Section 1 Verification requirements

1.1.1 Primary surface preparation and shop primer is the first coating application process. Before primary surface preparation and shop primer, the shipyard shall compile the CTF for pre-job agreement and submit it to LR Surveyors for review. The TPA shall be agreed and signed by three parties, which are shipowner, shipyard and coating manufacturer, before the CTF for pre-job agreement is submitted to LR Surveyors. The contents of the CTF and required action refer to Table 2.1.1 Checklist of the CTF for pre-job agreement.

1.1.2 Some shipyards may have different formats for the CTF. But the contents listed in the above checklist should be similar and comply with the MSC.215 or MSC.288 requirements.

1.1.3 IMO PSPC applied area shall be in accordance with MSC.215(82) – PSPC-WBT or MSC.288(87) – PSPC-COT.

1.1.4 The selected coating system shall have an LR Type Approval Certificate. The shop primer shall be approved by Lloyd’s Register for weldability. Certificates shall be confirmed to be valid. The details are held in the LR Approvals database.

1.1.5 A qualified Coating Inspector(s) shall be appointed. If there is to be more than one Coating Inspector, there should be a clear definition of authority and responsibilities for each Coating Inspector.

1.1.6 If the Coating Inspector(s) requires assistance from other persons to perform part of the inspections, those persons shall perform the inspections under the Coating Inspector’s supervision and shall be trained to the Coating Inspector’s satisfaction. Training records shall be available for verification.

1.1.7 Validity of qualification certificates of the Coating Inspector(s) is confirmed by the Surveyor. Coating Inspectors should be certified to NACE Coating Inspector Level 2, FROSIO Inspector Level III, or equivalent as verified by LR.

1.1.8 The quality control process and detailed requirements of coating application and inspection shall at least comply with PSPC-WBT or PSPC-COT, respectively. Any additional requirements of the coating supplier, Flag, Class or Owner can also be included.

1.1.9 Figure 2.1.1 An example of coating log (primary surface preparation), Figure 2.1.2 An example of coating log (secondary surface preparation), Figure 2.1.3 An example of coating log (coating application) and Figure 2.1.4 An example of coating log (dry film thickness measurement) provide examples of coating log forms. Different forms may be used.

1.1.10 The shipyard is responsible for implementation of national regulations to ensure the health and safety of individuals and to minimize the risk of fire and explosion.

1.1.11 PTDSs are checked in compliance with LR Type Approval Certificates and PSPC-WBT or PSPC-COT respectively.

1.1.12 SDSs are available for information.

1.1.13 Procedures for in-service maintenance and repair of coating system shall be prepared by the paint maker in compliance with the guidelines – MSC.Circ.1330 for PSPC-WBT and MSC.Circ.1399 for PSPC-COT.

1.1.14 All interpretations shall be in compliance with SC223 and SC259 respectively.

1.1.15 For the shipyard who intend to retain the intact shop primer during block blasting, an initial shop priming line audit shall be carried out by LR Surveyor(s). The Approved Inspector should participate in the shop priming line audit process as early as possible after being appointed. The Approved Inspector will then be included as a signatory in the audit process. It may also be decided that the main coating supplier participates in the audit process. The audit will be recorded in the form – Figure 2.1.5 Shop priming plant verification checklist. A different form may be used to record the audit.

1.1.16 If the shop priming line cannot be accepted by the LR Surveyor(s), the intact shop primer should be 100 per cent fully removed by blasting to Sa 2½ during block blasting.

1.1.17 If the shop primed steel is purchased from a location or supplier other than the shipyard, the steel shall have all the relevant quality control documents from that supplier or location, and confirmation that the local LR Surveyor has witnessed and also supplied the relevant completed forms. This also includes finished or semi-finished blocks supplied from a different site or manufacturer. Otherwise, the intact shop primer shall be 100 per cent fully removed by blasting to Sa 2½.

Figure 2.1.1 An example of coating log (primary surface preparation)

Figure 2.1.2 An example of coating log (secondary surface preparation)

Figure 2.1.3 An example of coating log (coating application)

Figure 2.1.4 An example of coating log (dry film thickness measurement)

Figure 2.1.5 Shop priming plant verification checklist

1.2.1 The qualification of the Coating Inspectors shall be verified. For ‘Approved Inspectors’ unknown to Lloyd’s Register, on-site verification will be required as early as possible. For inspectors known to LR, spot check verification is acceptable.

1.2.2 LR will record their monitoring verification details in the LR PSPC Checklists, Form 1215 (WBT and COT).

1.2.3 LR is to confirm that the shipyard’s QC system ensures that all calibration certificates for inspection instruments are maintained up to date. If not, LR will require all current certificates for review.

1.2.4 All sections of the Form 1215 shall be completed on a regular basis and be retained for future reference.

1.2.5 There are five sections in Form 1215 which are used to record inspection verification details. Table 2.1.2 Form 1215 vs inspection processes lists the five sections of Form 1215 with guidance for verification of the critical inspection processes.

1.2.6 There are two types of Form 1215. They are Form 1215-WBT, which is applied to water ballast tanks and double-side skin spaces, and Form 1215-COT, which is applied to cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers.

1.2.7 Monitoring of the coating inspection requirements, as required by the MSC.215(82) and MSC.288(87) (Section 7.5), means checking, on a representative sampling basis, that the inspectors are using the correct equipment, techniques and reporting methods, as described in SC223 and SC259.

1.2.8 This will require that the Approved Inspector physically demonstrates to the LR Surveyor that inspection procedures are properly carried out and are accurately recorded in the appropriate reports. Examples of these reports are shown in Figure 2.1.1 An example of coating log (primary surface preparation), Figure 2.1.2 An example of coating log (secondary surface preparation), Figure 2.1.3 An example of coating log (coating application) and Figure 2.1.4 An example of coating log (dry film thickness measurement).

1.2.9 The LR Surveyor can choose to attend the inspection together with the three parties or after the three parties complete the inspection items. The LR Surveyor can use the data collected in the inspections to verify the reports issued by the Approved Inspectors.

1.2.12 For the shipyard who intend to retain the intact shop primer, the verification of the primary surface preparation and shop primer should be carried once for each vessel.

1.2.13 For the shipyard who will 100 per cent fully remove by blasting the intact shop primer to Sa 2½, the physical spot check of primary surface preparation and shop primer can be omitted.

1.2.14 Non-conformances are to be documented in a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and closed off by the Approved Inspector after correction.

1.2.15 Non-conformances are considered non-compliances, if the shipyard or contractor refuses to repair. Where the repair is specified to be carried out at a suitable later date in the contract, the NCR will remain in place to act as a reminder until the repair is successfully completed.

1.2.16 Routine requirements for repair after inspection will not be subject to an NCR if repair is to be carried out immediately. Inspections resulting in rejection should be detailed in the Preparation & Application Progress Report.

1.3.1 The shipyard shall complete the CTF for delivery in accordance with the PSPC-WBT and PSPC-COT (only for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers) and ensure that all the required documentation is included.

1.3.2 The CFT shall be submitted to the Surveyor for review prior to delivery. Table 2.1.3 The checklist for the CTF for delivery provides a checklist for the review of the CTF for delivery.

1.3.3 It shall be confirmed that all relevant reports have been signed by the Approved Inspector(s) confirming that inspections have been carried out in accordance with the MSC.215(82) and MSC.288(87) (only for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers), the PTDS and all other agreed documentation. The Surveyor is also to confirm inspections have been carried out to the satisfaction of the coating supplier's representative.

1.3.4 Prior to delivery, the Surveyor is to confirm that a copy of the CTF has been given to the Owner for placement on board. A copy of the completed CTF is to be retained by LR for their records.

1.4.1 LR Verification Procedure Flow Chart refers to Figure 2.1.6 LR verification procedural flow chart. The chart outlines the key stages of verification listed in the PSPC-WBT and PSPC-COT requirements. LR verification requirements from Item 6 to Item 12 are summarized in Table 2.1.4 PSPC-WBT and PSPC-COT verification procedures.

Figure 2.1.6 LR verification procedural flow chart

Note: The Pre-delivery (Completion) Inspection should be carried out after sea trials / ballasting whenever possible.