6.2.1 Provision
is to be made for the capability to blank off temporarily all sea
openings. At Complete Surveys, all openings to the sea are to be examined
together with any valves, cocks and fastenings connected with them.
6.2.2 Where
installed, the following machinery and components are also to be examined:
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Engines, air
compressors with their intercoolers, filters and/or oil separators
and safety devices, and all pumps and components used for operational
services.
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Winches and
associated lifting equipment, where fitted.
6.2.3 All
air receivers for operational services, where fitted, together with
their mountings, valves and safety devices, are to be cleaned internally
and examined internally and externally. If internal examination of
the air receivers is not practicable, they are to be tested hydraulically
to 1,3 times the working pressure.
6.2.4 The
valves, cocks and strainers of the bilge systems, where fitted, are
to be opened up as considered necessary by the Surveyor and together
with pipes, are to be examined and tested under working conditions.
All safety devices for the foregoing items are to be examined as appropriate.
6.2.5 Hydraulic
oil connections, together with all filters, used for operational services
are to be opened up and examined or tested, as considered necessary
by the Surveyor. All safety devices for the foregoing items are to
be examined as appropriate.
6.2.6 Ballast
connections, together with all filters, used for operational services
are to be opened up and examined or tested, as considered necessary
by the Surveyor. All safety items for the foregoing items are to be
examined as appropriate.
6.2.7 All
controls and alarms fitted which are essential for the operation and/or
safety of the linkspan are to be tested to demonstrate that they are
in good working order.