4.1 Performance standard
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1198 – Application of SOLAS Regulation XII/6.3 on Corrosion Prevention of Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks and Application of the Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks – (2 June 2006) - Annex 2 - Draft Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all Types of Ships and Double-side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers - 4 Coating Standard - 4.1 Performance standard

4.1 Performance standard

 This Standard is based on specifications and requirements which intend to provide a target useful coating life of 15 years, which is considered to be the time period, from initial application, over which the coating system is intended to remain in “GOOD” condition. The actual useful life will vary, depending on numerous variables including actual conditions encountered in service.

Parent topic: 4 Coating Standard
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