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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Assembly - IMO Resolution A.1053(27) – Survey
Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 – (Adopted on 30 November
2011)Amended by resolution A.1076(28) – (Adopted on 4 December 2013) - Annex - Survey Guidelines Under the
Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 - Annex 1 - Survey Guidelines Under the 1974 SOLAS
Convention, as Modified by the 1988 Protocol Relating Thereto - (C) 2 Guidelines for Surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate

(C) 2 Guidelines for Surveys for the Cargo Ship

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

(CA) 2.2 Annual surveys – see part "General", section 4.2.

(CA) 2.2.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates
and other records should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.1.1 checking the validity, as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate,
the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.2 checking the validity of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of
the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on board;
• (CA) 2.2.1.3 checking the validity of the International Ship Security Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.4 checking the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load
Line Exemption Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.5 checking the validity of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.6 checking the certificates of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;
• (CA) 2.2.1.7 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for
the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;
• (CA)2.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the
Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;
• (CA) 2.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Pollution Prevention
Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
• (CA) 2.2.1.10 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Sewage Pollution
Prevention Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.11 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.11bis confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency
Certificate (MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5);
• (CA) 2.2.1.12 checking that the ship's complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning
Document (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/14) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/13(b));
• (CA) 2.2.1.13 checking that the master, officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW
Convention;
• (CA) 2.2.1.14 confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative
design and arrangements is on board (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55 and II-2/17);
• (CA) 2.2.1.15 checking whether any new equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirm that it has
been approved before installation and that any changes are reflected in the appropriate certificate;
• (CA) 2.2.1.16 checking the provision of a ship-specific emergency towing procedure (SOLAS 08
reg.II-1/3-4);
• (CA) 2.2.1.17 confirming that the stability information, including damage stability, where applicable,
and the damage control plans and damage control booklets are on board (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/22,
 23 and 25) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/5-1 and 19);
• (CA) 2.2.1.18 confirming that the manoeuvring booklet is on board and that the manoeuvring
information is displayed on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/28);
• (CA) 2.2.1.19 checking by the log-book entries that the testing and the emergency drills of the
steering gear have been carried out (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/26) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/19);
• (CA) 2.2.1.20 checking that the routine surveys of the boilers and other pressure vessels, as
determined by the Administration, have been carried out as required and that safety devices, such as
the boiler safety valves, have been tested;
• (CA) 2.2.1.21 checking that, as appropriate, the hull and machinery has been presented for survey in
accordance with the continuous survey scheme approved by the Administration or a classification
society;
• (CA) 2.2.1.22 confirming, when appropriate, that a complete file of the enhanced survey reports and
the Condition Evaluation Report are on boardfootnote;
• (CA) 2.2.1.23 confirming that suitable Material Safety Data Sheets are available on board;
• (CA) 2.2.1.24 confirming, for bulk carriers, that the loading/unloading booklet required in SOLAS
regulation VI/7.2 is on board (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/8.1);
• (CA) 2.2.1.25 confirming, that bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin
construction designed to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1,780 kg/m 3 and above,
constructed before 1 July 1999, have, after the implementation date given in SOLAS 94/97
reg.XII/3, sufficient stability and strength to withstand flooding of the foremost cargo hold (SOLAS
74/97/04 reg.XII/3, 4 and 6);
• (CA) 2.2.1.26 confirming approved Cargo Securing Manual for ships carrying cargo units including
containers is on board (SOLAS 74/98 reg.VI/5.6);
• (CA) 2.2.1.27 confirming that the loading booklet for carriage of cargoes in bulk is on board
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.VI/7);
• (CA) 2.2.1.28 confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, that the Ship Structure
Access Manual is on board (SOLAS 74/00/02, reg.II-1/3-6(4));
• (CA) 2.2.1.29 confirming that structural alterations performed, if any, have been approved by the
classification society and reported on the as-built drawings kept on board (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-
7);
• (CA) 2.2.1.30 confirming when appropriate that the coating technical file is available on board and
maintained (SOLAS 74/00/06/10 regs.II-1/3-2 and 3-11);
• (CA) 2.2.1.31 confirming when appropriate that the maintenance of the protective coating is included
in the overall ship's maintenance system (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2);
• (CA) 2.2.1.31bis confirming, where appropriate, for crude oil tankers, that a technical file verified by
the Administration has been provided on board (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11 and MSC.289(87));
• (CA) 2.2.1.31ter confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, that the
Ship Construction File is available (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));
• (CA) 2.2.1.32 confirming the availability of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS
2001 Annex 4 reg.2), when applicable.

(CA) 2.2.2 For the hullfootnote, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.2.1 examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the hull and its closing appliances;
• (CA) 2.2.2.2 examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as far as can be seen. For ships built
after 01/01/2007, confirming that the towing and mooring equipment is properly marked with any
restriction associated with its safe operation (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-8);
• (CA) 2.2.2.2 bis examining, for bulk carriers of 150 m and above, where appropriate, the ship's
structure in accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that
need special attention (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));
• (CA) 2.2.2.3 examining the collision and the other watertight bulkheads as far as can be seen
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/11 and 14) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/10, 11 and 12);
• (CA) 2.2.2.4 examining and testing (locally and remotely) all the watertight doors in watertight
bulkheads (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/18) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/16);
• (CA) 2.2.2.5 examining the arrangements for closing openings in the shell plating below the
 freeboard deck (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/15);
• (CA) 2.2.2.6 examining each bilge pump and confirming that the bilge pumping system for each
watertight compartment is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);
• (CA) 2.2.2.7 confirming that the drainage from enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck
is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);
o (CA) 2.2.2.7.1 examining visually the drainage facilities for blockage or other damage and
confirming the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for closed
vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure water-spraying
systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5);
• (CA) 2.2.2.8 confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping
systems and fittings are installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons
on board, due regard being given to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards (SOLAS 74/00
reg.II-2/4.2 (except 4.2.2.3.4 relating to remote closing of valves included in safety equipment))
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26, 32, 33 and 34) (SOLAS 74/88/06 reg.II-2/15 (except 15.2.5));
• (CA) 2.2.2.9 confirming that the normal operation of the propulsion machinery can be sustained or
restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-
1/26);
• (CA) 2.2.2.10 confirming that means are provided so that the machinery can be brought into
operation from the dead ship condition without external aid (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);
• (CA) 2.2.2.11 carrying out a general examination of the machinery, the boilers, all steam, hydraulic,
pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings to see whether they are being properly
maintained and with particular attention to the fire and explosion hazards (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-
1/26 and 27);
• (CA) 2.2.2.12 examining and testing the operation of main and auxiliary steering arrangements,
including their associated equipment and control systems (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);
• (CA) 2.2.2.13 confirming that the means of communication between the navigation bridge and
steering gear compartment and the means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are
operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19);
• (CA) 2.2.2.14 confirming that with ships having emergency steering positions there are means of
relaying heading information and, when appropriate, of supplying visual compass readings to the
emergency steering position (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29 and SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19 or the SOLAS
74/88 text in force prior to 1 July 2002 reg.V/12 as appropriate);
• (CA) 2.2.2.15 confirming that the various alarms required for hydraulic power-operated, electric and
electro-hydraulic steering gears are operating satisfactorily and that the recharging arrangements for
hydraulic power-operated steering gears are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/29 and 30);
• (CA) 2.2.2.16 examining the means for the operation of the main and auxiliary machinery essential
for the propulsion and the safety of the ship, including, when applicable, the means of remotely
controlling the propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge (including the control, monitoring,
reporting, alert and safety actions) and the arrangements to operate the main and other machinery
from a machinery control room (SOLAS 74/88/00/02 reg.II-1/31);
• (CA) 2.2.2.17 confirming the operation of the ventilation for the machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/35);
• (CA) 2.2.2.18 confirming that the measures to prevent noise in machinery spaces are effective
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/36);
• (CA) 2.2.2.19 confirming that the engine room telegraph, the second means of communication
between the navigation bridge and the machinery space and the means of communication with any
other positions from which the engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/37);
• (CA) 2.2.2.20 confirming that the engineer's alarm is clearly audible in the engineers'
accommodation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/38);
• (CA) 2.2.2.21 examining, as far as practicable, visually and in operation, the electrical installations,
including the main source of power and the lighting systems (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/40 and 41);
• (CA) 2.2.2.22 confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the emergency source(s) of electrical
power including their starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when appropriate, their
automatic operation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/43 and 44);
 • (CA) 2.2.2.23 examining, in general, that the precautions provided against shock, fire and other
hazards of electrical origin are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);
• (CA) 2.2.2.24 examining the arrangements for periodically unattended machinery spaces (SOLAS
74/88 regs.II-1/46 to 53) and, in particular, the random testing of alarm, automatic and shutdown
functions;
• (CA) 2.2.2.24bis examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for
machinery or electrical installations, or fire safety, in accordance with the test, inspection and
maintenance requirements, if any, specified in the approved documentation (SOLAS 00/06 regs. II-
1/55 and II-2/17);
• (CA) 2.2.2.25 confirming, as far as practicable, that no changes have been made in the structural fire
protection, examining any manual and automatic fire doors and proving their operation, testing the
means of closing the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and testing the means of
stopping power ventilation systems from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.4, 5.2,
5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.3, 9.4.2, 9.5,9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2,
11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 44, 46 to 50
and 52);
• (CA) 2.2.2.26 confirming that the means of escape from accommodation, machinery and other
spaces are satisfactory ( SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/13.2, 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 13.4.2 and 13.6) (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-2/45);
• (CA) 2.2.2.27 examining the arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes (SOLAS 74/00
reg.II-2/4.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/51);
• (CA) 2.2.2.28 examining visually the condition of any expansion joints in seawater systems;
• (CA) 2.2.2.29 confirming, when appropriate and as far as is practicable when examining internal
spaces on oil tankers and bulk carriers, that the means of access to cargo and other spaces remain in
good condition. (SOLAS 74/00/02 reg.II-1/3-6);
• (CA) 2.2.2.30 confirming that no new materials containing asbestos were installed on boardfootnote
(SOLAS 74/00/04/09 reg.II-1/3-5);
• (CA) 2.2.2.31 examining the functionality of bilge well alarms to all cargo holds and conveyor
tunnels (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/9);
• (CA) 2.2.2.32 for bulk carriers, examining the hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors and
their audible and visual alarms. (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/12);
• (CA) 2.2.2.33 for bulk carriers, checking the arrangements for availability of draining and pumping
systems forward of the collision bulkhead (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/13);
• (CA) 2.2.2.34 confirming that ship's identification number is permanently marked (SOLAS 74/02
reg.XI-1/3);
• (CA) 2.2.2.35 for single hull, single hold cargo ships, examining the cargo hold water level detector
and its audible and visual alarm (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/23-3) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/25);
• (CA) 2.2.2.36 confirming that the coating system in dedicated SWB tanks in ships and double side
skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward when appropriate is maintained
and that maintenance, repair and partial recoating are recorded in the coating technical file (SOLAS
74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2);
• (CA) 2.2.2.37 confirming, for bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 1999 with restrictions imposed
with respect to the carriage of cargoes with a density of 1,780 kg/m 3 and above, that a triangle is
permanently marked at midship (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/8.3);
• (CA) 2.2.2.38 confirming, for bulk carriers, that the loading instrument is on board and functioning
(SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/11).

(CA) 2.2.3 For the hullfootnote, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional
requirements for oil tankers, the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.3.1 confirming, when appropriate, that the requisite arrangements to regain steering
capability in the event of the prescribed single failure are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-
1/29);
• (CA) 2.2.3.2 examining the cargo tank openings, including gaskets, covers, coamings and screens;
• (CA) 2.2.3.3 examining the cargo tank pressure/vacuum valves and devices to prevent the passage of
 flame (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/11.6);
• (CA) 2.2.3.4 examining the devices to prevent the passage of flame on vents to all bunker, oily-
ballast and oily-slop tanks and void spaces, as far as practicable;
• (CA) 2.2.3.5 examining the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other
ventilation systems (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.6 and 4.5.8) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/59);
• (CA) 2.2.3.6 examining the cargo, crude oil washing, ballast and stripping systems both on deck and
in the cargo pump rooms and the bunker system on deck;
• (CA) 2.2.3.7 confirming that all electrical equipment in dangerous zones is suitable for such
locations, is in good condition and is being properly maintained;
• (CA) 2.2.3.8 confirming that potential sources of ignition in or near the cargo pump room are
eliminated, such as loose gear, combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue leakage
and that access ladders are in good condition;
• (CA) 2.2.3.9 examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of oil leakage or fractures and, in
particular, the sealing arrangements of all penetrations of cargo pump room bulkheads;
• (CA) 2.2.3.10 examining, as far as practicable, the cargo, bilge, ballast and stripping pumps for
undue gland seal leakage, verification of proper operation of electrical and mechanical remote
operating and shutdown devices and operation of cargo pump room bilge system, and checking that
pump foundations are intact;
• (CA) 2.2.3.11 confirming that the pump room ventilation system is operational, ducting intact,
dampers are operational and screens clean;
• (CA) 2.2.3.12 verifying that installed pressure gauges on cargo discharge lines and level indicator
systems are operational;
• (CA) 2.2.3.13 examining access to bow arrangement (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-3);
• (CA) 2.2.3.14 examining the towing arrangement for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes
deadweight (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-4);
• (CA) 2.2.3.15 confirming that the corrosion prevention system fitted to dedicated ballast water tanks
of oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate is maintained (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/3-2);
• (CA) 2.2.3.15bis confirming that the coating system in cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers, when
appropriate, is maintained and that in-service maintenance and repair activities are recorded in the
coating technical file (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11 and MSC.288(87));
• (CA) 2.2.3.16 examining the emergency lighting in all cargo pump rooms of tankers constructed
after 1 July 2002 (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/43).
• (CA) 2.2.3.17 examining, for oil tankers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, the ship's
structure in accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that
need special attention (SOLAS reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));

(CA) 2.2.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements
for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3 except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

(CA) 2.2.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the completion of the annual survey
should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.5.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be
endorsed;
• (CA) 2.2.5.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part
"General", section 4.8.

(CIn) 2.3 Intermediate surveys – see part "General", section 4.3

(CIn) 2.3.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates
and other records should consist of:
 • (CIn) 2.3.1.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.1.

(CIn) 2.3.2 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.2.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.2;

• (CIn) 2.3.2.2 for ships over 5 years of age, an internal examination of representative spaces used for
water ballast;
• (CIn) 2.3.2.3 for ships over 10 years of age, other than ships engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes
only, an internal examination of selected cargo spaces;
• (CIn) 2.3.2.4 for ships over 15 years of age, engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only, an internal
examination of selected cargo spaces.

(CIn) 2.3.3 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships for the additional requirements for oil
tankers the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.3.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3;

• (CIn) 2.3.3.2 should there be any doubt as to its condition when examining the various piping
systems, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, gauged or both. Particular attention is to
be paid to repairs such as welded doublers;
• (CIn) 2.3.3.3 for ships over 10 years of age an internal examination of selected cargo spaces;
• (CIn) 2.3.3.4 testing the insulation resistance of electrical circuits in dangerous zones such as cargo
pump rooms and areas adjacent to cargo tanks, but in cases where a proper record of testing is
maintained, consideration should be given to accepting recent readings.

(CIn) 2.3.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements
for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3 except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

(CIn) 2.3.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the completion of the intermediate survey
should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.5.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be
endorsed;
• (CIn) 2.3.5.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part
"General", section 4.8.

(CR) 2.4 Renewal surveys – see part "General", section 4.5

(CR) 2.4.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates and
other records should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.1.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.1, except for the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate.

(CR) 2.4.2 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.2.1 the provisions of (CIn) 2.3.2;

• (CR) 2.4.2.2 examination of sea valves and their connections to the hull;
• (CR) 2.4.2.3 examination of anchoring and mooring equipment for which purpose the anchors should
be lowered and raised using the windlass.

(CR) 2.4.3 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements
for oil tankers, the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.3.1 the provisions of (CIn) 2.3.3.

(CR) 2.4.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements
for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

(CR) 2.4.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements
for bulk carriers the renewal survey should consist of the provisions of (CI) 2.1.3.64 and 2.1.3.66.

(CR) 2.4.6 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be issued.

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