Annex A – Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers
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Annex A – Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers

The annex below has been consolidated into The International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP CODE)

Part A – Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers Having Single-Side Skin Construction

 1 Paragraph 1.3.3 is replaced by the following:

  • "1.3.3 Where the damage found on the structure mentioned in paragraph 1.3.1 above is isolated and of a localized nature which does not affect the ship's structural integrity (as for example a minor hole in a cross-deck strip), consideration may be given by the surveyor to allow an appropriate temporary repair to restore watertight or weathertight integrity after evaluation of the surrounding structure and impose an associated condition or recommendation with a specific time limit in order to complete the permanent repair and retain the validity of the relevant statutory certification."

  2 The text in paragraph 5.3.2.3 is replaced by the following:

  • ".3 hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers, lifts and moveable platforms;"

  3 The following new paragraph 5.5 is added after the existing paragraph 5.4:

  • "5.5 Rescue and emergency response equipment

  • If breathing apparatus and/or other equipment is used as "Rescue and emergency response equipment" then the equipment should be suitable for the configuration of the space being surveyed."

  4 The existing paragraphs 5.5 and 5.6 are renumbered, respectively.

  5 In the table of contents, a new reference to paragraph "5.5 Rescue and emergency response equipment" is added after reference to paragraph 5.4 and the existing reference to paragraph numbers 5.5 and 5.6 are renumbered accordingly.

  6 In the renumbered paragraph 5.6.7, the referenced paragraph numbers 5.5.5 and 5.5.6 are replaced by 5.6.5 and 5.6.6.

  7 The following new paragraph 6.1.3 is added after the existing paragraph 6.1.2:

  • "6.1.3 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, the owner should arrange the updating of the Ship Construction File (SCF) throughout the ship's life whenever a modification of the documentation included in the SCF has taken place. Documented procedures for updating the SCF should be included within the Safety Management System."

  8 The existing text under paragraph 6.3 is numbered as paragraph 6.3.1 and the following new paragraph 6.3.2 is added at the end of paragraph 6.3:

  • "6.3.2 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, the Ship Construction File (SCF), limited to the items to be retained on board, should be available on board."

  9 The existing text under paragraph 6.4 is numbered as paragraph 6.4.1 and the following new paragraphs 6.4.2 and 6.4.3 are added at the end of paragraph 6.4:

  • "6.4.2 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, on completion of the survey, the surveyor should verify that the update of the Ship Construction File (SCF) has been done whenever a modification of the documentation included in the SCF has taken place.

  • 6.4.3 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, on completion of the survey, the surveyor should verify any addition and/or renewal of materials used for the construction of the hull structure are documented within the Ship Construction File list of materials."

 Annex 7 - Condition evaluation report

10 The general particulars are replaced by the following:

  • "General particulars

  • Ship's name: Administration/recognized organization identity number:
    Previous Administration/recognized organization identity number(s):
    IMO number:
  • …"

 Annex 14 - Procedural requirements for thickness measurement

11 Section 1 is replaced by the following:

  • 1 General

  • Thickness measurements required in the context of hull structural surveys, 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 attendance of the surveyor should be recorded. This also applies to thickness measurements taken during voyages."

  Part B – Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers Having Double-Side Skin Construction

 12 Paragraph 1.3.3 is replaced by the following:

  • "1.3.3 Where the damage found on the structure mentioned in paragraph 1.3.1 above is isolated and of a localized nature which does not affect the ship's structural integrity (as for example a minor hole in a cross-deck strip), consideration may be given by the surveyor to allow an appropriate temporary repair to restore watertight or weathertight integrity after evaluation of the surrounding structure and impose an associated condition or recommendation with a specific time limit in order to complete the permanent repair and retain the validity of the relevant statutory certification."

  13 The text in paragraph 5.3.2.3 is replaced by the following:

  • ".3 hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers, lifts and moveable platforms;"

  14 The following new paragraph 5.5 is added after the existing paragraph 5.4:

  • "5.5 Rescue and emergency response equipment

  • If breathing apparatus and/or other equipment is used as "Rescue and emergency response equipment" then the equipment should be suitable for the configuration of the space being surveyed."

  15 The existing paragraphs 5.5 and 5.6 are renumbered, respectively.

  16 In the table of contents, a new reference to paragraph "5.5 Rescue and emergency response equipment" is added after reference to paragraph 5.4 and the existing reference to paragraph numbers 5.5 and 5.6 are renumbered accordingly.

  17 In the renumbered paragraph 5.6.7, the referenced paragraph numbers 5.5.5 and 5.5.6 are replaced by 5.6.5 and 5.6.6.

  18 The following new paragraph 6.1.3 is added after the existing paragraph 6.1.2:

  • "6.1.3 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, the Owner should arrange the updating of the Ship Construction File (SCF) throughout the ship's life whenever a modification of the documentation included in the SCF has taken place. Documented procedures for updating the SCF should be included within the Safety Management System."

  19 The existing text under paragraph 6.3 is numbered as paragraph 6.3.1 and the following new paragraph 6.3.2 is added at the end of paragraph 6.3:

  • "6.3.2 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, the Ship Construction File (SCF), limited to the items to be retained on board, should be available on board."

  20 The existing text under paragraph 6.4 is numbered as paragraph 6.4.1 and the following new paragraphs 6.4.2 and 6.4.3 are added at the end of paragraph 6.4:

  • "6.4.2 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, on completion of the survey, the surveyor should verify that the update of the Ship Construction File (SCF) has been done whenever a modification of the documentation included in the SCF has taken place.

  • 6.4.3 For bulk carriers subject to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-10, on completion of the survey, the surveyor should verify any addition and/or renewal of materials used for the construction of the hull structure are documented within the Ship Construction File list of materials."

 Annex 7 - Condition evaluation report

21 The general particulars are replaced by the following:

  • "General particulars

  • Ship's name: Administration/recognized organization identity number:
    Previous Administration/recognized organization identity number(s):
    IMO number:
  • …"

 Annex 12 - Procedural requirements for thickness measurement

22 Section 1 is replaced by the following:

  • 1 General

  • Thickness measurements required in the context of hull structural surveys, 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 attendance of the surveyor should be recorded. This also applies to thickness measurements taken during voyages."
Parent topic: Annex – Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP CODE)
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