are given in Figure
where fitted. Two selected bulkheads: 28.
one shall be the bulkhead between
the two foremost cargo holds and
the second may be chosen in other
positions.

One transverse bulkhead in each cargo This means that the close-up survey Areas of measurements are shown in
hold and related thickness measurements Figure 31.
shall be performed on one side of the Locations of points are given in Figure
bulkhead: the side shall be chosen 28.
based on the outcome of the overall
survey of both sides. In the event of
doubt, the surveyor may also require
(possibly partial) close-up survey on
the other side.

Transverse bulkheads in one topside, Includes bulkhead and stiffening Location of points are given in Figure
hopper and double bottom ballast tank systems. 29.
The ballast tank shall be chosen based
on the history of ballasting among
those prone to have the most severe
conditions.

Transverse webs in ballast tanks Includes web plating, face plates, Areas of measurements are shown in
stiffeners and associated plating and Figure 31.
longitudinals. Locations of points are given in Figure
One of the representative tanks of 27.
each type (i.e. topside or hopper or
side tank) shall be chosen the forward
part.

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Figure 25 CSR single side skin bulk carrier - transverse section of a CSR single skin bulk carrier

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Figure 26 CSR Single side bulk carriers - Locations of measurement on hatch covers and coamings

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Figure 27 CSR single skin bulk carriers - locations of measurement on structural members in
cargo holds and ballast tanks of single side skin bulk carriers

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Figure 28 CSR single skin bulk carriers - locations of measurements on cargo hold transverse
bulkheads

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Figure 29 CSR single skin bulk carriers - locations of measurements on transverse bulkheads of
topside, hopper and double bottom tanks (two additional measurements to internal structure of
double bottom tank to be added at midspan)

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Figure 30 CSR single skin bulk carriers - locations of measurements on underdeck structure

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Figure 31 CSR single skin bulk carrier - close-up survey and thickness measurements

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7 Mapping of areas with substantial corrosion
Areas found with substantial corrosion should be mapped applying gauging patterns given in DNV-RU-SHIP
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4.

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APPENDIX A KICK-OFF MEETING – AGENDA AND MINUTES OF

Appendix A
MEETING

Figure 1 Form 40.79a - page 1

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APPENDIX B CALCULATION OF AVERAGE THICKNESS REDUCTION

Appendix B
IN DECK AND BOTTOM. VERIFICATION OF LONGITUDINAL
STRENGTH

1 General
This appendix is a guideline on how to verify a ship's longitudinal strength, i.e. estimate average corrosion
reduction in deck and bottom, as required for vessels having had a transverse section measured with UTM
as part of the renewal survey scope. The calculation shall either be made by attending surveyor, or by the
service supplier doing the thickness measurements, with the surveyor verifying the results. The Pegasus
reporting tool will automatically calculate average reduction in bottom and deck in the section for 'Results,
longitudinal strength'.
Pegasus shall be used as default. However, should the report not be ready in time, an example is shown
below for how to calculate these values. It is not necessary to calculate the ship's section modulus or the
cross section's moment of inertia in order to verify the longitudinal strength. For a quick approximation, a
quick adding up of cross section areas, as shown in the following example, is sufficient for the verification of
the longitudinal strength in the field. Only if the calculated reduction percentage gets close to 10% (or 5%,
if so stated in the heading of the minimum thickness list), is it necessary to contact technical helpdesk for
a more accurate approximation of actual loss of longitudinal strength. It is of no less importance that the
surveyors carry out this approximation whenever a complete, transverse section is measured, as it forms the
very basis for the minimum thickness list.
Whether the steel in plates or longitudinals is mild steel or high strength steel has no influence on the result.
The thickness reduction of HS steel and mild steel may be added into one figure.
The ship's main drawings shall be used to find as-built thickness values where no minimum thickness list is
available.
For ESP tankers above 130 m in length, where DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.4.3] applies, see [3].
For ESP tankers above 130 m in length, and CSR, where DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.4.3] applies, see
Figure 3.
For ESP bulk carriers, where DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.3.7] applies, see [5].
For ESP bulk carriers with CSR class notation DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.3.7], see [5].

2 All ships except ships on ESP scheme

For illustration, only half of the ship's breadth is included in the calculation below. The verification shall be
done using the full breadth. In the bottom one shall calculate over the whole breadth of the flat bottom area,
from bilge to bilge. As shown below, see Figure 1, it is enough to calculate the average area reduction for the
deck (or the bottom) itself, even if some of the minimum thickness lists mention the upper or lower 15 %
of the sides and longitudinal bulkhead as upper area or lower area. The below also show some simplification
that is considered reasonable.

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Figure 1 Area to be verified for deck

Deck Area, plates:

Measured
Plate Length [mm] Original thickness [mm]
thickness [mm]

A 800 14.5 14.5

B 6580 10.5 9.5

C 4120 10.5 10.5

Total original area, plates:

2
800 · 14.5 + 6580 · 10.5 + 4120 · 10.5 = 123 950 mm
Measured area, plates:
2
800 · 14.5 + 6580 · 9.5 + 4120 · 10.5 = 117 370 mm

Profiles:

Measured thickness, Measured thickness,

Profiles Original dimensions
web [mm] flange [mm]

L1 750x10 + 200x20 9.5 19.0

L2 200x11 mm (Bulb) 11.0 N/A

L3 200x11 mm (Bulb) 10.7 N/A

L5 200x11 mm (Bulb) 10.4 N/A

L6 200x11 mm (Bulb) 10.7 N/A

L7 200x11 mm (Bulb) 9.8 N/A

L8 200x11 mm (Bulb) 10.0 N/A

L9 200x11 mm (Bulb) 10.8 N/A

L10 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 14.5 N/A

L12 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 13.0 N/A

L13 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 14.7 N/A

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Profiles Original dimensions
web [mm] flange [mm]

L14 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 14.9 N/A

L15 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 15.0 N/A

L16 200x15 mm (Flat bar) 14.7 N/A

Total original area, profiles:

750 · 10 + 200 · 20 + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200
· 11 (approx) + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 15 + 200 · 15 + 200 · 15 + 200 · 15 + 200 ·
15 + 200 · 15
2
= 44 900 mm
Total measured area, profiles:
750 · 9.5 + 200 · 19.0 + 200 · 11 (approx) + 200 · 10.7 (approx) + 200 · 10.4 (approx) + 200 · 10.7
(approx) + 200 · 9.8 (approx) + 200 · 10.0 (approx) + 200 · 10.8 (approx) + 200 · 14.5 + 200 · 13.0 + 200
· 14.7 + 200 · 14.9 + 200 · 15.0 + 200 · 14.7
2
= 42 965 mm
Total original area = total original area plates + total original area profiles
2 2 2
= 123 950 mm + 44 900 mm = 168 850 mm
Total measured area = total measured area plates + total measured area profiles
2 2 2
= 117 370 mm + 42 965 mm = 160 335 mm
Total area reduction = = 5.0%
The absolute maximum allowable average corrosion is 10 %. In some cases a lower limit, e.g. 5 % average
corrosion in the deck area is stated on the front page of the minimum thickness list. If this limit is exceeded
then the surveyor shall be notified without delay, as DNV need to do more exact calculation in order to
determine if this is acceptable. The bottom should be verified the same way.

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Figure 2 Areas to be verified

3 ESP tankers 130 m and larger

The ship's longitudinal strength shall be evaluated by using the thickness of structural members measured,
renewed and reinforced, as appropriate, during special surveys for ships over 10 years of age. See DNV-RU-
SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.4.3].

3.1 Deck zone

The deck zone, Figure 2 includes all the following items contributing to the hull girder strength:
— strength deck plating
— longitudinal stiffeners, girders and stringers connected to the above mentioned plating.

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3.2 Bottom zone
The bottom Zone, Figure 2 includes the following items contributing to the hull girder strength:
For oil tankers:
— keel plate
— bottom plating
— longitudinal stiffeners connected to the above mentioned plating.

4 ESP tankers with CSR notation

The ship's longitudinal strength shall be evaluated by using the thickness of structural members measure,
renewed and reinforced, as appropriate, during special surveys for ships over 10 years of age. See rules,
tankers DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.4.3] and DNV-RU-SHIP-CSR Sec.1 (see CSR for Bulk Carriers and
Oil Tankers - Part 1 Chapter 13 Section 2).
Ships with CSR notation require 3 zones, deck, bottom and neutral axis (side), the zones are different from
other ships. If the actual reduction of the gross offered thickness of all items, of a given transverse section,
which contribute to the hull girder strength is less than 10% for deck and bottom zones and 0.5 tc for the
neutral axis zone, the hull girder strength criteria of this transverse section is satisfied and the calculations of
the different zone areas with measured thicknesses need not be carried out.

4.1 Deck zone

The deck zone (see Figure 3) includes all the following items contributing to the hull girder strength:
— strength deck plating
— deck stringer
— sheer strake
— inner hull and other longitudinal bulkheads upper most strake
— longitudinal stiffeners, girders and stringers connected to the above mentioned plating.

4.2 Bottom zone

The bottom zone (see Figure 3) includes the following items contributing to the hull girder strength:
— keel plate
— bottom plating
— bilge plating
— longitudinal bulkheads lower strake
— bottom girders
— longitudinal stiffeners connected to the above mentioned plating.

4.3 Neutral axis zone

The neutral axis zone (see Figure 3) includes the following items between the deck zone and the bottom
zone, as for example:
— side shell plating
— inner hull plating and longitudinals bulkheads, if any
— topside tank sloped plating.

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Figure 3 CSR tanker longitudinal strength zones

5 ESP bulk carriers with CSR class notation

The ship's longitudinal strength shall be evaluated by using the thickness of structural members measure,
renewed and reinforced, as appropriate, during special surveys for ships over 10 years of age. See DNV-RU-
SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [2.3.7] and DNV-RU-SHIP-CSR Sec.1 (see CSR for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers - Part
1 Chapter 13 Section 2).
Ships with CSR notation require three (3) zones, deck, bottom and neutral axis (side), the zones are
different from other ships. If the actual reduction of the gross offered thickness of all items, of a given
transverse section, which contribute to the hull girder strength is less than 10% for deck and bottom zones
and 0.5 tc for the neutral axis zone, the hull girder strength criteria of this transverse section is satisfied and
the calculations of the different zone areas with measured thicknesses need not be carried out.

5.1 Deck zone

The deck zone (see Figure 4) includes all the following items contributing to the hull girder strength.
For bulk carriers, elements above or crossed by the 0.9 D level line above the baseline such as:
— strength deck plating
— deck stringer
— sheer strake
— side shell plating
— inner hull and other longitudinal bulkhead plating, if any

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— longitudinal stiffeners, girders and stringers connected to the above mentioned plating.

5.2 Bottom zone

The bottom zone (see Figure 4) includes the following items contributing to the hull girder strength:
For bulk carriers, elements up to the upper level of the hopper sloping plating or up and including the inner
bottom plating if there is no hopper tank:
— keel plate
— bottom plating
— bilge plating
— bottom girders
— inner bottom plating
— hopper tank sloping plating, and horizontal plating, if any
— longitudinal stiffeners connected to the above mentioned plating
— side shell plating.

5.3 Neutral axis zone

The neutral axis zone (see Figure 4) includes the following items between the deck zone and the bottom
zone, as for example:
— side shell plating
— inner hull plating and longitudinals bulkheads, if any
— topside tank sloped plating.

Figure 4 CSR bulk carrier longitudinal strength zones

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APPENDIX C GUIDELINES FOR MEASUREMENTS OF SIDE FRAMES

Appendix C
IN BULK CARRIERS

1 General
Guidelines for the gauging of side shell frames and brackets in single side skin bulk carriers required to
comply with DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.3 [2.3.4].

2 Zones of side shell frames and brackets

For the purpose of steel renewal, sand blasting and coating, four zones A, B, C and D are defined, as shown
in Figure 1. Zones A and B are considered to be the most critical zones.

Figure 1 Zones of side shell frames and brackets

3 Pitting and grooving

Pits can grow in a variety of shapes, some of which would need to be ground before assessment.
Pitting corrosion may be found under coating blisters, which shall be removed before inspection.
To measure the remaining thickness of pits or grooving the normal ultrasonic transducer (generally 10 mm
diameter) will not suffice. A miniature transducer (three to five mm diameter) shall be used. Alternatively the
gauging firm shall use a pit gauge to measure the depth of the pits and grooving and calculate the remaining
thickness.

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3.1 Assessment based upon area
This is the method specified in IACS UR S31 [S31.2.5] and is based upon the intensity determined from
Figure 2 below.

Figure 2 Pitting intensity diagrams (from 5 % to 25 % intensity)

If pitting intensity is higher than 15 % in an area, see Figure 2, then thickness measurements shall be taken
to check the extent of the pitting corrosion. The 15 % is based upon pitting or grooving on only one side of
the web.
In cases where pitting is evident as defined above (exceeding 15 %) then an area of 300 mm diameter or
more, at the most pitted part of the frame, shall be cleaned to bare metal, and the thickness measured in
way of the five deepest pits within the cleaned area. The least thickness measured in way of any of these pits
shall be taken as the thickness to be recorded.
The minimum acceptable remaining thickness in any pit or groove is equal to:
— 75 % of the as built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the cargo hold side frame webs and flanges
— 70 % of the as built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the side shell, hopper tank and topside tank
plating attached to the cargo hold side frame, over a width up to 30 mm from each side of it.

4 Gauging methodology
Numbers of side frames to be measured are equivalent to those of renewal survey or intermediate survey
corresponding to the ship’s age. Representative thickness measurements shall be taken for each zone as
specified below.
Special consideration to the extent of the thickness measurements may be given by the classification society,
if the structural members show no thickness diminution with respect to the as built thicknesses and the
coating is found in as-new condition (i.e., without breakdown or rusting).
Where gauging readings close to the criteria are found, the number of hold frames to be measured shall be
increased.
The planning document for vessels where DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.3 [2.3] or DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1
Sec.4 [2.3] apply, will include an additional Tmin list valid for the side frames, or the list will be provided
separately.
If renewal or other measures according to IACS UR S31 shall be applied on individual frames in a hold, then
all frames in that hold shall be gauged.
There is a variety of construction methods used for side shell frames in bulk carriers. Some have faceplates
(T sections) on the side shell frames, some have flanged plates and some have bulb plates. The use of

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or web and flange plate are to be gauged.
If bulb plate has been used, then the web of the bulb plate shall be gauged in the normal manner and the
sectional modulus shall be specially considered if required. The provided Tmin list will normally indicate cases
where sectional modulus may be a problem.

4.1 Gaugings of web plating for zones A, B and D

The gauging pattern for zones A, B and D shall be a five point pattern, see Figure 3. The five point pattern
shall be over the depth of the web and the same area vertically. The gauging report is to reflect the average
reading.

Figure 3 Five point pattern

4.2 Gaugings of web plating for zone C

Depending upon the condition of the web in way of zone C, the web may be measured by taking
threereadings over the length of Zone C and averaging them. The average reading shall be compared with
the allowable thickness. If the web plating has general corrosion then this pattern should be expanded to a
five point pattern as noted above.

4.3 Gaugings of flanges for all zones

At least two readings on the flange/faceplate shall be taken in way of section a) and b), see Figure 4. At least
one reading of the attached shell plating shall be taken on each side of the frame (i.e. fore and aft) in way of
section a) and section b).
At least two readings on the flange/faceplate shall be taken in way of one selected section within each of the
zones C and D. At least one reading of the attached shell plating shall be taken on each side of the frame
(i.e. fore and aft) in way of the selected sections.

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APPENDIX D NOMENCLATURE FOR STRUCTURES

Appendix D
1 Bulk carriers
This nomenclature is intended as a guide to improve the standardization of survey reporting. It is suggested
that the listed terms for hull structural elements are used throughout report narratives.

Figure 1 Bulk carrier - typical single skin cargo hold structural configuration

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Figure 2 Bulk carrier - typical single skin transverse section

Figure 3 Bulk carrier - typical transverse watertight bulkhead

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Figure 5 Tanker

Table 1 Other terms - definitions of common hull survey terms that are applicable for surveys of
hull structures and reporting

Term Definition

term applied to the first main transverse watertight bulkhead forward of the stern. An aft peak
aft peak bulkhead
tank is any tank in the narrow part of the stern aft of this last watertight bulkhead.

bay area between adjacent transverse frames

breast hook triangular plate bracket joining port and starboard side structural members at the stem

bulkhead deck uppermost continuous deck to which transverse watertight bulkheads and shell are carried

bulwark fore- and aft vertical plating immediately above the upper edge of thee sheer strake

joint between two structural members lying in the same plane. Typically a butt joint is used to
butt joint
describe the welded connection between two plates in the transverse direction

or cargo length area is that part of the vessel that contains cargo holds and cargo / slop
tanks and adjacent areas including ballast tanks, fuel tanks, cofferdams, void spaces and also
cargo area
including deck areas throughout the entire length and breadth of the part of the ship over the
mentioned spaces

supports, usually made of flat plate, welded in a fore and aft direction between transverse
carlings
deck beams to prevent distortion of the plating

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coaming vertical boundary of a hatch or skylight

spaces between two bulkheads or decks primarily designed as a safeguard against leakage of
cofferdams
oil from one compartment to another

collision bulkhead foremost main transverse watertight bulkhead

companion way weathertight entrance leading from a ship's deck to spaces below

cross deck area between cargo hatches

deep tank tank extending from the bottom or inner bottom up to or higher than the lowest deck

keel built of plates in box form extending the length of the cargo hold. It is used to house
duct keel ballast and other piping leading forward which otherwise would have to run through the cargo
holds

extent of corrosion consisting of hard and/or loose scale, including pitting, over 70% or more
extensive corrosion
of the area under consideration, accompanied by evidence of thickness diminution

excessive corrosion see Sec.2

tendency of materials to fracture under many repetitions of a stress considerably less than the
fatigue
ultimate static strength

forecastle short superstructure situated at the bow

forepeak area of the ship forward of the collision bulkhead

normally the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea, which has permanent
freeboard deck
means of closing all openings in the weather part thereof

freeing port opening in the bulwarks to allow water shipped on deck to run freely overboard

deposition of zinc on to the surface of steel to provide corrosion protection by both protecting
galvanizing
the steel from contact with the environment and giving sacrificial protection

girder collective term for primary supporting structural members

gunwale upper edge of the ship's sides

triangular plate, usually fitted to distribute forces at a strength connection between two
gusset
structural members

deformation of structural members caused by out of-plane loads like bottom slamming and
indent
bow impact forces, contact with other objects etc.

self-supporting tank and while connected to the ship's main structure, is not dependent on this
independent tank
structure

main structural member of backbone of a vessel running longitudinal along centreline of

keel
bottom. Usually a flat plate stiffened by a vertical plate on its centreline inside the shell

lap joint joint between two structural members that overlap each other

sheets of rust falling off if the surveyor hits the structure with his test hammer. Loose scale
loose scale
can best be removed by hand or power tool cleaning or a combination of these

midship section cross section through the ship, midway between the forward and after perpendiculars

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void space running in the midships fore and aft lines between the inner bottom and shell
pipe tunnel plating forming a protective space for bilge, ballast and other lines extending from the engine
room to the holds

pinholing tiny, deep holes exposing substrate

poop space below an enclosed superstructure at the extreme after end of a ship

poop deck first deck above the shelter deck at after end of a vessel

port light another term for side light or side scuttle

product of the corrosion process of steel with a porous surface layer or flakes, in volume
scale
greater than the metal from which it was formed

scantlings dimensions of a ship's structural members as girders, stiffeners and plates

scupper any opening for carrying off water from a deck, either directly or through piping

small opening in a deck or elsewhere, usually fitted with a cover or lid or a door as for access
scuttle
to a compartment

joint between two structural members lying in the same plane. Typically a seam is used to
seam
describe the welded connection of two plates in the longitudinal direction

coating that dries or converts in such a way that it stays flexible although hard enough to
semi-hard coating
touch and walk upon

slanted plates fitted in dry cargo holds to prevent undesired pockets of cargo. The term is
shedder plates also commonly applied to slanted plates that are fitted to improve the structural stability of
corrugated bulkheads and framing members

sheer strake top strake of a ship's side shell plating

rust preventing paint for temporary protection of steel immediately after blasting for protection
shop primer of the material surface from corrosion during construction and until the final paint system is
applied

single bottom structure shell plating with stiffeners and girders below the upper turn of bilge

coating that remains soft so that it wears off at low mechanical impact or when touched; often
based on oils (vegetable or petroleum) or lanolin (sheep wool grease). Application of soft
soft coating
coating does generally not allow relaxation of the annual hull survey requirements of ballast
tanks

spaces separate compartments including holds and tanks

stay term for bulwarks and hatch coaming brackets

stem piece of bar or plating at which a vessel’s outside plating terminates at her forward end

stern frame heavy strength member in single or triple screw vessels, combining the rudder post

stiffener collective term for secondary supporting structural members

stool structure supporting cargo hold and tank bulkheads

strake course, or row, of shell, deck, bulkhead, or other plating

normally the uppermost continuous deck. After special consideration of its effectiveness,
strength deck
another deck may be defined as strength deck

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stress concentration or term used of any notch, crack, hole, corner, groove, attachment or other interruption to
stress raiser smooth flow of stress and strain in structures introduces a concentration of stress

local corrosion that may occur when a metallic material is simultaneously exposed to both
stress corrosion tensile stresses and a corrosive medium. Tensile stresses may be residual stresses from
welding or cold-working or applied working stresses

stringer plate outside strake of deck plating

structural testing or hydrostatic test carried out to demonstrate the structural adequacy of design and tightness of
tank testing tank boundaries

substantial corrosion see Sec.2

superstructure decked structure on the freeboard deck extending from side to side of the ship

locations showing substantial corrosion and/or which are considered by the Surveyor to be
suspect areas
prone to rapid wastage

tanks are ballast tanks in bulk carriers that normally stretch along the length of the ship’s side
topside wing ballast
and occupy the upper corners of the cargo hold

void enclosed empty space in a vessel, i.e., cofferdam

includes, for thickness measurement purposes, all longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal bulkheads.
transverse section
For transversely framed ships, a transverse section includes adjacent frames and their end
connections in way of transverse section. Also called Girth belt

wash bulkhead perforated or partial bulkhead in a tank

collective term for transverse bulkheads required for subdivision of the hull into watertight
watertight bulkhead
compartments

weathertight means that in any sea condition water will not penetrate into the vessel

preferential corrosion of the weld deposit due to an electrolytic action between the weld metal
weld metal corrosion
and base metal

wind and water strakes strakes of a ship's side shell plating between the ballast and deepest load waterline

See also under Sec.2 Terms and abbreviations.

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CHANGES – HISTORIC

Changes – historic
December 2018 edition

Changes December 2018

Topic Reference Description

Removal of DNV GL additional App.B [2] The calculation example has been updated.
requirements for thickness
measurement operators Sec.1 Objective, scope and application have been added. In addition,
compared to IACS Z17 and a reference to IACS UR Z10.1 to 10.5 has been included for
competitors CSR vessels.

Sec.2 [1] The reference to approval of service supplier scheme DNVGL-

CP-0484 has been updated.

Sec.3 [1] Requirement for two UTM operators has been deleted.

Sec.4 [6] Use of Pegasus reporting system is mandatory, but for vessels
undergoing class and CAP survey at the same time, Excel
based reporting may be agreed upon, based on practical
considerations.

Sec.5 Previous Sec.5 Requirements for the UTM company has been
removed. Content is included in Sec.3.

Sec.5 Heading and references have been updated in order to

harmonize with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.4 [4].

March 2016 edition

This is a new document.

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