5.3 Recommended maintenance
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5.3 Recommended maintenance

 Table 2 describes the recommended maintenance to maintain "GOOD" or "FAIR" coating conditions.

Table 2 – Recommended maintenance
Purpose Preparationfootnote Coating system Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
Maintenance of affected area •Removal of cargo residues, mud, oil, grease, etc., by suitable tank cleaning •Epoxy-based system •According to manufacturer's recommendation
•GOOD to GOOD •Drying •The same coating system as was originally employed or according to manufacturer's recommendation  
•FAIR to FAIR •St 3footnote or equivalent according to manufacturer's recommendation    
  •Check ambient conditions    
Parent topic: 5 Coating Maintenance
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