(B) 3 Guidelines for the Inspection of the Outside of the Ship's Bottom of Cargo Ships
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(B) 3 Guidelines for the Inspection of the Outside of the Ship's Bottom of Cargo Ships

  (CB) 3.1 For the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom of cargo ships the inspection should consist of:

  • (CB) 3.1.1 examination of the ship's shell including bottom and bow plating, keel, bilge keels, stem, stern frame and rudder;

  • (CB) 3.1.2 noting the clearances measured in the rudder bearings;

  • (CB) 3.1.3 examination of the propeller and shaft seals, as far as practicable;

  • (CB) 3.1.4 noting the clearance measured in the propeller shafts, as far as practicable;

  • (CB) 3.1.5 examination of sea chests and strainers;

  • (CB) 3.1.6 the survey of related items inspected at the same time (see part "General" section 5.1).

  (CB) 3.2 For the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom of cargo ships the completion of the inspection should consist of:

  • (CB) 3.2.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be endorsed;

  • (CB) 3.2.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General" section 4.8.

Parent topic: Annex 1 - Survey Guidelines Under the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as Modified by the 1988 Protocol Relating Thereto
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