15 Questions
What information is required from the ship owner in the survey planning questionnaire related to hull?
Any hull related deficiencies identified during PSC inspections and any hull related non-conformities issued during SMS audits.
Why is the cargo carried history of the ship important in survey planning?
To determine how frequently corrosive cargoes are carried that could potentially damage the coating.
How does the ship owner's response to the questionnaire impact the survey programme?
The ship owner's responses influence the inspection focus areas. For example, if a cargo hold has frequently carried high sulphur coal, it may undergo stricter inspection.
What is considered when incorporating damage history into the survey programme?
Damage history of the ship in question and its sister ships.
Why are general ship damage trends in the industry important for the survey programme?
To identify common issues like cracks at the midship area that may lead to incidents like ship sinkings.
The Enhanced Survey Programme provides specific guidelines on what to inspect during surveys with respect to hull and structure of bulk carriers and oil tankers. These guidelines are outlined in the ESP ______.
code
For bulk carriers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above, two surveyors should jointly carry out the first scheduled ______ survey after the bulk carrier passes 10 years of age.
renewal
On bulk carriers of 100,000 tons deadweight and above, the intermediate survey between 10 and 15 years of age should be performed by ______ surveyors.
two
The renewal survey may be commenced at the fourth annual survey and be progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion by the ______-anniversary date.
fifth
A survey in dry-dock should be a part of the ______ survey.
renewal
There should be a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during the ______-year period of the certificate.
five
In all cases, the maximum interval between bottom inspections should not exceed ______ months.
36
For ships of 15 years of age and over, inspection of the outside of the ship’s bottom should be carried out with the ship in ______-dock.
dry
Enhanced survey programme is not a separate survey. It provides specific guidelines on inspecting hull and structure of bulk carriers and oil tankers during scheduled ______ and intermediate surveys.
renewal
For bulk carriers of 100,000 tons deadweight and above, the intermediate survey between 10 and 15 years of age should be carried out by ______ surveyors.
two
Test your knowledge on the minimum requirements for inspecting ships, including the procedures for conducting inspections on ships under 15 years of age. Learn about thickness measurements of structures during different types of surveys.
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