5.1 Surveys and testing
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5.1 Surveys and testing

  5.1.1 Each DP-vessel which is required to comply with the Guidelines is subject to the surveys and testing specified below:

  • .1 Initial survey which should include a complete survey of the DP-system to ensure full compliance with the applicable parts of the guidelines. Further it includes a complete test of all systems and components and the ability to keep position after single failures associated with the assigned equipment class. The type of test carried out and results should be documented in the Flag State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD). See 5.2.

  • .2 Periodical survey at intervals not exceeding five years to ensure full compliance with the applicable parts of the guidelines. A complete test should be carried out as required in 5.1.1.1. The type of test carried out and the results should be documented in the FSVAD, see 5.2.

  • .3 Annual survey should be carried out within three months before or after each anniversary date of the initial survey. The annual survey should ensure that the DP-system has been maintained in accordance with applicable parts of the guidelines and is in good working order. Further an annual test of all important systems and components should be carried out to document the ability of the DP-vessel to keep position after single failures associated with the assigned equipment class. The type of test carried out and results should be documented in the FSVAD, see 5.2.

  • .4 A survey either general or partial according to circumstances should be made every time a defect is discovered and corrected or an accident occurs which affects the safety of the DP-vessel, or whenever any significant repairs or alterations are made. After such a survey, necessary tests should be carried out to demonstrate full compliance with the applicable provisions of the Guidelines. The type of tests carried out and results should be recorded and kept on board.

  5.1.2 These surveys and tests should be witnessed by officers of the Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the surveys and testing either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it. In every case the Administration concerned should fully guarantee the completeness and efficiency of the surveys and testing. The Administration may entrust the owner of the vessel to carry out annual and minor repair surveys according to a test programme accepted by the Administration.

  5.1.3 After any survey and testing has been completed, no significant change should be made to the DP-system without the sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement of equipment and fittings for the purpose of repair or maintenance.

Parent topic: 5 Surveys, Testing and the Flat State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD)
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