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Revision 12.1 (June 2010)

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Lloyd’s Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers,employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause asthe ‘LR Group’. The LR Group assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable toany 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 acontract with the relevant LR Group entity for the provision of this information oradvice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms andconditions set out in that contract.



Introduction.

Preparation for Special Survey.

Tank Testing Requirements.

Appendix 1: Survey Planning Questionnaire

Appendix 2: Special Survey Programme

Appendix 3: Close-up Survey Requirements

Appendix 4: Thickness Measurement Requirements

Appendix 5: Table of Maximum Permissible Diminution of Individual Plates andStiffeners.

Appendix 6: Table of Maximum Permissible Diminution of Topside and Bottom

Areas.

Example of completed Appendix 1.

Example of completed Appendix 2.

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Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, Part 1, Chapter 3

- Section 1, General - 1.5 Definitions.

- Section 5, Special Survey – General – Hull requirements.

- Section 6, Special Survey – Bulk Carriers - Hull requirements.

I.M.O Resolution A.744 (18)

I.A.C.S Unified Requirement Z7 and Z10.2




This document has been produced incompliance with I.M.O Resolution A.744 (18),I.A.C.S Unified Requirement Z10.1, Z10.4 andthe Rules and Regulations for the Classificationof Ships, Part 1, Chapter 3.

As a result of the introduction of the EnhancedSurvey Programme, oil tankers, combinationcarriers, chemical tankers and dry bulk cargoships (bulk carriers), require a Survey PlanningQuestionnaire and a Survey Programme(planning document) to be prepared inadvance of the Special Survey & theIntermediate Survey on ships over 10 years ofage.

In particular, the Rules and Regulations for theClassification of Ships require a SurveyPlanning Questionnaire and a SurveyProgramme to be prepared by the Owner at

least six months in advance of theintermediate or special survey and submittedfor agreement. The Programme is to includeproposals for the Special Survey, including themeans of providing access for close-up surveyand thickness measurement. The SurveyProgramme at Intermediate Survey may consistof the Survey Programme agreed for theprevious Special Survey supplemented by theExecutive Summary of that Special Survey andlater relevant Survey Reports. The Survey willnot commence until a Survey Programme hasbeen agreed. Owners are advised that they

may submit a Survey Programme forIntermediate Survey subject to their survey &docking planning, for approval.

The attached guidelines are intended to assistOwners in their preparation for survey and toprovide guidance on the information requiredin the Survey Planning Questionnaire andSpecial Survey Programme document.

Special surveys may be commenced at thefourth Annual Survey after completion,commissioning, or previous Special Survey, and

be progressed during the succeeding year witha view to completion by the due date of theSpecial Survey. As part of the preparation forthe Special Survey, the thicknessmeasurement, where applicable, should bedealt with, so far as practicable, in connectionwith the fourth Annual Survey. However,thickness measurements should not be carriedout before the fourth annual Survey.

When Special Surveys are commenced prior tothe fourth Annual Survey, the entire survey isto be completed within 15 months if such

work is to be credited towards the SpecialSurvey.

Ships that are required to be surveyed inaccordance with ESP requirements are identifiedby the notation . Where the Special Survey iscompleted more than three months before thedue date, the new record of Special Survey willbe the final date of survey. In all other cases thedate recorded will be the fifth anniversary.

LR will give timely notice to an Owner about

forthcoming surveys by means of a letter or acomputer printout of a ship’s Quarterly Listingof Surveys, Condition of Class and Memoranda.The omission of such notice, however, does notabsolve the Owner from his responsibility tocomply with LR’s survey requirements formaintenance of class, all of which are availableto Owners on the ClassDirect Live website.




1. In order to enable the attending Surveyor(s)to carry out the survey, provisions forproper and safe access are to be agreedbetween the Owner and LR. Tanks andspaces are to be safe for access, be gas free

and properly ventilated. Prior to entering atank, void or enclosed space, it is to beverified that the atmosphere in that spaceis free from hazardous gas and containssufficient oxygen.

2. In preparation for survey, thicknessmeasurements and to allow for a thoroughexamination, all spaces are to be cleanedincluding removal from surfaces of all looseaccumulated corrosion scale. Spaces are tobe sufficiently clean and free from water,scale, dirt, oil residues etc. to revealcorrosion, deformation, fractures, damagesor other structural deterioration as well asthe condition of the protective coating.However, those areas of structure whoserenewal has already been decided by theowner need only be cleaned and de-scaledto the extent necessary to determine thelimits of renewed areas.

3. It should be noted that the SurveyProgramme is applicable to all spaces orareas within the cargo hold or cargo tanklength and all salt-water ballast spacesoutside the cargo hold/tank length. The

remaining items and spaces for surveyand/or tests are to be dealt with in thenormal manner.

4. Sufficient illumination is to be provided toreveal corrosion, deformation, fractures,damages or other structural deterioration.

5. Means are to be provided to enable theSurveyor to examine the structure in a safeand practical way. Where the provisions ofsafety and required access are determinedby the Surveyor not to be adequate, then

the survey of the space(s) involved is not toproceed.

6. For surveys, including close-up surveywhere applicable, in cargo spaces andballast tanks, one or more of the followingmeans of access, is to be provided:(a) . Permanent staging andpassages through structures.(b) . Temporary staging andpassages through structures.(c) . Lifts and movable platforms.(d). Portable ladders, see Note.

(e) . Boats or rafts.(f) . Other equivalent means.

Note: Portable ladders may be used, at thediscretion of the Surveyor, for survey of thehull structure of single skin bulk carriers,except for the close-up survey of cargo holdshell frames, see 6 and 7.

7. Survey at sea or anchorage may beundertaken when the Surveyor is fullysatisfied with the necessary assistance from

the personnel onboard and provided thefollowing conditions and limitations aremet:a) Surveys of tanks by means of boats or

rafts is at the sole discretion of theattending Surveyor, who is to take intoaccount the safety arrangementsprovided, including weather forecastingand ship response in reasonable seaconditions. Appropriate life jackets areto be available for all participants. Theboats or rafts are to have satisfactoryresidual buoyancy and stability even if

one chamber is ruptured. A safetychecklist is also to be provided. Anoxygen-meter, breathing apparatus,lifeline and whistles are to be at handduring the survey. For oil tankers andchemical tankers an explosimeter is alsoto be provided.

b) A communication system is to bearranged between the survey party inthe tank and the responsible officer ondeck. This system must include thepersonnel in charge of ballast pumphandling if boats or rafts are to be used.

c) Surveys of tanks by means of boats orrafts will only be permitted for theunder deck areas of tanks when thecoating of the under deck structure is inGOOD condition and there is noevidence of wastage. The only exceptionto this, at the discretion of the Surveyor,is where the depth of under deck webplating is 1.5 m or less. Alternatively,rafting may be used if a permanentmeans of access is provided in each bayto allow safe entry and exit. This meansof access is to be direct from deck via a

vertical ladder and a small platformfitted approximately 2 m below deck.Where these conditions are not met,then the under deck area will require tobe staged for survey.

8. Where surveys are to be held at sea thenspecial arrangements and precautions willrequire to be taken. Any proposals for thesesurveys should include precise details of thesurvey preparation and include details ofsafety precautions. Where it is proposed touse rafts as a means of access for surveythen it is recommended that the survey beheld with the ship anchored or in calm andsheltered waters. If requested, in certain




circumstances a survey at sea may bepermitted.

9. On ships of 20,000 tonnes deadweightand above, and where the notation ESP isassigned starting with Special Survey III, allSpecial and Intermediate Surveys are to becarried out by at least two exclusiveSurveyors attending on board to jointly

perform the Survey. On single side skinbulk carriers of 100,000 tonnesdeadweight and above the IntermediateSurvey between 10 and 15 years of age isalso to be carried out by at least twoexclusive Surveyors attending onboard to jointly perform the survey. Though eachattending Surveyor is not required toperform all aspects of the required survey,the attending Surveyors are required toconsult with each other and to do jointexaminations to the extent necessary forthem to agree on actions required to

complete the survey (i.e. with respect tooverall surveys, close-up surveys, renewals,repairs, and conditions of class).

10. Adequate time should be allowed, toensure that the overall survey, close-upsurvey and thickness measurement oftanks and holds can be carried outsatisfactorily. It is recommended that theorder of survey be discussed in detail withthe attending Surveyor to ensure thatsurveys are carried out expediently.

11. Thickness measurements are normally to

be taken by means of ultrasonic testequipment and are to be carried out by afirm qualified in accordance with Lloyd'sRegister Approval for ThicknessMeasurement of Hull Structures. Thicknessmeasurements are to be witnessed by theSurveyor. The Surveyor is to be on board,to the extent necessary to control theprocess. Guidance regard thicknessmeasurement and Close-up surveyrequirements can be found in the LRGroup publication “ThicknessMeasurement and Close-up Survey

Booklet”.

12. For those ships assigned the ESP notationprior to commencement of any part of theIntermediate or Special Survey, a surveyplanning meeting is to be held betweenthe attending Surveyor(s), the Owner’srepresentative in attendance, the thicknessmeasurement company representative andthe Master of the ship or an appropriatelyqualified representative appointed by theMaster or Owner, with recommendationof the participation of the repairer in order

that the Special Survey Programme &repairs be sufficiently discussed byascertaining that all arrangements

envisaged in the Survey Programme are inplace and the safe and efficient conduct ofthe Survey & thickness measurements is tobe carried out. Experience has shown thatfailure to discuss and agree a programme ofsurvey and repairs has led to the Ownersuffering delays and consequent financialpenalty.




1. A specific Survey Planning Questionnaireand Survey Programme must be workedout in advance of the Special Survey by theOwner in co-operation with their local LRGroup office surveyors and submitted for

consideration in a written format.2. In developing the Survey Programme, the

following documentation should becollected and consulted with a view toselecting tanks, holds, areas, and structuralelements to be examined:- Survey status and basic ship Information- On-board documentation- Main structural plans (scantling

drawings); including informationregarding use of high tensile steels(HTS),

- Relevant previous survey and inspection

reports from both LR and the Owner,- Information regarding the use of the

ship's holds and tanks, typical cargoesand other relevant data,

- Information regarding corrosionprotection level on the new-building,

- Information regarding the relevantmaintenance level during operation.

3. This submitted Survey Programme will bereviewed/agreed and returned to Owners / Managers. The agreed Survey Programmewith the covering letter, and this

document, are to be retained on board forthe use of attending Surveyors.Alternatively, the information required tobe provided in the Survey Programme couldbe recorded in Appendix 2 with this beingforwarded for agreement. (An example of asuitably completed Appendix 2 is containedat the end of this document).

4. In developing the Survey Programme, thefollowing documentation should becollected and consulted with a view toselecting tanks, holds, areas, and structuralelements to be examined:

- Survey status and basic ship Information- On-board documentation- Main structural plans (scantling

drawings); including informationregarding use of high tensile steels(HTS),

- Relevant previous survey and inspectionreports from both LR and the Owner,

- Information regarding the use of theship's holds and tanks, typical cargoesand other relevant data,

- Information regarding corrosionprotection level on the new-building,

- Information regarding the relevant

maintenance level during operation.

5. The submitted Survey Programme is toaccount for and comply, as a minimum, withthe requirements for close-up survey,thickness measurement and tank testing,respectively, and is to include relevantinformation including at least:- Basic ship information and particulars.- Main structural plans (scantling

drawings); including information

regarding use of high tensile steels (HTS)- Plan of holds and tanks- List of holds and tanks with information

on use, protection and condition ofcoating

- Conditions for survey (e.g., informationregarding hold and tank cleaning, gasfreeing, ventilation, lighting, etc.)

- Provisions and methods for access tostructures,

- Equipment for surveys- Nomination of holds and tanks and areas

for close-up survey

- Nomination of sections for thickness

measurement- Nomination of tanks for tank testing- Damage experience related to the ship in

question.

6. For bulk carriers, reference may be made tothe information contained in the IACSpublication "Bulk Carriers - Guidelines forSurveys, Assessment and Repair of HullStructure".

7. Your attention is drawn to the following

safety procedures, which have been issued toLR Group Surveyors.

(a) Attention is drawn to the danger whichcan be present in enclosed spaces such astanks, storerooms, etc. The danger existswhether these spaces have been emptyfor a long period or regularly used for thecarriage of liquids and certain othercargoes. Such spaces should never beentered until they have been ventilatedthoroughly and checked with a testedmeter through as many openings aspossible for the presence of explosive,poisonous or suffocating gases.

(b) A communication system should bearranged between the survey party in thetank and the responsible person on deck.This system should also include thepersonnel in charge of ballast pumphandling if boats/rafts are being used.Explosimeter, oxygen meter, breathingapparatus, lifelines and whistles should beat hand when boats/rafts are used,appropriate life jackets should beavailable for all participants.

(c) When confirmed gas free the spaceshould be entered by a responsible




person carrying the gas meter whoshould make regular checks during thesurvey. The Surveyor should never enterthe space ahead of the meter carrierand certainly never on his own.Additional persons with rescueequipment should be in attendance atthe hatch entrance. Surveyors arereminded that the disturbance of any

sediment or residue in tanks mayrelease dangerous gases.

(d) When spaces which may be expected tocontain explosive gases are to beexamined, all those taking part in thesurvey are to make sure that no metalobjects which may become dislodgedare being carried loose in pockets, etc.The wearing of rubber boots and theuse of flameproof torches is imperative.

(e) The person carrying the gas metershould remain in close contact with theSurveyor to prevent him from movinginto small, undetected pockets of gaswhich might hang in semi-enclosedcorners.

(f) In cases of tankers having an inert gassystem, the most stringent precautionsare to be taken to ensure that adequategas freeing has been completed. Inertgas is colourless, odourless and highlytoxic.

(g) The extent of the examination of a

space is governed by the degree ofcleanliness, the movement of the shipand the safety measures. Surveys oftanks by means of boats/rafts shouldonly be undertaken at the discretion ofthe Surveyor, who should take intoaccount the safety arrangementsprovided, including weather forecastingand ship's response in reasonable seaconditions.

(h) When examining water ballast or freshwater tanks, it is advisable that aresponsible person is in attendance at

the pumps in the engine room toeliminate the possibility of the tanksbeing flooded by mistake.

(j) The degree of danger caused by thecombination of the above factors canonly be judged by the Surveyor on thespot. Consequently he alone can decidehow much of the survey can be carriedout safely.

8. A brief summary of any noteworthy pointsfrom the records of any inspection carriedout by Owners representatives should beforwarded with the Survey Programme. Thefull details are to be made available to the

Surveyor during surveys, together withrecords of the cargo/ballast history andcondition of any protective coatings.

9. For close-up surveys of the cargo holdshell frames of single skin bulk carriers with adeadweight equal to or greater than 100,000tonnes the use of portable ladders is notaccepted and one or more of the followingmeans of access, is to be provided: (a) At Annual Surveys, Intermediate Surveys

held before the ship is 10 years old andSpecial Survey I:-(i) Permanent staging and passagesthrough structures.(ii) Temporary staging and passagesthrough structures.(iii) Hydraulic arm vehicles such asconventional cherry pickers, lifts andmovable platforms.(iv) Boats or rafts, provided thestructural capacity of the hold is sufficientto withstand static loads at all levels ofwater.

(v) Other equivalent means.(b) At Special Survey II and all subsequent

Intermediate Surveys and SpecialSurveys:-(i) Either permanent or temporarystaging and passage through structures forclose-up survey of at least the upper partof hold frames.(ii) Hydraulic arm vehicles such asconventional cherry pickers for surveys oflower and middle part of shell frames asalternative to staging.(iii) Lifts and movable platforms.(iv) Boats or rafts, provided the

structural capacity of the hold is sufficientto withstand static loads at all levels ofwater.(v) Other equivalent means.

(c) Notwithstanding the above requirements,for single skin bulk carriers greater than 10years old, at Annual Survey the use of aportable ladder fitted with a mechanicaldevice to secure the upper end of theladder is acceptable for the close-up surveyof cargo hold shell frames.

The following information has been extractedfrom the Rules and Regulations for theClassification of Ships - Part 1, Chapter 3,Section 6.5.1 & Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 5.3.5:

1. Double bottom, deep, ballast, peak andother tanks, including cargo holds assignedalso for the carriage of salt water ballast, areto be tested with a head of liquid to the topof air pipes or to the top of hatches forballast/cargo holds. Boundaries of oil fuel,lubricating oil and fresh water tanks are tobe tested with a head of liquid to themaximum filling level of the tank. Tanktesting of oil fuel, lubricating oil and freshwater tanks may be specially considered



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based upon a satisfactory externalexamination of the tank boundaries, and aconfirmation from the Master stating thatthe pressure testing has been carried outaccording to the requirements withsatisfactory results.




Prior to the development of the Survey Programme, the Survey Planning Questionnaire should becompleted by the Owner/Manager. It is essential that up-to-date information is provided whencompleting this questionnaire.

A specific Survey Programme shall be worked out in advance of the renewal Survey by theOwner/Manager in co-operation with Lloyds Register. The Survey Programme shall be inwritten format and the Survey shall not commence until the Survey Programme has beenagreed upon.

Recognised Organisation (RO): This indicates the Classification Society.




The means of access to the structures subject to close-up examination and thickness measurementshall be indicated in the table below. A close-up examination in an examination where the detailsof structural components are within the close visual inspection of the Surveyor, i.e. preferablywithin reach of hand.

Fore Peak

Aft Peak

Hatch side coamings

Topside sloping

plate

Upper stool plating

Cross deck

Side shell, frames

and brackets

Transverse bulkhead

Hopper tank plating

Lower stool

Tank top

Underdeck structure

Side shell and

structure

Sloping plate and

structure

Webs and

bulkheads




Hopper sloping

plate and structure

Side shell and

structure

Bottom structure

Webs and

bulkheads

Double bottom

structure

Upper stool internal

structure

Lower stool internal

structure

Underdeck and

structure

Side shell and

structure

Side shell vertical

web and structure

Longitudinal

bulkhead and

structure

Longitudinal

bulkhead web and

structure

Bottom plating and

structure

Cross ties/stringers




The information below may assist in the assessment of corrosion risk and determination of areassubject to close-up examination and thickness measurement.




The owner should provide details of the results of their inspections over the last 3 (three) years forthe tanks/spaces that are subject to Survey.







Note: Indicate tanks which are used for oil/ballast

(1) HC = hard coating; SC = soft coating; A = anodes; NP = no protection(2) U = upper part; M = middle part; L = lower part; C = complete(3) G = good; F = fair; P = poor; RC = recoated (during the last 3 years)(4) N = no findings recorded; Y = findings recorded, description of findings should be

attached to this questionnaire(5) DR = Damage & Repair; L = Leakages; CV = Conversion (Description to be attached to this

questionnaire)







Name of Owner’s representative:

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Signature:………………………………

Date:……………………………………




Note 1: Bulk Carrier or Ore Carrier.Note 2: Ore, Coal, Grain, Other etc.

Recognised Organisation (RO): This indicates the Classification Society.









The ship's configuration is indicated on the diagram below.(Alternatively an A4 size general arrangement or similar showing tank / hold arrangements and

usages may be submitted.)






1. The main structural plans (scantling drawings), including information regarding the use of hightensile steel, and tank plan are to be made available on board for the use of the attendingSurveyor(s) and thickness measurement company personnel.

2. The on board documentation required by IMO Resolution A744 (18) and any other supportingdocumentation is to be made available on board for the use of the attending Surveyor(s).

3. The Owners / Managers are to ensure that those tanks and spaces subject to survey are in a cleanand gas free condition, with adequate ventilation, lighting and a safe means of access provided.

4. Periodical survey reports held in the ESP Hull Survey Records file shall contain details of any damageexperienced by the ship. It is the responsibility of Owners / Managers to report to LR without delay,any damage, breakdown, or grounding, which could invalidate the conditions for which class hasbeen assigned. Further details can be found in The Rules & Regulations for the Classification of ShipsPart 1, Chapter 2, Section 3, 3.4.










Areas of substantial corrosion can be identified from memoranda on the Ship’s Status

Please ensure the main structural plans are available for the attending Surveyor at the time of Survey,

including the following:

A) Capacity Plan

B) Midship Section

C) Shell Expansion

D) Longitudinal Bulkheads

E) Any other plans requested by the attending Surveyor




- Hatch corners and hatch end beam connection to topside tank transverse ring web- Hatch coaming longitudinal end brackets- Hatch coaming brackets

- Connections in way of upper boundaries of corrugated bulkheads- Connection of side shell frames to hopper and topside tank plating- Connections in way of lower stool shelf plate- Welded knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating- Radiused knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating- Connections of lower stool to inner bottom plate- Connections of lower stool to inner bottom in way of double bottom girders

Floor vertical flat bar stiffener connection to bottom and inner bottom longitudinals Welded knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating Radiused knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating Transverse ring web, flat bar stiffener and tripping bracket connection to longitudinal onhopper sloping plate, bottom shell and side shell and side shell plating Upper intermediate brackets below hold side shell frame lower brackets connections of bottomand inner bottom longitudinals below lower stool

Deck transverses, stiffener connection and tripping bracket connection to longitudinals onupper deck Transverse ring web, stiffener connection and tripping bracket connection to longitudinals ontopside tank sloping plate Lower intermediate brackets above hold side shell frame upper bracket Hatch corners and hatch end beam connection to topside tank transverse ring web Connections in way of upper boundaries of corrugated bulkheads

Connections of side shell longitudinals to horizontal stiffeners and horizontal tripping bracketson transverse webs

Structures adjacent to areas previously part renewed should be specially considered with respect toreduced scantlings; typically i.w.o. part renewed main frames.Note: consequences of reduced scantlings due to corrosion: - Buckling of deck - Buckling of watertight bulkheads - Buckling of stringers, frames and girders - Cracking

Special attention to be paid to possible corrosion and mechanical damages of top wing tank drop lines inholds.




Critical areas in cargo hold











Critical areas in hopper




Critical areas in double bottom

Critical areas in Topside Tanks




Critical areas in way of side tanks (Only applicable toDouble Skin Bulk Carriers)

Watertightside web inline withwatertightbulkhead

Transverse sideweb


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Signature:……………………………...

Date:……………………………………




The following information has been extracted from the Rules andRegulations for the Classification of Ships - Part 1, Chapter 3, Section6.

(1) 25% of frames and theirend attachments in theforward cargo hold atrepresentative positions.

(2) Selected shell frames andtheir end attachments inremaining cargo holds.

(3) 1 transverse web withassociated plating andlongitudinals in 2representative water

ballast tanks of each type(i.e. topside or hopperside tank)

(4) 2 selected cargo holdtransverse bulkheadsincluding internalstructure of upper andlower stools, where fitted.This is to include the aftbulkhead of the forwardcargo hold.

(5) All cargo hold hatchcovers and coamings.(plating and stiffeners).

(1) (a) For bulk carriers witha deadweight less than100,000 tonnes, all shellframes in the forwardcargo hold and 25% offrames in each of theremaining cargo holds,including their endattachments andadjacent shell plating.

(b) For bulk carriers witha deadweight equal to or

greater than 100,000tonnes, all shell frames inthe forward cargo holdand 50% of frames ineach of the remainingcargo holds, includingtheir end attachmentsand adjacent shellplating.

(2) 1 transverse web withassociated plating andlongitudinals in eachwater ballast tank.

(3) Forward and afttransverse bulkhead in 1

side ballast tank,including stiffeningsystem.

(4) All cargo holdtransverse bulkheadsincluding internalstructure of upper andlower stools, wherefitted.

(5) All cargo hold hatchcovers and coamings(plating and stiffeners).

(6) All deck plating andunderdeck structureinside line of hatch

openings between allcargo hold hatches.

(1) All shell frames in theforward and one otherselected cargo hold and50% of frames in eachof the remaining cargoholds, including theirend attachments andadjacent shell plating.

(2) All transverse webs withassociated plating andlongitudinals in eachwater ballast tank.

(3) All transverse bulkheadsin ballast tanks,including stiffeningsystem.



(6) All deck plating and

underdeck structureinside line of hatchopenings between allcargo hold hatches.

(1) All shell frames in allcargo holds, includingtheir end attachmentsand adjacent shellplating.


(3) All transverse bulkheadsin ballast tanks,

including stiffeningsystem.




openings betweencargo hold hatches.

The requirements in this Table apply to all single skin bulk carriers unless stated otherwise. (1) Ballast Tank includes peak tanks(2) Close-up survey of transverse bulkheads to be carried out at four levels:

Level (a) Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders forships without lower stool.

Level (b) Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), andimmediately above the line of the shedder plates.

Level (c) About mid-height of the bulkhead.Level (d) Immediately below the upper deck plating and immediately adjacent to the upper wing tank and immediately

below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately below the topsidetanks.





(1) 1 transverse web withassociated plating andlongitudinals in 2representative water ballasttanks of each type. This isto include the foremosttopside and double sideballast tanks on either side.

(2) 2 selected cargo holdtransverse bulkheadsincluding internal structureof upper and lower stools,where fitted.

(3) All cargo hold hatch coversand coamings (plating andstiffeners).

(1) 1 transverse web withassociated plating andlongitudinals in eachwater ballast tank.

(2) Forward and afttransverse bulkheads,including stiffeningsystem, in a completeballast tank, see Note 1.

(3) 25% of ordinarytransverse web frames in

the foremost double sidetanks.

(4) One transverse bulkheadin each cargo holdincluding internalstructure of upper andlower stools, wherefitted.



openings between allcargo hold hatches.


(2) All transverse bulkheadsin ballast tanks, includingstiffening system.

(3) 25% of ordinarytransverse web frames inall double side tanks.

(4) All cargo hold transversebulkheads includinginternal structure ofupper and lower stools,where fitted.


(6) All deck plating andunderdeck structureinside line of hatchopenings between allcargo hold hatches.


(2) All transverse bulkheadsin ballast tanks,including stiffeningsystem.

(3) All ordinary transverseweb frames in all doubleside tanks.

(4) All cargo hold transversebulkheads includinginternal structure ofupper and lower stools,where fitted.


(6) All deck plating andunderdeck structureinside line of hatchopenings between allcargo hold hatches.

(1) Complete ballast tank means topside tank, hopper tank, double bottom tank and double side tank, even if these are separate.(2) Ballast Tank includes peak tanks.(3) Close-up survey of transverse bulkheads to be carried out at four levels:

Level (a) Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders for shipswithout lower stool.

Level (b) Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), and immediatelyabove the line of the shedder plates.


below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately below the topside tanks.




The following information has been extracted from the Rules andRegulations for the Classification of Ships - Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 6.

Special Survey I(Ships 5 years old)

Special Survey II(Ships 10 years old)

Special Survey III(Ships 15 years old)

Special Survey IV(Ships 20 years old and

over)

(1) 1 web frame ringcomplete includingadjacent structuralmembers in a waterballast wing tank.

(2) 1 transverse bulkheadlower part includinggirder system andadjacent structuralmembers in a ballast

tank.

(3) 2 selected cargo holdtransverse bulkheads,including internalstructure of upper andlower stools wherefitted. see Note 2.


(1) All web frame ringscomplete including adjacentstructural members in awater ballast wing tank.

(2) 1 deck transverse includingadjacent structural membersin each remaining waterballast tank.

(3) Forward and aft transversebulkheads including girdersystem and adjacentstructural members in aballast wing tank.

(4) 1 transverse bulkhead lowerpart including girder systemand adjacent structuralmembers in each remainingballast tank.

(5) 1 transverse bulkhead ineach cargo hold, includinginternal structure of upperand lower stools wherefitted, see Note 2.

(6) All cargo hold hatch coversand coamings (plating andstiffeners).

(7) All deck plating and underdeck structure inside line ofhatch openings between allcargo hold hatches.

(1) All web frame rings completeincluding adjacent structuralmembers in each waterballast tank.

(2) All transverse bulkheadsincluding girder system andadjacent structural membersin each ballast tank.

(3) 1 web frame ring completeincluding adjacent structuralmembers in each wing voidspace.

(4) Additional web frame ringsincluding adjacent structuralmembers in void spaces asdeemed necessary by theSurveyor.

(5) All cargo hold transversebulkheads, including internalstructure of upper and lowerstools where fitted, see Note2.

(6) All cargo hold hatch covers

and coamings (plating andstiffeners).

(7) All deck plating and underdeck structure inside line ofhatch openings between allcargo hold hatches.

(1) All web frame ringscomplete includingadjacent structuralmembers in each waterballast tank.

(2) All transverse bulkheadsincluding girder systemand adjacent structuralmembers in each ballasttank.

(3) 1 web frame ringcomplete includingadjacent structuralmembers in each wingvoid space.

(4) Additional web framerings including adjacentstructural members invoid spaces as deemednecessary by theSurveyor.

(5) All cargo holdtransverse bulkheads,including internal

structure of upper andlower stools wherefitted, see Note 2.


(7) All deck plating andunder deck structureinside line of hatchopenings between allcargo hold hatches.

NOTES1. Ballast tank includes peak tanks.2. Close-up Survey of transverse bulkheads to be carried out at four levels:

Level (a) Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders for shipswithout lower stool.

Level (b) Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), andimmediately above the line of the shedder plates.


below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately below the topside tanks.




The following information has been extracted from the Rules andRegulations for the Classification of Ships -Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 6.

(1) Measurement, for generalassessment and recording ofcorrosion pattern, of thosestructural members subject to Close-up Survey in accordance with Table3.6.1, 3.6.2 or Table 3.6.3.

(2) Critical areas, as required by theSurveyor.

(1) Within the cargo length area:2 sections of deck plating outside lineof cargo hatch openings.

(2) Measurement, for generalassessment and recording ofcorrosion pattern, of thosestructural members subject to Close-up Survey in accordance with Table3.6.1, 3.6.2 or Table 3.6.3.

(3) Wind and water strakes in way of the

transverse sections considered in item(1).

(4) Selected wind and water strakesoutside the cargo length area.

(5) Cargo hold shell frames on singleskin ships, see Note 5.


(1) Within the cargo length area:

(a) Each deck plate outside the lineof cargo hatch openings.

(b) 2 transverse sections, outside lineof cargo hatch openings. (Aminimum of 1 of the abovetransverse sections is to be within0.5L amidships)

(2) Measurement, for generalassessment and recording ofcorrosion pattern, of those structuralmembers subject to Close-up Surveyin accordance with Table 3.6.1,3.6.2 or Table 3.6.3.

(3) All wind and water strakes withinthe cargo length area.

(4) Selected wind and water strakesoutside the cargo length area.

(5) All cargo hatch covers and coamings(plating and stiffeners).

(6) All transverse webs with associatedplating and longitudinals, and thetransverse bulkhead complete in thefore peak tank (see Note 1 & 3).

(7) The aft bulkhead of the forwardcargo hold on single skin ships (see note 4).

(8) Cargo hold shell frames on singleskin ships, see Note 5.


(1) Within the cargo length area:

(a) Each deck plate outside theline of cargo hatch openings.

(b) 3 transverse sections, outsideline of cargo hatch openings.(A minimum of 2 of the abovetransverse sections is to bewithin 0.5L amidships)

(c) Each bottom plate

(2) Measurement, for generalassessment and recording ofcorrosion pattern, of those structuralmembers subject to Close-up Surveyin accordance with Table 3.6.1,3.6.2 or Table 3.6.3.

(3) All wind and water strakes over thefull length of the ship, port andstarboard.

(4) All cargo hatch covers and coamings(plating and stiffeners).

(5) Remaining exposed main deck platesnot considered in item (1) andrepresentative exposedsuperstructure deck plating (i.e.poop, bridge and forecastle deck).

(6) All transverse webs with associated

plating and longitudinals, and thetransverse bulkhead complete in thefore peak tank and aft peak tank(see Note 1 & 3).

(7) All keel plates outside the cargolength area. Also additional bottomplates in way of cofferdams,Machinery space and aft end oftanks.

(8) Plating of seachests. Also side shellplating in way of overboarddischarges, as considered necessaryby the Surveyor.

(9) The aft bulkhead of the forwardcargo hold on single skin ships (see

note 4).(10) Cargo hold shell frames on single

skin ships, see Note 5.


The requirements in this table apply to both single skin and double skin ships unless stated otherwise. (1) For areas in spaces where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition, as defined in 1.5, the extent of thickness measurement

may be specially considered. Prior to any coating or re-coating of cargo holds, scantlings are to be confirmed by thicknessmeasurement with the Surveyor in attendance.

(2) Transverse sections should be chosen where the largest reductions are likely to occur, or as revealed by deck platingmeasurement.

(3) Transverse bulkhead complete including stiffening system.

(4) For ships assigned the notation ESN, the corrugated part of the aft transverse bulkhead of the forward cargo hold is to besubject to thickness measurement. This is to include each vertical corrugation at its lower and middle level including shedderplates and gusset plates, where applicable.

(5) Single skin bulk carriers contracted for construction prior to 01 July 1998 are to undergo a re-assessment of their cargo holdshell frames in accordance with the Provisional Rules for Existing Ships . The number of shell frames to be measured is equivalentto number of shell frames subject to close-up survey (see Table 3.6.1.), with representative measurements to be taken at specificareas for each frame.





(1) Bottom and side shell plating

(2) Bottom/side shell longitudinals

(3) Side shell frames

Suspect plate, plus four adjacent plates

Minimum of three longitudinals in way ofsuspect areas

Suspect frame and each adjacent

5 point pattern for each panel betweenlongitudinals

3 measurements in line across wed

3 measurements on flange

(a) At each end and mid span:

5 point pattern on both web andflange

(b). 5 point pattern within 25 mm ofwelded attachment to both shell andhopper sloping plate

(1) Lower stool

(2) Transverse bulkhead

(a) Transverse band within 25 mm ofwelded connection to inner-bottom

(b) Transverse band within 25 mm ofwelded connection to shelf plate

(a) Transverse band immediately abovelower stool shelf plate

(b) Transverse band at approximatelymid height

(c) Transverse band at part of bulkheadadjacent to upper deck or belowupper stool shelf plate (for thoseships fitted with upper stools)

(a) 5 point pattern between stiffenersover 1m length

(b) As above

(a) 5 point pattern over 1m length

(b) 5 point pattern over 1m2of plating

(c) 5 point pattern over 1m2of plating





(1) Cross deck strip plating

(2) Underdeck stiffeners

(3) Hatch covers

(4) Hatch coamings

(5) Topside salt water ballast tanks

(6) Main deck plating

(7) Main deck longitudinals

(8) Web frames/transverses

Suspect cross deck strip plating

(a) Transverse members

(b) Longitudinal member

(a) Each side and end plate 3 locations(b) Top plate, 3 longitudinal band – 2

on outboard strakes and 1 oncentreline strake

Each side and end of coaming, one upperand one lower band

(a) Watertight transverse bulkheads(i) Lower 1/3 of bulkhead(ii) Upper 2/3 of bulkhead(iii) stiffeners

(b) Swash transverse bulkheads(i) Lower 1/3 of bulkhead(ii) Upper 2/3 of bulkhead(iii) stiffeners

(c) 3 representative bays of the topsidesloping plate(i) Lower 1/3 of tank(ii) Upper 2/3 of tank

(d) Suspect longitudinals and adjacentlongitudinals

Suspect plates and 4 immediatelyadjacent plates

Minimum of 3 longitudinals whereplating measured

Suspect plates

5 point pattern between underdeckstiffeners over 1m length

(a) 5 point pattern at each end and midspan.

(b) 5 point pattern on both web andflange.

(a) 5 point pattern at each location

(b) 5 point measurement at each band

5 point measurement at each band

(i) 5 point pattern over 1m2of plating

(ii) 5 point pattern over 1m2of plating

(iii) 5 point pattern over 1m length



(iii) 5 point pattern over 1m length



5 point pattern both web and flange over1m length

5 point pattern over 1m2of plating

5 point pattern on both web and flangeover 1m length

5 point pattern over 1m2

(1) Inner bottom plating

(2) Inner Bottom longitudinals

(3) Transverse floors and longitudinalgirders

(4) Watertight floors and girders

(5) Transverse web frames

Suspect plate, plus all immediatelyadjacent plates

Three longitudinals in way of platesmeasured

Suspect plates

(a) lower 1/3 of tank

(b) upper 2/3 of tank

Suspect plate

5 point pattern for each panel betweenlongitudinals over 1m length

3 measurements in line across web and3 measurements on flange

5 point pattern over approximately 1m2of

plating

(a) 5 point pattern over 1m2of plating

(b) 5 point pattern alternate plates over1m

2of plating

5 point pattern over 1m

2

of plating





Structural member Extent of measurement Pattern of measurement

(1) Bottom, inner bottom and hopperstructure plating

(a) Minimum of 3 bays across doublebottom tank, including aft bay

(b) Measurements around and under allsuction bell mouths

5 point pattern for each panel betweenlongitudinals and floors

(2) Bottom, inner bottom and hopperstructure longitudinals

Minimum of 3 longitudinals in each baywhere bottom plating measured

3 measurements in line across flange and3 measurements on the vertical web

(3) Bottom girders, including watertightgirders

At fore and aft watertight floors and incentre of tanks

Vertical line of single measurements ongirder plating with 1 measurementbetween each panel stiffener, or aminimum of 3 measurements

(4) Bottom floors, including watertightfloors

3 floors in the bays where bottom platingmeasured, with measurements at bothends and middle

5 point pattern over 2 m2area

(5) Hopper structure web frame ring 3 floors in bays where bottom platingmeasured

5 point pattern over 1 m2of plating and

single measurements on flange

(6) Hopper structure transversewatertight bulkhead or swashbulkhead

(a) lower 1/3 of bulkhead

(b) upper 2/3 of bulkhead

(c) stiffeners (minimum of 3)

(a) 5 point pattern over 1 m2of plating

(b) 5 point pattern over 2 m2of plating

(c) For web, 5 point pattern over span (2measurements across web at eachend and 1 at centre of span). For

flange, single measurements at eachend and centre of span

(7) Panel stiffening Where applicable Single measurements





Structural member Extent of measurement Pattern of measurement

(1) Side shell and inner plating:

(i) Upper strake and strakes wayof horizontal girders

(ii) All other strakes

(i) Plating between each pair oftransverse frames / longitudinals in aminimum of 3 bays along the tank

(ii) Plating between every third pair oflongitudinals in same 3 bays

(i) Single measurement

(ii) Single measurement

(2) Side shell and inner side transverseframes / longitudinals on:

(i) Upper strake

(ii) All other strakes

(i) Each transverse frame / longitudinalin same 3 bays

(ii) Every third transverse frame / longitudinal in same 3 bays

(i) 3 measurements across web and 1measurement on flange

(ii) 3 measurements across web and 1measurement on flange

(3) Transverse frames / longitudinals -brackets

Minimum of 3 at top, middle and bottomof tank in same 3 bays

5 point pattern over area of bracket

(4) Vertical web and transversebulkheads:

(i) Strakes in a way of horizontalgirders

(ii) Other strakes

(i) Minimum of 2 webs and bothtransverse bulkheads

(ii) Minimum of 2 webs and bothtransverse bulkheads

(i) 5 point pattern over approx. 2 m2

area

(ii) 2 measurements between each pairof vertical stiffeners

(5) Horizontal girders Plating on each girder in a minimum of 3bays 2 measurements between each pair oflongitudinal girder stiffeners

(6) Panel stiffening Where applicable Single measurements




Table of Maximum Permissible Diminution of Individual Plates andStiffeners

; individual plates, shell and deck plating recorded along the

strake (deck, bottom, side, wind and water)

20%

See note 2

30%

; transverse section, plates recorded by frame number and

strake position (deck and sheer/bottom and side)20% 30%

(including deck and shell longitudinal

stiffeners, longitudinal bulkhead plating and stiffeners, inner bottom plating

and stiffeners, hopper sloping plating and stiffeners. See note 4 for

additional Bulk Carrier diminution criteria)

(Plating) 20%

(Stiffeners) 25%

(Plating) 30%

(Stiffeners) 25%

(including web

frame plating and face plates)20% 25%

(See note 4 for additional Bulk Carrier

diminution criteria)

(Plating) 25%

(Stiffeners & corrugated

bulkhead Plating) 25%

(Plating) 30%

(Stiffeners & corrugated

bulkhead plating) 25%

(including deck plating inside the line of

cargo hatch openings)

(Plating) 25%

(Stiffeners) 25%

(Plating) 30%

(Stiffeners) 25%

(See note 4 for additionalbulk carrier diminution criteria) 20% 25%

Note 1. For ships with (cc) notation Surveyors are to compare the measurements with the original Rule thickness and not thereduced, as built, scantlings which were approved in association with the (cc) notation.

Note 2. For tankers of category 1 the strength deck residual buckling thickness requirement is to be complied with in accordance

LR’s requirements as advised by the attending Surveyor.

Note 3. Where extensive additional measurements are taken of continuous longitudinal plating these may be recorded on formTM3 or TM6.

Note 4. Additional diminution criteria :

4.1 Cargo hold transverse bulkheads

(a) Corrugated parts within cargo holds designed to be fully filled with salt-water ballast (deep tank) -

25%.

(b) Corrugated parts within cargo holds designed to be partially filled with salt water ballast - 15%.

(c) Corrugated parts of the aft transverse bulkhead of the forward cargo hold - 15% See (f) below.

(d) Corrugated parts of the remaining transverse bulkheads in cargo holds - 20%.(e) All plain transverse bulkhead plating (including stool plating) - 25%.

(f) The aft transverse bulkhead of the forward cargo hold on ships which have been assessed and/or

upgraded in order to comply with requirements for the notation ESN – refer to the Approved

Bulkhead Upgrade Plan for diminution criteria.

4.2 Cargo hold inner bottom & hopper sloping plating

(a) Where the notation Strengthened For Heavy Cargoes is assigned and length L is greater than 150

metres then the maximum diminution applicable is 25%. For all other Bulk Carriers refer to

Longitudinal structural members above.

4.3 Cargo hold transverse frames (shell frames)

(a) For single skin bulk carriers contracted for construction prior to 01 July 1998 undergoing a re-

assessment of their cargo hold shell frames in accordance with the Provisional Rules for Existing

Ships, measurements are to be compared against the minimum thickness values shown in the

evaluation records. These measurements are to be recorded on TM7(b). For all other bulk carriersrefer to ‘Cargo hold transverse frames and end brackets’ above.

Note 5. For definition of ship category, see Appendix 5, Note 6.

Note 6. The maximum diminutions are for the average thickness measured over the plate area or the length between supports.




Table of Maximum Permissible Diminution of Topside and BottomAreas.

Over 0.5L

amidships

At 0.075L

from ends

Over 0.5L

amidships

At 0.075L

from ends

Over 0.5L

amidships

At 0.075L

from ends

Assessment as

reported on

TM2(a) & TM3

Plating

Longitudinals

10%

15%

20%

25%

10%

15%

30%

25%

15%

20%

30%

30%

Assessment as

reported on

TM2(b) & TM3

Plating – single

bottom

construction

Plating – double

bottom

construction

Longitudinals

10%

15%

15%

20%

20%

25%

10%

15%

15%

30%

30%

25%

15%

20%

20%

30%

30%

30%

Note 1. Intermediate values are to be obtained by linear interpolation.

Note 2. Topside area comprises deck (outside line of openings for dry cargo ships), stringer and sheer strake (including roundedgunwales) together with associated longitudinals.

Note 3. Bottom area comprises keel, bottom and bilge plating together with associated longitudinals.

Note 4. For ships of category 1 and 2 a greater diminution may be permitted over 0.5L amidships provided the hull girder section

modulus, using the actual gauged thicknesses, is not less than 90 per cent of the Rule section modulus as a new ship. A

reassessment of scantlings would be required where consideration of this is required.

Note 5. For ships with (cc) notation, see table I, Note 1.

Note 6. Ship categories are defined as follows:

Category 1 Oil tankers, chemical tankers, dry bulk cargo ships, combination carriers and liquefied gas ships having a

length L equal to or greater than 90 metres.

Category 2 All remaining ships types not included in category 1 and having a length L equal to or greater than 90

metres.

Category 3 All ship types having a length L less than 90 metres.

Note 7. Where the diminution of the topside or bottom area (plating and longitudinals) is in excess of 0.75 of the values given

above, additional transverse sections are to be measured as recommended by the Surveyor.




Prior to the development of the Survey Programme, the Survey Planning Questionnaireshould be completed by the Owner/Manager. It is essential that up-to-date information isprovided when completing this questionnaire.

A specific Survey Programme shall be worked out in advance of the renewal Survey by theOwner/Manager in co-operation with Lloyds Register. The Survey Programme shall be inwritten format and the Survey shall not commence until the Survey Programme has beenagreed upon.




The means of access to the structures subject to close-up examination and thickness

measurement shall be indicated in the table below. A close-up examination in an examinationwhere the details of structural components are within the close visual inspection of the Surveyor,i.e. preferably within reach of hand.

Fore Peak

Aft Peak

Hatch side coamings

Topside sloping

plate

Upper stool plating

Cross deck

Side shell, frames

and brackets

Transverse bulkhead

Hopper tank plating

Lower stool

Tank top

Underdeck structure

Side shell and

structure

Sloping plate and

structure

Webs and

bulkheads

Hopper sloping

plate and structure




Side shell and

structure

Bottom structure

Webs and

bulkheads

Double bottom

structure

Upper stool internal

structure

Lower stool internal

structure

Underdeck and

structure

Side shell and

structure

Side shell vertical

web and structure

Longitudinal

bulkhead and

structure

Longitudinal

bulkhead web and

structure

Bottom plating and

structure

Cross ties/stringers




The information below may assist in the assessment of corrosion risk and determination of areassubject to close-up examination and thickness measurement.

NONE




The owner should provide details of the results of their inspections over the last 3 (three) yearsfor the tanks/spaces that are subject to Survey.







NO.13 F.O.TFR.30-35

Note: Indicate tanks which are used for oil/ballast(1) HC = hard coating; SC = soft coating; A = anodes; NP = no protection(2) U = upper part; M = middle part; L = lower part; C = complete(3) G = good; F = fair; P = poor; RC = recoated (during the last 3 years)(4) N = no findings recorded; Y = findings recorded, description of findings should be

attached to this questionnaire(5) DR = Damage & Repair; L = Leakages; CV = Conversion (Description to be attached to

this questionnaire)











Mr J Bloggs………………………

Signature:…

Date:……21/12/2006……………







Note 1: Bulk Carrier or Ore Carrier.Note 2: Ore, Coal, Grain, Other etc.






The ship's configuration is indicated on the diagram below.(Alternatively an A4 size general arrangement or similar showing tank / hold arrangements and usages may be submitted.)





The following table should provide details of all cargo holds and tanks within the cargo length and to also include all water ballast tanks outside the cargo length with their respective contents type, method of corrosion protection and condition of coating, if any, in the holds/tanks.

: SBT = segregated ballast tank, CO = cargo oil, WBT = salt water ballast tank,SP = slop tank, CC = chemical cargo, COM = Combined Oil and Ballast, BC = Bulk Cargo,BC/SWB = Bulk Cargo/Salt Water Ballast, FO = Fuel Oil, Lub Oil = Lubrication Oil, DO = Diesel Oil, FWT = Fresh WaterTank

: C = recognised coating, A = anodes, NP = No protection

:

GOOD Condition with only minor spot rusting.

FAIR Condition with local breakdown of coating at edges of stiffeners and weld connectionsand/or light rusting over 20 per cent or more of areas under consideration, but less than

as defined for POOR condition.

POOR Condition with general breakdown of coating over 20 per cent or more of areas or hardscale at 10 per cent or more of areas under consideration.




1. The main structural plans (scantling drawings), including information regarding the use of hightensile steel, and tank plan are to be made available on board for the use of the attendingSurveyor(s) and thickness measurement company personnel.

2. The on board documentation required by IMO Resolution A744 (18) and any other supportingdocumentation is to be made available on board for the use of the attending Surveyor(s).

3. The Owners / Managers are to ensure that those tanks and spaces subject to survey are in a cleanand gas free condition, with adequate ventilation, lighting and a safe means of access provided.

4. Periodical survey reports held in the ESP Hull Survey Records file shall contain details of any damageexperienced by the ship. It is the responsibility of Owners / Managers to report to LR without delay,any damage, breakdown, or grounding, which could invalidate the conditions for which class hasbeen assigned. Further details can be found in The Rules & Regulations for the Classification of Ships

Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 3, 3.4.



















Please ensure the main structural plans are available for the attending Surveyor at the time of Survey,

including the following:

F) Capacity Plan

G) Midship Section

H) Shell Expansion

I) Longitudinal Bulkheads

J) Any other plans requested by the attending Surveyor




- Hatch corners and hatch end beam connection to topside tank transverse ring web- Hatch coaming longitudinal end brackets- Hatch coaming brackets

- Connections in way of upper boundaries of corrugated bulkheads- Connection of side shell frames to hopper and topside tank plating- Connections in way of lower stool shelf plate- Welded knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating- Radiused knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating- Connections of lower stool to inner bottom plate- Connections of lower stool to inner bottom in way of double bottom girders

Floor vertical flat bar stiffener connection to bottom and inner bottom longitudinals Welded knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating Radiused knuckle connection of hopper tank sloping plating to inner bottom plating Transverse ring web, flat bar stiffener and tripping bracket connection to longitudinal onhopper sloping plate, bottom shell and side shell and side shell plating Upper intermediate brackets below hold side shell frame lower brackets connections of bottomand inner bottom longitudinals below lower stool

Deck transverses, stiffener connection and tripping bracket connection to longitudinals onupper deck Transverse ring web, stiffener connection and tripping bracket connection to longitudinals ontopside tank sloping plate Lower intermediate brackets above hold side shell frame upper bracket Hatch corners and hatch end beam connection to topside tank transverse ring web Connections in way of upper boundaries of corrugated bulkheads

Connections of side shell longitudinals to horizontal stiffeners and horizontal tripping bracketson transverse webs

Structures adjacent to areas previously part renewed should be specially considered with respect toreduced scantlings; typically i.w.o. part renewed main frames.Note: consequences of reduced scantlings due to corrosion: - Buckling of deck - Buckling of watertight bulkheads - Buckling of stringers, frames and girders - Cracking

Special attention to be paid to possible corrosion and mechanical damages of top wing tank drop lines inholds.















Critical areas in hopper




Critical areas in double bottom

Critical areas in Topside Tanks



Critical areas in way of side tanks (Only applicable toDouble Skin Bulk Carriers)

Watertightside web inline withwatertightbulkhead

Transverse sideweb

Documents

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