What is ESP or Enhanced Survey Program, its applicability & guidelines?

  • Part A
    Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of Bulk carriers having single-side skin construction
  • Part B
    Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of Bulk carriers having double-side skin construction
Annex B

Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during Surveys of oil tankers

Annex B is subdivided into two parts :

  • Part A
    Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during Surveys of double-hull oil tankers
  • Part B
    Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during Surveys of oil tankers other than double-hull oil tankers
The chapters can be briefly described as:
CH 1.  General

General  application, documentation onboard to be completed prior to the inspection which is to be served as basis for surveys.

1.1 Application

1.2 Definitions

1.3 Repairs

1.4 Surveyors

1.5 Thickness measurements and close-up surveys

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