Esp Circular Tankers

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
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IMO
SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND

EQUIPMENT
50th session
Agenda item 3
DE 50/3/3
1 December 2006
Original: ENGLISH
AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION A.744(18)

Comparison between resolution A.744(18), as amended, and IACS Unified Requirements
Z10.1 on the provisions for single hull oil tankers
(Part of the report of the correspondence group on amendments to resolution A.744(18))
Submitted by Japan
SUMMARY
Executive summary:
This document presents a result of comparison between the

IMO Guidelines on Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP Guidelines;
resolution A.744(18), as amended) and IACS Unified Requirements
UR Z10.1 for inspection and survey of tankers as part of the answer to
the terms of reference given in paragraph 3.7 of document DE 49/20
for consideration by the Sub-Committee
Action to be taken:
Paragraph 6
Related documents:
DE 49/20; DE 50/INF.2; and resolution A.744(18), as amended
Introduction
1
The Sub-Committee, at its forty-ninth session, agreed to establish a correspondence
group on amendments to the Guidelines on Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP Guidelines;
resolution A.744(18), as amended).
Procedure of hull surveys of tankers
2
At the forty-ninth session of the Sub-Committee, IACS submitted document DE 49/3/2,
by which IACS introduced amendments to ESP Guidelines based on IACS Unified Requirements
UR Z 10.1, 10.2, 10.4 and 10.5. There were some discussions at DE 49, as shown in paragraphs 3.4
to 3.6 of document DE 49/20. This discussion has been brought to the correspondence group in
light of the terms of reference in paragraph 3.7 of document DE 49/20.
For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are
kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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A group in IACS has conducted a comparison between IMO Guidelines on Enhanced
Survey Programme (ESP Guidelines; resolution A.744(18), as amended) and IACS Unified
Requirements UR Z10.1 for inspection and survey of single-side skin tankers. The IACS group
brought the results into the correspondence group in October 2006. The correspondence group
acknowledges the excellent and high value work of IACS and, having decided that it would be
useful to bring this work to the attention of the Sub-Committee for consideration when discussing
the amendments to resolution A.744(18), submits it to DE 50 by means of this document.
Report of the correspondence group
4
This document presents the comparison table as set out at annex. The main report of the
correspondence group is submitted by means of a separate document.
5
It should be noted that further work is needed to prepare a clean text of amendments to
resolution A.744(18), as amended. This can be done before and/or during the fiftieth session of
the Sub-Committee, using the comparison table and consolidated text of resolution A.744(18), as
amended, which was submitted by means of document DE 50/INF.2.
Action requested of the Sub-Committee
6
The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the draft set out at annex to this document.
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ANNEX
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RESOLUTION A.744(18), ANNEX B, PART B AND
UR Z10.1, BASED ON THE CONSOLIDATED TEXT OF RESOLUTION A.744(18)
(ESP GUIDELINES) CIRCULATED BY IMO WITH DOCUMENT DE 50/INF.2
DATED 2 NOVEMBER 2006 AND LAST REVISION OF UR Z10.1
UR Z10.1 HULL SURVEYS OF

OIL TANKERS
(Rev 13, Jan 2006)(Corr.1, Sept 2006)
ANNEX B
Part B
GUIDELINES ON THE ENHANCED
PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS
DURING SURVEYS OF OIL TANKERS
OTHER THAN DOUBLE HULL OIL
TANKERS
1
General
General
1.1
Application (*)
1.1
Application
(*)
The intention of these Guidelines is to ensure that an

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

self-propelled oil tankers of 500 gross tonnage
and above other than double hull oil tankers, as
defined in 1.2.1 of Part A of Annex B.
1.1.1 The requirements apply to all

self-propelled Oil Tankers other than Double
Hull Oil Tankers, as defined in 1.1.1 of
UR Z10.4.
1.1.2 The Guidelines should apply to surveys

of hull structure and piping systems in way of
cargo tanks, pump rooms, cofferdams, pipe
tunnels, void spaces within the cargo area and
all ballast tanks. The surveys should be carried
out during the surveys prescribed by regulation
I/10 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as
amended.
1.1.2 The requirements apply to surveys of

hull structure and piping systems in way of
cargo tanks, pump rooms, cofferdams, pipe
tunnels, void spaces within the cargo area and
all ballast tanks.
The requirements are
additional to the classification requirements
applicable to the remainder of the ship.
1.1.3 The Guidelines contain the extent of

examination, thickness measurements and tank
pressure testing.
The survey should be
extended when substantial corrosion and/or
structural defects are found and include
additional close up survey when necessary.
1.1.3 The requirements contain the minimum

extent of examination, thickness measurements
and tank testing. The survey is to be extended
when Substantial Corrosion and/or structural
defects are found and include additional
Close-up Survey when necessary.
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1.2
Definitions
1.2
Definitions
1.2.1 Oil Tanker: An Oil Tanker is a ship

which is constructed primarily to carry oil in
bulk and includes ship types such as
combination carriers (Ore/Oil ships etc.).
1.2.1 Ballast tank is a tank which is used for
water ballast and includes segregated ballast
tanks, ballast double bottom spaces and peak
tanks. A tank which is used for both cargo and
ballast will be treated as a ballast tank when
substantial corrosion has been found in that
tank.
1.2.2 Ballast Tank: A Ballast Tank is a tank

which is used solely for the carriage of salt
water ballast.
1.2.2 Overall survey is a survey intended to

report on the overall condition of the hull
structure and determine the extent of additional
close up surveys.
1.2.3 Overall Survey: An Overall Survey is a

survey intended to report on the overall
condition of the hull structure and determine
the extent of additional Close-up Surveys.
1.2.3 Close up survey is a survey where the

details of structural components are within the
close visual inspection range of the surveyor,
i.e., preferably within reach of hand.
1.2.4 Close-up survey: Close up survey is a

survey where the details of structural
components are within the close visual
inspection range of the surveyor, i.e., normally
within reach of hand.
1.2.4 Transverse
section
includes
all
longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck, side,
bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal
bulkheads.
1.2.5 Transverse section: A Transverse

Section includes all longitudinal members such
as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck,
side, bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal
bulkheads.
1.2.5 Representative tanks are those which

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

Tanks are those which are expected to reflect
the condition of other tanks of similar type and
service and with similar corrosion prevention
systems. When selecting Representative Tanks
account is to be taken of the service and repair
history onboard and identifiable Critical
Structural Areas and/or Suspect Areas.
1.2.2bis A Combined Cargo/Ballast Tank is

a tank which is used for the carriage of cargo or
ballast water as a routine part of the vessels
operation and will be treated as a Ballast Tank.
Cargo tanks in which water ballast might be
carried only in exceptional cases per MARPOL
I/13(3) are to be treated as cargo tanks.
1.2.6 Suspect areas are locations showing 1.2.7 Suspect Areas: Suspect Areas are
substantial corrosion and/or are considered by locations showing Substantial Corrosion and/or
the surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage.
are considered by the Surveyor to be prone to
rapid wastage.
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1.2.10 Critical structural areas are locations
which have been identified from calculations to
require monitoring or from the service history
of the subject ship or from similar or sister
ships to be sensitive to cracking, buckling or
corrosion which would impair the structural
integrity of the ship.
1.2.8 Critical Structural Area: Critical

Structural Areas are locations which have been
identified from calculations to require
monitoring or from the service history of the
subject ship or from similar or sister ships
(if available) to be sensitive to cracking,
buckling or corrosion which would impair the
structural integrity of the ship.
1.2.7 Substantial corrosion is an extent of

corrosion such that assessment of corrosion
pattern indicates a wastage in excess of 75% of
allowable margins, but within acceptable
limits.
1.2.9 Substantial Corrosion

Substantial Corrosion is an extent of corrosion
such that assessment of corrosion pattern
indicate a wastage in excess of 75% of
allowable margins, but within acceptable limits.
1.2.8 A corrosion prevention system is 1.2.10 Corrosion Prevention System: A

Corrosion Prevention System is normally
normally considered either:
considered a full hard protective coating.
.1 a full hard coating; or
Hard Protective Coating is usually to be epoxy
.2 a full hard coating supplemented by coating or equivalent. Other coating systems
anodes.
may be considered acceptable as alternatives
provided that they are applied and maintained
Protective coating should usually be epoxy in compliance with the manufacturers
coating or equivalent. Other coating systems specification.
may be considered acceptable as alternatives
provided that they are applied and maintained
in compliance with the manufacturers
specifications.
Where soft coatings have been applied, safe
access should be provided for the surveyor to
verify the effectiveness of the coating and to
carry out an assessment of the conditions of
internal structures which may include spot
removal of the coating. When safe access
cannot be provided, the soft coating should be
removed.
1.2.9
Coating condition is defined as follows:
GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;

FAIR condition with local breakdown of
coating at edges of stiffeners and weld
connections and/or light rusting over 20% or
more of areas under consideration, but less than
as defined for POOR condition;
POOR condition with general breakdown of
coating over 20% or more of areas or hard
scale at 10% or more of areas under
consideration.
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1.2.11 Coating Condition: Coating Condition

is defined as follows:
GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting.
FAIR condition with local breakdown at edges
of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light
rusting over 20% or more of areas under
consideration, but less than as defined for
POOR condition.
coating over 20% or more, or hard scale at 10%
or more, of areas under consideration.
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Reference is made to IACS Recommendation
No.87 Guidelines for Coating Maintenance &
Repairs for Ballast Tanks and Combined
Cargo / Ballast Tanks on Oil Tankers.
1.2.11 Cargo area is an area as defined in 1.2.12 Cargo Area: Cargo Area is that part of
regulation II 2/3.6 of the 1974 SOLAS the ship which contains cargo tanks, slop tanks
Convention, as amended.
and cargo/ballast pump-rooms, cofferdams,
ballast tanks and void spaces adjacent to cargo
tanks and also deck areas throughout the entire
length and breadth of the part of the ship over
the above mentioned spaces.
1.2.12 Intermediate survey is a survey carried
out either at the second or third annual survey
or between these surveys.
1.2.13 A prompt and thorough repair is a
permanent repair completed at the time of
survey to the satisfaction of the surveyor,
therein removing the need for the imposition of
any associated condition of classification or
recommendation.
1.2.14 Prompt and Thorough Repair: A

Prompt and Thorough Repair is a permanent
repair completed at the time of survey to the
satisfaction of the Surveyor, therein removing
the need for the imposition of any associated
condition of classification.
1.2.14 Specially considered means sufficient

close-up
inspection
and
thickness
measurements are taken to confirm the actual
average condition of the structure under
coating.
1.2.13 Special
consideration:
Special
consideration or specially considered (in
connection with close-up surveys and thickness
measurements) means sufficient close-up
inspection and thickness measurements are to
be taken to confirm the actual average
condition of the structure under the coating.
1.3
1.3
Repairs
1.3.1 Any damage in association with

wastage over the allowable limits (including
buckling, grooving, detachment or fracture), or
extensive areas of wastage over the allowable
limits, which affects or, in the opinion of the
Administration, will affect the ships structural,
watertight or weathertight integrity, should be
promptly and thoroughly repaired. Areas to be
considered include:
.1 side shell frames, their end attachments
or adjacent shell plating;
.2 deck structure and deck plating;
.3 bottom structure and bottom plating;
.4 watertight or oiltight bulkheads;
.5 hatch covers or hatch coamings; and
.6 items in 3.3.
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Repairs
1.3.1 Any damage in association with

wastage over the allowable limits (including
buckling, grooving, detachment or fracture), or
extensive areas of wastage over the allowable
limits, which affects or, in the opinion of the
Surveyor, will affect the vessels structural,
watertight or weathertight integrity, is to be
promptly and thoroughly (see 1.2.14) repaired.
Areas to be considered include:
-
bottom structure and bottom plating;

side structure and side plating;
deck structure and deck plating;
watertight or oiltight bulkheads;
hatch covers or hatch coamings, where
fitted (combination carriers).
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Where adequate repair facilities are not
available, the Administration may allow the
ship to proceed directly to a repair facility.
This may require discharging the cargo and/or
temporary repairs for the intended voyage.
For locations where adequate repair facilities are

not available, consideration may be given to
allow the vessel to proceed directly to a repair
facility. This may require discharging the cargo
and/or temporary repairs for the intended voyage.
1.3.2 Additionally, when a survey results in

the identification of corrosion or structural
defects, either of which, in the opinion of the
Administration, will impair the ships fitness
for continued service, remedial measures
should be implemented before the ship
continues in service.
1.3.2 Additionally, when a survey results in

the identification of structural defects or
corrosion, either of which, in the opinion of the
Surveyor, will impair the vessels fitness for
continued service, remedial measures are to be
implemented before the ship continues in
service.
1.4
1.4
Surveyors
For tankers of 20,000 tons deadweight and

above, two surveyors should jointly carry out
the first scheduled renewal survey after the
tanker passes 10 years of age, and all
subsequent renewal surveys and intermediate
surveys. If the surveys are carried out by a
recognized organization, the surveyors should
be exclusively employed by such recognized
organizations.
Thickness
measurements
close-up surveys
and
In any kind of survey, i.e. special, intermediate,

annual or other surveys having the scope of the
foregoing ones, thickness measurements of
structures in areas where close-up surveys are
required shall be carried out simultaneously
with close-up surveys.
SPECIAL SURVEY (2)

Enhanced survey carried out during 2
renewal survey
(2) Some member Societies use the term
Special Periodical Survey others use the
term Class Renewal Survey instead of the
term Special Survey.
2.1
General
2.1.1 The enhanced survey may be

commenced at the fourth annual survey and be
progressed during the succeeding year with a
view to completion by the fifth anniversary
date.
2.1.2 As part of the preparation for the
enhanced survey, the survey programme should
be dealt with, in advance of the enhanced
survey. The thickness measurement should not
be held before the fourth annual survey.
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2.1
Schedule
2.1.1 Special Surveys are to be carried out at a

5-year intervals to renew the Classification
certificate.
2.1.2 The first Special Survey is to be
completed within 5 years from the date of the
initial classification survey and thereafter
within 5 years from the credited date of the
previous Special Survey.
However, an
extension of class of 3 months maximum
beyond the 5th year can be granted in
exceptional circumstances. In this case, the
next period of class will start from the expiry
date of the Special Survey before the extension
was granted.
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2.1.3 For surveys completed within 3 months
before the expiry date of the Special Survey,
the next period of class will start from the
expiry date of the Special Survey. For surveys
completed more than 3 months before the
expiry date of the Special Survey, the period of
class will start from the survey completion date.
2.1.4 The Special Survey may be commenced
at the 4th Annual Survey and be progressed
with a view to completion by the 5th
anniversary date. When the Special Survey is
commenced prior to the 4th Annual Survey, the
entire survey is to be completed within 15
months if such work is to be credited to the
Special Survey.
2.2
Scope
2.2.1
General
2.1.3 The survey should include, in addition

to the requirements of the annual survey,
examination, tests and checks of sufficient
extent to ensure that the hull and related piping
as required in 2.1.5 is in a satisfactory
condition and is fit for its intended purpose for
the new period of validity of the Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate, subject to
proper maintenance and operation and to
renewal surveys being carried out.
2.2.1.1 The Special Survey is to include, in

addition to the requirements of the Annual
Survey, examination, tests, and checks of
sufficient extent to ensure that the hull and
related piping as required in 2.2.1.3, is in a
satisfactory condition and is fit for its intended
purpose for the new period of class of 5 years
to be assigned subject to proper maintenance
and operation and to periodical surveys being
carried out at the due dates.
2.1.4 All cargo tanks, ballast tanks, pump

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

including double bottom tanks, pump rooms,
pipe tunnels, cofferdams and void spaces
bounding cargo tanks, decks and outer hull are
to be examined, and this examination is to be
supplemented by thickness measurement and
testing required in 2.4 and 2.5, to ensure that
the structural integrity remains effective. The
aim of the examination is to discover
Substantial Corrosion, significant deformation,
fractures, damages or other structural
deterioration, that may be present.
2.1.5 Cargo piping on deck, including crude

oil washing (COW) piping, and cargo and
ballast piping within the above tanks and
spaces should be examined and operationally
tested to working pressure to attending
2.2.1.3 Cargo piping on deck, including Crude

Oil Washing (COW) piping, Cargo and Ballast
piping within the above tanks and spaces are to
be examined and operationally tested to
working pressure to attending Surveyors
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surveyors satisfaction to ensure that tightness
and condition remain satisfactory. Special
attention should be given to any ballast piping
in cargo tanks and cargo piping in ballast tanks
and void spaces, and surveyors should be
advised on all occasions when this piping,
including valves and fittings, are open during
repair periods and can be examined internally.
satisfaction to ensure that tightness and

condition remain satisfactory. Special attention
is to be given to any ballast piping in cargo
tanks and cargo piping in ballast tanks and void
spaces, and Surveyors are to be advised on all
occasions when this piping, including valves
and fittings are open during repair periods and
can be examined internally.
2.1.6 The survey extent of combined

ballast/cargo tanks should be evaluated based
on the records of ballast history and extent of
the corrosion prevention system provided.
2.2
Dry dock survey
2.2.1 A survey in dry dock should be a part of

the enhanced survey during renewal survey.
There should be a minimum of two inspections
of the outside of the ships bottom during the
five year period of the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate. In all cases, the
maximum interval between bottom inspections
should not exceed 36 months.
2.2.2
Dry dock Survey
2.2.2.1 A survey in dry dock is to be a part of

the Special Survey. The overall and close-up
surveys and thickness measurements, as
applicable, of the lower portions of the cargo
tanks and ballast tanks are to be carried out in
accordance with the applicable requirements
for special surveys, if not already performed.
Note: Lower portions of the cargo holds and

2.2.2 For ships of 15 years of age and over, ballast tanks are considered to be the parts
inspection of the outside of the ships bottom below light ballast water line.
should be carried out with the ship in dry dock.
For ships of less than 15 years of age, alternate
inspections of the ships bottom not conducted
in conjunction with the renewal survey may be
carried out with the ship afloat. Inspection of
the ship afloat should only be carried out when
the conditions are satisfactory and the proper
equipment and suitably qualified staff are
available.
2.2.3 If a survey in dry dock is not completed
in conjunction with the enhanced survey during
renewal survey or if the 36 month maximum
interval referred to in 2.2.1 is not complied
with, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate should cease to be valid until a
survey in dry dock is completed.
2.3
Tank corrosion prevention system
2.2.3
Tank Protection
Where provided, the condition of the corrosion 2.2.3.1 Where provided, the condition of the
prevention system of cargo tanks should be corrosion prevention system of cargo tanks is
to be examined.
examined.
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A ballast tank where a protective coating is A Ballast Tank is to be examined at subsequent
found in POOR condition and it is not renewed, annual intervals where:
or where soft coating has been applied, or
a) a hard protective coating has not been
where a protective coating has not been applied
applied from the time of construction, or
from the time of construction, the tank in
b) a soft coating has been applied, or
question should be examined at annual
c) substantial corrosion is found within the
intervals.
tank, or
d) the hard protective coating is found to
be in less than GOOD condition and the
hard protective coating is not repaired
to the satisfaction of the Surveyor, or
e) the tank has a common plane boundary
with a cargo tank with any means of
heating.
Thickness measurements should be carried out Thickness measurements are to be carried out
as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
2.4
Extent of overall and close up surveys 2.3
Extent of Overall and Close-up Survey
2.4.1 An overall survey of all integral tanks 2.3.1 An Overall Survey of all tanks and
and spaces should be carried out at the enhanced spaces is to be carried out at each Special
Survey.
survey carried out during renewal survey.
2.4.2 The requirements for close up surveys 2.3.2 The minimum requirements for
at the enhanced survey carried out during Close-up Surveys at Special Survey are given
in Table I.
renewal survey are given in annex 1.
2.4.3 The surveyor may extend the scope of
the close up survey as deemed necessary taking
into account the maintenance of the tanks under
survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention
system and also in the following cases:
2.3.3 The Surveyor may extend the Close-up

Survey as deemed necessary taking into
account the maintenance of the tanks under
survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention
system and also in the following cases:
.1 in particular, tanks having structural

arrangements or details which have
suffered defects in similar tanks or on
similar ships according to available
information;
.2 in tanks, which have structures with
reduced scantlings in association with a
corrosion prevention system approved
by the Administration.
a) In particular, tanks having structural

arrangements or details, which have
suffered defects in similar tanks or on
similar ships according to available
information.
b) In tanks which have structures approved
with reduced scantlings due to an
approved corrosion control system.
2.4.4 For areas in tanks where coatings are

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

coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition
as defined in 1.2.11, the extent of Close-up
Surveys according to Table I may be specially
considered.
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2.5
Extent of thickness measurements
2.4
Extent of Thickness Measurement
2.5.1 The requirements for thickness 2.4.1 The minimum requirements for
measurements at the renewal survey are given thickness measurements at Special Survey are
in annex 2.
given in Table II.
2.5.2 Where substantial corrosion as defined
in 1.2.7 is found, the extent of thickness
measurements should be increased in
accordance with the requirements of annex 4.
2.4.2 Provisions for extended measurements

for areas with Substantial Corrosion are given
in Table IV, and as may be additionally
specified in the Survey Programme as required
by 5.1.
These extended thickness
measurements are to be carried out before the
survey is credited as completed. Suspect Areas
identified at previous surveys are to be
examined.
Areas of substantial corrosion
identified at previous surveys are to have
thickness measurements taken.
2.5.3 The surveyor may extend the thickness 2.4.3 The Surveyor may further extend the
measurements as deemed necessary.
thickness measurements as deemed necessary.
2.5.4 For areas in tanks where coatings are
found to be in GOOD condition as defined in
1.2.9, the extent of thickness measurements
according to annex 2 may be specially
considered by the Administration.
2.4.4 For areas in tanks where hard protective

coating are found to be in a GOOD condition
as defined in 1.2.11, the extent of thickness
measurements according to Table II may be
specially considered.
2.5.5 Transverse sections should be chosen

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

where the largest reductions are suspected to
occur or are revealed from deck plating
measurements.
2.5.6 In cases where two or three sections 2.4.6 In cases where two or three sections are
should be measured, at least one should include to be measured, at least one is to include a
a ballast tank within 0.5L amidships.
Ballast Tank within 0.5L amidships.
In case of oil tankers of 130 m in length and
upwards (as defined in the International
Convention on Load Lines in force) and more
than 10 years of age, for the evaluation of the
ships longitudinal strength as required in
8.1.1.1, the sampling method of thickness
measurements is given in Annex III Appendix 3.
2.6
Extent of tank pressure testing
2.5
Extent of Tank Testing
2.6.1 The requirements for tank pressure 2.5.1 The minimum requirements for tank
testing at the renewal survey are given in testing at Special Survey are given in Table III.
annex 3.
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2.6.2 The surveyor may extend the tank 2.5.2 The Surveyor may extend the tank
testing as deemed necessary.
pressure testing as deemed necessary.
2.6.3 Generally,
the
pressure
should 2.5.3 Boundaries of ballast tanks are to be
correspond to a water level to the top of access tested with a head of liquid to the top of air
hatches for cargo tanks, or top of air pipes for pipes.
ballast tanks.
2.5.4 Boundaries of cargo tanks are to be
tested to the highest point that liquid will rise
under service conditions.
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Enhanced survey carried out during 3

annual survey
3.1
ANNUAL SURVEY
Schedule
3.1.1 Annual Surveys are to be held within

3 months before or after anniversary date from
the date of the initial classification survey or of
the date credited for the last Special Survey.
3.1
General
3.2
Scope
3.2.1
General
The annual survey should consist of an

examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far
as practicable, that the hull and piping are
maintained in a satisfactory condition and
should take into account the service history,
condition and extent of the corrosion
prevention system of ballast tanks and areas
identified in the survey report file.
3.2.1.1 The survey is to consist of an

examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far
as practicable, that the hull and piping are
maintained in a satisfactory condition.
3.2
3.2.2
Examination of the hull
Examination of the Hull
3.2.1 Examination of the hull plating and its 3.2.2.1 Examination of the hull plating and its
closing appliances should be carried out as far closing appliances as far as can be seen.
as can be seen.
3.2.2 Examination of watertight penetrations 3.2.2.2 Examination of watertight penetrations
should be carried out as far as practicable.
as far as practicable.
3.3
Examination of weather decks
3.2.3
Examination of weather decks
3.3.1 Examination of cargo tank openings 3.2.3.1 Examination of cargo tank openings
including gaskets, covers, coamings and flame including gaskets, covers, coamings and flame
screens.
screens.
3.3.2 Examination
of
cargo
tank 3.2.3.2 Examination
of
cargo
tanks
pressure/vacuum valves and flame screens.
pressure/vacuum valves and flame screens.
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3.3.3 Examination of flame screens on vents 3.2.3.3 Examination of flame screens on vents
to all bunker tanks.
to all bunker and oily slop tanks.
3.3.4 Examination of cargo, crude oil 3.2.3.4 Examination of cargo, crude oil
washing, bunker and vent piping systems, washing, bunker and vent piping systems,
including vent masts and headers.
including vent masts and headers.
3.4
Examination of cargo pump rooms 3.2.4 Examination of Cargo pump rooms

and pipe tunnels if fitted
and pipe tunnels
3.4.1 Examination of all bulkheads for signs

of oil leakage or fractures and, in particular, the
sealing arrangements of all penetrations of
bulkheads.
3.2.4.1 Examination of all pump room

bulkheads for signs of oil leakage or fractures
and, in particular, the sealing arrangements of
all penetrations of pump room bulkheads.
3.4.2 Examination of the condition of all 3.2.4.2 Examination of the condition of all
piping systems and pipe tunnels.
piping systems.
3.5
Examination of ballast tanks
3.5.1 Examination of ballast tanks should be

carried out when required as a consequence of
the results of the renewal survey and
intermediate survey. When extensive corrosion
is found, thickness measurements should be
carried out.
3.5.2 Where substantial corrosion as defined
in 1.2.7 is found, the extent of thickness
accordance with the requirements in annex 4.
3.5.3 For oil tankers exceeding 15 years of
age, all ballast tanks adjacent to (i.e. with a
common plane boundary) a cargo or fuel tank
with any means of heating should be examined
internally. When considered necessary by the
surveyor, thickness measurements should be
carried out and if the results of these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial
corrosion is found, the extent of thickness
Tanks or areas where coating was found to be
in GOOD condition at the previous
intermediate or renewal survey may be
specially considered by the Administration.
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3.2.5
Examination of Ballast Tanks
3.2.5.1 Examination of Ballast Tanks where

required as a consequence of the results of the
Special Survey (see 2.2.3) and Intermediate
Survey (see 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2) is to be carried
out.
When considered necessary by the
surveyor, or when extensive corrosion exists,
thickness measurements are to be carried out
and if the results of these thickness
measurements indicate that Substantial
Corrosion is found, the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased in accordance
with Table IV. These extended thickness
measurements are to be carried out before the
survey is credited as completed. Suspect Areas
identified at previous surveys are to be
examined.
Areas of substantial corrosion
identified at previous surveys are to have
thickness measurements taken.
Ballast tanks with a common plane boundary
with a cargo tank with any means of heating,
where the protective coating was found to be in
GOOD condition at the previous intermediate
or special survey, may be specially considered.
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4
Intermediate survey
INTERMEDIATE SURVEY
4.1
General
4.1
Schedule
4.1.1 The Intermediate Survey is to be held at

or between either the 2nd or 3rd Annual Survey.
4.1.1 Items that are additional to the
requirements of the annual survey may be
surveyed either at the second or third annual
survey or between these surveys.
4.1.2 Those items which are additional to the

requirements of the Annual Surveys may be
surveyed either at or between the 2nd and 3rd
Annual Survey.
4.2 Scope
4.2.1
General
4.1.2 The survey extent of cargo and ballast 4.2.1.1 The survey extent is dependent on the
tanks dependent on the age of the ship is age of the vessel as specified in 4.2.2 to 4.2.4.
specified in 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.
4.1.3 For weather decks, an examination as
far as applicable of cargo, crude oil washing,
bunker, ballast, steam and vent piping systems
as well as vent masts and headers. If upon
examination there is any doubt as to the
condition of the piping, the piping may be
required to be pressure tested, thickness
measured or both.
4.2.1.2 For weather decks, an examination as

far as applicable of cargo, crude oil washing,
bunker, ballast, steam and vent piping systems
as well as vent masts and headers is to be
carried out. If upon examination there is any
doubt as to the condition of the piping, the
piping may be required to be pressure tested,
thickness measured or both.
4.2
Oil tankers 5 to 10 years of age
4.2.2 Oil Tankers 5 - 10 years of age. The

following is to apply:
4.2.1
The requirements of 4.1.3 apply.
4.2.2.1 All Ballast Tanks are to be examined.

When considered necessary by the surveyor,
4.2.2 For tanks used for salt water ballast, an thickness measurement and testing are to be
overall survey of representative tanks selected carried out to ensure that the structural integrity
by the surveyor should be carried out. If such remains effective.
inspections reveal no visible structural defects,
the examination may be limited to a 4.2.2.2 A Ballast Tank is to be examined at
verification that the protective coating remains subsequent annual intervals where:
efficient.
a) a hard protective coating has not been
applied from the time of construction,
4.2.3 Where POOR coating condition,
or
corrosion or other defects are found in salt
b) a soft coating has been applied, or
water ballast tanks or where a protective
c) substantial corrosion is found within the
coating was not applied from the time of
tank, or
construction, the examination should be
d) the hard protective coating is found to
extended to other ballast tanks of the same
be in less than GOOD condition and the
type.
hard protective coating is not repaired
to the satisfaction of the Surveyor, or
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e) the tank has a common plane boundary
4.2.4 In salt water ballast tanks where a
protective coating is found in POOR condition
with a cargo tank with any means of
and it is not renewed, or where soft coating has
heating.
been applied, or where a protective coating was
not applied from the time of construction, the 4.2.2.3 In addition to the requirements above,
tanks in question should be examined and suspect areas identified at previous surveys are
thickness measurements carried out as to be examined.
considered necessary at annual intervals.
4.3
Oil tankers 10 to 15 years of age
4.3.1
The requirements of 4.2 apply.
4.3.2 An overall survey of at least two

representative cargo tanks should be carried out.
4.3.3 For ballast tanks, an overall survey of
all such tanks should be carried out. If such
survey reveals no visible structural defects, the
survey may be limited to a verification that the
protective coatings remain efficient.
4.2.3 Oil Tankers 10 - 15 years of age. The

4.2.3.1 The requirements of the Intermediate
Survey are to be to the same extent as the
previous Special Survey as required in 2 and
5.1. However, pressure testing of cargo and
ballast tanks and the requirements for
longitudinal strength evaluation of Hull Girder
as required in 8.1.1.1 are not required unless
deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
4.2.3.2 In application of 4.2.3.1, the

intermediate survey may be commenced at the
second annual survey and be progressed during
.1 Ballast tanks To the same extent as the succeeding year with a view to completion
previous renewal survey.
at the third annual survey in lieu of the
.2 Cargo tanks: Two combined cargo/ballast application of 2.1.4.
tanks. The extent of survey should be
based on the record of the previous 4.2.3.3 In application of 4.2.3.1, an under water
renewal survey, and repair history of survey may be considered in lieu of the
the tanks.
requirements of 2.2.2.
4.3.4
Extent of close up survey:
The extent of close-up surveys may be

extended as stated in 2.4.3. For areas in tanks
where coatings are found to be in GOOD
condition, the extent of the close-up surveys
may be specially considered by the
Administration.
4.3.5 Extent of thickness measurement
The minimum requirements for thickness
measurements at the intermediate survey are
areas found to be suspect areas at the previous
renewal survey. Where substantial corrosion is
found, the extent of the thickness
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4.4
Oil tankers exceeding 15 years of age
4.2.4 Oil Tankers over 15 years of age. The

4.4.1 The requirements of the intermediate

survey should be to the same extent as the
previous renewal survey as required in 2 and
5.1. However, pressure testing of cargo and
ballast tanks is not required unless deemed
necessary by the attending surveyor.
4.2.4.1 The requirements of the Intermediate

Survey are to be to the same extent as the
previous Special Survey as required in 2 and 5.1.
However, pressure testing of cargo and ballast
tanks and the requirements for longitudinal
strength evaluation of Hull Girder as required
in 8.1.1.1 are not required unless deemed
necessary by the attending Surveyor.
4.4.2In application of 4.4.1, the intermediate

survey may be commenced at the second
annual survey and be progressed during the
succeeding year with a view to completion at
the third annual survey in lieu of the
application of 2.1.1.
4.2.4.2 In application of 4.2.4.1, the

intermediate survey may be commenced at the
second annual survey and be progressed during
the succeeding year with a view to completion
at the third annual survey in lieu of the
application of 2.1.4.
4.2.4.3 In application of 4.2.4.1, a survey in dry
dock is to be part of the intermediate survey.
The overall and close-up surveys and thickness
measurements, as applicable, of the lower
portions of the cargo tanks and water ballast
tanks are to be carried out in accordance with
the applicable requirements for intermediate
surveys, if not already performed.
Note: Lower portions of the cargo and ballast
tanks are considered to be the parts below light
ballast water line.
Preparations for survey
PREPARATION FOR SURVEY
5.1
Survey programme
5.1
Survey Programme
5.1.1 A specific survey programme should be

worked out in advance of the renewal survey
by the owner in co-operation with the
Administration. The survey programme should
be in a written format based on the information
in Annex 6A.
The survey should not
commence until the survey programme has
been agreed.
5.1.1 The Owner in co-operation with the

Classification Society is to work out a specific
Survey Programme prior to the commencement
of any part of:
5.1.1.1 Prior to the development of the survey

programme, the survey planning questionnaire
should be completed by the owner based on the
information set out in annex 6B, and forwarded
to the Administration.
The Survey Programme is to be in a written

format.
The Survey Programme at
Intermediate Survey may consist of the Survey
Programme at the previous Special Survey
supplemented by the Executive Hull Summary
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the Intermediate Survey for oil tanker
over 10 years of age
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of that Special Survey and later relevant survey
reports.
The Survey Programme is to be worked out
taking into account any amendments to the
survey requirements implemented after the last
Special Survey carried out.
5.1.2 In developing the survey programme, the
following documentation should be collected and
consulted with a view to selecting tanks, holds,
areas and structural elements to be examined:
.1
survey status and basic ship

information;
.2 documentation on board, as described
in 6.2 and 6.3;
.3 main structural plans of cargo and
ballast tanks (scantlings drawings),
including information regarding use of
high-tensile steels (HTS);
.4 Condition
Evaluation
Report,
according to annex 9;
.5 relevant previous damage and repair
history;
.6 relevant
previous
survey
and
inspection reports from both the
recognized organization and the owner;
.7 cargo and ballast history for the last
3 years, including carriage of cargo
under heated conditions;
.8 details of the inert gas plant and tank
cleaning procedures;
.9 information and other relevant data
regarding conversion or modification
of the ships cargo and ballast tanks
since the time of construction;
.10 description and history of the coating
and corrosion protection system
(including anodes and previous class
notations), if any;
.11 inspections of the Owners personnel
during the last 3 years with reference
to structural deterioration in general,
leakages in tank boundaries and piping
and condition of the coating and
corrosion protection system (including
anodes) if any.
A guidance for
reporting is shown in annex 5;
.12 information regarding the relevant
maintenance level during operation
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5.1.2 In developing the Survey Programme,

the following documentation is to be collected
and consulted with a view to selecting tanks,
areas, and structural elements to be examined:
-
Survey status and basic ship

information,
Documentation on-board, as described
in 6.2 and 6.3,
Main structural plans (scantlings
drawings),
including
information
regarding use of high tensile steels
(HTS),
Relevant
previous
survey
and
inspection
reports
from
both
Classification Society and the Owner,
Information regarding the use of the
ships tanks, typical cargoes and other
relevant data,
Information
regarding
corrosion
prevention level on the newbuilding,
Information regarding the relevant
maintenance level during operation.
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including port state control reports of
inspection containing hull related
deficiencies,
Safety
Management
System non-conformities relating to
hull maintenance, including the
associated corrective action(s); and
.13 any other information that will help
identify suspect areas and critical
structural areas.
5.1.3 The submitted survey programme should
account for and comply, as a minimum, with
the requirements of 2.6 and annexes 1, 2 and 3
for close-up survey, thickness measurement
and tank testing, respectively, and should
include relevant information including at least:
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
.10
.11
.12
.13
basic ship information and particulars;

main structural plans of cargo and
ballast tanks (scantling drawings),
including information regarding use of
high tensile steels (HTS);
arrangement of tanks;
list of tanks with information on their
use, extent of coatings and corrosion
protection systems;
conditions for survey (e.g., information
regarding tank cleaning, gas freeing,
ventilation, lighting, etc.);
provisions and methods for access to
structures;
equipment for surveys;
identification of tanks and areas for
close-up survey (see 2.4);
identification of areas and sections for
thickness measurement (see 2.5);
identification of tanks for tank testing
(see 2.6);
identification
of
the
thickness
measurement company;
damage experience related to the ship
in question; and
critical structural areas and suspect
areas, where relevant.
5.1.4 The Administration will advise the

owner of the maximum acceptable structural
corrosion diminution levels applicable to the
ship.
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5.1.3 The submitted Survey Programme is to

account for and comply, as a minimum, with
the requirements of Tables I, II and 2.5 for
close-up survey, thickness measurement and
tank testing, respectively, and is to include
relevant information including at least:
-
Basic ship information and particulars,

Main structural plans (scantling
drawings),
including
information
regarding use of high tensile steels
(HTS)
Plan of tanks,
List of tanks with information on use,
corrosion prevention and condition of
coating,
Conditions for survey (e.g., information
regarding tank cleaning, gas freeing,
ventilation, lighting, etc.),
Provisions and methods for access to
structures,
Equipment for surveys,
Nomination of tanks and areas for
close-up survey (per 2.3),
Nomination of sections for thickness
measurement (per 2.4),
Nomination of tanks for tank testing
(per 2.5),
Damage experience related to the ship
in question.
5.1.4 The Classification Society will advise

the Owner of the maximum acceptable
structural
corrosion
diminution
levels
applicable to the vessel.
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5.1.5 Use may also be made of the Guidelines
for technical assessment in conjunction with
the planning of enhanced surveys for tankers,
contained in annex 11. These Guidelines are a
recommended tool which may be invoked at
the discretion of the Administration, when
considered necessary and appropriate, in
conjunction with the preparation of the
required survey programme.
5.1.5 Use may also be made of the Guidelines

for Technical Assessment in Conjunction with
Planning for Enhanced Surveys of Oil Tankers
Special Survey - Hull, contained in Annex I.
These guidelines are a recommended tool
which may be invoked at the discretion of the
Classification Society, when considered
necessary and appropriate, in conjunction with the
preparation of the required Survey Programme.
5.2
5.2
Conditions for survey
Conditions for Survey
5.2.1 The owner should provide the necessary 5.2.1 The owner is to provide the necessary
facilities for a safe execution of the survey (*). facilities for a safe execution of the survey.
(*)
Refer to chapter 10 of the International Safety Guide

for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT), Entry into
and working in enclosed spaces.
5.2.1.1 In order to enable the attending 5.2.2 Tanks and spaces are to be safe for
surveyors to carry out the survey, provisions access, i.e. gas freed, ventilated, and
for proper and safe access should be agreed illuminated.
between the owner and the Administration.
5.2.1.2 Details of the means of access should
be provided in the survey planning
questionnaire.
5.2.1.3 In cases where the provisions of safety
and required access are judged by the attending
surveyors not to be adequate, the survey of the
spaces involved should not proceed.
5.2.2 Tanks and spaces should be safe for
access. Tanks and spaces should be gas free
and properly ventilated. Prior to entering a tank,
void or enclosed space, it should be verified
that the atmosphere in that space is free from
hazardous gas and contains sufficient oxygen.
5.2.3 Tanks and spaces should be sufficiently
clean and free from water, scale, dirt, oil
residues, sediments etc., to reveal corrosion,
deformation, fractures, damages or other
structural deterioration as well as the condition
of the coating. In particular this applies to
areas which are subject to thickness
measurements.
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5.2.3 In preparation for survey and thickness

measurements and to allow for a thorough
examination, all spaces are to be cleaned
including removal from surfaces of all loose
accumulated corrosion scale. Spaces are to be
sufficiently clean and free from water, scale,
dirt, oil residues etc. to reveal corrosion,
deformation, fractures, damages, or other
structural deterioration. However, those areas
of structure whose renewal has already been
decided by the owner need only be cleaned and
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descaled to the extent necessary to determine
the limits of the areas to be renewed.
5.2.4 Sufficient illumination should be 5.2.4 Sufficient illumination is to be provided
provided to reveal corrosion, deformation, to reveal corrosion, deformation, fractures,
fractures, damages or other structural damages or other structural deterioration.
deterioration as well as the condition of the
coating.
5.2.5 The surveyor(s) should always be
accompanied by at least one responsible
person, assigned by the owner, experienced in
tank and enclosed spaces inspection.
In
addition a backup team of at least two
experienced persons should be stationed at the
hatch opening of the tank or space that is being
surveyed.
The back-up team should
continuously observe the work in the tank or
space and should keep lifesaving and
evacuation equipment ready for use.
5.2.5 Where soft coatings have been applied,

safe access is to be provided for the surveyor to
verify the effectiveness of the coating and to
carry out an assessment of the conditions of
internal structures which may include spot
removal of the coating. When safe access
cannot be provided, the soft coating is to be
removed.
5.2.6 A communication system should be

arranged between the survey party in the tank
or space being examined, the responsible
officer on deck and, as the case may be, the
navigation bridge.
The communication
arrangements should be maintained throughout
the survey.
5.3
Access to structures (**)
5.3
Access to Structures
5.3.1 For overall survey, means should be 5.3.1 For overall survey, means are to be
provided to enable the surveyor to examine the provided to enable the surveyor to examine the
hull structure in a safe and practical way.
structure in a safe and practical way.
5.3.2 For close-up survey, one or more of the 5.3.2 For close-up survey, one or more of the
following means for access, acceptable to the following means for access, acceptable to the
Surveyor, is to be provided:
surveyor, should be provided:
.1 permanent staging and passages
through structures;
.2 temporary staging and passages through
structures;
.3 lifts and moveable platforms;
.4 boats or rafts;
.5 portable ladders; and
.6 other equivalent means.
(**)
Refer to MSC/Circ.686, Guidelines on the means of

access to structures for inspection and maintenance
of oil tankers and bulk carriers.
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permanent staging and passages

through structures
temporary staging and passages through
structures
lifts and movable platforms
boats or rafts
other equivalent means.
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5.4
Equipment for survey
5.4.1 Thickness
measurement
should
normally be carried out by means of ultrasonic
test equipment. The accuracy of the equipment
should be proven to the surveyor as required.
5.4
Equipment for Survey
5.4.1 Thickness measurement is normally to

be carried out by means of ultrasonic test
equipment. The accuracy of the equipment is
to be proven to the Surveyor as required.
5.4.2 One or more of the following fracture 5.4.2 One or more of the following fracture
detection procedures may be required if detection procedures may be required if
deemed necessary by the Surveyor:
deemed necessary by the surveyor:
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
radiographic equipment;
ultrasonic equipment;
magnetic particle equipment;
dye penetrant;
other equivalent means.
radiographic equipment
ultrasonic equipment
magnetic particle equipment
dye penetrant.
5.4.3 Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing

apparatus, lifelines, riding belts with rope and
hook and whistles together with instructions
and guidance on their use should be made
available during the survey. A safety check-list
should be provided.
5.4.4 Adequate and safe lighting should be
provided for the safe and efficient conduct of
the survey.
5.4.5 Adequate protective clothing should be
made available and used (e.g. safety helmet,
gloves, safety shoes, etc.) during the survey.
5.5
Survey at sea or at anchorage
5.5
Survey at Sea or at Anchorage
5.5.1 Survey at sea or at anchorage may be

accepted provided the surveyor is given the
necessary assistance from the personnel on
board. Necessary precautions and procedures
for carrying out the survey should be in
accordance with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.
5.5.1 Survey at sea or at anchorage may be

accepted provided the Surveyor is given the
necessary assistance from the personnel
onboard.
Necessary precautions and
procedures for carrying out the survey are to be
in accordance with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.
5.5.2 A communication system should be

and the responsible officer on deck. This
system should also include the personnel in
charge of ballast pump handling if boats or
rafts are used.
5.5.2 A communication system is to be

and the responsible officer on deck. This
system is to also include the personnel in
charge of ballast pump handling if boats or
rafts are used.
5.5.3 Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing
apparatus, lifeline and whistles are to be at
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hand during the survey. When boats or rafts
are used, appropriate life jackets are to be
available for all participants. Boats or rafts are
to have satisfactory residual buoyancy and
stability even if one chamber is ruptured. A
safety check-list is to be provided.
5.5.3 Surveys of tanks by means of boats or
rafts may only be undertaken with the
agreement of the surveyor, who should take
into account the safety arrangements provided,
including weather forecasting and ship
response in reasonable sea conditions.
5.5.4 Surveys of tanks by means of boats or

rafts may only be undertaken at the sole
discretion of the Surveyor, who is to take into
account the safety arrangements provided,
including weather forecasting and ship
response under foreseeable conditions and
provided the expected rise of water within the
tank does not exceed 0.25m.
5.5.5 Rafts or boats alone may be allowed for 5.5.5 Rafts or boats alone may be allowed for
inspection of the under deck areas for tanks or inspection of the under deck areas for tanks or
spaces, if the depth of the webs is 1.5 m or less. spaces, if the depth of the webs is 1.5 m or less.
5.5.4 When rafts or boats will be used for
close-up survey the following conditions
should be observed:
.1 only rough duty, inflatable rafts or
boats, having satisfactory residual
buoyancy and stability even if one
chamber is ruptured, should be used;
.2 the boat or raft should be tethered to the
access ladder and an additional person
should be stationed down the access
ladder with a clear view of the boat or
raft;
.3 appropriate lifejackets should be
available for all participants;
.4 the surface of water in the tank should
be calm (under all foreseeable conditions
the expected rise of water within the tank
should not exceed 0.25 m) and the water
level either stationary or falling. On no
account should the level of the water be
rising while the boat or raft is in use;
.5 the tank or space must contain clean
ballast water only. Even a thin sheen of
oil on the water is not acceptable;
.6 at no time should the water level be
allowed to be within 1 m of the deepest
under deck web face flat so that the
survey team is not isolated from a direct
escape route to the tank hatch. Filling
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to levels above the deck transverses
should only be contemplated if a deck
access manhole is fitted and open in the
bay being examined, so that an escape
route for the survey party is available at
all times. Other effective means of
escape to the deck may be considered;
.7 if the tanks (or spaces) are connected by
a common venting system, or Inert Gas
system, the tank in which the boat or
raft should be used should be isolated to
prevent a transfer of gas from other
tanks (or spaces).
5.5.6 If the depth of the webs is more than 5.5.6 If the depth of the webs is more than
1.5 m, rafts or boats alone may be allowed only: 1.5 m, rafts or boats alone may be allowed only:
.1 when the coating of the under deck
structure is in GOOD condition and
there is no evidence of wastage; or
.2 if a permanent means of access is
provided in each bay to allow safe entry
and exit. This means of access should
be direct from the deck via a vertical
ladder with a small platform fitted
approximately 2 m below the deck.
Other effective means of escape to the
deck may be considered.
.1 when the coating of the under deck

structure is in GOOD condition and
there is no evidence of wastage; or
.2 if a permanent means of access is
provided in each bay to allow safe entry
and exit. This means:
i. access direct from the deck via a
vertical ladder and a small platform
fitted approximately 2 m below the
deck in each bay; or
ii. access to deck from a longitudinal
permanent platform having ladders
to deck in each end of the tank. The
platform shall, for the 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 the maximum
water level is to be assumed not
more than 3m from the deck plate
measured at the midspan of deck
transverses and in the middle length
of the tank (See Figure 1).
If neither of the above conditions are met, then If neither of the above conditions are met, then
staging or other equivalent means should be staging or an other equivalent means is to be
provided for the survey of the under deck areas. provided for the survey of the under deck areas.
5.5.6 The use of rafts or boats alone in 5.5.5
and 5.5.6 does not preclude the use of boats or
rafts to move about within a tank during a
survey.
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paragraphs 5.5.5 and 5.5.6 does not preclude
the use of boats or rafts to move about within a
tank during a survey.
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Reference is made to IACS Recommendation 39 Guidelines for the use of Boats or Rafts for
Close-up surveys.
5.6
Survey planning meeting
5.6
Survey Planning Meeting
5.6.1 Proper
preparation
and
close
co-operation between the attending surveyor(s)
and the owners representatives onboard prior
to and during the survey are an essential part in
the safe and efficient conduct of the survey.
During the survey on board safety meetings
should be held regularly.
5.6.2 Prior to commencement of any part of
the renewal and intermediate survey, a survey
planning meeting should be held between the
attending
surveyor(s),
the
owners
representative in attendance, the thickness
measurement company operator (as applicable)
and the master of the ship for the purpose to
ascertain that all the arrangements envisaged in
the survey programme are in place, so as to
ensure the safe and efficient conduct of the
survey work to be carried out.
5.6.3 The following is an indicative list of
items that should be addressed in the meeting:
.1 schedule of the vessel (i.e. the voyage,
docking and undocking manoeuvres,
periods alongside, cargo and ballast
operations etc.);
.2 provisions and arrangements for
thickness measurements (i.e. access,
cleaning/de-scaling,
illumination,
ventilation, personal safety);
.3 extent of the thickness measurements;
.4 acceptance criteria (refer to the list of
minimum thicknesses);
.5 extent of close-up survey and thickness
measurement considering the coating
condition and suspect areas/areas of
substantial corrosion;
.6 execution of thickness measurements;
.7 taking representative readings in
general
and
where
uneven
corrosion/pitting is found;
.8 mapping of areas of substantial
corrosion; and
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5.6.1 Prior to the commencement of any part

of the Special and Intermediate Survey a
survey planning meeting is to be held between
the attending Surveyor(s), the Owners
Representative in attendance and the TM
company representative, where involved. See
also 7.1.2.
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.9 communication between attending
surveyor(s) the thickness measurement
company operator(s) and owner
representative(s) concerning findings.
6
Documentation on board
DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD
6.1
General
6.1
General
6.1.1 The owner should obtain, supply and

maintain on board the ship documentation as
specified in 6.2 and 6.3, which should be
readily available for the surveyor.
The
condition evaluation report referred to in 6.2
should include a translation into English.
6.6.1 The owner is to supply and maintain on

board documentation as specified in 6.2 and
6.3, which is to be readily available for the
Surveyor.
6.1.2 The documentation should be kept on 6.1.2 The documentation is to be kept on

board for the life time of the ship.
board for the lifetime of the ship.
6.2
Survey report file
6.2
Survey Report File
6.2.1 A survey report file should be a part of 6.2.1 A Survey Report File is to be a part of
the documentation on board consisting of
the documentation on board consisting of:
-
.1 reports of structural surveys (annex 8);

.2 condition evaluation report (annex 9); and
.3 thickness measurement reports (annex 10).
Reports of structural surveys

Executive Hull Summary
Thickness measurement reports.
6.2.2 The survey report file should be 6.2.2 The Survey Report File is to be
available also in the owners and the available also in the Owners and the
Classification Societys management offices.
Administration offices.
6.3
Supporting documents
6.3
Supporting Documents
6.3.1 The following additional documentation 6.3.1 The following additional documentation
should be available on board:
is to be available on board:
.1 main structural plans of cargo and
ballast tanks;
.2 previous repair history;
.3 cargo and ballast history;
.4 extent of use of inert gas plant and tank
cleaning procedures;
.5 inspections by ships personnel with
reference to:
.5.1 structural deterioration in general;
.5.2 leakages in bulkheads and piping;
.5.3 condition of coating or corrosion
prevention system, if any. A guidance
for reporting is shown in annex 5;
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Survey Programme as required by 5.1

until such time as the Special Survey or
Intermediate Survey, as applicable, has
been completed
Main structural plans of cargo and
ballast tanks
Previous repair history
Cargo and ballast history
Extent of use of inert gas plant and tank
cleaning procedures
Inspection by ships personnel with
reference to
structural deterioration in general
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.6 survey programme as required by 5.1

until such time as the renewal survey
has been completed,
-
and any other information that would help to

identify critical structural areas and/or suspect
areas requiring inspection.
6.4
Review of documentation on board
6.4
leakages in bulkheads and piping

condition of corrosion prevention
system, if any
A guidance for reporting is shown in
Table V.
Any other information that will help
identify Suspect Areas requiring inspection.
Review of Documentation On Board
Prior to survey, the surveyor should examine 6.4.1 Prior to inspection, the Surveyor is to
the completeness of the documentation on examine
the
completeness
of
the
board, and its contents as a basis for the survey. documentation onboard, and its contents as a
basis for the survey.
7
Procedures for thickness measurements
PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS

MEASUREMENT
7.1
General
7.1
General
7.1.1 The required thickness measurements,

if not carried out by the recognized
organization acting on behalf of the
Administration, should be witnessed by a
surveyor of the recognized organization. The
surveyor should be on board to the extent
necessary to control the process.
7.1.1 The required thickness measurements,

if not carried out by the Society itself, are to be
witnessed by a surveyor of the Society. The
surveyor is to be on board to the extent
necessary to control the process.
7.1.2 The thickness measurement company 7.1.2 The thickness measurement company is
should be part of the survey planning meeting to be part of the survey planning meeting to be
to be held prior to commencing the survey.
held prior to commencing the survey.
7.1.3 In all cases the extent of the thickness 7.1.3 Thickness measurements of structures
measurements should be sufficient as to in areas where close-up surveys are required
represent the actual average condition.
shall be carried out simultaneously with closeup surveys.
7.2
Certification of thickness measurement 7.2

company
Certification of Thickness Measurement

Company
The thickness measurements should be carried

out by a qualified company certified by an
organization recognized by the Administration
according to principles stated in annex 7.
7.2.1 The thickness measurements are to be

carried out by a qualified company certified by
the Classification Society according to
principles stated in Table VII.
7.3
7.3
Reporting
Reporting
7.3.1 A thickness measurement report should 7.3.1 A thickness measurement report is to be

be prepared and submitted to the prepared. The report is to give the location of
Administration. The report should give the measurements, the thickness measured as well
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location of measurements, the thickness
measured as well as corresponding original
thickness. Furthermore, the report should give
the date when the measurements were carried
out, type of measuring equipment, names of
personnel and their qualifications and be signed
by the operator. The thickness measurement
report should follow the principles as specified
in the recommended procedures for thickness
measurements set out in annex 10.
as
corresponding
original
thickness.
Furthermore, the report is to give the date when
the measurements were carried out, type of
measurement equipment, names of personnel
and their qualifications and has to be signed by
the operator.
The thickness measurement report is to follow
the principles as specified in the Recommended
Procedures for Thickness Measurement for Oil
Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships and etc., contained in
Annex II.
7.3.2 The surveyor should verify and 7.3.2 The Surveyor is to review the final
countersign the thickness measurement reports. thickness measurement report and countersign
the cover page.
8
Reporting and evaluation of survey
REPORTING AND EVALUATION

OF SURVEY
8.1
Evaluation of survey report
8.1
Evaluation of Survey Report
8.1.1 The data and information on the

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

structural condition of the vessel collected during
the survey is to be evaluated for acceptability
and continued structural integrity of the vessel.
8.1.1 In case of oil tankers of 130 m in length

and upwards (as defined in the International
Convention on Load Lines in force), the ships
longitudinal strength should be evaluated by
using the thickness of structural members
measured, renewed and reinforced, as
appropriate, during the renewal survey of
safety construction carried out after the ship
reached 10 years of age, in accordance with the
criteria for longitudinal strength of the ships
hull girder for oil tankers specified in annex 12.
8.1.1.1 In case of oil tankers of 130 m in length

and upwards (as defined in the International
Convention on Load Lines in force), the ships
longitudinal strength is to be evaluated by
using the thickness of structural members
measured, renewed and reinforced, as
appropriate, during the special survey carried
out after the ship reached 10 years of age in
accordance with the criteria for longitudinal
strength of the ships hull girder for oil tankers
specified in Annex III.
8.1.2 The analysis of data should be carried

out and endorsed by the Administration and the
conclusions of the analysis should form a part
of the condition evaluation report.
8.1.3The final result of the evaluation of the
ships longitudinal strength required in 8.1.2,
after renewal or reinforcement work of
structural members, if carried out as a result of
initial evaluation, should be reported as a part
of the condition evaluation report.
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8.1.1.2 The final result of evaluation of the

ships longitudinal strength required in 8.1.1.1,
after renewal or reinforcement work of
structural members, if carried out as a result of
initial evaluation, is to be reported as a part of
the Executive Hull Summary.
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8.2
8.2
Reporting
Reporting
8.2.1 Principles for survey reporting are 8.2.1 Principles for survey reporting are
shown in Table VIII.
shown in annex 8.
8.2.2 When a survey is split between
different survey stations, a report should be
made for each portion of the survey. A list of
items examined and/or tested (pressure testing,
thickness measurements etc.) and an indication
of whether the item has been credited, should
be made available to the next attending
surveyor(s), prior to continuing or completing
the survey.
8.2.2 When a survey is split between

different survey stations, a report is to be made
for each portion of the survey. A list of items
examined and / or tested (pressure testing,
thickness measurements etc.) and an indication
of whether the item has been credited, are to be
made available to the next attending
Surveyor(s), prior to continuing or completing
the survey.
8.2.3 A condition evaluation report of the

survey and results should be issued to the
owner as shown in annex 9 and placed on
board the ship for reference at future surveys.
The condition evaluation report should be
endorsed by the Administration.
8.2.3 An Executive Hull Summary of the

survey and results is to be issued to the Owner
as shown in table IX and placed on board the
vessel for reference at future surveys. The
Executive Hull Summary is to be endorsed by
the Classification Societys head office or
regional managerial office.
ANNEX 1
TABLE I
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSE UP

SURVEY AT RENEWAL SURVEYS
TABLE OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TO CLOSE-UP SURVEYS AT SPECIAL
SURVEY OF OIL TANKERS, ORE/OIL
SHIPS AND ETC.
AGE < 5 years
Special Survey No. 1

Age < 5
(A) ONE WEB FRAME RING

in a ballast wing tank, if any, or a cargo wing
tank used primarily for water ballast
A) ONE WEB FRAME RING

(B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE

in a cargo tank
B) ONE DECK TRANSVERSE

in a cargo oil tank
(D) ONE TRANSVERSE BULKHEAD

in a ballast tank
D) ONE TRANSVERSE BULKHEAD

in a ballast tank

in a cargo wing tank

in a cargo oil wing tank

in a cargo centre tank

in a cargo oil centre tank
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5 < AGE < 10 years

5 < Age <10
A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS

A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS


in each of the remaining ballast tanks, if any

in each of the remaining ballast tanks, if any



in two cargo centre tanks

(C) BOTH TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS

in a wing ballast tank, if any, or a cargo wing
(C) BOTH TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS

in a wing ballast tank, if any, or a cargo wing

in each remaining ballast tank

in each remaining ballast tank


in a cargo oil wing tank


10 < AGE < 15 years

10 < Age < 15
(A) ALL WEB FRAME RINGS

in all ballast tanks

in all ballast tanks


(A) A minimum of 30% of all web frame rings

in each remaining cargo wing tank (see Note 1)
(A) A minimum of 30% of all web frame rings

in each remaining cargo wing tank (see Note 1)
(C) ALL TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS

in all cargo and ballast tanks
(C) ALL TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS

in all cargo and ballast tanks
(E) A minimum of 30% of deck and bottom

transverses including adjacent structural
members in each cargo centre tank (see Note 1)
(E) A minimum of 30% of deck and bottom

transverses including adjacent structural
members in each cargo centre tank (see Note 1)
(F) As considered necessary by the Administration
(F) As considered necessary by the surveyor
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Note 1: The 30% should be rounded up to the
next whole integer.
Note 1: The 30% should be rounded up to the

next whole integer.
AGE > 15 years
Special Survey No. 4 and Subsequent

Age > 15
As for ships referred to in column 3
As special survey No. 3
Additional transverses included as deemed

necessary by the Administration
Additional transverses included as deemed

necessary by the Classification Society
Notes to ANNEX 1
Notes to TABLE I
(A) Complete transverse web frame ring

including adjacent structural members
(B) Deck transverse including adjacent deck
structural members
(C) Transverse
bulkheads
complete
including girder system and adjacent

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

including adjacent structural members.
B) Deck transverse including adjacent deck
structural members
C) Transverse bulkhead complete including
girder system and adjacent structural
members
D) Transverse bulkhead lower part - including
girder system and adjacent structural
members
E) Deck and bottom transverse including
adjacent structural members
F) Additional complete transverse web frame
ring
ANNEX 2
TABLE II
REQUIREMENTS FOR THICKNESS

MEASUREMENTS AT RENEWAL
SURVEYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO
THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS AT
SPECIAL SURVEY OF OIL TANKERS,
ORE/OIL SHIPS AND ETC.
AGE < 5 years

age 5
1. One section of deck plating for the full 1. Suspect areas

beam of the ship within the cargo area (in way
of a ballast tank, if any, or a cargo tank used 2. One section of deck plating for the full
primarily for water ballast)
beam of the ship within the cargo area (in way
of a ballast tank, if any, or a cargo tank used
2. Measurements of structural members primarily for water ballast)
subject to close up survey according to annex 1,
for general assessment and recording of 4. Measurements, for general assessment and
recording of corrosion pattern, of those
corrosion pattern
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3. Suspect areas
5 < AGE < 10 years

1. Within the cargo area:
1. each deck plate.
2. one transverse section
structural members subject to close-up survey

according to Table I
5 < age 10
1. Suspect areas

1 Each deck plate
2 One transverse section
2. Measurements of structural members
subject to close up survey according to
annex 1, for general assessment and recording 3. Selected wind and water strakes outside the
cargo area
of corrosion pattern
4. Measurements, for general assessment and
4. Selected wind and water strakes outside the structural members subject to close-up survey
cargo area
3. Suspect areas
10 < AGE < 15 years

1. each deck plate.
2. two transverse sections

10 < age 15
1. Suspect areas

1 Each deck plate
2 Two transverse sections (1)
3 All wind and water strakes
annex 1, for general assessment and recording
3. Selected wind and water strakes outside the
cargo area
3. Suspect areas
4. Selected wind and water strakes outside the recording of corrosion pattern, of those
cargo area
5. All wind and water strakes within the cargo
(1)
area
: at least one section is to include a ballast tank
within 0.5L amidships.
AGE > 15 years

1. each deck plate
2. three transverse sections
3. each bottom plate
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age >15
1. Suspect areas
1 Each deck plate
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2
3
Three transverse sections (1)

Each bottom plate

annex 1, for general assessment and recording 3. All wind and water strakes, full length
3. Suspect areas
4. Selected wind and water strakes outside the according to Table I
cargo area
(1)
: at least one section is to include a ballast tank within
0.5L amidships.
5. All wind and water strakes within the cargo
area
ANNEX 3
TABLE III
REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK

PRESSURE TESTING AT RENEWAL
SURVEYS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO TANK

TESTING AT SPECIAL SURVEY OF OIL
TANKERS, ORE/OIL SHIPS AND ETC.
AGE < 5 years

age 5
1. Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast tanks, 1. All ballast tank boundaries
void spaces, pipe tunnels, fuel oil tanks, pump
rooms or cofferdams
2. Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast tanks,
void spaces, pipe tunnels, pump-rooms or
2. Representative tanks for fresh water, fuel cofferdams
oil and lubrication oil
5 < AGE < 10 years

age > 5
1. Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast tanks, 1. All ballast tank boundaries
rooms or cofferdams
2. All cargo tank bulkheads
2. All cargo tank bulkheads which form the
boundaries of segregated cargoes
3. Representative tanks for fresh water, fuel
10 < AGE < 15 years
rooms or cofferdams
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2. All remaining cargo tank bulkheads
3. Representative tanks for fresh water, fuel
AGE > 15 years
rooms or cofferdams
2. All remaining cargo tank bulkheads
3. All fresh water, fuel oil and lubrication oil
tanks
ANNEX 4
TABLE IV
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENT OF

THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS AT
AREAS OF SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENT OF

THICKNESS MEASUREMENT AT THOSE
AREAS OF SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION
Renewal survey within the cargo area
Special Survey of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil ships

and etc. within the cargo tank length
The contents of Annex 4 to Res. A.744(18)

and TABLE IV of UR Z10.1 are identical
The contents of TABLE IV of UR Z10.1 and

Annex 4 to Res. A.744(18) are identical
ANNEX 5
TABLE V
OWNERS INSPECTION REPORT
OWNERS INSPECTION REPORT Structural Condition
Structural condition
The contents of Annex 5 to Res. A.744(18)
and TABLE V of UR Z10.1 are identical
The contents of TABLE IV of UR Z10.1 and

Annex 4 to Res. A.744(18) are identical
ANNEX 6A
TABLE N1
SURVEY PROGRAMME
SURVEY PROGRAMME
ANNEX 6B
TABLE N2
SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE
SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE
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In UR Z10.1 (Rev 13, Jan 2006)(Corr.1, Sept
2006) there are no corresponding annexes or
Tables to the ANNEX 6A and ANNEX 6B.
However, during the last meeting of the Survey
Panel in September, a new revision of UR
Z10.1 was drafted including the text of
ANNEX 6A and ANNEX 6B, which was
subsequently submitted by the Survey Panel
Chairman to GPG for approval and is presently
dealt with within GPG.
ANNEX 7
TABLE VII
PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

OF A COMPANY ENGAGED IN
THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF HULL
STRUCTURES
PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

OF FIRMS ENGAGED IN THICKNESS
MEASUREMENT OF HULL
STRUCTURES
The contents of ANNEX 7 to Res. A.744(18)

and TABLE VII in UR Z10.1 are identical
The contents of TABLE VII in UR Z10.1

and ANNEX 7 to Res. A.744(18) are identical
ANNEX 8
TABLE VIII
SURVEY REPORTING PRINCIPLES
SURVEY REPORTING PRINCIPLES
The content of the ANNEX 8 to Res. A.744(18)

and TABLE VIII in UR Z10.1 are identical,
with the only differences highlighted below
(paragraphs 2.6, 3.1 and 4.2).
The content of the ANNEX 8 to Res. A.744(18)

and TABLE VIII in UR Z10.1 are identical,
with the only differences highlighted below
(paragraphs 2.6, 3.1 and 4.2).
2.6 Identification of piping systems on deck,

including crude oil washing (COW) piping, and
ballast piping within cargo and ballast tanks,
pipe tunnels, cofferdams and void spaces
where:
2.6 Identification of cargo piping on deck,

including crude oil washing (COW) piping, and
cargo and ballast piping within cargo and
ballast tanks, pump rooms, pipe tunnels and
void spaces, where:
.1 examination
including
internal
examination of piping with valves and
fittings and thickness measurement, as
relevant, has been carried out; and
.2 operational test to working pressure has
been carried out.
Examination
including
internal
examination of piping with valves and
fittings and thickness measurement, as
relevant, has been carried out
Operational test to working pressure has
been carried out
3.1 Type, extent and condition of protective 3.1 Type, extent and condition of protective
coating in each tank, as relevant (rated GOOD, coating in each tank, as relevant (rated GOOD,
FAIR or POOR), including identification of FAIR or POOR).
tanks fitted with anodes.
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4.2 Repairs carried out should be reported with 4.2 Repairs carried out are to be reported with
identification of:
identification of:
.1 compartment;
.2 structural member;
.3 repair method (i.e. renewal or
modification), including:
.3.1 steel grades and scantlings (if
different from the original);
.3.2 sketches/photos, as appropriate;
.4 repair extent; and
.5 non-destructive tests (NDT)
Compartment
Structural member
Repair method (i.e.
modification)
Repair extent
NDT / Tests
renewal
or
ANNEX 9
TABLE IX (i)
CONDITION EVALUATION REPORT
IACS UNIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR

ENHANCED SURVEYS
EXECUTIVE HULL SUMMARY
Issued upon completion of renewal survey
Issued upon Completion of Special Survey
The contents of the ANNEX 9 to

Res. A.744(18) and TABLE IX in UR Z10.1
are quite identical, with only minor differences
highlighted below (items listed underlined are
additional in 744(18) with regard to UR Z10.1,
while items differing from those in UR Z10.1
are listed in right column).
Previous class/Administration identity
number(s)
Previous national flag(s)
Owner:
Previous owner(s)
b) A summary of the survey is attached

herewith on sheet 2
Contents of condition evaluation report

TABLE IX (ii)
Part 6 Tank corrosion prevention system:
Location of coating/anodes F) Tank corrosion protection
J) Evaluation results of the ships longitudinal
strength (for oil tankers of 130 m in length and
upwards and of over 10 years of age)
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Tank corrosion prevention system
TABLE IX (iv)
TANK PROTECTION
Notes
1 All segregated ballast tanks and combined
cargo/ballast tanks should be listed.
2 C = Coating
A = Anodes
NP = No protection
3 Coating condition according to the
following standard:
POOR condition.
coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale
at 10% or more of areas under consideration.
If coating condition POOR is given,
extended annual surveys should be introduced.
This should be noted in part 7 of the Contents
of condition evaluation report.
Remarks:
1) All segregated ballast tanks and combined
cargo/ballast tanks to be listed.
2) C = Coating
NP = No Protection
3) Coating condition according to the
following standard:
POOR condition.
coating over 20% or more of areas or hard
scale at 10% or more of areas under
consideration.
If coating condition less than GOOD is
given, extended annual surveys are to be
introduced. This is to be noted in part H) of the
Executive Hull Summary.
ANNEX 10
ANNEX II
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR

THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
Recommended Procedures for Thickness

Measurements of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships
and etc.
General
1. These procedures should be used for 1. This document is to be used for recording
recording thickness measurements as required thickness measurements as required by IACS
by annexes 2 and 4.
Unified Requirement Z 10.1.
2. Reporting forms TM1-T, TM2 T, TM3 T,
TM4 T, TM5 T and TM6 T, set out in
appendix 2, should be used for recording
thickness measurements and the maximum
allowable diminution should be stated.
2. Reporting forms TM1-T, TM2-T, TM3-T,

TM4-T, TM5-T and TM6-T (sheets 4-10) are to
be used for recording thickness measurements
and the maximum allowable diminution is to be
stated. The maximum allowable diminution
could be stated in an attached document.
3. Appendix 3 contains guidance diagrams

and notes relating to the reporting forms and 3. The remaining sheets 11-15 are guidance
the requirements for thickness measurement.
diagrams and notes relating to the reporting
forma and the procedure for the thickness
4. The reporting forms should, where measurements.
appropriate, be supplemented by data presented
on structural sketches.
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Notes to TM1-T:
1 This report should be used for recording the
thickness measurement of:
.1 All strength deck plating within the
cargo area.
.2 All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge
plating within the cargo area.
.3 Side shell plating including selected
wind and water strakes outside the
cargo area.
NOTES TO TM1-T
1. This report is to be used for recording the
thickness measurement of:A - All strength deck plating within the cargo
area.
B - All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge
plating within the cargo area.
C - Side shell plating including selected wind
and water strakes outside cargo area.
D - All wind and water strakes within cargo area.
2 The strake position should be clearly

indicated as follows:
.1 For strength deck, indicate the number
of the strake of plating inboard from the
stringer plate.
.2 For bottom plating indicate the number
of the strake of plating outboard from
the keel plate.
.3 For side shell plating give number of
the strake of plating below sheer strake
and letter as shown on shell expansion.
2. The strake position is to be clearly

indicated as follows :2.1 For strength deck indicate the number of
the strake of plating inboard from the stringer
plate.
2.2 For bottom plating indicate the number of
the strake of plating outboard from the keel
plate.
2.3 For side shell plating give number of the
strake of plating below sheer strake and letter
as shown on shell expansion.
3 For oil tankers all deck plating strakes

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

to be recorded, for ore/oil ships only the deck
plating strakes outside line of openings are to
be recorded.
4 Measurements should be taken at the

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

forward and aft areas of all and where plates
cross ballast/cargo tank boundaries separate
measurements for the area of plating in way of
each type of tank are to be recorded.
5 The single measurements recorded should 5. The single measurements recorded are to
represent the average of multiple measurements represent
the
average
of
multiple
measurements.
6. The maximum allowable diminution could
be stated in an attached document.
As for the other forms, the notes to those of the
annex 10 to Res. A.744(18) are the same as
those in ANNEX II to UR Z10.1, with the only
difference that in UR Z10.1 also the following
requirement is added:
The maximum allowable diminution could be
stated in an attached document.
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ANNEX 11
ANNEX I
GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL

ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE PLANNING OF ENHANCED
SURVEYS FOR OIL TANKERS
GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL

ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
PLANNING FOR ENHANCED SURVEYS
OF OIL TANKERS
RENEWAL SURVEY
SPECIAL SURVEY - HULL

The content of the annex 11 to Res. A.744(18)
and ANNEX I in UR Z10.1 are quite identical,
with the only differences that paragraph 2.1 of
ANNEX I contains the following sentence
regarding Critical Structural Areas, which is
not contained in ANNEX 11, while the list in
paragraph 3.2.2.1 of ANNEX 11 contains the
item 3 condition of anodes, which is not
included in the corresponding list in ANNEX I.
In fact in all UR Zs the reference to anodes has
been deleted.
Critical Structural Areas are locations which
have been identified from calculations to
require monitoring or from the service history
of the subject ship or from similar or sister
ships (if available) to be sensitive to cracking,
buckling or corrosion which would impair the
structural integrity of the ship.
In addition, the paragraph 3.2.2.3 of annex 11
is slightly different from the corresponding
sentence in ANNEX I as highlighted below.
3.2.2.3 The evaluation of corrosion risks

should be based on information in reference 2,
together with the age of the ship and relevant
information on the anticipated condition as
derived from the information collected in order
to prepare the survey programme.
The evaluation of corrosion risks is to be based

on information in Ref. 3, together with relevant
information on the anticipated condition of the
ship as derived from the information collected
in order to prepare the Survey Programme and
the age of the ship.
ANNEX 12
ANNEX III
CRITERIA FOR LONGITUDINAL

STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER FOR OIL
TANKERS
CRITERIA FOR LONGITUDINAL

STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER FOR OIL
TANKERS
The contents of annex 12 to Res. A.744(18)

and ANNEX III to UR Z10.1 are identical.
The contents of ANNEX III to UR Z10.1 and

annex 12 to Res. A.744(18) are identical.
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION A.744(18)

This document presents a result of comparison between the

DE 49/20; DE 50/INF.2; and resolution A.744(18), as amended

UR Z10.1 HULL SURVEYS OF

The intention of these Guidelines is to ensure that an

1.1.1 The Guidelines should apply to

1.1.1 The requirements apply to all

1.1.2 The Guidelines should apply to surveys

1.1.2 The requirements apply to surveys of

1.1.3 The Guidelines contain the extent of

1.1.3 The requirements contain the minimum

1.2.1 Oil Tanker: An Oil Tanker is a ship

1.2.2 Ballast Tank: A Ballast Tank is a tank

1.2.2 Overall survey is a survey intended to

1.2.3 Overall Survey: An Overall Survey is a

1.2.3 Close up survey is a survey where the

1.2.4 Close-up survey: Close up survey is a

1.2.5 Transverse section: A Transverse

1.2.5 Representative tanks are those which

1.2.6 Representative Tank: Representative

1.2.2bis A Combined Cargo/Ballast Tank is

1.2.8 Critical Structural Area: Critical

1.2.7 Substantial corrosion is an extent of

1.2.9 Substantial Corrosion

1.2.8 A corrosion prevention system is 1.2.10 Corrosion Prevention System: A

Coating condition is defined as follows:

GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;

1.2.11 Coating Condition: Coating Condition

1.2.14 Prompt and Thorough Repair: A

1.2.14 Specially considered means sufficient

1.3.1 Any damage in association with

1.3.1 Any damage in association with

bottom structure and bottom plating;

For locations where adequate repair facilities are

1.3.2 Additionally, when a survey results in

1.3.2 Additionally, when a survey results in

For tankers of 20,000 tons deadweight and

In any kind of survey, i.e. special, intermediate,

SPECIAL SURVEY (2)

2.1.1 The enhanced survey may be

2.1.1 Special Surveys are to be carried out at a

2.1.3 The survey should include, in addition

2.2.1.1 The Special Survey is to include, in

2.1.4 All cargo tanks, ballast tanks, pump

2.2.1.2 All cargo tanks, Ballast Tanks,

2.1.5 Cargo piping on deck, including crude

2.2.1.3 Cargo piping on deck, including Crude

satisfaction to ensure that tightness and

2.1.6 The survey extent of combined

Dry dock survey

2.2.1 A survey in dry dock should be a part of

Dry dock Survey

2.2.2.1 A survey in dry dock is to be a part of

Note: Lower portions of the cargo holds and

Tank corrosion prevention system

Extent of overall and close up surveys 2.3

Extent of Overall and Close-up Survey

2.3.3 The Surveyor may extend the Close-up

.1 in particular, tanks having structural

a) In particular, tanks having structural

2.4.4 For areas in tanks where coatings are

2.3.4 For areas in tanks where hard protective