Checklist for annual survey of classification society on ships ?

  • COMPANIONWAYS
  • CLOSEUP/OVERALL EXAMINATION OF CARGO HATCH COVERS AND COAMINGS
  • AIR PIPES
  • GANGWAYS & LIFELINES
  • FREEING PORTS
  • CORROSION PREVENTION OF SEAWATER BALLAST TANKS
  • NEW INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS

Verification of Companionways and posting of appropriate notices. Cargo hatch covers and coamings including their closing appliances, stowage, fit including efficiency of closing in sealed condition & operation including hatch cover sets within the forward 25% of the ship’s length and atleast one additional set, such that all sets on the ship are assessed at least once in every 5-year period, are to be surveyed open, closed and in operation to the full extent on eachdirection at each annual survey to the extent as per the requirement IRS Rules Part 1 Ch.2, Cl.2.2.2.2 to 2.2.2.7.

 Drainage channels and non return valves for cargo hatch to be specially examined.

 Above mentioned examination carried out for cargo hatch covers for Hold nos (1,2,3,4,5,…etc)/all.

 Examination and or testing of air pipes including efficiency of their closing appliances.

 Examination of the condition and arrangement including portable fittings.

 Examination of the condition and arrangement including shutters and crew protection bars.

 Confirming that the corrosion prevention system fitted to dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers and bulk carriers is maintained Confirming that new equipment containing asbestos was not fitted on board since last survey.

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