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

 These amendments have been consolidated into ESP Code Annex A

Part A - Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers having Single-Side Skin Construction

  1 General

  1 At the end of paragraph 1.2.6, the following sentence is added:

  • "For transversely framed bulk carriers, a transverse section includes adjacent frames and their end connections in way of transverse sections."

  2 In paragraph 1.2.7, the words "structural areas" are inserted between the words "identifiable critical" and "and/or suspect areas".

  3 At the end of paragraph 1.2.9, the words "a gauged (or measured) thickness between tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet" are replaced by the words "a measured thickness between tren + 0.5mm and tren. Renewal thickness (tren) is the minimum allowable thickness, in mm, below which renewal of structural members is to be carried out."

  4 In paragraph 1.2.11 the figure "10" is inserted between the words "hard scale at" and "per cent".

  5 At the beginning of paragraph 1.2.17, the words "Special consideration or" are inserted before the words "specially considered".

  6 The following new paragraph 1.2.18 is added after existing paragraph 1.2.17:

  • "1.2.18 Pitting corrosion is defined as scattered corrosion spots/areas with local material reductions which are greater than the general corrosion in the surrounding area. Pitting intensity is defined in figure 2 of annex 15."

  7 The following new paragraph 1.3.3 is added after existing paragraph 1.3.2:

  • "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 weather tight integrity after evaluation of the surrounding structure and impose an associated condition of classification or recommendation with a specific time limit in order to complete the permanent repair and retain classification."

  2 Renewal survey

  8 At the end of paragraph 2.1.1, the following sentence is added:

  • "When the renewal survey is commenced prior to the fourth annual survey, the entire survey is to be completed within 15 months if such work is to be credited to the renewal survey."

  9 The following new paragraph 2.3.3 is added after existing paragraph 2.3.2:

  • "2.3.3 For bulk carriers built under IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR), the identified substantial corrosion areas may be:

    • .1 protected by coating applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and examined at annual intervals to confirm the coating in way is still in good condition; or alternatively

    • .2 required to be measured at annual intervals."

  3 Annual survey

  10 At the end of paragraphs 3.4.1.3, 3.4.2.3 and 3.5, the following sentence is added:

  • "For bulk carriers built under the IACS Common Structural Rules, the annual thickness gauging may be omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and is maintained in good condition;"

  4 Intermediate survey

  11 In the second sentence of paragraph 4.2.1.3, the words "hard protective" are inserted between the words "breakdown of" and "coating".

  12 At the end of paragraph 4.2.3.3, the following new sentence and explanatory note are added:

  • "For bulk carriers built under IACS Common Structural Rules, the identified substantial corrosion areas may be:

    • .1 protected by coating applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and examined at annual intervals to confirm the coating in way is still in good condition; or alternatively

    • .2 required to be measured at annual intervals."

    • Explanatory note:

    • For existing bulk carriers, where owners may elect to coat or recoat cargo holds as noted above, consideration may be given to the extent of the close-up surveys and thickness measurement. Prior to the coating of cargo holds of existing ships, scantlings should be ascertained in the presence of a surveyor."

  13 The following new paragraph 4.2.3.4 is added after existing paragraph 4.2.3.3:

  • "4.2.3.4 Where hard protective coating is fitted in cargo holds and is found in GOOD condition, the extent of the close-up surveys and thickness measurements may be specially considered."

  6 Documentation on board

  14 At the end of paragraph 6.3.1.2, the following text is added:

  • "(for CSR bulk carriers, these plans are to include for each structural element both the as-built and renewal thickness. Any thickness for voluntary addition is also to be clearly indicated on the plans. The midship section plan to be supplied on board the ship is to include the minimum allowable hull girder sectional properties for hold transverse section in all cargo holds)."

Part B - Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers having Double-Side Skin Construction

  1 General

 15 At the end of paragraph 1.2.6, the following sentence is added:

  • "For transversely framed bulk carriers, a transverse section includes adjacent frames and their end connections in way of transverse sections."

 16 At the end of paragraph 1.2.9, the words "a gauged (or measured) thickness between tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet" are replaced by the words "a measured thickness between tren + 0.5mm and tren. Renewal thickness (tren) is the minimum allowable thickness, in mm, below which renewal of structural members is to be carried out".

 17 At the beginning of paragraph 1.2.17, the words "Special consideration or" are inserted before the words "specially considered".

 18 The following new paragraph 1.3.3 is added after the existing paragraph 1.3.2:

  • "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 weather tight integrity after evaluation of the surrounding structure and impose an associated condition of classification or recommendation with a specific time limit in order to complete the permanent repair and retain classification."

  2 Renewal survey

 19 At the end of paragraph 2.1.1, the following sentence is added:

  • "When the renewal survey is commenced prior to the fourth annual survey, the entire survey is to be completed within 15 months if such work is to be credited to the renewal survey."

 20 The following new paragraph 2.3.3 is added after the existing paragraph 2.3.2:

  • "2.3.3 For bulk carriers built under IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR), the identified substantial corrosion areas may be:
    • .1 protected by coating applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and examined at annual intervals to confirm the coating in way is still in good condition; or alternatively
    • .2 required to be measured at annual intervals."

  3 Annual survey

 21 At the end of paragraphs 3.4.1.2, 3.4.2.2 and 3.5, the following sentence is added:

  • "For bulk carriers built under the IACS Common Structural Rules, the annual thickness gauging may be omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and is maintained in good condition;"

  4 Intermediate survey

 22 At the end of paragraph 4.2.3.3, the following new sentence and explanatory note are added:

  • "For bulk carriers built under IACS Common Structural Rules, the identified substantial corrosion areas may be:
    • .1 protected by coating applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's requirements and examined at annual intervals to confirm the coating in way is still in good condition; or alternatively
    • .2 required to be measured at annual intervals."
    • Explanatory note:
    • For existing bulk carriers, where owners may elect to coat or recoat cargo holds as noted above, consideration may be given to the extent of the close-up surveys and thickness measurement. Prior to the coating of cargo holds of existing ships, scantlings should be ascertained in the presence of a surveyor."

  6 Documentation on board

 23 At the end of paragraph 6.3.1.2, the following text is added:

  • "(for CSR bulk carriers, these plans are to include for each structural element both the as-built and renewal thickness. Any thickness for voluntary addition is also to be clearly indicated on the plans. The midship section plan to be supplied on board the ship is to include the minimum allowable hull girder sectional properties for hold transverse section in all cargo holds)."
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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