4 Equipment for survey
Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40
Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.94(46) - Condition Assessment Scheme - (adopted on 27 April 2001) - Annex - Condition Assessment Scheme - Appendix 4 - Mandatory Requirements for the Safe Conduct of CAS Surveys - 4 Equipment for survey

4 Equipment for survey

  4.1 Thickness measurement shall normally be carried out by means of ultrasonic test equipment. The accuracy of the equipment shall be proven to the attending surveyor(s) as required.

  4.2 One or more of the following fracture detection procedures may be required if deemed necessary by the attending surveyor(s):

  • radiographic equipment
  • ultrasonic equipment
  • magnetic particle equipment
  • dye penetrant
  • other equivalent means.

  4.3 Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing apparatus, lifelines, riding belts with rope and hook and whistles together with instructions and guidance on their use shall be made available during the CAS survey. A safety check-list shall be provided.

  4.4 Adequate and safe lighting shall be provided for the safe and efficient conduct of the CAS survey.

  4.5 Adequate protective clothing shall be made available and used (e.g. safety helmet, gloves, safety shoes, etc) during the CAS survey.

Parent topic: Appendix 4 - Mandatory Requirements for the Safe Conduct of CAS Surveys
Copyright 2022 Clasifications Register Group Limited, International Maritime Organization, International Labour Organization or Maritime and Coastguard Agency. All rights reserved. Clasifications Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as 'Clasifications Register'. Clasifications Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Clasifications Register entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.