A2.2.2 Technical appraisal

  Module 2A: Hull structure

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform the following technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 longitudinal strength;

• .2 local scantlings such as plates and stiffeners;

• .3 structural stress, fatigue and buckling analyses; and

• .4 materials, welding and other pertinent methods of material-joining, for compliance with relevant rules and convention requirements pertaining to design, construction and safety.

  Module 2B: Machinery systems

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 propulsion, auxiliary machinery and steering gear;

• .2 piping; and

• .3 electrical and automation systems,

 for compliance with relevant rules and convention requirements pertaining to design, construction and safety.

  Module 2C: Subdivision and stability

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 intact and damage stability;

• .2 inclining test assessment;

• .3 grain loading stability; and

• .4 watertight and weathertight integrity.

  Module 2D: Load line

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform the following technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 freeboard calculation; and

• .2 conditions of assignment of freeboard.

  Module 2E: Tonnage

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to tonnage computation.

  Module 2F: Structural fire protection

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability, and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 structural fire protection and fire isolation;

• .2 use of combustible materials;

• .3 means of escape; and

• .4 ventilation systems.

  Module 2G: Safety equipment

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 life-saving appliances and arrangements;

• .2 navigation equipment;

• .3 fire detection and fire alarm systems and equipment;

• .4 fire-extinguishing system and equipment;

• .5 fire control plans;

• .6 pilot ladders and pilot hoists;

• .7 lights, shapes and sound signals; and

• .8 inert gas systems.

  Module 2H: Oil pollution prevention

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 monitoring and control of oil discharge;

• .2 segregation of oil and ballast water;

• .3 crude oil washing;

• .4 protective location of segregated ballast spaces;

• .5 pumping, piping and discharge arrangements; and

• .6 shipboard oil pollution emergency plans (SOPEPs).

  Module 2I: NLS pollution prevention

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 list of substances the ship may carry;

• .2 pumping system;

• .3 stripping system;

• .4 tank-washing system and equipment; and

• .5 underwater discharge arrangements.

  Module 2J: Radio

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations pertaining to:

• .1 radiotelephony;

• .2 radiotelegraphy; and

• .3 GMDSS.

 Alternatively, a professional radio installation inspection service company approved and monitored by the RO according to an established and documented programme may perform these services. This programme is to include the definition of the specific requirements the company and its radio technicians shall satisfy.

  Module 2K: Carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 ship arrangement and ship survival capacity;

• .2 cargo containment and material of construction;

• .3 cargo temperature control and cargo transfer;

• .4 cargo tank vent systems and environmental control;

• .5 personnel protection; operational requirements; and

• .6 list of chemicals the ship may carry.

  Module 2L: Carriage of liquefied gases in bulk

 The RO shall have the appropriate competence, capability and capacity to perform technical evaluations and/or calculations pertaining to:

• .1 ship arrangement and ship survival capacity;

• .2 cargo containment and material of construction;

• .3 process pressure vessels and liquid, vapour and pressure piping systems;

• .4 cargo tank vent systems and environmental control;

• .5 personnel protection;

• .6 use of cargo as fuel; and

• .7 operational requirements.