1.1 The purpose of these guidelines is to recommend
general criteria for the selection, application and maintenance of
corrosion prevention systems of dedicated seawater ballast tanks.
They apply to new oil tankers and bulk carriers.
1.2 The guidelines do not intend to replace the
technical aspects of any specific coating system, to be covered by
the product and job specifications, which are at the discretion and
under the responsibility of ship owners, manufacturers and shipyards.
1.3 The owner should select and maintain a system
to ensure an adequate level of corrosion prevention of the seawater
ballast tanks.
1.4 Coating manufacturers should give evidence
of the quality of the product and its ability to satisfy the owner's
requirements.
1.5 The shipyard and/or its subcontractors should
provide clear evidence of their experience in coating application.
The coating standard, job specification, inspection, maintenance and
repair criteria should be agreed by the shipyard and/or its subcontractors,
owner and manufacturer, in consultation with the Administration or
an organization recognized by the Administration, before the ship's
construction.