NES 758 Requirements for Weatherwork Preparation and Painting of Surface Ships Category 3

Ministry of Defence Defence Standard 02-758 (NES 758)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Incorporating NES 758 Category 3

Issue 4 Publication Date November 1991

Requirements ForWeatherwork Preparation And

Painting Of Surface Ships

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HISTORICAL RECORD

This standard supersedes the following:

Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 758 Issue 4 dated November 1991.

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Naval Engineering Standard

NES 758 Issue 4 (Reformatted) November 1991

REQUIREMENTS FOR WEATHERWORKPREPARATION AND PAINTING OF SURFACE SHIPS

This NES Supersedes

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iNAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 758

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REQUIREMENTS FORWEATHERWORK PREPARATION

AND PAINTING OF SURFACE SHIPS

The issue and use of this Standard

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NES 758Issue 4 (Reformatted)

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SCOPE

1. This NES covers the requirements for the preparation and painting of weatherwork areas ofSurface Ships, during construction, in-service and during refits.


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FOREWORD

Sponsorship

1. ThisNaval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by theProcurement Executive, Ministryof Defence, Director Naval Architecture (Submarines) (DNA(SM)), Section NA 131.

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MOD Tender or Contract Process

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Related Documents

13. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section andAnnex A can be obtained as follows:

a. British Standards British Standards Institution,389 Chiswick High Road,London W4 4AL

b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,Glasgow G2 8EX

c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,Dyfed SA14 8YP

d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

14. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevantMOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoringDirectorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.

15. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevantdocumentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning

16. ThisNESmay call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures thatmay be injuriousto health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and inno way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to healthand safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, thosequoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.


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CONTENTSPage No

TITLE PAGE i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCOPE iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOREWORD v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsorship v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conditions of Release v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MOD Tender or Contract Process v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Documents vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health and Safety vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONTENTS vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1. MATERIALS 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TABLE 1.1 WEATHERWORK PREPARATION& PAINTING 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2. PAINT SYSTEMS 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 Steel 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2 Galvanized steel 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3 Aluminium alloys and zinc and aluminium metal

sprayed coatings 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 Stainless steel and non-ferrous metals 2.1. . . . . . . . . . .2.5 Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and

polyvinylchloride (PVC) piping 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6 Wood (except Teak or Oak) 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7 Radar and D/F aerials etc 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3. PREPARATION AND PAINTING PROCEDURES 3.13.1 New Construction Ships 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 Application 3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3 For Launch 3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4 During Fitting Out 3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 For Acceptance 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6 Ships Refitting 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7 Removal of Coatings and Surface Preparation 3.4. . . .3.8 Steel 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9 Aluminium, Aluminium Alloy, Non-ferrous Metal,

Zinc-metal Sprayed, Galvanized Steel Surfacesand Wood 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.10 Glass Reinforced Plastic Surfaces (GRP) 3.4. . . . . . . . .3.11 Application 3.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4. SHIPS IN SERVICE 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TABLE 4.1 PAINTING PROCEDURE ATCONSTRUCTION STAGES 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS ANDINSPECTION 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6. COLOUR SCHEMES 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1 Ships-in-Reserve 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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6.2 Hospital Ships 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3 Surveying Vessels 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4 Ice Patrol Vessel 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 LCAs and Landing Ships and Craft 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6 Ships Boats 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7. SPECIAL ITEMS 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1 Hangar Door Shutters 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2 Visual Identification Markings 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3 Wet Areas 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS A.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS B.1. . . . . . . .

ANNEX C. PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST C.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ALPHABETICAL INDEX


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1. MATERIALS

a. The particulars of the materials to which this NES refers are detailed below:

MATERIALSPECIFICATION,STANDARD ORMANUFACTURER

QUANTITY NATO STOCK No

Prefabricationshop primer

Approved ProprietaryItems complying withNES 757 Table A ListA1

Paint, priming,phosphate

TS 10266 10 litres 8010997787773

Paint,pretreatment,(etching) primer,Base 5 litres 8010992204527

Acid reducer(brushing)(Acid reducerspraying)

DEF STAN 80152.5 litres

2.5 litres

8010992204528

8010992204529

Paint, primingzinc chrome,fire-retardant

DEF STAN 8077 10 litres2.5 litres

80109922508968010992201344

Paint, priming,aluminium forsteel & wood

DGS 1023 10 litres2.5 litres

80109922509008010992201340

Paint, epoxy-polyamidelacquer, barriercoat for GRP

CDL 188/82 5 litres 8010995432616

Paint finishinggeneral service,gloss for marineuse. Colour: BS4800 14C39Green

DEF STAN 8029 10 litres2.5 litres

80109922460478010992201638

Paints, finishing,general servicegloss

WhiteBlack

DEF STAN 8054 5 litres10 litres

80109991070378010992250893

Paint, epilux 4,primer

ProprietaryAmeron TorpedoMarine Paints Ltd

Not codified

Paint, epilux 4,finishing paint.Colour: BS 381cNo 676weatherwork grey

ProprietaryAmeron TorpedoMarine Paints Ltd

Not codified

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Shellac Knotting BS 1336 5 litres 8010999425985

FairingComposition

White

Grey

Proprietary material tocomply FMRCLaboratory approvedsamples

10 kg2 kg10 kg2 kg

8010992249164801099224916580109922491668010992249167

Thinners, whitespirit

BS 245 8010992201815

Paint,weatherwork,finishing, highdurability.Colour: BS 381cNo 676weatherwork grey

TS 10316 10 litres

2.5 litres

8010997725449

8010997725448

Paint,weatherwork,undercoat.Colour: BS 381cNo 637med sea grey

TS 10266 10 litres

2.5 litres

8010992250889

8010992246752

Paint, undercoat,Colour: white TS 10266 10 litres

2.5 litres80109922508918010992245502

Paint, undercoatColour: BS 381cNo 385light buff

TS 10266 10 litres2.5 litres

80109922508888010992246751

Paint, undercoatColour: black TS 10266 10 litres

2.5 litres80109922508878010992246750

Paint,weatherwork,finishing.Colour: BS 381cNo 676weatherwork grey

TS 10266 10 litres

2.5 litres

8010992250885

8010992245493

Paint,weatherwork,finishing.Colour: white


80109922508868010992245495

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Paint,weatherwork,finishing.Colour: BS 381cNo 358 light buff


80109922508838010992246754

Paint,weatherwork,finishing.Colour: black


80109922508828010992246753

Detergent (built)general purpose

DGS 305 5 litres 7930992246817

CompoundSolvent CleaningTPC

Proprietary MaterialPenetone Co Ltd

5 litres 6850992201990

Abrasive PaperSilicon CarbideGrade P120Grade P220Grade P320

BS 871535099224606653509912939365350991293939

TABLE 1.1 WEATHERWORK PREPARATION & PAINTING


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2. PAINT SYSTEMS

a. The normal paint system for the weatherwork of surface ships is to consist oftwo coats of undercoat complying with TS 10266 and two coats of highdurability, weatherwork finishing paint complying with TS 10316 to a dry filmthickness of 3540 micrometres (microns) per coat over the primer coatingslisted below for the various substrate materials.

2.1 Steel

a. Three coats of zinc phosphate primer complying with TS 10266 to a DFT of3540 micrometres (microns) per coat.

2.2 Galvanized steel

a. One coat of pretreatment primer complying with Def Stan 8015, mixed andapplied in accordance with the instructions contained in NES 759.

Three coats of zinc phosphate primer complying with TS 10266 as for steel.

2.3 Aluminium alloys and zinc and aluminium metal sprayed coatings

a. One coat of pretreatment primer complying with Def Stan 8015.

Three coats of yellow zinc chromate primer complying with Def Stan 8077 toa DFT of 3540 micrometres (microns) per coat.

2.4 Stainless steel and non-ferrous metals

a. One coat of pretreatment primer complying with Def Stan 8015.

One coat of yellow zinc chromate primer complying with Def Stan 8077 to aDFT of 3540 micrometres (microns).

2.5 Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) piping

a. No priming paint necessary. Separate instructions regarding the painting ofGRP ships prior to overcoating with the undercoating and finishing paints arecontained in NES 751 and also apply to miscellaneous GRP surfaces on othersurface ships.

2.6 Wood (except Teak or Oak)

a. Two coats of shellac knotting complying with BS 1336 over knots.

Three coats of aluminium primer paint complying with DG Ships 1023.

NOTE: Teak and oak are NOT to be painted.

2.7 Radar and D/F aerials etc

a. The paint systems for radar and D/F aerials, etc are contained in NES 1005 andin the respective handbooks for the equipment.


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3. PREPARATION AND PAINTING PROCEDURES

3.1 New Construction Ships

Before Launch

a. All steel plating, sections, fitting and attachments, are to be abrasive blasted tothe BS 7079 2nd quality (SA2.5) standard following the instructions andprocedures in NES 755, and coated with an approved prefabrication primer inaccordance with NES 757 after manufacture and prior to working in, orattaching to the structure.

b. Thereafter the prefabrication primer is to be maintained in a sound conditionin accordance withNES 757 and finally cleaned following the procedures set outin that NES just prior to the application of the first coat of the primer of theweatherwork paint system.

c. External butt welds are to be cleaned of all welding slag, etc and ground flushwith the structure surface. If for any reason it is not practicable to grind to aflush finish, the welds are to be ground so that they are not more than 3mmproud. It is then to be immediately overcoated with two coats of theprefabrication primer originally selected for use or one coat of the zincphosphate primer in addition to the three coats specified in the paint system.Protruberances remaining after removal of lugs and other appendages are alsoto be treated similarly.

d. All galvanized steel surfaces and fittings are to be thoroughly degreased bywashing and scrubbing with a 2%5% solution by volume of general purposedetergent to DG Ships 305 in hot fresh water, then allowed to stand for 1015minutes before finally rinsing off with copious amounts of clean fresh water, anddrying.

e. Welds on galvanized structure, and damaged areas of the coating are to beabrasive blasted to the BS 7079 A1 1st quality (SA3) standard in accordancewithNES755 followed by zinc-metal spraying to a thickness of 150micrometres(microns) in accordance with the instructions contained in NES 764.

f. All aluminium, and aluminium alloy surfaces are to be thoroughly degreased byone of the following procedures prior to painting, preferably after manufactureand before supply:

(1) by vapour degreasing or immersion methods in accordance with Def Stan032 Annex Methods A1 or A2 where suitable equipment is available;

(2) where suitable equipment is not available, and for degreasing on site andin situ, the surfaces are to be degreased as for galvanized steel surfaces inClause 3.1d. Alternatively, small areas may be degreased by thoroughlyswabbing the surface with clean cloths moistened with the TPC cleaningsolvent (see Section 1.) until all traces of grease and oil have been removed.

g. If soluble cutting oils have been used during fabrication any resultant oil is tobe removed using a mixture of 75% white spirit and 25% isopropyl alcohol.

h. Immediately after degreasing, whether at the manufacturers or on site, themetal surfaces are to be etched by applying one coat of pretreatment primercomplying with Def Stan 8015 followed within 14 hours by the applicationof one coat of yellow zinc chromate primer complying with Def Stan 8077. Thepretreatment primer is to bemixed and applied according to the instructions setout in NES 759.


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i. Aluminium and aluminium alloys treated out of place are to be stored undercover until required for use.

j. Glass reinforced plastic surfaces are to be prepared following the procedurescontained in NES 751 before overpainting.

k. Woodwork (except teak and oak) is to be sanded down to a smooth clean surfaceusing sandingmachines fittedwith a suitable grade of abrasive pad, ormanuallyabraded with abrasive paper. After cleaning, all residual dust is to be thoroughlyremoved (using vacuum cleaners if practicable), and any knots in the woodcoated with two coats of knotting complying with BS 1336, before overpainting.

l. Non-ferrous pipes, and stainless steel surfaces are to be degreased as laid downin Clause 3.1d. and abraded with silicon carbide waterproof abrasive paper inconjunction with the washing. Alternatively, the items may be degreased bywiping with TPC cleaning solvent, followed by abrading as above, and againdegreasing, prior to painting.

m. Zinc metal sprayed surfaces are to be coated with one coat of the pretreatmentprimer as soon as an area has been metal sprayed to the specified thickness of150 micrometers (microns) before any contamination of the surface can occur,and overcoated in less than 4 hours with one coat of the yellow zinc chromateprimer.

n. Sound paint and paint that has become soiled, dirty, or contaminated withgrease, oil, etc is to be thoroughly washed and scrubbed with a 2%5% solutionby volume of detergent as laid down in Clause 3.1d. for galvanized surfaces,changing the water frequently. The use of mechanical aids such as a Listoflexbrush and the Graco Monarch pump speeds up the operation and improves thecleaning effectiveness.

After washing, the painted surfaces are to be rubbed smooth using either anabrasive block, or waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper used wet, andfinally rinsed off to remove all residues and dried.

o. Damaged, and deteriorated areas are to be cleaned back to a sound featheredpaint edge, and the areas in question then restored by applying the number ofcoats appropriate to the stage the painting has reached during build as listed inTABLE 4.1. Areas exposing bare steel are to be cleaned to the Swedish CSt3pronounced metallic sheen-standard to SVENSK Standard SIS 0559 000/1967before being overcoated.

p. All the cleaning and surface preparation procedures given above are theminimum necessary in each situation. Additional measures are always to betaken to ensure that surfaces are clean and dry when the coatings are applied.

3.2 Application

a. Before launch the weatherwork structure is to be treated and coated inrelationship to the Construction stages listed in TABLE 4.1. After the surfaceshave been satisfactorily prepared in accordance with the appropriate clause orclauses listed under Surface preparation.

b. Three coats of primer (zinc phosphate complying with TS 10266 for steel oryellow zinc chromate to Def Stan 8077 for aluminium and zinc metal sprayedsurfaces) are to be applied as soon as fabrication work has been completed. Eachcoat is to be applied at 3540micrometres (microns) dry film thickness per coatand allowing 24 hours between coats. Thereafter the primer coatings are to be


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maintained in a sound condition, and finally washed as mentioned in Clause3.1n. before overcoating with the undercoatings, and finishing paint.

c. Where possible sections of structure fabricated under cover are to be preparedand coated with the full primer system before exposing to outdoor buildingconditions.

d. The yellow zinc chromate primer is slightly soluble in water and likely todeteriorate if left uncoated. In view of this the primer is to be overcoated withthe undercoat and finishing paint as soon as possible ie within 7 days. Wherecircumstances prevent this from being carried out, primer coatings which havedeteriorated, are to be removed and the affected areas given further coats beforethe undercoating is applied.

e. Prior to application of the undercoat and finishing paint, all imperfections inthe structure surfaces such as may result from the grinding back of welds, andprotruberances, together with the rough surfaces of welds around minor fittingand attachments are to be filled and faired followed by rubbing down to asmooth surface, and then coated with one coat of the undercoat in addition tothe number specified in the paint system.

3.3 For Launch

a. The preparation of the surfaces in readiness for the application of theundercoating and finishing paints for launch is to consist of thorough washing,and rubbing down with waterproof abrasive paper as detailed in Clause 3.1n.

b. Damaged areas of the existing coatings are to be prepared and made good as inClause 3.1o. Unsightly scars resulting from damage are to be filled, faired,rubbed down to a smooth surface, and then touched up with one coat ofundercoat.

c. Finally the weatherwork structure is to be coated overall with two coats ofundercoating TS 10266 and one coat of the weatherwork finishing paint TS10316 to a dry film thickness of 3540 micrometres (microns) per coat, andallowing 24 hours between coats. The application of all the coats mentioned tobe completed at least 7 days before the ship is launched.

3.4 During Fitting Out

a. During the fitting out period the weatherwork paint system is to be regularlycleaned by washing to remove all contamination. Any damaged areas are to beprepared as in Clause 3.1o. and then restored by touching-up with the paintsystem applied up to and including Launch.

b. Likewise any structure and attachments added during fitting out are to beprepared as stipulated to be carried out before launch as appropriate for themetal, and coated as above.

c. Where fitting-out periods exceed 12 months, the condition of the paint systemis to be assessed after 12 and before 15 months exposure. Repreparation andrepainting with a minimum of one coat each of undercoat and finishing paintis to be carried out if the assessment and future building programme indicatethat the paint system would otherwise seriously deteriorate meantime. Ifhowever the repainting is deferred, assessments are to be made atthree-monthly intervals after 15months of exposure and repainting carried outas above as soon as necessary. Assessment is then to recommence after a furtherexposure of 1215 months.


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3.5 For Acceptance

a. Prior to finally repainting for overall acceptance of the ship into service allsound paintwork is to be thoroughly washed and scrubbed following theprocedure in Clause 3.1n. After washing, the painted surfaces are to be rubbedsmooth with waterproof silicone abrasive paper used wet, and finally rinsed outwith clean fresh water to remove all surface residues and dried.

b. Damaged, and deteriorated areas are to be treated as mentioned in Clause 3.1o.and 3.3b. before overpainting.

c. When the washing and repairs to the coating have been satisfactorily completedtheweatherwork is to be coated overall with one coat of undercoat and two coatsof finishing paint, observing the DFT per coat and minimum overcoating timeslaid down in Clause 3.3c. and paying particular reference to the colour schemeslisted in Section 6.

3.6 Ships Refitting

a. At each restorative refit the weatherwork structure and areas as defined inAnnex B. are to be cleaned back to the bare metal substrate.

3.7 Removal of Coatings and Surface Preparation

a. The removal of coatings and surface preparation are to be as follows:

NOTE: Where ships have been covered with Radar Absorbent Material (ie RadarAbsorbent SheetRASH or Radar Absorbent PaintRAP), specialinstructions will be issued by the appropriate DNA(SM) Section NA221concerning the need for any removal of weatherwork paint andsubsequent repainting.

3.8 Steel

a. Wherever possible steel structures to be abrasive blasted to the BS 7079 A1 2ndquality (SA2.5) standard of finish, following the procedures and instructionscontained in NES 755 as a means of removing existing coatings and preparingthe surfaces for the renewal of the paint system.

b. Exceptionally, where abrasive blasting is impracticable, coatings may beremoved and the surface prepared by using such as pneumatic descalinghammers or needle descaling pistols, followed bypower abrasive discing inorderto remove corrosion products to the maximum possible extent, and present asurface with a bright metallic-sheen appearance representative of the SwedishCSt3 standard to SVENSK Standard SIS 0559 000/1967.

3.9 Aluminium, Aluminium Alloy, Non-ferrous Metal, Zinc-metal Sprayed,Galvanized Steel Surfaces and Wood

a. Paint coatings are to be removed from the above surfaces using paint removerand following the procedures and observing the instructions contained inSection 5 of NES 762 Paint Removers, Brushing TypeUse of, including theinstructions for finally washing the surfaces after the paint has been removed.

3.10 Glass Reinforced Plastic Surfaces (GRP)

a. Paint remover is also specified for the removal of paint from GRP surfaces andin this respect the procedures, instructions, to be followed, and specific type ofpaint remover to be used are contained in NES 762 Section 6 and are to bestrictly observed.


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3.11 Application

a. As soon as the surface preparation has been satisfactorily completed theweatherwork is to be repainted following the procedures set out in TABLE 4.1as for the Slipway, Launch, and Acceptance stages appropriate to the timeinterval from start to finish of the work. The relevant surface preparation, andapplication instructions contained in the clauses listed for these stages are alsoto be strictly followed.


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4. SHIPS IN SERVICE

a. The maintenance of the weatherwork paint system on ships in service isgenerally to be confined to periodically washing overall as mentioned in Clause3.1n., to restore cosmetic appearance, and the repair and touching up ofdamaged and deteriorated areas, with the full paint system. Prior to touchingup the areas affected are to be prepared as laid down in Clause 3.1o.

b. When it is considered that washing no longer restores the cosmetic appearancerepainting overall is not to be carried out in lieu of the washing maintenance,or without prior approval from CINCFLEET.

c. Further guidance for Ships Staff carrying out surface preparation and paintapplication is contained in BR 2203 Ships Husbandry Manual, and BR 3939Chapter 8.

CONSTRUCTIONSTAGE MATERIAL PAINTING PROCEDURE

Preferably at SteelWorks

Steel Abrasive blast and apply one coat ofprefabrication primer

GalvanizedSteel

Degrease

AluminiumAlloy

Degrease and apply one coat pretreatmentprimer and in 14 hours one coat of yellowzinc chromate primer

WhenManufactured or

StainlessSteel andNon-FerrousMetals

Degrease, lightly abrade, degrease

Manufactured orImmediately UponDelivery toShipbuilder

GlassReinforcedPlastic

Remove mould release agent within twoweeks of removal from mould

Wood

Zinc/AluminiumMetalSprayed SteelBoundaries toWeatherdecks

As soon as spraying is complete apply onecoat of pretreatment primer and in 14hours the first coat of the paint systemshown for the prefabrication/slipway stage.See Clause 2.a.

Contd


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Contd


Steel Maintain Prefabricated Primer. As early aspracticable apply three coats zinc phosphateprimer, 24 hours between coats. Maintainprimer. An additional coat of ZP to be appliedto all welds

GalvanizedSteel

Degrease. Apply one coat of pretreatmentprimer and in 14 hours the first coat of zincphosphate primer and then follow procedureas given for steel

AluminiumAlloy

As early as possible prepare and apply threecoats of yellow zinc chromate primer and onecoat each of undercoat and topcoatweatherwork paint 24 hours between coats.Maintain system

Prefabricationand on Slipway

StainlessSteel andNon-FerrousMetals

Prepare and apply one coat pretreatmentprimer. Follw procedures as given foraluminium alloy, apply first coat of yellowzinc chromate primer within 14 hours ofapplying the pretreatment primer. Maintainsystem

GlassReinforcedPlastic

Where specified, eg on gun turrets, treat inaccordance with NES 751, apply two coatsBarrier Coat CDL 188/71 and one coat TieCoat Def Stan 8029, 24 hours betweencoats. Maintain system. No painting isrequired at this stage if the above treatmentis not specified in the equipment/structurespecification

Wood (exceptOak or Teak)

Sand down, treat knots with two coatsknotting. Apply three coats aluminium paintprimer, 24 hours beween coats. MaintainPrimer

For Launch All Types Maintain and re-prepare as Clauses 3.1n.,3.1o. as necessary. Apply two coats ofundercoat weatherwork paint. Fill asnecessary. Apply one coat of undercoatweatherwork paint over any filling. Applyone coat of finishing weatherwork paint.Complete at least seven days before

Contd


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Contd


During Fitting out All types Clean the paint surface as regularly aspossible. Maintain/restore the paint systemto the standard at launch. Bring newstructure to the standard for launch. In longfitting out periods prepare as Clauses 3.1n.,3.1o., 3.1p. and apply one extra topcoatweatherwork paint at approximately 12monthly intervals

For acceptance All Types Prepare, as Clause 3.1p., apply one coatundercoat, two coats finishing coatweatherwork paint. Complete at least twodays before acceptance

TABLE 4.1 PAINTING PROCEDURE AT CONSTRUCTION STAGES

NOTE: Filling is not restricted to the For Launch construction stagesee Clauses 3.2e. and 3.5b.


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5.1

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS AND INSPECTION

a. Constant Quality Control Monitoring is to be carried out by the InspectingAuthority to ensure that a high standard of weatherwork preservation andappearance is achieved.

b. Each stage of the surface preparation and paint application work is to beinspected both during and after completion, and declared to be satisfactory, andto be standard specified before the next stage is commenced. All the relevantdetails in connection with work are to be adequately recorded and documented.

c. On no account are prepared surfaces to be allowed to rerust or becomecontaminated, or wet before application and during drying of the specifyingpaint coatings. Overcoating time constraints laid down elsewhere in this NESare also to be observed.

d. Particular attention is to be paid to the preparation and painting of welds andother rust raisers, and to areas of structure that will subsequently becomeconcealed or be of difficult access when items of equipment are fitted in positionduring build.

e. During refits, when overall removal and renewal of the paint system is required,items of equipment fitting close to the structure are to be removed to allow forthe areas normally covered by such items to be properly prepared and coatedbefore fitting back in position.

f. The painting of the weatherwork is not to be carried out in adverse conditions,eg inclement weather, high humidity, low temperatures, exposure to salt spray,nor are coatings to be left to allow to dry in such conditions.

g. If necessary waterproof covers are to be erected over structure being preparedand painted, and dehumidifiers/heaters placed within the covered area shouldthe relative humidity exceed 85% or the ambient temperature be below 4C(optimum temperature is between 13 C and 30 C). The surface temperature isto be at least 3 C above the dew-point in relation to the relative humidity andambient temperature. Above 30 C the paints require thinning (by up to 10%).If working on the limits more frequent monitoring of conditions is advisableif not essential.

h. At the earliest stages during construction effective steps are to be taken toprevent the rust staining of weatherwork areas. The measures to be taken areto include:

(1) maintaining preservation treatment of the exterior weatherdecks fromthe earliest stages of build, to prevent the rust staining of ships hull areas,superstructure etc;

(2) the provision of temporary spurn waters to control drainage;

(3) drainage of water lodgements; temporary drain holes and drain hoses orchutes are to be provided as necessary to prevent staining of sides,superstructures etc.

i. Similarmeasures are to be taken duringRefits when the paint systems are beingcompletely removed and renewed.

j. With the exception of the fabrication (shop) primer and pretreatment (etch)primers, all paints are to be applied using good quality flat paint brushes andin an even manner, free from running, sagging, cissing, bittiness, undue brushmarks and any other imperfections that would otherwise mar a smooth glossfinish.


5.2

k. Each coat is to be applied to a DFT of 3540 micrometres (microns) allowingat least 24 hours between coats. The total DFT of the primer coats is not to beless than 112 micrometres (microns) and 250 micrometres (microns) for thetotal dry film thickness of the full paint system.

l. Dry film thickness measurements are to be taken at the rate of two readings per5m2 of surface, after each coat of the paint is applied, and the total dry filmthickness of the complete paint system after the application of the final coat.

m. Where the total DFT of the primer coats in particular, falls below that specifiedadditional coats are to be applied until the correct thickness is achieved. Theundercoat and finishing coats are to be treated in a similar manner ifinsufficiently thick.

n. Primer coats are not to be left to weather for long periods before beingovercoated with undercoat and finishing paint. Where primers have beenallowed toweather, and show signs of the onset of deterioration, the surfaces areto be thoroughly washed, abraded, and then one or more coats applied beforeovercoating with the remaining coats of the paint system.

o. Once applied weatherwork undercoating is not to be left exposed for more thanfour days if the ship is afloat, or fourteen days if the ship is on the slipway orin dry dock. Likewise no more than four days are to elapse between theapplication of finishing coats of the system.

p. Painting of the weatherwork is to be completed at least seven days before theship is launched, goes to sea, or before prewetting trials are carried out.

q. The colour scheme to which the weatherwork, as defined in Annex B., is to bepainted is to be in accordance with that listed in Section 6., as appropriate tothe class or type of vessel being painted, including any permissible relaxationslisted with respect to Surface Warships.


6.1

6. COLOUR SCHEMES

a. All HM Ships including RFAs (but excluding Surveying Vessels andSubmarines) are to be painted overall complying with BS 381c No 676 lightweatherwork grey including: bollards, ships boats, screens, ventilation trunksand grilles, cables, aerials, fairleads. Flight deck and weatherdeck stanchions,insides of doors and flaps opening to weatherdecks, capstans, firemain systems,weatherdecks and spurnwaters, RAM (painted in accordance with FormS2022A 900599/W1B2/2 dated Jan 1990) life rafts, Emergency Life Jacket Boxesand Once-only Suit Containers.

b. The following relaxations to this rule are permitted, on the following Classes ofvessel in peacetime, the areas or items listed to be painted black.

(1) INVINCIBLE CLASS CVS

(a) Fore andmain topmasts. These are to be black overall, above thelevel of the forward and after fumed caps respectively.

(b) The tumblehome of the funnel caps.

(2) TYPE 42DD

(a) Mainmast. All sides on the upper two thirds only from andincluding the main cross tree downwards to a level equal to theheight of the top of the funnel badge.

(b) Foremast. All round from the 1006 Radar platform down to thelevel of the top of the funnel.

(3) TYPE 22FF

(a) Mainmast. All round above and including diesel exhaust guards.

(b) Foremast. After face only above and including the diesel exhaustguards.

(4) TYPE 21FF

(a) A two-inch rim around the curved plating at the top of the funnel.

(b) The horizontal yards and footwalks of the mainmast.

(c) The mainmast from above the base bin to the bottom of the FH5.

(d) The rear of the mainmast base bin from a weld level with the afteryard root round the bin to a similar weld on otherside.

(5) TYPE 23FF

(a) Mainmast. All round above and including diesel exhaust guards.

(b) Foremast. After face only above and including the diesel exhaustguards.

c. There are no relaxations for other Classes of Ships in the Surface Flotillas.

d. The following items are not to be painted grey in peacetime:

(1) Pennant Numbers.


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(2) Boot Toppings.

(3) Funnel Badges.

(4) Warning Notices, Hazard Markings (including escape hatches) NBCDMarkings and Fire Hydrants.

(5) Inboard Screens of Sidelights.

(6) Gun Barrels.

(7) Signal Projectors.

(8) Emergency Radio Boxes.

e. Exceptionally the following items are subsequently to be painted grey asdirected by the CTU when Ships are deployed to any zones of conflict.

(1) Pennant Numbers.

(2) Funnel Badges (if not removed).

(3) Ships names (on both after quarters).

f. The colour of Radar and D/F aerials, etc is to conform to that of theWeatherwork Structure.

6.1 Ships-in-Reserve

a. The colour of the Weatherwork of Ships in Reserve is to conform to that forOperational Ships unless otherwise specified when the ship is placed in reserve.

6.2 Hospital Ships

a. The colour scheme is to be in accordance with International Convention.

6.3 Surveying Vessels

a. TheWeatherwork of Surveying Vessels is to bewhite and theMasts andFunnelslight buff.

6.4 Ice Patrol Vessel

a. Weatherworkwhite.Hullred.Funnellight buff.Mastblack.

6.5 LCAs and Landing Ships and Craft

a. The colour schemes for LCAs Landing Ships and Craft are to be as decided andspecified by the Departments responsible for their operation and usage, vizRoyal Marines etc.

6.6 Ships Boats

a. Ships Boats may be painted with one of the approved colours listed in NES 742Parts 1, 2 and 3 where relaxation from the overall grey weatherwork colour ispermitted.


7.1

7. SPECIAL ITEMS

7.1 Hangar Door Shutters

a. The preservation treatment is to be:

(1) galvanize;

(2) one coat of pretreatment (etch) primer Def Stan 8015mixed and appliedin accordance with the instructions contained in NES 759;

(3) one coat of Epilux 4 primer (white). Cold-cured epoxy two-pack materialsto a DFT of 40 micrometres (microns).

(4) two coats of Epilux 4 enamel (light grey). Cold-cured epoxy two-packmaterials to a DFT of 40 micrometres (microns) per coat. Colour to beBS 381c No 26 light weatherwork grey complying with BS 381c No 676.

b. The paintwork on the doors is to be cleaned regularly in accordance withClause3.1n. except for the rubbing downprocess. Damaged paintwork is to be preparedin accordance with Clause 3.1o. and any exposed metal touched-up with Epilux4 primer and enamel.

c. Thick coatings of paint may interfere with the operating mechanism andrepainting must be kept to the minimum. Epilux 4 is to be used for anyrepainting. On no account is overpainting to be resorted to in-lieu of thewashing until the cosmetic appearance can no longer be restored. Weatherworkfinishing paint is not to be used.

d. When the paint of galvanizinghas deteriorated to anunacceptable standard andrenewal is necessary the following procedure is to be followed:

(1) Throughout the procedure great care is to be exercised to avoid distortionof the slats.

(2) The doors are to be removed from the ship and stripped down into thesingle slats.

(3) The slats are to be regalvanized. Alternatively they may be abrasiveblasted in accordance with NES 755 and zinc metal sprayed to a thicknessof 50 micrometres (microns) minimum to 70 micrometres (microns)maximum. This alternative treatment requires great care andthoroughness in execution or poor paint adhesion and distortion of theslats will result. The galvanizing or metal spraying is to be carried out inaccordance with NES 764.

(4) Apply the paint system in accordance with Clause 7.1a.(2), (3) and (4).

(5) Re-assemble door and re-erect it at the ship.

7.2 Visual Identification Markings

a. Appropriate visual identification markings are to be painted on the hull andfunnel in accordance with Def Stan 192 using gloss paint complying with DefStan 8054. The markings are subsequently painted over with the greyweatherwork paint on Ships deployed to areas of conflict.

7.3 Wet Areas

a. Lobbies, hangars, trunks, etc that are or that may be open to the weather areto have the door or hatch, etc and two metres of structure from theopening/openings coated with three coats of yellow zinc chromate, followed bythe weatherwork-grey system of two coats undercoat complying with TS 10266and two coats of finishing paint complying with TS 10316.


7.2


A.1 ANNEX A.

ANNEX A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:

See Clause

BS 245 Specification for mineral solvents (whitespirit and related hydrocarbon solvents)for paints and other purposes

1.a.

BS 381c Specification for colours for identification,coding and special purposes

1.a., 6.a., 7.1a.

BS 871 Specification for abrasive papers andcloths

1.a.

BS 1336 Specification for knotting 1.a., 2.a., 3.1k.

BS 4800 Schedule of paint colours for buildingpurposes

1.a.

BS 7079 A1 Specification for rust grades andpreparation grades of uncoated steelsubstrates and of steel substrates afteroverall removal of previous coatings

3.1a., 3.1e.,3.8a.

DEF STAN 032 Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces 3.1f.

DEF STAN 192 Ship and marine craft visual identificationmarkings

7.2a.

DEF STAN 8015 Paint, pre-treatment primer (etchingprimer)

1.a., 2.a.,3.1h., 7.1a.

DEF STAN 8029 Paint, finishing, general service gloss, formarine use: Type: Brushing

1.a.,TABLE 4.1

DEF STAN 8054 Paint, finishing, general service, glossTypes: Brushing and spraying

1.a., 7.2a.

DEF STAN 8077 Paint, priming, zinc chrome, fireretardant: Type: Brushing

1.a., 2.a.,3.1h., 3.2b.

SVENSK StandardSIS 0559 000/1967

Pictorial surface preparation standards forpainting of steel surfaces

3.1o., 3.8b.

NES 742 Preservation of Small Craft and BoatsPart 1: Wood ConstructionPart 2: GRP ConstructionPart 3: Aluminium Construction

6.6a.

NES 751 Preservation, Preparation and Painting ofGRP Ships

2.a., 3.1j.,TABLE 1.1

NES 755 Abrasive Blasting of Steel 3.1a., 3.1e.,3.8a., 7.1d.

NES 757 Application and uses of Prefabrication(Shop) Primers

1.a., 3.1a.,3.1b.

NES 759 Use of Pretreatment Primer 2.a., 3.1h.,7.1a.

NES 762 Use of Brushing Type Paint Removers 3.9a., 3.10a.

NES 764 Flame Metal Spraying and Hot DipGalvanizing of Ships Structure andFittings

3.1e., 7.1d.


A.2ANNEX A.

NES 1005 Code of Practice for Protective Finishes 2.a.

BR 2203 Ship Husbandry Manual 4.c.

BR 3939 Hull Preservation Processes 4.c.

DG Ships 305 Detergent (built), liquid, general purposecleaning for use in HM Ships

1.a., 3.1n.

DG Ships 1023 Paint, Aluminium for Steel and WoodType: Brushing

1.a., 2.a.

TS 10266 Paint system for ships weatherwork 1.a., 2.a.,3.2b., 3.3c.,7.3a.

TS 10316 Paint system for ships weatherwork, highdurability light weatherwork greyType: Brushing

1.a., 2.a.,3.3c., 7.3a.


B.1 ANNEX B.

ANNEX B.

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B.1 For the purpose of this NES, the following definition applies:

Weatherwork All exterior structure above the upper boot topline excluding weatherdecks but including allinterior areas of access openings and the like,subjected to the weather elements, masts, anditems of equipment fitted to the exteriorstructure and on weatherdecks.


B.2ANNEX B.


C.1 ANNEX C.

ANNEX C.

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST

STATEMENT OFTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TITLE ..............................

REFERENCE .............................

Notes:1. This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval

Engineering Standard are consulted when preparing a Statement ofTechnical Requirements for a particular application.

2. Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specificdata is to be added are included in the Check Listdata is to be added are included in the Check List.

3. Each item is to be marked either

! = included

NA = not applicable

CHECKNo CHECK

CLAUSENo

! orNA

1 Specific abrasive blasting and manual cleaningstandards to be adhered to

3.1a., 3.1o.,3.8b.

2 Special instructions are issued for GRP vesselsin NES 751

2.a., 3.1j.

3 Two different degreasing agents may be used forall galvanized steel structure and fittings

3.1f.

4 The method used when degreasing aluminiumand aluminium alloys will depend on what stageit is done (a) before fabrication (b) in situ

3.1f.

5 Two treatments may be used if degreasing iscarried out before fabrication

3.1f.

6 Preferably degreasing and etch priming is to bedone by manufacturer, but exceptionally may betaken on by Shipbuilder

3.1f.

7 Renewal of coating on slats of hangar doors maybe accomplished by (a) regalvanizing or(b) abrasive blasting of surface and zinc metalspraying

7.1d.


C.2ANNEX C.


INDEXINDEX.1

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

BBlast cleaning, 3.1, 3.4

CCleaning and washing, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 7.1

Colour schemes, 6.1hospital ships, 6.2ice patrol vessel, 6.2landing ships and craft, 6.2LCAs, 6.2masts, 6.1, 6.2ships boats, 6.2ships in reserve, 6.2surveying vessels, 6.2

DDegreasing, 3.1, 3.2

Dry film thickness, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2

HHangar door shutters, 7.1

MMaterials, 1.1

OOvercoating times, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2

PPaint remover, 3.4

Paint systems, 2.1

Painted surface standards, 5.1

Painting procedures, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2new construction, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4ships in service, 4.1ships refitting, 3.4, 3.5

Preparation of surfaces, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4aluminium and aluminium alloys, 3.1, 3.4galvanized steel surfaces, 3.1, 3.4GRP, 3.2, 3.4steel surfaces, 3.1, 3.4woodwork, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4


INDEX INDEX.2

QQuality control, 5.1, 5.2

RRepainting, 3.3, 4.1, 5.2, 7.1

Rust staining, 5.1

SStoring, aluminium, 3.2

VVisual identification markings, 7.1

WWet areas, 7.1

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1. MATERIALSTABLE 1.1 WEATHERWORK PREPARATION & PAINTING

2. PAINT SYSTEMS2.1 Steel2.2 Galvanized steel2.3 Aluminium alloys and zinc and aluminium metal sprayed coatings2.4 Stainless steel and non-ferrous metals2.5 Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) piping2.6 Wood (except Teak or Oak)2.7 Radar and D/F aerials etc

3. PREPARATION AND PAINTING PROCEDURES3.1 New Construction Ships3.2 Application3.3 For Launch3.4 During Fitting Out3.5 For Acceptance3.6 Ships Refitting3.7 Removal of Coatings and Surface Preparation3.8 Steel3.9 Aluminium, Aluminium Alloy, Non-ferrous Metal, Zinc-metal Sprayed, Galvanized Steel Surfaces and Wood3.10 Glass Reinforced Plastic Surfaces (GRP)3.11 Application

4. SHIPS IN SERVICETABLE 4.1 PAINTING PROCEDURE AT CONSTRUCTION STAGES

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS AND INSPECTION6. COLOUR SCHEMES6.1 Ships-in-Reserve6.2 Hospital Ships6.3 Surveying Vessels6.4 Ice Patrol Vessel6.5 LCAs and Landing Ships and Craft6.6 Ships Boats

7. SPECIAL ITEMS7.1 Hangar Door Shutters7.2 Visual Identification Markings7.3 Wet Areas

ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTSANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONSANNEX C. PROCUREMENT CHECK LISTALPHABETICAL INDEX