4.1.1 Frequency
The initial survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.1),
should be held before the ship is put in service, or when a new instrument applies
to an existing ship, and the appropriate certificate is issued for the first
time.
4.1.2
General
4.1.2.1 The initial survey should include a complete
inspection, with tests when necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to
ensure that the requirements relevant to the particular certificate are complied
with and that the structure, machinery and equipment are fit for the service for
which the ship is intended.
4.1.2.2 The initial survey should consist of:
- .1 an
examination of the plans, diagrams, specifications, calculations and other
technical documentation to verify that the structure, machinery and equipment
comply with the requirements relevant to the particular certificate;
- .2 an
inspection of the structure, machinery and equipment to ensure that the
materials, scantlings, construction and arrangements, as appropriate, are in
accordance with the approved plans, diagrams, specifications, calculations and
other technical documentation and that the workmanship and installation are in
all respects satisfactory; and
- .3 a check
that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and other
instructions and documentation specified in the requirements relevant to the
particular certificate have been placed on board the ship.
4.1.3
Examination of plans and designs
An application for an initial survey should be accompanied by plans and
designs referred to in sections 1, 2, 4 and 5 of annex 1 and in annexes 2, 3 and 4,
as appropriate, together with:
- .1 the
particulars of the ship;
- .2 any
exemptions sought; and
- .3 any
special conditions.
4.2.1
Frequency
The annual survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.5)
and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three months
before or after each anniversary date of the certificate.
4.2.2.1 An annual survey should enable the
Administration to verify that the condition of the ship, its machinery and equipment
is being maintained in accordance with the relevant requirements.
4.2.2.2 In general, the scope of the annual survey
should be as follows
- .1 it should
consist of a certificate examination, a visual examination of a sufficient
extent of the ship and its equipment, and certain tests to confirm that their
condition is being properly maintained;
- .2 it should
also include a visual examination to confirm that no unapproved modifications
have been made to the ship and its equipment;
- .3 the
content of each annual survey is given in the respective guidelines. The
thoroughness and stringency of the survey should depend upon the condition of
the ship and its equipment; and
- .4 should any
doubt arise as to the maintenance of the condition of the ship or its equipment,
further examination and testing should be conducted as considered
necessary.
4.2.3 Where an annual survey has not been carried out
within the due dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(In)
4.3
Intermediate surveys
4.3.1 Frequency
The intermediate survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see
2.8.4) and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three
months before or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or
after the third anniversary date of the appropriate certificate and should take the
place of one of the annual surveys.
4.3.2.1 The intermediate survey should be an inspection
of items relevant to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a
satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the ship is
intended.
4.3.2.2 When specifying items of hull and machinery for
detailed examination, due account should be taken of any continuous survey schemes
that may be applied by classification societies
.
4.3.2.3 Where an intermediate survey has not been
carried out within the due dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(P)
4.4
Periodical surveys
The periodical survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see
2.8.2) and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three
months before or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or
after the third anniversary date in the case of the cargo ship safety equipment
certificate and should take the place of one of the annual surveys and within three
months before or after each anniversary date in the case of the cargo ship safety
radio certificate.
4.4.2.1The periodical survey should consist of an
inspection, with tests when necessary, of the equipment to ensure that requirements
relevant to the particular certificate are complied with and that they are in a
satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the ship is
intended.
4.4.2.2 The periodical survey should also consist of a
check that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and other
instructions and documentation specified in the requirements relevant to the
particular certificate are on board the ship.
4.4.2.3 Where a periodical survey has not been carried
out within the due dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
4.5.1
Frequency
The renewal survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.3)
and as shown diagrammatically in the appendix 2, should be held before the
appropriate certificate is renewed.
The cargo ship safety construction renewal survey may be commenced at
the fourth annual survey and may be progressed during the succeeding year with a
view to completion by the fifth anniversary date. The survey items of the fourth
annual survey should not be credited to the completion of the renewal survey.
4.5.2.1 The renewal survey should consist of an
inspection, with tests when necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to
ensure that the requirements relevant to the particular certificate are complied
with and that they are in a satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for
which the ship is intended.
4.5.2.2 The renewal survey should also consist of a
check that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and other
instructions and documentation specified in the requirements relevant to the
particular certificate are on board the ship.
4.5.2.3Concurrent crediting to both intermediate and
renewal safety construction survey for surveys of spaces should not be
acceptable.
(B)
4.6
Inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom of cargo ships
4.6.1Frequency
There should be a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the
ship's bottom during any five-year period (see 5.7), except where SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(e) or (f) is applicable. One such inspection should be carried
out on or after the fourth annual survey in conjunction with the renewal of the
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate. Where the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate has been extended under SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(e) or (f), this five-year period may be extended to coincide with
the validity of the certificate. In all cases the interval between any two such
inspections should not exceed 36 months.
4.6.2.1 The inspection of the outside of the
ship's bottom and the survey of related items (see 5.1) should include an inspection
to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for
which the ship is intendedfootnote.
4.6.2.2 Inspections of the outside of the
ship's bottom should normally be carried out with the ship in a dry dock. However,
consideration may be given to alternate inspections being carried out with the ship
afloat. Special consideration should be given before ships of 15 years of age and
over other than bulk carriers and oil tankers are permitted to have such surveys
afloat. Inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom of bulk carriers and oil
tankers of 15 years of age and over should be carried out with the ship in dry dock.
Inspections with the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions are
satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably trained staff are available. For
ships subject to enhanced survey, the provisions of paragraph 2.2.2footnote of the applicable part of annex A or B,
of the International code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys
of bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP
Code) adopted by resolution A.1049(27), as amended, should apply.
4.6.3 Where an inspection of the ships bottom has not
been carried out before the due dates reference should be made to 5.6
(Ad) 4.7
Additional surveys
Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered which
affects the safety or integrity of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its
equipment, the master or owner should make a report at the earliest opportunity to
the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible
for issuing the relevant certificate. The Administration, the nominated surveyor or
recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate should then
initiate an investigation to determine whether a survey, as required by the
regulations applicable to the particular certificate, is necessary. This additional
survey, which may be general or partial according to the circumstances, should be
such as to ensure that the repairs and any renewals have been effectively made and
that the ship and its equipment continue to be fit for the service for which the
ship is intended.
4.8
Completion of surveys
4.8.1 If a survey shows that the condition of the ship
or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the
certificate or is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons
on board, or without presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, the
officer of the Administration, nominated surveyor or recognized organization should
be guided by the requirements of SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/6(c), MARPOL Annex I
regulation 6.3.3, MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.2.5, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 4.5,
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.3.3, IBC Code regulation 1.5.1.4, IGC Code regulation
1.5.1.3 and BCH Code regulation 1.6.1.3. These instruments require that corrective
action be taken immediately and the Administration notified in due course. In cases
where the corrective action has not been undertaken the relevant certificate should
be withdrawn and the Administration notified immediately. If the ship is in the port
of another Party, the appropriate authorities of the port State should also be
notified immediately.
4.8.2 Although LLC 66/88 does not contain specific
requirements, if a load line survey shows the condition of the ship or its equipment
does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is not
fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons on board, or without
presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, the officer of the
Administration, nominated surveyor or recognized organization should, nevertheless,
be guided by 4.8.1.
4.8.3 If a survey shows that the condition of the ship
and its equipment correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate,
and the ship is fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons on
board, and without presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, but
deficiencies exist that cannot be rectified at the time of survey, the following
should be guided:
- .1 A condition should be issued,
detailing any relevant requirements or conditions with assigned due date for
the time needed to rectify the deficiencies, with relevant information being
kept available on board. If and as required by the Administration, the
relevant certificates should be issued with the appropriate expiry dates;
and
- .2 The
Administration should be notified, as appropriate, according to the
agreement with the nominated surveyor or the recognized organization.