Section 2 Annual Surveys - Hull and machinery requirements

2.1.1 Annual Surveys are to be held concurrently with any relevant statutory annual or other statutory surveys, wherever practicable.

2.1.2 At Annual Surveys, the Surveyor is to examine the hull and machinery, so far as necessary and practicable, in order to be satisfied as to their general condition.

2.1.3 For vessels assigned the Laid-up notation, in lieu of the normal Annual Survey requirements a general examination of the hull and machinery is to be carried out.

2.2.1 The Surveyor is to be satisfied regarding:

1. The efficient condition of hatchways on freeboard and superstructure decks, weather deck plating, hull above the waterline, ventilator coamings and air pipes, exposed casings, skylights, flush deck scuttles, deckhouses and companionways, superstructure bulkheads, side, bow and stern doors, windows and storm shutters, side scuttles and deadlights, chutes and other openings, together with all closing appliances and flame screens.

2. The efficient condition of watertight penetrations as far as practicable. Where applicable, the electrical cables schedule of watertight penetrations (e.g. cable transit seal systems register) is to be reviewed to confirm it is being maintained, see Pt 4, Ch 1, 4.5 Plans to be supplied to the unit and Pt 16, Ch 2, 11.11 Penetration of bulkheads and decks by cables.

3. The efficient operating condition of mechanically operated hatch covers including stowage, fit, securing, locking, sealing and operational testing of hydraulic power components, wires, chains, etc.

4. The efficient condition of scuppers and sanitary discharges (so far as is practicable); valves on discharge lines (so far as is practicable) and their controls; guard rails and bulwarks; freeing ports, gangways and life-lines; fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes.

5. The efficient condition of bilge level detection and alarm systems on craft assigned a UMS notation.

2.2.2 Any cargo hatch covers and coamings together with any cargo doors or ramps which form part of the watertight integrity of the hull are to be examined to ensure that no alterations have been made to the approved arrangements.

1. Mechanically operated cargo hatch covers or doors are to be tested for tightness and to confirm the satisfactory condition of securing and sealing arrangements; drainage channels; operating mechanisms; tracks and wheels.

2. Cargo hatch covers of the portable type are to be examined to confirm that the covers and closing appliances are in a satisfactory condition.

2.2.3 The anchoring and mooring equipment including anchor warps or wire ropes is to be examined so far as is practicable.

2.2.4 The watertight doors in watertight bulkheads, their indicators and alarms are to be examined and operationally tested locally and where applicable remotely. Other watertight bulkhead penetrations are to be examined so far as is practicable.

2.2.5 The Surveyor is to examine and test in operation all main and auxiliary steering arrangements including their associated equipment and control systems, and verify that log book entries have been made in accordance with statutory requirements where applicable.

2.2.6 Where applicable, the Surveyor is to be satisfied regarding the freeboard marks on the craft's side.

2.2.7 The Surveyor is to generally inspect the machinery spaces with particular attention being given to the propulsion system, auxiliary machinery and to the existence of any fire and explosion hazards. Where applicable, emergency escape routes are to be checked to ensure that they are free of obstruction.

2.2.8 The means of communication between the navigating bridge and the machinery control positions, as well as the bridge and the alternative steering position, if fitted, are to be tested.

2.2.9 The bilge pumping systems for each watertight compartment, including bilge wells, extended spindles, self-closing drain cocks, valves fitted with rod gearing or other remote operation, pumps and level alarms, where fitted, are to be examined and operated as far as practicable and all confirmed to be satisfactory. Any hand pumps provided are to be included.

2.2.10 The boilers, other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, including foundations, controls, high pressure and waste steam piping, and insulation and gauges, are to be generally examined. Surveyors should confirm that Periodical Surveys of boilers and other pressure vessels have been carried out as required by the Rules.

2.2.11 For boilers, the safety devices are to be tested, and the safety valves are to be operated using the relieving devices. For exhaust gas heated economisers/boilers, the safety valves are to be tested at sea by the Chief Engineer and details recorded in the log book.

2.2.12 The operation and maintenance records, repair history and feed water chemistry records of boilers are to be examined.

2.2.13 For other pressure vessels, the safety devices are to be examined.

2.2.14 Where Lithium-Ion battery system installations with total system capacity exceeding 20 kWh are used as a power source for essential or emergency systems, testing of the following is to be conducted annually so far as practicable:

• manual and automatic safety functions; and
• monitoring and control functions.

2.2.16 The electrical equipment and cabling forming the main and emergency electrical installations are to be generally examined under operating conditions so far as is practicable. The satisfactory operation of the main and emergency sources of power and electrical services essential for safety in an emergency is to be verified; where the sources of power are automatically controlled they should be tested in the automatic mode. Bonding straps for the control of static electricity and earthing arrangements are to be examined where fitted.

2.2.17 For main propulsion, essential auxiliary and emergency machinery control engineering systems, a general examination of the equipment and arrangements is to be carried out. Records of modifications are to be made available for review by the attending Surveyor. The documentation required by Pt 6, Ch 1 General, including configuration management, are to be reviewed following system modifications. Satisfactory operation of the safety devices and control systems is to be verified. For craft having UMS or CCS notation, a general examination of the control engineering equipment required for these notations is also to be carried out.

2.2.18 For craft fitted with an electronically controlled engine for main propulsion, essential auxiliary or emergency power purposes, the following is to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Surveyor:

1. Verification of evidence of satisfactory operation of the engine and, where possible, this is to include a running test under load;

2. Verification of satisfactory operation of the safety devices and control, alarm and monitoring systems; and

3. Verification that any changes to the software or control, alarm, monitoring and safety systems that affect the operation of the engine have been assessed by LR and are under configuration management control.

2.2.19 For craft to which Pt 17, Ch 1 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – General applies, the arrangements for fire protection, detection and extinction are to be examined and are to include the following items, as required to be fitted in accordance with the Rules:

1. Verification, so far as is practicable, that no significant changes have been made to the arrangement of structural fire protection.

2. Verification of the operation of manual and/or automatic doors where fitted.

3. Verification that fire control plans are properly posted.

4. Examination, so far as is possible, and testing as feasible, of the fire and/or smoke detection and alarm system(s).

5. Examination of fire main system, and confirmation that each fire pump, including the emergency fire pump can be operated separately so that the required jets of water can be produced simultaneously from different hydrants.

6. Verification that fire-hoses, nozzles, applicators and spanners are in good working condition and situated at their respective locations.

7. Examination of fixed fire-fighting systems controls, piping, instructions and marking, checking for evidence of proper maintenance and servicing, including date of last systems tests.

8. Verification that all portable and semi-portable fire-extinguishers are in their stowed positions, checking for evidence of proper maintenance and servicing, conducting random checks for evidence of discharged containers.

9. Verification, so far as is practicable, that the remote control for stopping fans and machinery and shutting off fuel supplies in machinery spaces and, where fitted, the remote controls for stopping fans in accommodation spaces and the means of cutting off power to the galley are in good working order.

10. Examination of the closing arrangements of ventilators, skylights and doorways where applicable.

11. Verification that the fireman's outfits are complete and in good condition.

12. Verification that gas installations for domestic purposes comply with the relevant statutory requirements.

2.2.20 If a rig is fitted that is used for propulsion by wind force, then a general examination of the mast(s), standing rigging, sail/wind propulsion system and associated structure and equipment is to be carried out. This examination maybe undertaken by a Surveyor and/or by a firm approved by LR.

2.2.21 For steel craft, the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 3.2 Intermediate Surveys 3.2.2 and Pt 1, Ch 3, 5.4 Examination and testing - Additional items for steel craft 5.4.2 regarding the survey of water ballast spaces, integral sanitary tanks and bilges are also to be complied with as applicable.