Section 5 Special Survey of ships over 15 years old – Hull requirements
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Section 5 Special Survey of ships over 15 years old – Hull requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations

5.1 Preparation

5.1.1 The requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.1 Preparation are to be complied with.

5.1.2 A sufficient amount of ceiling in the holds and other spaces is to be removed from the bilges and inner bottom to enable the condition of structure in the bilges, the inner bottom plating, pillar feet, and the bottom plating of bulkheads to be examined. If the Surveyor deems it necessary, the whole of the ceiling is to be removed.

5.1.3 In ships having a single bottom, the limber boards and ceiling equal to not less than three strakes, all fore and aft on each side are to be removed, one such strake being taken from the bilges and one along the centre keelson. Where the ceiling is fitted in hatches, the whole of the hatches and at least one strake of ceiling in the bilges are to be removed. If the Surveyor deems it necessary the whole of the ceiling and limber boards are to be removed.

5.1.4 The chain locker is to be cleaned internally. The chain cables are to be ranged for inspection. The anchors are to be cleaned and placed in an accessible position for inspection.

5.2 Examination and testing

5.2.1 The requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Examination and testing are to be complied with.

5.2.2 All items and spaces required to be cleared and cleaned for examination by Pt 1, Ch 3, 5.1 Preparation are to be examined.

5.3 Thickness measurements

5.3.1 The requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.3 Thickness measurements are to be complied with at Special Survey III (Ships 15 years old) and at each Special Survey thereafter.

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