2.12 Protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks
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2.12 Protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks

  2.12.1 All dedicated seawater ballast tanks should be coated during construction in accordance with the recommendations of the Organization.footnote For the purpose of this section pre-load tanks on self-elevating units are to be considered dedicated seawater ballast tanks. Mat tanks and spud cans on such units are not to be considered dedicated seawater ballast tanks.

  2.12.2 Maintenance of the protective coating system should be included in the overall unit’s maintenance scheme. The effectiveness of the protective coating system should be verified during the life of a unit by the Administration or an organization recognized by the Administration, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization.footnote

Parent topic: Chapter 2 - Construction, Strength and Materials
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