Guide for

Hull Survey for New Construction

July 2011
GUIDE FOR

HULL SURVEY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

JULY 2011

American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862

© 2011 American Bureau of Shipping. All rights reserved.

ABS Plaza
1701 City Plaza Drive
Spring, TX 77389 USA
Foreword
This Guide contains requirements obtained from IACS Unified Requirement, UR Z23 “Hull Survey for
New Construction”. For the convenience of the users, the various cross-references to the relevant ABS
Rules and Guides are provided in addition to those for IACS documents. These IACS documents, UR, UI
(Unified Interpretation) and Recommendation, are available from www.iacs.org.uk.

(1 July 2010) The July 2010 update to this Guide incorporates the latest requirements of IACS UI SC234,
UI LL76, and UI MPC96, regarding initial statutory surveys at new construction. Updates to IACS UR
Z23 are also incorporated.

The effective date of this Guide is 1 January 2008 and it is applicable for vessels contracted for
construction on or after 1 January 2008.

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GUIDE FOR

HULL SURVEY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Hull Survey for New Construction......................................................5
1 Scope..............................................................................................5
2 Definitions....................................................................................... 5
2.1 Hull Structure..................................................................... 5
2.2 Documents.........................................................................6
2.3 Survey Methods.................................................................6
3 Applications.................................................................................... 6
3.1 Vessel Types......................................................................6
3.2 Statutory Items (1 July 2010).............................................6
3.3 Equipment, Fittings and Appendages................................6
3.4 Installation and Testing...................................................... 6
3.5 Locations of Construction (1 July 2010)............................ 7
4 Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel (1 July 2010)................ 7
5 Survey of the Hull Structure............................................................7
5.1 Items to be Surveyed (1 July 2010)................................... 7
5.2 Evidence of Survey of Materials and Equipment............... 8
6 Review of the Construction Facility*............................................... 8
7 Newbuilding Survey Planning......................................................... 8
7.1 Kick-off Meeting (1 July 2010)........................................... 8
7.2 Administration and Statutory Requirements...................... 8
7.3 Update of Meeting Record (1 July 2010)........................... 8
7.4 Shipbuilding Quality Standards (1 July 2011).................... 8
7.5 Attendance by Other Parties..............................................9
7.6 Series Ship Production (1 July 2010)................................ 9
8 Examination and Test Plan for Newbuilding Activities (1 July
2010)...............................................................................................9
9 Proof of the Consistency of Surveys...............................................9
9.1 Compliance with Newbuilding Survey Planning.................9
9.2 Audit...................................................................................9
10 Ship Construction File.....................................................................9
10.1 Responsibility.....................................................................9

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 10.2 Documents to be Included............................................... 10
11 Initial Statutory Surveys at New Construction (1 July 2010).........42
11.1 Scope*............................................................................. 42
11.2 Definitions Used in the Survey Tables............................. 42
11.3 Application....................................................................... 42
11.4 Interpretation of the Survey Requirements...................... 42
11.5 Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel....................... 43
11.6 Inspection and test plan for new building activities..........43
11.7 Product and Type Approval Certificates.......................... 43
11.8 Proof of the Consistency of Surveys................................43

TABLE 1
(1 July 2011).........................................................................11

APPENDIX 1 Survey Tables for Initial Statutory Surveys at New

Construction (1 July 2010)................................................................ 44
1 Description ...................................................................................44

TABLE 1 Safety Equipment (1 July 2010)........................................... 45

TABLE 2 Load Line (1 July 2010)........................................................67
TABLE 3 MARPOL Annex 1 (1 July 2010).......................................... 71

APPENDIX 2 Shipyard Review Record...................................................................80

1 Details of Any Management Systems...........................................80
2 Construction Facilities...................................................................80
2.1 Building Berth (B) or Dock (D)......................................... 80
2.2 Outfitting Quays............................................................... 80
2.3 Main Fabrication and Erection Facilities.......................... 81
3 Shipyard Control of Qualified Welders..........................................81
4 Feature of Construction Procedure...............................................82
5 Quality Control System................................................................. 82
6 Measures for Safety and Health................................................... 83
7 Control System of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) ............... 83
8 Quality Control on Production Line............................................... 84
8.1 Preventive Measures for Misuse of Materials..................84
8.2 Shot Blasting/Primer Coating...........................................84
8.3 Marking and Cutting (Assembly Work)............................ 85
8.4 Bending and Strain Free..................................................85
8.5 Control of Welding Procedure..........................................85
8.6 Treatment of Serious Non-conformities........................... 86
8.7 Hydrostatic and Watertight Tests..................................... 86

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 SECTION 1
Hull Survey for New Construction

1 Scope
The scope of this Guide includes the following:

i) Examination of the parts of the vessel covered by the Rules and by applicable statutory regulations
for hull construction, to obtain appropriate evidence that they have been built in compliance with
the Rules and regulations, taking account of the relevant approved drawings.
ii) Appraisal of the manufacturing, construction, control and qualification procedures, including
welding consumables, weld procedures, weld connections and assemblies, with indication of
relevant approval tests.
iii) Witnessing inspections and tests as required in the Rules applicable for ship construction,
including materials, welding and assembling, specifying the items to be examined and/or tested
and how (e.g., by hydrostatic, hose or leak testing, nondestructive examination, verification of
geometry) and by whom.

Appraisal of materials and equipment used for ship construction and their inspection at works is not
included in this Guide. Details of requirements for hull and machinery steel forgings and castings and for
normal and higher strength hull structural steel are given in Section 2-1-6, Section 2-1-5 and Sections
2-1-2 and 2-1-3, respectively, of the ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2). Acceptance of these
items is verified through the survey process carried out at the manufacturer’s works and the issuing of the
appropriate certificates.

2 Definitions

2.1 Hull Structure

The hull structure is defined as follows:

i) Hull envelope including all internal and external structures

ii) Superstructures, deckhouses and casings
iii) Welded foundations (e.g., main engine seatings)
iv) Hatch coamings, bulwarks
v) All penetrations fitted and welded into bulkheads, decks and shell
vi) The fittings of all connections to decks, bulkheads and shell, such as air pipes and ship side valves
– all ILLC 1966, as amended, items
vii) Welded attachments to shell, decks and primary members (e.g., crane pedestals, bitts and
bollards), but only as regards their interaction on the hull structure

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2.2 Documents
Reference to documents also includes electronic transmission or storage.

2.3 Survey Methods

Definition of survey methods which the Surveyor is directly involved in: Patrol, Review and Witness:

2.3.1 Patrol (1 July 2010)

Patrol is the act of checking on an independent and unscheduled basis that the applicable
processes, activities and associated documentation of the shipbuilding functions identified in
1/10.2 TABLE 1 continue to conform to classification and statutory requirements.

2.3.2 Review (1 July 2010)

Review is the act of examining documents in order to determine traceability and identification and
to confirm that processes continue to conform to classification and statutory requirements.

2.3.3 Witness
Witness is attendance of scheduled survey items as defined within the shipbuilding functions.

3 Applications

3.1 Vessel Types

This Guide covers the survey of all new construction of steel vessels intended for classification and for
international voyages except for:

i) Those defined in SOLAS I/3

ii) High speed craft as defined in Section 1-2-2 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification -
Light and High-Speed Craft (Part 1)
iii) Mobile Offshore Drilling Units as defined in Section 1-1-3 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of
Classification - Offshore Units and Structures (Part1)

3.2 Statutory Items (1 July 2010)

This Guide covers all statutory items relevant to the hull structure and coating (i.e., Load Line and SOLAS
Safety Construction).

3.3 Equipment, Fittings and Appendages

This Guide does not cover the manufacture of equipment, fittings and appendages, regardless of whether
they are made inside or outside of the shipyard, examples being as follows. Evidence of acceptance shall
be provided by accompanying documentation from class Surveyor at manufacturer and verified at the
shipyard:

i) Hatch covers
ii) Doors and ramps integral with the shell and bulkheads
iii) Rudders and rudder stock
iv) All forgings and castings integral to the hull

3.4 Installation and Testing

This Guide applies to the installation into the vessel, welding and testing of:

i) The items listed in 1/3.3 above

ii) Equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the vessel.

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3.5 Locations of Construction (1 July 2010)

This Guide applies to the hull structures constructed and coatings applied at any of the following:

i) Shipbuilder’s facilities
ii) Subcontractors at the shipbuilder’s facilities
iii) Subcontractors at their own facilities or at other remote locations

4 Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel (1 July 2010)

The Surveyors are to confirm through patrol, review and witness as defined in 1/2.3, that the vessels are
built using approved plans in accordance with the relevant Rules and statutory requirements. The
Surveyors are to be qualified to be able to carry out the tasks and procedures are to be in place to ensure
that their activities are monitored. (See Section 1-1-6 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification.)

5 Survey of the Hull Structure

5.1 Items to be Surveyed (1 July 2010)

1/10.2 TABLE 1 provides a list of surveyable items for the hull structure and coating covered by this
Guide, including:

i) Description of the shipbuilding functions.

ii) Classification and statutory survey requirements
iii) Survey method required by the Rules for classification
iv) Relevant IACS and statutory requirement references
v) Documentation to be available for the Surveyor during construction.

● The shipbuilder is to provide the Surveyors access to documentation required for

classification. This includes documentation retained by the shipbuilder or other third parties.
● The list of documents approved or reviewed by the Bureau for the specific new construction
are as follows:

a) Plans and supporting documents

b) Examination and testing plans
c) NDE plans
d) Welding consumable details
e) Welding procedure specifications
f) Welding plan or details
g) Welder’s qualification records (See 2-4-3/7 of the ABS Rules for Materials and
Welding)
h) NDE operator’s qualification records (See 1/5 of ABS Guide for Nondesructive
Inspection )
vi) Documents to be inserted into the ship construction file. Refer to 1/10 for details.
vii) A list of specific activities which are relevant to the shipbuilding functions. This list is not
exhaustive and can be modified to reflect the construction facilities or specific vessel type.

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5.2 Evidence of Survey of Materials and Equipment

Evidence is also to be made available, as required, by the shipbuilder, to the Surveyor whilst the
construction process proceeds to prove that the material and equipment supplied to the vessel has been
built or manufactured under survey relevant to the Rules and statutory requirements.

6 Review of the Construction Facility*

Note:

* Reference is made to Appendix A2, “Shipyard Review Record”, as an example.

(1 July 2010) ABS is to familiarize itself with the yard’s production facilities, management processes, and
safety procedures for consideration in complying with the requirements of 1/10.2 TABLE 1 prior to any
steelwork or construction taking place in the following circumstances:

i) Where ABS has no recent experience at the construction facilities (typically after a one year lapse)
or when significant new infrastructure has been added
ii) Where there has been a significant management or personnel restructuring having an impact on
the ship construction process
iii) Or where the shipbuilder contracts to construct a vessel of a different type or substantially
different in design

7 Newbuilding Survey Planning

7.1 Kick-off Meeting (1 July 2010)

Prior to commencement of surveys for any newbuilding project, ABS is to discuss with the shipbuilder at a
kick-off meeting the items listed in 1/10.2 TABLE 1. The purpose of the meeting is to agree how the list of
specific activities shown in 1/10.2 TABLE 1 is to be addressed.

The meeting is to take into account the shipbuilder’s construction facilities and vessel type including the
list of proposed subcontractors. A record of the meeting is to be made, based upon the contents of the
Table (the Table can be used as the record with comments made into the appropriate column).

If ABS has nominated a Surveyor for a specific newbuilding project, then the Surveyor is to attend the
kick-off meeting. The builder is to be asked to agree to undertake ad hoc investigations during construction
where areas of concern arise and to keep ABS advised of the progress of any investigation.

Whenever an investigation is undertaken, the builder is to be requested, in principle, to agree to suspend

relevant construction activities if warranted by the severity of the problem.

7.2 Administration and Statutory Requirements

The records are to take note of specific published Administration requirements and interpretations of
statutory requirements.

7.3 Update of Meeting Record (1 July 2010)

The shipyard shall be requested to advise of any changes to the activities agreed to at the kick off meeting
and these are to be documented. (e.g., if the shipbuilder chooses to use or change subcontractors, or to
incorporate any modifications necessitated by changes in production or inspection methods, Rules and
regulations, structural modifications, or in the event where increased inspection requirements are deemed
necessary as a result of a substantial non-conformance or otherwise).

7.4 Shipbuilding Quality Standards (1 July 2011)

Shipbuilding quality standards for the hull structure during new construction are to be reviewed and agreed
during the kick-off meeting. Structural fabrication is to be carried out in accordance with the latest version

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of IACS Recommendation No. 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”, or a recognized fabrication
standard which has been accepted by ABS prior to the commencement of fabrication/construction. The
work is to be carried out in accordance with the Rules and under ABS survey.

7.5 Attendance by Other Parties

The kick-off meeting may be attended by other parties, Owner, Administrations, etc., subject to agreement
by the shipbuilder.

7.6 Series Ship Production (1 July 2010)

In the event of series ship production consideration may be given to waiving the requirement for a kickoff
meeting for the second and subsequent ships provided any changes are documented as required in 1/7.1.

8 Examination and Test Plan for Newbuilding Activities (1 July 2010)

The shipbuilder is to provide plans of the items which are intended to be examined and tested. These plans
need not be submitted for approval and examination at the time of the kick-off meeting. They are to
include:

i) Proposals for the examination of completed steelwork (generally referred to as the block plan) and
are to include details of joining blocks together at the pre-erection and erection stages or at other
relevant stages
ii) Proposals for fit up examinations where necessary
iii) Proposals for testing of the structure (leak and hydrostatic) as well as for all watertight and
weathertight closing appliances
iv) Proposals for nondestructive examination
v) Any other proposals specific to the vessel type or to the statutory requirements.

The plans and any modifications to them are to be submitted to the Surveyors in sufficient time to allow
review before the relevant survey activity commences.

9 Proof of the Consistency of Surveys

9.1 Compliance with Newbuilding Survey Planning

ABS is to be able to provide evidence (e.g., through records, check lists, inspection and test records, etc.)
that its Surveyors have complied with the requirements of the newbuilding survey planning and duly
participated in the relevant activities shown in the shipbuilder’s examination and test plans.

9.2 Audit
For audit purposes, the information specified in 1/9.1 is to be made available.

10 Ship Construction File

10.1 Responsibility
The shipbuilder is to deliver documents for the Ship Construction File. In the event that items have been
provided by another party such as the Owner, and where separate arrangements have been made for
document delivery which excludes the shipbuilder, that party has the responsibility.

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10.2 Documents to be Included

It is recognized that the purpose of documents held in the Ship Construction File onboard the vessel, is to
facilitate inspection (survey) and repair and maintenance, and, therefore, is to include in addition to
documents listed in 1/10.2 TABLE 1, but not be limited to:

i) As-built structural drawings including scantling details, material details, and, as applicable,
wastage allowances, location of butts and seams, cross section details and locations of all partial
and full penetration welds, areas identified for close attention and rudders [Section 7-3-2 of the
ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7) for Hull Surveys]
ii) Manuals required for classification and statutory requirements (e.g., loading and stability, bow
doors and inner doors and side shell doors and stern doors – operations and maintenance manuals)
[3-2-16/27 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels]
iii) Ship structure access manual, as applicable
iv) Copies of certificates of forgings and castings welded into the hull [Sections 2-1-6 and 2-1-5 of
the ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2)]
v) Details of equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the vessel
vi) Tank testing plan including details of the test requirements [Section 3-7-1 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Marine Vessels]
vii) Corrosion protection specifications [3-2-18/5 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine
Vessels]
viii) Details for the in-water survey, if applicable, information for divers, clearances measurements
instructions, etc., tank and compartment boundaries [Appendix 7-A1-1 of the ABS Rules for
Survey After Construction (Part 7)]
ix) Docking plan and details of all penetrations normally examined at drydocking [3-1-2/11 and
3-2-2/7 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels and Section 7-4-1 of the ABS
Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7)]
x) Coating Technical File, for vessels subject to compliance with the IMO Coating Performance
Standard (PSPC) as a class requirement under the IACS Common Structural Rules. [Section
7-9-27 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7)]

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TABLE 1
1

(1 July 2011)

Referenc Shipbuilding Survey Survey ABS Rules/ Statutory Documentation Documentation Specific Activities ABS
e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

Shipbuilding Quality Control Function

1 Welding

1.1 Welding Approved Review Appendix 2 of Consumable Not required .1 Identify

Consumables separately at the approval status the Rules for specification and consumables
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manufacturer and patrol, Materials and approval status against

verify storage, Welding (Part approved list
handling and 2)
.2 Verify e.g., kept
treatment in [UR W17]
temporary and dry,
accordance
permanent covered,
with

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storage and where
manufacturer's
facilities applicable,
requirements
heated

.3 Verify e.g., random

traceability batch
number
checking

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Referenc Shipbuilding Survey Survey ABS Rules/ Statutory Documentation Documentation Specific Activities ABS
1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

1.2 Welder Qualified Review of [Recommend- Shipyards records Not required .1 Verify welder
Qualification welders welder ation 47] with individual's qualification
certification identification standard, e.g.,
and patrol class or
recognized
standard
approval

.2 Verify welder
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approved for
weld position

.3 Verify validity
of
qualification

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certificate

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1
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Referenc Shipbuilding Survey Survey ABS Rules/ Statutory Documentation Documentation Specific Activities ABS
1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

1.3 Welding – All weld joint Review and 2-4-3/5 of the Approved weld Not required .1 Verify weld
Mechanical configurations, patrol Rules for procedure procedures
Properties positions and Materials and specification and records have
(Welding materials to be Welding (Part welding plan been approved
Procedures) covered by weld 2) relevant to the and cover all
procedures [UR W28] vessel project or weld processes
approved by the process and positions
Bureau or by in accordance
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another IACS with

member classification
available or recognized
standards.

The Bureau .2 Verify

witnesses all new procedures are

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weld procedure available at
qualification relevant
tests carried out workstations
in the shipyard
.3 Verify weld
whenever the
procedures are
Bureau is
available for
surveying in the
the Surveyor’s
shipyard
reference

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Referenc Shipbuilding Survey Survey ABS Rules/ Statutory Documentation Documentation Specific Activities ABS
1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

1.3a Welding Correctly Patrol and Shipbuilder’s Not required .1 Verify

Equipment calibrated and review maintenance and condition of
maintained calibration records machinery and
equipment.

.2 Verify
machines are
calibrated by
appropriate
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staff

.3 Verify
calibration
carried out in
accordance

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with
manufacturer's
recommend-
ations

.4 Verify
calibration in
accordance
with
maintenance
schedule

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

1.3b Welding Satisfactory Patrol [Recommend- Not required .1 Verify welding

Environment environment ation 47] areas clean,
dry, well lit.

.2 Confirm
relevant
measures
taken for any
pre or post
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heat treatment,
drying of
surfaces prior
to welding

.3 Confirm

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shielding
gases, fluxes
protected

1.3c Welding Sufficient Patrol Pub # 14: .1 Verify

Supervision number of Guide for supervision is
skilled Nondestructive effective
supervisors Inspection
[Recommend-
ation 20 and
47]

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Referenc Shipbuilding Survey Survey ABS Rules/ Statutory Documentation Documentation Specific Activities ABS
1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

1.4 Welding- Substantially Visual Pub # 14: Shipbuilder’s and Not required .1 Identify
Surface free from examination, Guide for recognized workstations
Discontinuities significant surface Nondestructive standards and where NDE is
indications, detection Inspection Rules as carried out,
satisfactory techniques, [Recommend- applicable, e.g., panel line
profile and size review of ation 20 and welding and NDE butt welds,
documents and 47] plans, NDE castings into
patrol of reports, operator hull structure
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operator qualifications
.2 Verify NDE
carried out in
accordance
with approved
plans where
applicable

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.3 Verify
suitability of
NDE methods

.4 Verify
operators
suitably
qualified
particularly
where sub-
contractors
have been
employed

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.5 Verify NDE is
carried out
according to
the acceptable
process

.6 Review NDE
records
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1.5 Welding – NDE is to be Radiography Pub # 14: Shipbuilder’s and Not required .1 Identify
Embedded carried out by and ultrasonic Guide for recognized workstations
Discontinuities qualified testing, review Nondestructive standards and where NDE is
operators of documents Inspection Rules as carried out,
capable of and patrol of [Recommend- applicable, e.g. panel line
ensuring that operator, ation 20 and welding and NDE butt welds,

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welds are examination of 47] plans, NDE castings into
substantially free films reports, operator hull structure
from significant qualifications
.2 Verify NDE
indications
carried out in
accordance
with approved
plans where
applicable

.3 Verify
suitability of
NDE methods

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.4 Verify
operators
suitably
qualified
particularly
where sub-
contractors
have been
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employed

.5 Verify that
records have
been
completed and
in accordance

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with
recognized
standards, e.g.
IQI and
sensitivity
recorded

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.6 Verify that
reports and
radiographs
have been
evaluated
correctly by
the
shipbuilder.
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Systematic
review of
radiographs
carried out by
the Surveyor

.7 Verify

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equipment
calibration
satisfactory
and in
accordance
with
manufacturer’s
and
recognized
standards
requirements

.8 Verify NDE is
carried out
according to
the acceptable
process

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

2 Steel Preparation and Fit Up:

2.1 Surface Traceability and Patrol [Recommend- Material Not required .1 Verify
Preparation, acceptability of ation 47] certificates, stockyard
Marking and material, check shipbuilder's storage
Cutting of steel plates & marking/cutting satisfactory
profiles materials production
.2 Verify material
type, scantling documents at the
traceability,
identification, workstage -
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e.g. stamping
testing marks documents
identification
retained at the
against
facility
material
certification,
archiving of

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records

.3 Verify transfer
marking after
treatment line

.4 Verify
standard of
shotblasting
and priming

.5 Verify
suitability of
primer

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.6 Verify that
steel grades
can be
identified

.7 Verify
machinery
adjusted to
maintain
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within IACS
or
manufacturer’s
recommend-
ations

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.8 Verify
accuracy of
marking and
cutting

.9 Verify storage
of piece parts.

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1

e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

2.2 Straightening Approval of Patrol and [Recommend- Recognized Not required .1 Verify that
straightening review ation 47] standards, straightening
methods/ approved processes are
procedures procedures approved for
against the grade and
deformation type of steel,
e.g., tmcp, z-
plate.
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2. Verify that
plates and
sections are
within
recognized
tolerances

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

2.3 Forming Maintain Patrol [Recommend- Shipbuilder’s Not required .1 Verify that
material ation 47] procedure for hot temperature
properties. forming control is
Acceptance of exercised by
forming method the operator
against unproper
.2 Verify that
deformations
suitable
methods of
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temperature
control are
available when
forming
special steels
and materials

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.3 Verify that
forming
processes are
acceptable

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

2.4 Conformity Check Patrol [Recommend- Shipbuilder’s and Not required .1 Verify the
with alignment/ fit ation 47] recognized processes to
Alignment/Fit up/gap against standards and ensure
Up/Gap Criteria reference Rules as satisfactory fit
standards applicable up and
alignment at
all
workstations
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.2 Verify that
edge
preparations
are re-instated
where lost
during fitting

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operations

.3 Verify
remedial
procedures are
in place to
compensate
for wide gaps
and alignment
deviations

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

2.5 Conformity for Check Patrol and [Recommend- Shipbuilder’s and Approved plans .1 Verify that the
Critical Areas alignment/ fit review ation 47] recognized of critical areas information
with up/gap against standards and if applicable relevant to the
Alignment/ Fit approved Rules as latest
Up or Weld drawings applicable, approved
Configuration approved plan or drawings is
standard, builder's available at the
records workstations
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.2 Verify the
processes to
ensure
satisfactory fit
up and
alignment at

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all
workstations

.3 Verify that
edge
preparations
are re-instated
where lost
during fitting
operations

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.4 Verify
remedial
procedures are
in place to
compensate
for wide gaps
and alignment
deviations
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e Function Requirements Method Guide(1) [IACS Requirements Available to for Ship Proposals
for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

3 Steelwork Compliance with Patrol of the [Recommend- Approved plans, .1 Verify that the
Process, (e.g., approved process and ation 47] shipbuilder’s information
sub assembly, drawings, visual witness of the inspection relevant to the
block, grand examination of completed records, latest
and mega block welding and item Shipbuilder’s and approved
assembly, pre- material, check recognized drawings is
erection and alignment and standards and available at the
erection, deformations Rules as workstations
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closing plates) applicable,

.2 Verify that
construction plan
correct weld
(steelwork
sizes have
subdivision)
been adopted

.3 Verify

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operation of
the welding
processes at
the different
work stages is
satisfactory

.4 Verify that
piece parts are
identifiable

.5 Verify that fit

ups are within
recognized
tolerances

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.6 Verify that
correct
welding
requirements
specified in
reference 1 of
this table have
been adopted
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.7 Verify
processes for
closing plates,
etc., are
acceptable

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.8 Confirm that
steelwork is in
accordance
with the
approved plan

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

4 Remedial Work Welding, check Review [Recommend- Permanent record .1 Verify that
and Alteration against records and ation 47] of shipyard records have
deformation, witness surveyable item been
alignment maintained of
significant
deviations
from the
approved
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plans, for
situations such
as mis-cut
openings, re-
routing outfit
items

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.2 Verify that all
deviations
brought to the
attention of the
Bureau by the
shipbuilder are
acceptable

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

5 Tightness Absence of leaks Patrol of the Section 3-7-1 of Reg. II-1/11 of Approved tank Approved tank .1 Confirm that
Testing, process and the Rules for SOLAS as testing plan, testing plan tank testing is
including leak witness of the Building and amended shipbuilders carried out in
and hose test Classing inspection records accordance
testing, Marine Vessels with the
hydropneumatic [UR S14] approved plan
testing
.2 Confirm the
methods used
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to carry out
leak testing

.3 Confirm that
correct test
pressures

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maintained for
leak, hose and
hydro and
hydro-
pneumatic
testing is
satisfactory

.4 Verify that
adequate
records of the
tank testing
have been
maintained

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

6 Structural Structural Witness Section 3-7-1 of Reg. II-1/11 of Approved tank Approved tank .1 Confirm that
Testing adequacy of the testing the Rules for SOLAS as testing plan, testing plan tank testing is
design Building and amended shipbuilders carried out in
Classing inspection records accordance
Marine Vessels with the
[UR S14] approved plan

.2 Confirm that
correct test
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pressures
maintained for
testing is
satisfactory

.3 Verify that

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adequate
records of the
tank testing
have been
maintained

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

7 (1 July 2010) Salt water ballast Review and 3-2-18/5 of the Reg. II-1/3-2 Manufacturer’s Corrosion .1 Verify that
Corrosion tanks with report on Rules for of SOLAS as and builder’s protection applied
Protection boundaries builder's and Building and amended specification specifications coatings are
Systems (e.g., formed by the manufacturer's Classing approved and
coatings, hull envelope, documentation Marine Vessels review records
cathodic and also bulk [UR Z8 and Z9, of application
protection, carrier hold UI SC122, UR
.2 Verify that
impressed internal surfaces, F1]
adequate
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current) except coamings and

records have
for coating hatch covers
been
system subject shall have an
maintained
to PSPC efficient
and copied to
protective
the ship file
coating. Safety

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aspects of
cathodic systems
to be dealt with
separately.

(1 July 2010) Review AFS Painting Paint .3 Verify that

Application of Convention Specification Specification adequate
Antifouling and Mfg. records have
Systems Declaration been
maintained
and copied to
the ship
construction
file.

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

7.1 Application of Monitor Patrolling and UI SC223, Reg. II-1/3-2 Coating Standard Coating .1 Verify that
(1 July Protective implementation Review PR34 of SOLAS as Technical File applied
2010) Coatings for of the coating amended; coatings are
Dedicated inspection approved and
Seawater requirements. review records
Ballast Tanks in of application
all Types of in accordance
Ships and with Chapter 7
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Double-Side of Annex to
Skin Spaces of MSC.215(82).
Bulk Carriers
subject to PSPC

8 Installation, Welding and Testing of the Following:

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8.1 Hatch Covers Tightness and Witness Section 3-7-1 of Reg. 13-14-15 Approved tank Details .1 Confirm leak
securing the Rules for and 16 of testing plan, required, test of hatch
Building and ILLC '66 shipbuilder’s structural covers
Classing inspection records drawings
.2 Confirm
Marine Vessels
operation and
[UR S14]
securing test

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

8.2 Doors and Tightness and Witness Section 3-7-1 of Reg. II-1/16 of Approved tank Details required .1 Confirm leak
Ramps Integral securing the Rules for SOLAS as testing plan, test
with the Shell Building and amended; Reg. shipbuilder’s
.2 Confirm
and Bulkheads Classing 12 and 21 of inspection records
operation and
Marine Vessels ILLC '66
securing test
[UR S14]
.3 Confirm safety
device
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operation

.4 Ensure correct
maintenance
logs/manuals
supplied with
the ship

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construction
file

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

8.3 Rudders Fitting Witness Section 3-7-1 of Approved plan, Details .1 Confirm
the Rules for shipbuilder’s required, alignment and
Building and inspection records structural mounting and
Classing drawings fitting up to
Marine Vessels the connection
[UR S14] to the tiller

.2 Confirm
function test
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.3 Verify fitting
of pintles and
all securing
bolts

.4 Verify all fit

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up records
including all
clearances
maintained
and placed
into ship
construction
file

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

8.4 Forgings and Compliance with Patrol of the Sections 2-1-6 Approved plans, Copies of .1 Verify casting
Castings approved process and and 2-1-5 of the shipbuilder’s certificates of and forgings
drawings, visual witness of the Rules for inspection forgings and against
examination of completed Materials and records, castings material
welding and item Welding (Part Shipbuilder’s and certificate
material, check 2) recognized
.2 Verify that
alignment and [UR W7 and standards and
correct
deformations W8] Rules as
welding and fit
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applicable,
up
construction plan
requirements
(steelwork
specified in
subdivision)
reference 1,
2.4 and 2.5 of
this table have

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been adopted

.3 Verify that
material
certificates are
included in the
ship
construction
file

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

Appendages .4 Verify that

correct
welding and fit
up
requirements
specified in
reference 1,
2.4 and 2.5 of
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this table have

been adopted

8.5 Equipment Tightness and Witness Reg. II-1/16-1 Approved tank Details required .1 Verify that
Forming the securing of SOLAS as testing plan, correct
Watertight and amended; Reg. shipbuilder’s welding and fit
Weathertight 17-18-19-20-2 inspection records up

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Integrity of the 2-23 of ILLC requirements
Ship (e.g., '66 specified in
overboard reference 1,
discharges, air 2.4 and 2.5 of
pipes, this table have
ventilators) been adopted

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.2 Verify
compliance
with Load
Line
Convention
1966 as
amended (i.e.,
all fittings in
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accordance
with the record
of freeboard
assignment)

4-6-4/9.3.7 of .3 Verify air

the Rules for pipes, vents

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Building and etc., closing
Classing device are
Marine Vessels approved type
[UR P3]

.4 Verify material
certificates for
overboard
discharges
where
applicable

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

.5 Verify record
of freeboard
assignment
and all
material
certificates
included in the
ship
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construction
file

Freeboard Within allowable Witness Appendix 1-1- Reg. 4- 5- 6- 7 Details required .6 Verify
Marks and tolerances and in A1 of the Rules and 8 of ILLC freeboard
Draft Marks accordance with for Conditions '66 marks in
the freeboard of accordance

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assignment Classification with load line
(Part 1) assignment
[UI-LL4]

.7 Verify draft
marks in
accordance
with the
agreed
tolerances
specified by
the builder
unless more
onerous flag
state
requirements

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for Required for Reference (2, 3)] and Relevant Classification Construction for the
Classification Classification Reference Surveyor during File Project
Construction

Principal Within allowable Review and [Recommend- Details required .8 Verify

Dimensions tolerances witness ation 47] principal
dimensions in
accordance
with
recognized
standard

.9 Verify
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dimensions
included in
ship
construction
file

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Safety No outstanding Witness Reg. 10 of .10 Verify that
Construction imperfections or SOLAS as Administration
Certification defects amended requirements
have been
incorporated
into the hull
structure

Shipbuilder's name Kick-off Meeting Date

Project Representing Builder

Project Duration Representing Class Society

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Notes:
1

1 ABS referenced documents are available from the Rules and Guides Downloads page of www.eagle.org.
2 IACS referenced documents are available from www.iacs.org.uk.
3 IACS Recommendations are not mandatory requirements.
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11 Initial Statutory Surveys at New Construction (1 July 2010)

11.1 Scope*
The scope of this section is to define the requirements for the initial statutory surveys at new construction
as detailed in IMO Resolution A.997(25), which are not addressed in UR Z23 for the following as
applicable:

i) International Load Line Certificate (1966)

ii) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
iii) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

This section only covers the survey activities required and does not cover the technical interpretations of
the statutory requirements or approval of plans, designs and manuals required by the Regulations.

This section does not cover the requirements for type approval or certification at vendor’s works and for
which evidence of acceptance is to be provided as indicated in the survey tables.

11.2 Definitions Used in the Survey Tables

Survey Item: A description of the survey item considered

Origin of the Requirement: Applicable Statutory Regulation

Approved Drawings/Documentation: Indicates whether approved drawings/documentation is required

Conformity Verification: This verification may consist of an examination of the certificate, a check of the
marks or, for products which require type approval, to verify conformity of the product with the approved
prototype or certification with Flag Administration requirements

Survey During Construction or Installation: Indicates whether the witness by surveyor of construction and
installation on board is required

Tightness Testing: Indicates whether tightness testing is required to be witnessed by the surveyor for
survey item

Survey After Construction or Installation: Indicates whether the survey item is examined by the Surveyor
after completion of its construction and installation on board

Function Test: Indicates whether a survey item or system is to be subjected to a functioning and/or
performance test or trial in the presence of a Surveyor after installation on board

Onboard Verification of Documentation: Indicates whether the required documentation is to be verified on

board by the surveyor

Series of Vessels: As defined in 1-1-4/3.3 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1)

Note:

* This section is to be uniformly implemented on ships contracted for construction from 1st July 2010.

11.3 Application
This applies to all vessels for which the statutory certificates listed in 1/11.1 are to be issued at new
construction by ABS.

11.4 Interpretation of the Survey Requirements

Interpretation of the survey requirements is given in Appendix A1

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● A1/1 TABLE 1 – Safety Equipment

● A1/1 TABLE 2 – Load Line
● A1/1 TABLE 3 – MARPOL Annex 1

Specific flag administration requirements, if any, supersede the requirements contained in this section.

11.5 Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel

The surveys required by this section shall be carried out by exclusive ABS surveyors. The surveyors are to
be qualified to be able to carry out the tasks and procedures are to be in place to ensure that their activities
are monitored.

11.6 Inspection and test plan for new building activities

The shipbuilder is to provide inspection and test plans for the items which are required to be surveyed
and/or tested prior to the commencement of the surveys and/or test.

11.7 Product and Type Approval Certificates

The shipbuilder is to provide product and type approval certificates for the applicable items listed in
Appendix A1 to be placed onboard.

11.8 Proof of the Consistency of Surveys

ABS is to be able to provide evidence, (e.g., through records, check lists, inspection and test records, etc.)
that its surveyors have complied with the requirements of this section.

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 APPENDIX 1
Survey Tables for Initial Statutory Surveys at New Construction (1 July
2010)

1 Description
COLUMN 1 A.997(25) Requirements

COLUMN 2 Survey Item A description of the survey item considered

COLUMN 3 Origin of the Requirement Applicable Statutory Regulation

COLUMN 4 Correspondence with Approved Indicates whether approved drawings/documentation is required

Drawings/Documentation

COLUMN 5 Conformity Verification This verification may consist of an examination of the certificate, a
check of the marks or, for type approved products, to verify
conformity of the product with the approved prototype or
certification with National Requirements

COLUMN 6 Survey during construction or Indicates whether the witness by surveyor of fabrication and
installation installation on board is required

COLUMN 7 Tightness Testing Indicates whether tightness testing is required to be witnessed by

the surveyor for survey item

COLUMN 8 Survey after construction or Indicates whether the survey item is examined by the Surveyor
installation after completion of its installation on board and/or

COLUMN 9 Function Test Indicates whether a system is to be subjected to a functioning

and/or performance test or trial in the presence of a Surveyor after
installation on board

COLUMN 10 Onboard Verification of Indicates whether the required documentation is to be verified on

documentation board by the surveyor

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TABLE 1
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Safety Equipment (1 July 2010)

A.997(25) Requirement Survey Item Origin of the

Requirement

Examining the fire pumps and fire main Fire Pumps X X X X

and the disposition of the hydrants, hoses
Fire Mains X X
and nozzles and the international shore
connection and checking that each fire Hydrants (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
pump, including the emergency fire II-2/10.2 FSSC chs.2
(EI) 1.1.3.1 Hoses and Nozzles X X X
pump, can be operated separately so that and 12)(SOLAS 74/88

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two jets of water are produced International Shore Connection regs. II-2/4 and 19) X X
simultaneously from different hydrants at
any part of the ship whilst the required
pressure is maintained in the fire main

(SOLAS 74/00 reg.

Examining the provision and disposition II-2/10.3 FSSC ch.4)
(EI) 1.1.3.2 Fire Extinguishers X X X
of the fire extinguishers (SOLAS 74/88 reg.
II-2/6)
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(EI) 1.1.3.3 Examining the fire fighters’ outfits and Fire Fighters' Outfits (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X
emergency escape breathing devices - II-2/10.10, 13.3.4 and
EEBDs - Emergency Escape X X X
EEBDs 13.4.3 FSSC ch.3)
Breathing Devices
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.
II-2/17)

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A.997(25) Requirement Survey Item Origin of the

1

Requirement

(EI) 1.1.3.4 Checking the operational readiness and Operational Readiness and (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
maintenance of fire-fighting systems Maintenance of Fire-fighting II2/14) (SOLAS 74/88
System reg.II-2/21)

(EI) 1.1.3.5 Examining the fixed fire-fighting system Fixed Fire fighting systems (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X X X
for the machinery, cargo, vehicle, special II-2/10.4, 10.5, 10.7 and
category and ro-ro spaces, as appropriate, 20.6.1, FSSC chs.5 to 7)
and confirming that the installation tests (SOLAS 74/88
have been satisfactorily completed and regs.II-2/7 and 53)
that its means of operation are clearly

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marked

(EI) 1.1.3.6 Examining the fire-extinguishing and Remote means of opening and (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X
special arrangements in the machinery closing of Skylights II-2/5.2, 8.3, 9.5 and
spaces and confirming, as far as 10.5) (SOLAS 74/88
Fire Dampers and Funnel X X X
practicable and as appropriate, the regs. II-2/7 and 11)
opening
operation of the remote means of control
provided for the opening and closing of Closure of power operated and X X X
the skylights, the release of smoke, the other doors
closure of the funnel and ventilation
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Remote stops for ventilation X X

openings, the closure of power operated
and boiler fans
and other doors, the stopping of
ventilation and boiler forced and induced Remote stops for FO pumps X X
draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and
other pumps that discharge flammable
liquids

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A.997(25) Requirement Survey Item Origin of the

1

Requirement

(EI) 1.1.3.7 Examining any fire detection and alarm Fixed Fire Detection System (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X X
system and any automatic sprinkler, fire II-2/7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5.1,
Fire Alarm System X X X X
detection and fire alarm system and 7.5.5, 19.3.3 and 20.4;
confirming that installation tests have Automatic Sprinkler FSSC ch.9) (SOLAS X X X X
been satisfactorily completed 74/88 regs. II-2/11, 13,
14, 53 and 54)

(EI) 1.1.3.8 Examining the fire-extinguishing system Spaces containing Paint and/or (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X
for spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids: Fire II-2/10.6.3 and 10.6.4;
flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking Extinguishing System FSSC chs.4 to 7)

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equipment in accommodation and service (SOLAS 74/88 reg.
Deep-Fat Cooking Equipment X X
spaces and confirming that installation II-2/18.7)
in Accommodation: Fire
tests have been satisfactorily completed
Extinguishing System
and that its means of operation are
clearly marked

(EI) 1.1.3.9 Examining the arrangements for remote Remote Closing Valves for: Oil (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
closing of valves for oil fuel, lubricating Fuel II-2/4.2.2.3.4) (SOLAS
oil and other flammable oils and 74/88 reg. II-2/15.2.5)
Remote Closing Valves for: X X
confirming, as far as practicable and as
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Lubricating Oil
appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of closing the valves on the tanks Remote Closing Valves for: X X
that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and Other Flammable Oils
other flammable oils

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(EI) 1.1.3.10 Examining the fire protection Fire Detection and Alarm (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X X
arrangements in cargo, vehicle and ro-ro System II-2/10.7, 20.2.1, 20.3
spaces and confirming, as far as and 20.6.2) (SOLAS
Fixed Fire Extinguishing X X
practicable and as appropriate, the 74/88 reg. II-2/53)
System
operation of the means for closing the
various openings Structural Fire Protection X X X

Precaution against ignition of X X X

flammable vapours in closed

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vehicle spaces, closed ro-ro
spaces and special category
spaces
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(EI) 1.1.3.11 Examining, when appropriate, the special Water Supply (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
arrangements for carrying dangerous II-2/19 (except 19.3.8,
Sources of Ignition X X X
goods, including checking the electrical 19.3.10 and 19.4) FSSC
equipment and wiring, the ventilation, Detection System chs.9 and 10) (SOLAS X X X
the provision of protective clothing and 74/88 reg. II-2/54)
Ventilation X X
portable appliances and the testing of the
water supply, bilge pumping and any Bilge system X X
water spray system
Personnel Protection X X X

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Fire Extinguishers X X X

Insulation of Machinery space X X X

boundaries

Water Spray System X X X X X

(EI) 1.1.3.12 Checking the provision and disposition Survival Craft Provision and (SOLAS 74/88 regs. X X X
of the survival craft, where applicable, Disposition III/11 to 16 and 31;
marine evacuation systems and rescue LSAC section 6.2)
Rescue Boat Provision and X X X
boats
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Disposition

Marine Evacuation Systems X X X

Provision and Disposition

(EI) 1.1.3.13 Deployment of 50% of the MES after Deployment of Marine (LSAC paragraph X
installation Evacuation Systems 6.2.2.2)

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(EI) 1.1.3.14 Examining each survival craft, including Survival Craft Design (SOLAS 74/88 reg. X X
its equipment III/31; LSAC sections
Survival Craft Engine X X
2.5, 3.1 to 3.3 and 4.1 to
Survival Craft Equipment 4.9) X X

(EI) 1.1.3.15 Examining the embarkation Survival Craft Launching and (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X
arrangements for each survival craft and Recovery appliances III/11, 12, 13, 16, 31
the testing of each launching appliance, and 33; LSAC section
Survival Craft Embarkation X X X
including overload tests, tests to establish 6.1)
Arrangements

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the lowering speed and the lowering of
each survival craft to the water with the
ship at its lightest sea-going draught, and,
where applicable, launching underway at
5 knots, checking the recovery of each
lifeboat
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(EI) 1.1.3.16 Examining the embarkation MES Launching and Recovery (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X X X
arrangements for each marine evacuation appliances III/15; LSAC section
device, where applicable, and the 6.2)
MES Embarkation X X
launching arrangements, including
Arrangements
inspection for lack of side shell opening
between the embarkation station and
waterline, review of distance to the
propeller and other life-saving appliances
and ensuring that the stowed position is

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protected from heavy weather damage, as
much as practicable

(EI) 1.1.3.17 Examining each rescue boat, including Rescue Boat Design (SOLAS 74/88 reg. X X
its equipment III/31; LSAC sections
Rescue Boat Engine X X X
2.5, 5.1 and 6.1)
Rescue Boat Equipment X X
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(EI) 1.1.3.18 Examining the embarkation and recovery Rescue Boat Launching and (SOLAS 74/88 regs. X X X
arrangements for each rescue boat and Recovery appliances and III/14, 17 and 31; LSAC
testing each launching and recovery Arrangements section 6.1)
appliance, including overload tests, tests
to establish the lowering and recovery
speeds and ensuring that each rescue boat
can be lowered to the water and
recovered with the ship at its lightest sea-
going draught, launching underway at 5

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knots

(EI) 1.1.3.19 Testing that the engine of the rescue Test of engines of lifeboat and (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
boat(s) and of each lifeboat, when so Rescue Boat III/19)
fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both
ahead and astern

(EI) 1.1.3.20 Confirming that there are posters or signs Posters or Signs (SOLAS 74/88 regs. X
in the vicinity of survival craft and their III/9 and 20)
launching stations and containers,
brackets, racks and other similar stowage
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(EI) 1.1.3.21 Examining the provision and stowage Two-way VHF radiotelephone (SOLAS 74/88 regs. X X X
and checking the operation of portable on apparatus II-2/12.2 and III/6)
board communications equipment, if
Radar Transponders X X X
provided, and two-way VHF
radiotelephone apparatus and radar
transponders

(EI) 1.1.3.22 Examining the provision and stowage of Distress Flares and Line- (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X
the distress flares and the line-throwing Throwing Appliances III/6 and 18; LSAC
appliance, checking the provision and sections 3.1, 7.1 and

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On board Communications X X X
operation of fixed on board 7.2)
equipment
communications equipment, if provided,
and testing the means of operation of the General Alarm System X X X
general alarm system
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(EI) 1.1.3.23 Examining the provision, disposition and Lifebuoys (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X X X
stowage of the lifebuoys, including those III/7 and 32 to 37;
Lifebuoys fitted with self- X X X
fitted with self-igniting lights, self- LSAC sections 2.1, 2.5
igniting lights
activating smoke signals and buoyant and 3.3)
lines, lifejackets, and immersion suits Lifebuoys fitted with self- X X X
activating smoke signals

Lifebuoys fitted with buoyant X X X

lines

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Lifejackets X X X

Immersion suits X X X

Anti-exposure suits X X X
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(EI) 1.1.3.24 Checking the lighting of the muster and Muster and Embarkation (SOLAS 74/88 regs. X X
embarkation stations and the alleyways, Station Lighting II-1/43 and III/11)
stairways and exits giving access to the
Alleyways and Stairways X X
muster and embarkation stations,
Lighting
including when supplied from the
emergency source of power Exits giving Access to the X X
Muster and Embarkation
Stations Lighting

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Muster and Embarkation X X
Station Lighting from
Emergency Source of Power

Alleyways and Stairways X X

Lighting from Emergency
Source of Power

Exits giving Access to the X X

Muster and Embarkation
Stations Lighting from
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(EI) 1.1.3.25 Examining the provision and positioning Navigation Lights (International X X X X
and checking the operation of, as Regulations for
Shapes and Sounds signalling X X X
appropriate, the navigation lights, shapes Preventing Collisions at
equipment
and sound signalling equipment Sea (COLREG) in
force, regs. 20 to 24, 27
to 30 and 33)

(EI) 1.1.3.26 Checking that the minimum safe Bridge (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X
distances from the steering and standard V/17 and 19)
magnetic compasses for all electrical

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equipment are complied with

(EI) 1.1.3.27 Checking the electromagnetic Bridge (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X

compatibility of electrical and electronic V/17)
equipment on or in the vicinity of the
bridge

(EI) 1.1.3.28 Checking, as appropriate, the provision

and operation of the following ship borne
navigational systems equipment
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(EI) 1.1.3.28.1 The magnetic compass, including Navigation Equipment: (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
examining the sighting, movement, Magnetic Compass V/19)
illumination and a pylorus or compass
Navigation Equipment: Pylorus X X
bearing device
or Compass Bearing Device

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(EI) 1.1.3.28.2 Nautical charts and nautical publications Navigation Equipment: ECDIS (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
necessary for the intended voyage are including back-up arrangements V/19)
available and have been updated, and,
Nautical Charts and Nautical X
where electronic systems are used, the
Publications
electronic charts have been updated and
the required back-up system is provided
and updated

(EI) 1.1.3.28.3 Global navigation satellite system Navigation Equipment: GNSS X X

receiver or terrestrial radio navigation receiver

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system

(EI) 1.1.3.28.4 Sound reception system, when bridge is Navigation Equipment: Sound X X
totally enclosed Reception System

(EI) 1.1.3.28.5 Means of communication to emergency Navigation Equipment: Means X X X

steering position, where provided of communication with
Emergency Steering Position

(EI) 1.1.3.28.6 Spare magnetic compass Navigation Equipment: Spare X X

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Magnetic Compass

(EI) 1.1.3.28.7 Daylight signalling lamp Navigation Equipment: X X

Daylight Signalling Lamp

(EI) 1.1.3.28.8 Echo sounding device Navigation Equipment: Echo- X X

sounding Device

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(EI) 1.1.3.28.9 Radar reflector Navigation Equipment: Radar X X

Reflector

(EI) 1.1.3.28.10 Radar(s), including examining the Navigation Equipment: Radar X X X

waveguide and cable runs for routeing Installations
and protection and the display unit
confirming lighting, correct operation of
all controls, and functions

(EI) 1.1.3.28.11 Electronic plotting aid, automatic Navigation Equipment: X X

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tracking aid or automatic radar plotting Electronic Plotting Aid
aid as appropriate, using the appropriate
Navigation Equipment: X X
test facilities
Automatic Tracking aid(s) or
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

(EI) 1.1.3.28.12 Speed and distance measuring devices Navigation Equipment: Speed X X
"through the water"and "over the and Distance measuring Device
ground"

(EI) 1.1.3.28.13 Transmitting heading device providing Navigation Equipment: X X

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heading information to radar, plotting Transmitting Heading Device

aids and automatic identification system
equipment and voyage data recorder

(EI) 1.1.3.28.14 Automatic identification system Navigation Equipment: AIS X X

Automatic Identification
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(EI) 1.1.3.28.15 Gyrocompass, including examining the Navigation Equipment: Gyro X X

alignment of the master and all repeaters Compass

Navigation Equipment: Gyro X X

Compass Repeaters

(EI) 1.1.3.28.16 Rudder angle indicator Navigation Equipment: Rudder X X

Angle Indicator

(EI) 1.1.3.28.17 Propeller rate of revolution indicator Navigation Equipment: X X

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Propeller rate of Revolution
Indicator

(EI) 1.1.3.28.18 Propeller, operational mode, thrust, and Navigation Equipment: X X

pitch indicator Variable-Pitch propeller pitch
and operational mode indicator

(EI) 1.1.3.28.19 Rate-of-turn indicator Navigation Equipment: Rate of X X

Turn Indicator

(EI) 1.1.3.28.20 Heading or track control system Navigation Equipment: X X

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Heading or Track Control

System

(EI) 1.1.3.29 Checking for the provision and operation VDR - Voyage Data Recorder (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
of the voyage data recorder V/20)

(EI) 1.1.3.31 Checking navigation bridge visibility Navigation Bridge Visibility (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
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(EI) 1.1.3.32 Checking the provision and, as Pilot ladders and hoists/pilot (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X X X
appropriate, the deployment or operation transfer arrangements V/23)
of the pilot ladders and hoists/pilot
transfer arrangements

(EI) 1.1.4.1 Checking the deck foam system, Deck Foam System: Foam (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
including the supplies of foam Tanks II-2/10.8; FSSC ch.15)
concentrate, and testing that the (SOLAS 74/88 reg.
Deck Foam System: Monitors X X X
minimum number of jets of water at the II-2/61)
required pressure in the fire main is

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Deck Foam System: X X X
obtained (see (EI) 1.1.3.1) when the Applicators
system is in operation
Deck Foam System: Foam X
Concentrates

(EI) 1.1.4.2 Examining the inert gas system and in Cargo Tank Protection: Venting (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
particular: II-2/4.5.5; FSSC ch.15)
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.
II-2/62)
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(EI) 1.1.4.2.1 Examining externally for any sign of gas Signs of Gas or Effluent X X
or effluent leakage Leakage

(EI) 1.1.4.2.2 Confirming the proper operation of both Inert Gas Blowers X
inert gas blowers

(EI) 1.1.4.2.3 Observing the operation of the scrubber- Scrubber Room Ventilation X
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(EI) 1.1.4.2.4 Checking the deck water seal for Deck Water Seal X X
automatic filling and draining

(EI) 1.1.4.2.5 Examining the operation of all remotely Remote or Automatic Control X
operated or automatically controlled Valves
valves and, in particular, the flue gas
Flue Gas Isolating Valve X X
isolating valves

(EI) 1.1.4.2.6 Observing a test of the interlocking Interlocking of soot Blowers X

feature of soot blowers

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(EI) 1.1.4.2.7 Observing that the gas pressure- Gas Pressure-Regulating Valve X
regulating valve automatically closes
when the inert gas blowers are secured

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8 Checking, as far as practicable, the X

following alarms and safety devices of
the inert gas system using simulated
conditions where necessary:

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.1 High oxygen content of gas in the inert Simulation Test for Alarms and X
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gas main Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.2 Low gas pressure in the inert gas main Simulation Test for Alarms and X
Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.3 Low pressure in the supply to the deck Simulation Test for Alarms and X
water seal Safety Devices

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(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.4 High temperature of gas in the inert gas Simulation Test for Alarms and X
main Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.5 Low water pressure or low water-flow Simulation Test for Alarms and X
rate Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.6 Accuracy of portable and fixed oxygen- Simulation Test for Alarms and X X
measuring equipment by means of Safety Devices
calibration gas

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(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.7 High water level in the scrubber Simulation Test for Alarms and X
Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.8 Failure of the inert gas blowers Simulation Test for Alarms and X
Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.9 Failure of the power supply to the Simulation Test for Alarms and X
automatic control system for the gas Safety Devices
regulating valve and to the
instrumentation for continuous indication
and permanent recording of pressure and
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oxygen content in the inert gas main

(EI) 1.1.4.2.8.10 High pressure of gas in the inert gas main Simulation Test for Alarms and X
Safety Devices

(EI) 1.1.4.2.9 Checking the proper operation of the IGS Operating Procedure X
inert gas system on completion of the
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(EI) 1.1.4.3 Examining the fixed fire-fighting system Cargo Pump Room Fire (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X
for the cargo pump room, confirming that Extinguishing II-2/10.9; FSSC chs.5,
the installation tests have been 6, 7 and 8, as
Cargo Pump Room Means of X X
satisfactorily completed and that its applicable)
Closing Various Opening
means of operation are clearly marked
and, when appropriate, checking the
operation of the remote means for
closing the various openings

(EI) 1.1.4.4 Examining the protection of the cargo Temperature sensing devices (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X X X

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pump-rooms and confirming that the II-2/4.5.10) (SOLAS
Interlock between lighting and X
installation tests have been satisfactorily 74/88 regs. II-2/55 to
ventilation
completed 58)
Monitoring of hydrocarbon gas X X

Bilge monitoring X

(EI) 1.1.5.1 Confirming that the fire control plans are Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
permanently exhibited or, alternatively, II-2/15.2.4) (SOLAS
emergency booklets have been provided 74/88 reg. II-2/20)
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and that a duplicate of the plans or the

emergency booklet are available in a
prominently marked enclosure external
to the ship's deckhouse

(EI) 1.1.5.2 Confirming that maintenance plans have Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X
been provided II-2/14.2.2 and 14.4)

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(EI) 1.1.5.3 Confirming that the training manuals and Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X
the fire safety operational booklets have II-2/15.2.3, 16.2 and
been provided 16.3)

(EI) 1.1.5.4 Confirming, where appropriate, that the Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
ship is provided with a document II-2/19.4) (SOLAS
indicating compliance with the special 74/88 reg. II-2/54(3))
requirement for carrying dangerous
goods

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(EI) 1.1.5.5 Confirming that emergency instructions Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 regs. X
are available for each person on board, III/8 and 37)
that the muster list is posted in
conspicuous places and they are in a
language understood by the persons on
board

(EI) 1.1.5.6 Confirming that the training manual and Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
training aids for the lifesaving appliances III/35)
have been provided
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(EI) 1.1.5.7 Confirming that the instructions for on Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/88 reg. X
board maintenance of the life-saving III/36)
appliances have been provided

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(EI) 1.1.5.8 Confirming that a table or curve of Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
residual deviations for the magnetic V/19)
compass has been provided, and that a
diagram of the radar installations shadow
sectors is displayed

(EI) 1.1.5.9 Checking that operational and, where Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/00 reg. X
appropriate, maintenance manuals for all V/16)
navigational equipment are provided

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(EI) 1.1.5.10 Checking that the charts and nautical Required Documentations (SOLAS 74/88 reg. X
publications necessary for the intended V/27)
voyage are available and have been
updated

(EI) 1.1.5.11 Checking that the International Code of Required Document (SOLAS 74/00/02, reg. X
Signals and a copy of Volume III of the V/21)
International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
have been provided
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(EI) 1.1.5.12 Checking that arrangements are provided Required Documents (SOLAS 74/00/03, reg. X
to maintain records of navigational V/28)
activities and daily reporting

(EI) 1.1.5.13 Checking that the life-saving signals to Required Documents (SOLAS 74/00, reg. X
be used by ships, aircraft or persons in V/29)
distress are available

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(EI) 1.1.5.14 Confirming that continuous synopsis Required Documents (SOLAS 74/02, reg. X
record is provided XI-1/5)

(EI) 1.1.6.1 Confirming, when appropriate, that the Required Documents (FSSC ch.15 paragraph X
instruction manuals for the inert gas 2.4.4) (SOLAS 74/88,
system have been provided reg. II-2/62.21)

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(LI) 1.1.2 For the load line the survey during construction and after
installation should consist of:

(LI) Confirming that the deck line and load line mark are Positioning of Deck Line and (LLC 66/88 regs. 4 to 9) X X
1.1.2.2 properly positioned Load Line Mark

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(LI) Witnessing the inclining experiment or lightweight survey Inclining Experiment (LLC 66/88/03 reg. 10) X X
1.1.2.3

(LI) Examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the Superstructure End Bulkheads (LLC 66/88 regs. 11 and
1.1.2.4 openings therein 12)
Superstructure Openings X X X X
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(LI) Examining the means of securing the weather tightness of Freeboard Deck - Means of (LLC 66/88 regs. 13 to X X X X
1.1.2.5 cargo hatchways, other hatchways and other openings on the Securing the weather tightness 18)
freeboard and superstructure decks of Cargo Hatchways

Freeboard Deck - Means of X X X

Securing the weather tightness
of Other Hatchways

Freeboard Deck - Means of X X X

Securing the weather tightness

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of Other Openings

Superstructure Deck - Means of X X X X

Securing the weather tightness
of Cargo Hatchways

Superstructure Deck - Means of X X X

Securing the weather tightness
of Other Hatchways

Superstructure Deck - Means of X X X

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Securing the weather tightness

of Other Openings

(LI) Examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their Ventilators and air pipes (LLC 66/88 regs. 19 and X X X
1.1.2.6 coamings and closing appliances including their coamings and 20)
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(LI) Examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any Closures to any openings in the (LLC 66/88 reg. 21) X X X X X
1.1.2.7 openings in the ship's side below the freeboard deck ship's side below the freeboard
deck

(LI) Examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges Scuppers, Inlets and Discharger (LLC 66/88 reg. 22) X X X
1.1.2.8

(LI) Examining the garbage chutes Garbage chute (LLC 66/88/03, reg. X X X
1.1.2.9 22-1)

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(LI) Examining the spurling pipes and cable lockers Spurling Pipe (LLC 66/88/03, reg. X X X
1.1.2.10 22-2)
Cable Locker X X X

(LI) Examining the side scuttles and deadlights Side Scuttles and Deadlights (LLC 66/88 reg. 23) X X X X
1.1.2.11

(LI) Examining the bulwarks including the provision of freeing Bulwarks (LLC 66/88/03 reg. 24, X X
1.1.2.12 ports, special attention being given to any freeing ports 25)
Freeing Ports X X
fitted with shutters
Freeing Ports fitted with X X X
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shutters

(LI) Examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other Guardrails (LLC 66/88/03 reg. 25, X X
1.1.2.13 means provided for the protection of the crew and means for 25-1)
Gangways
safe passage of crew
Walkways

Other means

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(LI) Special requirements for ships permitted to sail with type Machinery Casings (LLC 66/88/03 reg. 26, X X X
1.1.2.14 “A” or type “B-minus” freeboards 27)
Gangway and Access

Hatchways

Freeing arrangements

(LI) Checking, when applicable, of the fittings and appliances Uprights (LLC 66/88 regs. 42 to X X
1.1.2.15 for timber deck cargoes 45)
Lashings X X

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Stability X X

Protection of Crew X X

(LI) Checking that the loading and ballasting information has Loading and Stability Manual (LLC 66/88 reg. 10) X X
1.1.3.1 been supplied to the master
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A.997(25) Requirement Survey Item Origin of the

Requirement

Requirements for All Ships

(OI) Confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of, as oil filtering equipment MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X X X
1.1.3.1 appropriate, oil filtering equipment and when appropriate Automatic Stopping Device I regs. 14 and 15
the operation of the automatic means provided to stop the Alarm
discharge of effluent and the satisfactory operation of the

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alarm - or other installation

(OI) Confirming, when applicable, that the oil content meter and Oil Content Meter MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X X
1.1.3.2 its recording device are operable and that there is a I regs. 14 and 15
Recording Device X X X
sufficient supply of consumables for the recording device on
board Consumables X

(OI) testing, where fitted, the automatic stopping device required Stopping Device MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.3.3 for discharges in Special Areas I reg. 15

(OI) confirming the segregation of the oil fuel and water ballast Segregation of WB and Oil MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
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1.1.3.4 system and the non-carriage of oil in forepeak tanks Carriage of Oil in FP Tank I reg. 16

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(OI) Confirming that the oily residue (sludge) tank and its Oily residue (sludge) tank MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.3.5 discharge arrangements are satisfactory and, when the size I reg. 12
Discharge Arrangement X X
of the sludge tank is approved on the basis of such
installations, confirming the satisfactory operation of Approved Sludge Tank's Size X X
homogenizers, sludge incinerators or other recognised
Incinerators/ Homogenisers X X X X
means for the control of sludge

(OI) Confirming the provision of the standard discharge Standard Discharge Connection MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.3.6 connection I reg. 13

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(OI) Confirming oil fuel tank protection arrangements Tank Arrangements MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.3.7 I reg. 12A

Additional Requirements for Oil Tankers

(OI) Confirming that the arrangements of slop tanks or cargo Slop Tanks MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.1 tanks designated as slop tanks and associated piping systems I regs. 29 and 34
Cargo Tanks designated as slop X X
are satisfactory
tanks
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Requirement

(OI) Confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of the Discharge Monitoring and MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X X X
1.1.4.2 oil discharge monitoring and control system, including any Control System I regs. 31 and 34
audible or visual alarms, the automatic and manual means to
Audible and Visual Alarms X X
stop the discharge of effluent, the starting interlock and the
accuracy of the flow meter and the applicable resolution’s Automatic and manual means X X
requirements for installation survey to stop discharge of Effluent

Starting Interlock X X

Accuracy Flow Meter X X

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(OI) Confirming that the oil content meter and its recording Oil Content meter and MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X X
1.1.4.3 device are operable and that there is a sufficient supply of recording device I regs. 31 and 34
consumables for the recording device on board

(OI) Confirming that the approved oil/water interface detectors Oil/water interface detectors MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.4 are on board and are operational I reg. 32

(OI) Confirming that the arrangements of pumps, pipes and Segregated Ballast Tanks: MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.5 valves are in accordance with the requirements for Pumps, Piping and Valves I reg. 18
segregated ballast systems and that there are no cross-
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connections between the cargo and segregated ballast

systems

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Requirement

(OI) Where a portable spool piece is provided for the emergency Segregated Ballast Tanks: MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.6 discharge of segregated ballast by connecting the segregated Emergency Discharge I reg. 18
ballast system to a cargo pump, confirming that non-return
valves are fitted on the segregated ballast connections and
that the spool piece is mounted in a conspicuous position in
the pump room with a permanent notice restricting its use

(OI) Testing ballast pipelines that pass through cargo tanks and Pipelines MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.7 those cargo pipelines that pass through ballast tanks to I reg. 18
ensure there is no cross contamination

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(OI) Confirming that the crude oil washing system is installed in MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.4.8 accordance with the approved plans and, in particular: I regs. 18 & 33

(OI) Examining crude oil washing piping, pumps, valves and Piping, Pumps Valves & X
1.1.4.8.1 deck mounted washing machines for signs of leakage and to Anchoring Devices
check that all anchoring devices for crude oil washing
piping are intact and secure;

(OI) Carrying out pressure testing of the crude oil washing Pressure Test X
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1.1.4.8.2 system to 1.5 times the working pressure;

(OI) Confirming in those cases where drive units are not integral Operational Drive Units X
1.1.4.8.3 with the tank washing machines, that the number of
operational drive units specified in the Manual are on board;

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(OI) Checking that, when fitted, steam heaters for water washing Steam Heaters X X
1.1.4.8.4 can be properly isolated during crude oil washing
operations, either by double shut-off valves or by clearly
identifiable blanks;

(OI) Checking that the prescribed means of communications Means of Communication X X

1.1.4.8.5 between the deck watch keeper and the cargo control
position is operational;

(OI) Confirming that an overpressure relief device (or other Overpressure Relief Device X X

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1.1.4.8.6 approved arrangement) is fitted to the pumps supplying the
crude oil washing system;

(OI) Verifying that flexible hoses for supply of oil to the washing Flexible Hoses X X
1.1.4.8.7 machines on combination carriers are of an approved type,
are properly stored and are in good condition;

(OI) Verifying the effectiveness of the crude oil washing system COW-Crude Oil Washing: MARPOL 90/04 Annex
1.1.4.9 and, in particular: Effectiveness I reg. 33

(OI) Checking that the crude oil washing machines are operable X X
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1.1.4.9.1 and to observe the proper operation of the washing

machines by means of the movement indicators and/or
sound patterns or other approved methods;

(OI) Checking the effectiveness of the stripping system in X

1.1.4.9.2 appropriate cargo tanks by observing the monitoring
equipment and by hand-dipping or other approved means;

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Requirement

(OI) Verifying by internal tank inspection after crude oil washing X

1.1.4.9.3 that the installation and operational procedures laid down in
the Operations and Equipment Manual are satisfactory;

(OI) Confirming that, where there is a crude oil washing system, COW-Crude Oil Washing: X X X
1.1.4.10 an inert gas system has been installed and tested in General
accordance with the requirements of SOLAS 74/88/2000
(see (EI) 1.1.4.2 in Annex 1);

(OI) Confirming, as appropriate, that the arrangements for the Pollution due to Collision or MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X

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1.1.4.11 prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or Stranding I regs. 19 to 22
stranding are in accordance with the approved plans

(OI) Confirming that the piping systems associated with the Pumping, Piping and Discharge MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.12 discharge of dirty ballast water or oil-contaminated water I reg. 30
are satisfactory

(OI) Confirming that the observation and discharge control Observation and Discharge MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.13 positions for visually observing the discharge of oil- Control I reg. 30
contaminated water, including the testing of the
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communication system between the two positions are

satisfactory

(OI) Confirming that the means of draining cargo pumps and Means of Draining and MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.14 cargo lines, including the provision of a stripping device and Stripping I reg. 30
the connections for pumping to the slop or cargo tanks or
Means for pumping ashore/ X X
ashore are satisfactory
slop/ cargo tanks

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Requirement

(OI) Confirming that closing devices installed in the cargo Closing arrangements MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.4.16 transfer system and cargo piping, as appropriate, are I regs. 23 & 26
satisfactory

(OI) Confirming that the subdivision and stability arrangements, Stability Manual Tank MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X X
1.1.4.17 in addition to the provision of (OI) 1.1.4.16, to prevent Arrangement I regs. 23 & 26
progressive flooding are satisfactory

(OI) Confirming the arrangements for cargo pump-room bottom Tank Arrangements MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.4.18 protection (double bottom where required) I reg. 22

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Requirements for All Ships

(OI) Confirming that certificates for type approval for the oil Type Approval Certificates MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.5.1 filtering equipment and oil content meters are available I reg. 14

(OI) Confirming that the Oil Record Book (Part I) has been Oil Record Book MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.5.2 provided I reg. 17

(OI) Confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan SOPEP/SMPEP MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.5.3 or, in the case of a chemical/product tanker, a shipboard I reg. 37
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marine pollution emergency plan has been provided

(OI) Confirming, as appropriate, that the Operating and Operations Manual X

1.1.5.4 Maintenance manuals for the 15 ppm bilge separator and 15
ppm bilge alarm are available

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1

Requirement

(OI) confirming that, if applicable, a Crude Oil Washing COW-Crude Oil Washing: MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.6.2 Operations and Equipment Manual has been provided Operations & Equipment I reg. 35
Manual

(OI) Confirming that an operations manual for the oil discharge ODM Operation Manual MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.6.3 monitoring and control system has been provided together I reg. 31
with any other documentation requested by the applicable
resolution

(OI) Confirming that certificates for type approval for the oil Type Approval Certificates MARPOL 90/04 Annex X

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1.1.6.4 content meters, oil discharge monitoring and control system I regs. 31 and 32
and oil/water interface detectors are available

(OI) Confirming that an Oil Record Book (Part II) has been Oil Record Book MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.6.5 provided I reg. 36

(OI) Confirming that the information and data concerning the Loading and Damage Stability MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.6.7 loading and damage stability has been provided Data I reg. 28

(OI) Confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan SOPEP/SMPEP MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.6.8 or in the case of a chemical/product tanker a shipboard I reg. 37
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marine pollution emergency plan has been provided

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1

Requirement

(OI) Confirming, for oil tankers of 5,000 deadweight and above Stability Information MARPOL 90/04 Annex X X
1.1.6.9 delivered on/after 1 February 2002, that the intact stability I reg. 27
has been approved

(OI) Confirming, for oil tankers of 5,000 deadweight and above, Shore based emergency support MARPOL 90/04 Annex X
1.1.6.10 that arrangements are in place to provide prompt access to arrangements I reg. 37.4
shore-based damage stability and residual structural strength
computerized calculation programmes

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Shipyard Review Record

Name of Shipyard Date

1 Details of Any Management Systems

Obtained Approval Certified By Expiry Date Remarks (Scope, etc.)

_____ ISO-9001 _____ ISO-9002

_____ ISO 14000

_____ ISO 18000

_____ Other:

2 Construction Facilities
(Documents such as a brochure of shipyard can be attached in lieu of completing this section.)

2.1 Building Berth (B) or Dock (D)

B/D Name Length Width Depth* Building Capacity Crane
(m) (m) (m) (G/T) (Ton × No.)

Note:
* In case of berth, “Depth” is not applicable.

2.2 Outfitting Quays

Name Length Width Depth Berthing Capacity Crane
(m) (m) (m) (G/T) (Ton × No.)

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Name Length Width Depth Berthing Capacity Crane

(m) (m) (m) (G/T) (Ton × No.)

2.3 Main Fabrication and Erection Facilities

(1) Marking and cutting of steel plates (including internal members)
- Marking method ( Manual, Photo × _____, EPM × _____, NC × _____ Others _______________ )
- NC cutting machine ( Gas × _____, Plasma × _____, Laser × _____ )
Control procedure of NC ( On-line, Other )
- Cutting equipment ( Edge planer × _____, Roll-shear × _____ )

(2) Marking and cutting of section bar

- Marking method ( Manual, NC ) - Marking of reference curved line ( Manual, NC )
- Cutting method ( Manual, NC ) - In case of NC ( Gas × _____, Plasma × _____ )

(3) One-side automatic welding machine ( Yes, No )

- Type of welding machine ( Flux Backing × _____, Flux and Copper Backing × _____, Other _______________ )
- Existence of special surface plate for plate welding ( Yes, No )

(4) Fillet welding machine ( Gravity, Automatic ) Percentage of automatization, except gravity: about _____ %
- Line welder ( No, Yes: submerged arc × _____ heads, CO2 × _____ heads )
- Small automatic fillet welding machine ( No, Yes: Name: _______________ × _____ )
- Welding robot ( No, Yes: Portal × _____, Rectangular × _____, Articulated × _____ )

(5) Painting equipment

- Plate shot blasting/primer coating machine ( No, Yes: Max. Width _____ m, Length _____ m )
- Section bar shot blasting/primer coating machine ( No, Yes: Max. Length _____ m )
- Special coating factory ( No, Yes: _____ m × _____ m × _____ sections )

(6) Vertical automatic welding machine ( No, Yes: EG × _____, SEG × _____, ES × _____ )
EG: Electrogas SEG: Simplified Electrogas ES: Electroslag

(7) Other main fabrication facilities

3 Shipyard Control of Qualified Welders

(1) Normal steel

Certification Traceability Supervision Maintenance of

Qualification

Shipyard workers Confirm system

in place

Subcontracted Confirm system

workers in place

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4 Feature of Construction Procedure

(1) Subcontract of hull blocks (weight)
- Sub members ( No, Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works _____ %, No. of subcontractors _____ )
- Blocks ( No, Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works _____ %, No. of subcontractors _____ )

(2) Method of plate block assembly

- Method fitting and welding longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
- Method welding longitudinals on jointed panels prior to fitting and welding transverse webs
- Method fitting and welding a frame consists of longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
- Method jointing panels with pre-assembled longitudinals by welding prior to fitting and welding transverse webs

(3) Pre-erection outfitting carried out

grand block/mega block adopted
Method of erection at building berth/dock: _____________________
- Max. weight of loading block: __________ ton
- Construction method in building dock/berth/land construction etc. ( 1 ship, 1.5 ships: Semi-tandem, dual entrance )
- Block loading process ( single starting block, multi starting blocks, inserting block: No, Yes )

(4) Final dock ( No, Yes: In-house, Other place of the same company, Use other company )

(5) Other feature of construction procedure

5 Quality Control System

(Refer to Quality Manual, if available.)

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Existence of the organization chart including the

departments of design, purchasing, manufacturing and
quality assurance
- Are the function, responsibility and competence of the
organization clear?

(2) Quality control organization _____ persons

- Existence of quality control organization including the chief
- Number of employees in this organization
- Existence of procedures or plans related to tests and
inspections

(3) Pre-inspection system of shipyard _____ persons

- Is pre-inspection carried out prior to shipyard inspection?
- Are pre-inspectors assigned? (Check the list.)
- Number of pre-inspectors (related to hull only)
- Are inspection results marked on the object and/or
recorded in the checklist?

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Item and Description Result Remarks

(4) Records of inspections and tests

- Are records made and kept properly?
- Does the responsible person verify the records?
- Can the adoption of necessary corrective actions against
non-conformity happened be checked?

(5) Condition at the time of the surveys in the presence of class

Surveyors
- Is the schedule of the surveys changed often?
- Are pre-inspection, shipyard inspection and repairs
completed beforehand?
- Are the sufficient preparations for surveys such as
scaffoldings, lighting, cleaning made?

Note:

Above-mentioned (3) and (4) include the acceptance inspection of subcontracted items.

6 Measures for Safety and Health

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Are conditions of scaffolding, nets, safety belt, lighting and

ventilation good?

(2) Is sufficient attention paid for radiographic examination and

operation of cherry picker?

Note:

7 Control System of Nondestructive Examination (NDE)

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Number of NDE supervisors in shipyard (including persons _____ persons

responsible for judging results)

(2) Dependence on subcontracted NDE work

- Number of shipyard employees
about _____ (%)
- Number of subcontractors
about _____ (%)

(3) NDE subcontractor company’s name and official technical Name _______________
qualifications (approved by) ________
Name _______________
(approved by) ________

(4) Grade and number of NDE employees with official technical

qualifications in shipyard
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in radiography
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in ultrasonic
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in surface detection

(5) If nondestructive examinations are subcontracted, the grade

and number of officially qualified persons
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in radiography
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in ultrasonic
____ Grade ____ persons
- Specialized in surface detection

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Item and Description Result Remarks

(6) Nondestructive examination equipment (in-house)

- Number of radiographic equipment ____________

- Number of ultrasonic equipment ____________

Note:

Even if all works are subcontracted, it is recommendable to attach the qualified person(s) who can verify the works.

8 Quality Control on Production Line

8.1 Preventive Measures for Misuse of Materials

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Job title of supervisor and person in charge of Title of supervisor:

collating ordered steel and received steel, and ____________________
checking of mill sheet Title of person in charge:
____________________

(2) Are means for checking the material grade in hand

prescribed for high-grade steels?

(3) Are regulations prescribed for checking the material

grade for high-tensile steel and steel for low-
temperature applications?
Are there regulations for inscribing “high-tensile
steel” on the surface of the high tensile steel and
special indication for steel for low temperature
applications?

(4) Are there procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off

mild steel?

(5) Are there procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off

high-tensile steel?

(6) In the case of (4) and (5) above, can a collation be

made with the mill sheet?

(7) Section of controlling the lists of remaining cut-off Name of section:

steel ____________________

Note:

- In the case of high-tensile steel, are there means for identifying different grades?

- In the case of (3) and (4) above, are the materials approved by other classes controlled similarly?

8.2 Shot Blasting/Primer Coating

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Existence of surface preparation standards

(2) Existence of coating thickness control standards

- Existence of thickness measurement records

Note:

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- The standard is to include the description related traceability after shot blasting and primer coating.

- Reference is to be made to IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) and its relevant ABS Guide for
Classification Notations Coating Performance Standards (CPS)

8.3 Marking and Cutting (Assembly Work)

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Existence of standards for accuracy and periodical

inspection of tape measures, tapes, stencils, etc.

(2) Existence of standards for accuracy of cut dimensions

and edge preparation

(3) Existence of standards for finish of cutting face

(4) What is the frequency and extent of maintenance and

inspection carried out for ensuring accuracy of NC
cutter and/or flame planer?

(5) In the case of NC, are the disks, tapes, etc.,

maintained in good condition?

(6) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to

make the worker fully conversant with cutting work
standards for maintaining accuracy?

Note:

- In the case of (2) and (3) above, check items are to include confirmation of edge preparations free from piercing hole.

- NC for section bars is also to be in accordance with the above.

8.4 Bending and Strain Free

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Existence of standards for maximum heating

temperatures during water cooling and at the time of
bending and distortion removal of steel by quick
heating and cooling

(2) Existence of regulations for plate thickness and

bending radius for flange processing

(3) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to

make the worker fully conversant with maintaining
quality and accuracy during the bending process?

Note:

8.5 Control of Welding Procedure

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Are all welding procedures applied to the vessels

approved by the Bureau or other IACS members?

Note:

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8.6 Treatment of Serious Non-conformities

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Are repair plans submitted to the Bureau when serious

non-conformities happened?

(2) Were the NDE (RT/UT) plans submitted at

appropriate timing?

(3) Was the extent of tests extended considering the

results of the test?

Note:

8.7 Hydrostatic and Watertight Tests

Item and Description Result Remarks

(1) Is the test plan submitted to the Bureau?

(2) Are vacuum tests applied to?

(3) Are local air injection tests during sub-assembly works applied to?

(4) If (2) or (3) above is applied to, are the test procedures approved
by the Bureau?

Note:

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