1 General
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1 General

  1.1. The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist surveyors, shipowners, shipyards, flag Administrations and other interested parties involved in the survey, assessment and repair of protective coatings in ballast tanks.

  1.2 The ability of the coating system to reach its target useful life depends on the type of coating system, steel preparation, the design of the structures, application and coating inspection and maintenance. All these aspects contribute to the good performance of the coating system. These Guidelines focus on maintenance and repair procedures for coatings.

  1.3 Maintenance and repair of the protective coating system should be included in the ship's overall maintenance and repair scheme. The effectiveness of the protective coating system, which may include the use of anodes, should be verified during the life of a ship by the Administration or an organization recognized by the Administration.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines for Maintenance and Repair of Protective Coatings
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