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Requirements for Thickness Measurements Applicable to Inland Navigation Vessels

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RULE NOTE NR 597

NR 597 Requirements for Thickness Measurements Applicable to Inland Navigation Vessels

Chapters 1 2 3 4

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

General Extent, Number and Locations of Measurements Measurements Reporting and Processing Acceptance Criteria

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C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL
Section 1 General
1 2 Application
1.1 General

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Objectives of thickness measurements


2.1 General

Section 2

Procedure for Thickness measurements


1 Terminology related to hull survey
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Ballast tank Spaces Overall survey Close-up survey Transverse section Representative tanks or spaces Critical structural area Substantial corrosion Coating condition Suspect areas Cargo area for vessels carrying liquid cargo in bulk Cargo area for dry cargo vessels Class renewal number Transverse bulkhead

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External service suppliers


2.1 General

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General requirements for thickness measurements


3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 General Main hull structural elements Reduction of thickness measurement scope Extension of thickness measurement scope Transverse sections Ballast tanks Substantial corrosion and suspect areas

Overall and close-up surveys at class renewal surveys


4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 General Close-up survey for tank vessels Close-up survey for cargo vessels Close-up survey for other vessels

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C HAPTER 2 E XTENT , N UMBER AND L OCATIONS OF M EASUREMENTS


Section 1 General
1 Scope of thickness measurements
1.1 General

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Section 2

Extent of Thickness measurements


1 2 General
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Extent of Thickness measurements


2.1 2.2 2.3 Tank vessels Cargo vessels Other vessels

Section 3

Number and Locations of Measurements


1 General
1.1 1.2 General Locations of points

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Tank vessels
2.1 2.2 Transverse sections Transverse bulkheads

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Cargo vessels
3.1 3.2 Transverse sections Transverse bulkheads

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Other vessels
4.1 General

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Structures outside cargo areas


5.1 Transverse sections

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C HAPTER 3 M EASUREMENTS R EPORTING AND P ROCESSING


Section 1 Thickness Measurements Reporting
1 2 Application
1.1 General

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Reporting forms
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8

General particulars Deck plating, bottom shell plating or side shell plating Shell and deck plating at transverse sections - strength deck and sheerstrake plating Shell and bottom plating at transverse sections Longitudinal members at transverse sections Transverse structural members Transverse bulkheads Miscellaneous structural members

Section 2

Thickness Measurements Processing


1 General
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Purpose Program requirements Access to reporting forms Report print-out

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Verification and analysis


2.1 Report analysis

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C HAPTER 4 A CCEPTANCE C RITERIA


Section 1 General
1 2 Application
1.1 General

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Definitions
2.1 2.2 2.3 Isolated area Item Zone

Section 2

Acceptance Criteria for Vessels Built According to Gross Scantling Concept


1 General
1.1 1.2 Application Criteria

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Local and global strength


2.1 General

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Buckling strength criterion


3.1 General

Section 3

Acceptance criteria for vessels Built According to Net Scantling Concept


1 General
1.1 1.2 Application Values of corrosion additions

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Acceptance criteria for isolated areas


2.1 General

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Acceptance criteria for items


3.1 General

Acceptance criteria for zones


4.1 General

Section 4

Pitting
1 2 Pitting corrosion
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Acceptance criteria
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Appendix 1 Examples of Designation and Location of Plating Strakes


1 Shell expansion
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Non-propelled cargo vessel Pontoon Tug and Pusher Other vessels

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Main deck
2.1 2.2 Flush/trunk deck Open deck

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Appendix 2 Guide to Evaluation of Coating Condition


1 2 3 General
1.1 Introduction

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Coating Condition
2.1 Ratings

Types of Coating Failures


3.1 3.2 3.3 Cracking Flaking Blistering

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GENERAL
SECTION 1 SECTION 2 GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

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GENERAL

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Application
General

Each measured structural item is to be checked against these criteria, as far as applicable. When the criteria are not met, reinforcements, repairs and renewals are to be carried out as appropriate. 2.1.2 The thickness of structural elements is checked by measurements, in order to assess whether or not the values stipulated in the Rules are kept, taking into account the admissible corrosion tolerances. Unless severe corrosion has occurred owing to particular service conditions, thickness measurements will not be required until class renewal II. 2.1.3 Thickness measurements are to be carried out in accordance with recognized methods and by authorized personnel or companies.
Note 1: Rule Note NR 533 Approval of Service Suppliers gives details about the authorisation.

1.1.1 Thickness measurements are a major part of surveys to be carried out for the maintenance of class, and the analysis of these measurements is a prominent factor in the determination and extent of the repairs and renewals of the vessels structure. 1.1.2 This Rule note is intended to provide Owners, companies performing thickness measurements and the Societys Surveyors with a uniform means with a view to fulfilling Rule requirements for thickness measurements. In particular, it will enable all the above-mentioned parties to carry out: the planning and preparation the determination of extent and location, and the analysis, of the thickness measurements in cooperation.

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General

2.1.4 Rust and contamination are to be removed from the components to be examined. The Surveyor is entitled to require check measurements or more detailed measurements to be performed in his presence. The thickness measurements are to be witnessed by the Surveyor on board to the extent necessary to control the process. 2.1.5 The scope of thickness measurement as well as the reporting shall be fixed in a survey planning meeting between the Surveyor, representatives of the vessel's Owners and the approved thickness measurement operator/firm well in advance of measurements and prior to commencing the survey.

2.1.1 The corrosion and wear tolerances stipulate limits of wastage which are to be taken into account for reinforcements, repairs or renewals of hull structure. They are classified and determined by the Society, depending on the local conditions of the structural elements into: criteria on global and buckling strength criteria on local strength and pitting.

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PROCEDURE FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

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Terminology related to hull survey


Ballast tank

1.7

Critical structural area

1.1.1 A ballast tank is a tank that is being primarily used for water ballast. A tank which is used for both cargo and water ballast will be treated as a ballast tank when substantial corrosion has been found in such tank, see [1.8].

1.7.1 Critical structural areas are locations which have been identified from calculations to require monitoring or from the service history of the subject vessel or from similar vessels or sister vessels, if applicable, to be sensitive to cracking, buckling or corrosion which could impair the structural integrity of the vessel.

1.8 1.2 Spaces

Substantial corrosion

1.2.1 Spaces are separate compartments such as holds and tanks.

1.8.1 Substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that assessment of the corrosion pattern indicates wastage in excess of 75% of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits.

1.3

Overall survey 1.9 Coating condition

1.3.1 An overall survey is a survey intended to report on the overall condition of the hull structure and determine the extent of additional close-up surveys.

1.9.1 Coating condition is defined as follows: good: condition with only minor spot rusting fair: condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20% or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for poor condition poor: condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas under consideration. 1.9.2 A guidance to evaluation of coating condition is given in Ch 4, App 2.

1.4

Close-up survey

1.4.1 A close-up survey is a survey where the details of structural components are within the close visual inspection range of the Surveyor, i.e. normally within reach of hand.

1.5

Transverse section

1.5.1 A transverse section includes all longitudinal members contributing to longitudinal hull girder strength, such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck, side shell, bottom, inner bottom, longitudinal bulkheads, and plating in side tanks, as well as relevant longitudinals, as applicable for the different vessels. For a transversely framed vessel, a transverse section includes adjacent frames and their end connections in way of transverse sections.

1.10 Suspect areas


1.10.1 Suspect areas are locations showing substantial corrosion and/or considered by the Surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage.

1.6

Representative tanks or spaces

1.11 Cargo area for vessels carrying liquid cargo in bulk


1.11.1 The cargo area is that part of the vessel which contains cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo/ballast pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast tanks and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout the entire length and breadth of the part of the vessel over the above-mentioned spaces.

1.6.1 Representative tanks or spaces are those which are expected to reflect the condition of other tanks or spaces of similar type and service and with similar corrosion protection systems. When selecting representative tanks or spaces, account should be taken of the service and repair history on board and identifiable suspect areas.

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1.12 Cargo area for dry cargo vessels


1.12.1 The cargo area is that part of the vessel which includes all cargo holds and adjacent areas including fuel tanks, cofferdams, ballast tanks and void spaces.

3.1.2 For all vessels, the following applies: thickness measurements required in the context of surveys of hull structure are to be witnessed by a Surveyor. This requires the Surveyor to be on board while the gaugings are taken, enabling him at any time to intervene and to control the process. prior to commencement of the survey, a meeting is to be held between the attending surveyor(s), the Owner representative(s) in attendance and the thickness measurement firms representative(s) so as to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the surveys and thickness measurements to be carried out on board. 3.1.3 Thickness measurements of structures in areas where close-up surveys are required, are to be carried out simultaneously with close-up surveys. 3.1.4 Thickness measurement is normally to be carried out by means of ultrasonic test equipment. The accuracy of the equipment is to be proven to the Surveyor as required. The thickness measurements are to be carried out by a company authorised by the Society. The Society reserves the right to limit the scope of authorisation of the Company.
Note 1: Rule Note NR 533 Approval of Service Suppliers gives details about the authorisation.

1.13 Class renewal number


1.13.1 Class renewals for hull are numbered in the sequence I, II, III, etc., depending upon the age of the vessel, in years, at time of class renewal survey: I II III IV : Age 5 : 5 < Age 10 : 10 < Age 15 : 15 < Age

1.14 Transverse bulkhead


1.14.1 Adjacent structural members
Adjacent structural members means plating and stiffeners of deck, bottom, double bottom, sides and longitudinal bulkheads in the vicinity of the transverse bulkhead.

1.14.2 Complete transverse bulkhead Complete transverse bulkhead means the whole bulkhead including stringers and stiffeners and adjacent structural members as defined in [1.14.1]. 1.14.3 Transverse bulkhead lower part Transverse bulkhead lower part means lower part of bulkhead up to 1/4 of vessels depth or 1 metres above the lower stringer, whichever is the greater (stringers, stiffeners and adjacent structural members included).

3.1.5 For acceptance criteria stipulating limits of wastage to be taken into account for reinforcements, repairs or renewal of structure, see Chapter 4.

3.2

Main hull structural elements

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External service suppliers


General

2.1.1 Personnel or firms engaged in services affecting classification and statutory work are subject to approval by the Society. The inspection, measuring and test equipment used in workshops, Building Yards and on board vessels, which may form the basis for Surveyor's decisions affecting classification or statutory work, shall be appropriate for the services to be performed. The firms shall individually identify and calibrate each unit of such equipment to a recognized national or international standard.

3.2.1 As applicable, in class renewal II and all subsequent ones, the plate thickness of the main and essential longitudinal and transverse structural hull elements are to be checked by thickness measurements. The number of measurements depends on the vessel's maintenance condition and is left to the Surveyor's discretion. The minimum requirements for thickness measurements on the occasion of class renewal surveys are stated in Ch 2, Sec 2, depending on the vessel's class renewal survey number. The number and locations of measurements are defined in Ch 2, Sec 3.

3.3

Reduction of thickness measurement scope

General requirements for thickness measurements


General

3.1

3.1.1 When required as per the scope of surveys, thickness measurements are normally to be carried out under the responsibility of the Owner, and in the presence of the Surveyor, by a service supplier independent from the Owner.

3.3.1 The extent of thickness measurements may be reduced, in comparison with those stated in Ch 2, Sec 2, provided during the close-up examination the Surveyor satisfies himself that there is no structural diminution and the protective coating, where applied, continues to be effective. When the structure is coated and the coating is found to be in good condition, as defined in [1.9], the Surveyor may, at his discretion, accept a reduced program of thickness measurements in the corresponding areas. Other effective protective arrangements may also be considered. The requirements for close-up survey are stated in: [4.2], for tank vessels [4.3], for cargo vessels [4.4], for other vessels.

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3.4

Extension of thickness measurement scope

4.1.2

Close-up survey

3.4.1 The Surveyor may extend the scope of the thickness measurement as deemed necessary. This applies especially to areas with substantial corrosion. When thickness measurements indicate substantial corrosion, as defined in [1.8], the number of thickness measurements is to be increased to determine the extent of substantial corrosion.

The minimum requirements for close-up surveys are given in [4.2] to [4.4]. 4.1.3 The Surveyor may extend the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into account the maintenance of the spaces under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and where spaces have structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar spaces or on similar vessels according to available information. 4.1.4 For areas in spaces where hard protective coatings are found to be in a good condition, the extent of close-up surveys may be specially considered.

3.5

Transverse sections

3.5.1 Transverse sections shall be chosen where largest corrosion rates are suspected to occur or are revealed by deck plating measurements.

3.6

Ballast tanks 4.2 Close-up survey for tank vessels

3.6.1 If applicable, in the case of major corrosion damages, the structural elements of ballast tanks are to be checked by thickness measurements.

3.7

Substantial corrosion and suspect areas

4.2.1 The minimum requirements for close-up surveys are given in Tab 1 for single hull tankers and in Tab 2 for double hull tankers.

3.7.1 Where special reasons exist, the Surveyor may demand thickness measurements to be carried out already on the occasion of class renewal I, also outside the area of 0,5 L amidships. The same applies in the case of conversion or repair of a vessel.

4.3

Close-up survey for cargo vessels

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Overall and close-up surveys at class renewal surveys


General

4.3.1 The minimum requirements for close-up surveys are given in Tab 3 for single hull cargo vessels and in Tab 4 for double hull cargo vessels.

4.4

Close-up survey for other vessels

4.1.1 Overall survey Each class renewal survey is to include an overall survey of cargo tanks, cargo holds and all spaces. The extent of thickness measurements are given in Ch 2, Sec 2. For number and locations of measurements, see Ch 2, Sec 3.

4.4.1 For other vessels, close-up survey is to include structural elements in relation with the type and service notation. The requirements developed in [4.2] and [4.3] may be used taking account of the vessels specific particulars and the equivalence or similarity of structural elements.

Table 1 : Requirements for close-up survey at class renewal survey of single hull tankers
Class renewal survey number Class renewal I One web frame (1), in a cargo tank One deck transverse (2), in a cargo tank or on deck One transverse bulkhead (3) in a cargo tank (1) (2) (3) (4) Class renewal II All web frames (1), in a cargo tank One deck transverse (2) in two cargo tanks or on deck One transverse bulkhead (4) in each cargo tank All transverse bulkheads (4), in all cargo tanks Class renewal III All web frames (1) in all cargo tanks Class renewal IV and subsequent As class renewal III Additional transverse areas as deemed necessary by the Society

Complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members Transverse bulkhead lower part, including girder system and adjacent structural members Complete transverse bulkhead, including girder system and adjacent structural members

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Table 2 : Requirements for close-up survey at class renewal survey of double hull tankers
Class renewal survey number Class renewal I One web frame (1), in a ballast double hull tank (2) Class renewal II All web frames (1), in a ballast double hull tank (2) Class renewal III All web frames (1) in all ballast tanks One web frame in each cargo tank (1) Class renewal IV and subsequent As class renewal III

One deck transverse (3), in a cargo tank or on deck One transverse bulkhead (4) in a ballast tank One transverse bulkhead (5) in a cargo tank (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

One deck transverse (3) in two cargo tanks One transverse bulkhead (4) in each ballast tank (2) One transverse bulkhead (5) in two cargo tanks All transverse bulkheads (4), in all cargo and ballast tanks

Additional transverse areas as deemed necessary by the Society

Complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members Double hull tank includes double bottom and side tank even if these tanks are separate. Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system and adjacent structural members Transverse bulkhead lower part, including girder system and adjacent structural members

Table 3 : Requirements for close-up survey at class renewal survey of single hull cargo vessels
Class renewal survey number Class renewal I Selected shell frames in the cargo hold at representative positions (1) Class renewal II Selected shell frames in the cargo hold, including upper and lower end attachments and adjacent shell plating (1) One transverse web with associated plating One selected cargo hold transverse bulkheads (2) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) (1) (2) (3) One selected cargo hold transverse bulkhead (2) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) Class renewal III All shell frames in the cargo hold, including upper and lower end attachments and adjacent shell plating (1) All transverse webs with associated plating All cargo hold transverse bulkheads (2) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) As for class renewal III survey Class renewal IV and subsequent All shell frames in the cargo hold including upper and lower end attachments and adjacent shell plating (1)

Cargo hold transverse frames. Cargo hold transverse bulkhead plating, stiffeners and girders. Plating and stiffeners.

Table 4 : Requirements for close-up survey at class renewal survey of double hull cargo vessels
Class renewal survey number Class renewal I One selected transverse web with associated plating and longitudinals as applicable in two representative water ballast tanks (1) Class renewal II One selected transverse web with associated plating and longitudinals as applicable in each water ballast tank (1) One selected cargo hold transverse bulkhead including stiffening system in a transverse section including ballast side tanks (1) Selected ordinary transverse frame in one side tank (2) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) (1) (2) (3) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) Class renewal III All transverse webs with associated plating and longitudinals as applicable in each water ballast tank (1) Class renewal IV and subsequent All transverse webs with associated plating and longitudinals as applicable in each water ballast tank (1)

All cargo hold transverse bulk- All cargo hold transverse bulkheads including stiffening sys- heads including stiffening system tem in each water ballast tank in each water ballast tank (1) (1) Selected ordinary transverse frames in all side tanks (2) All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (3) All ordinary transverse frames in all side tanks (2)

Transverse web frame or watertight transverse bulkhead in double side ballast tanks. In fore and aft peak tanks, transverse web frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members. Ordinary transverse frame in double side tanks. Plating and stiffeners.

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SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 GENERAL EXTENT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS NUMBER AND LOCATIONS OF MEASUREMENTS

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GENERAL

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Scope of thickness measurements


General

1.1.1 The thickness measurements required by the Rules consist of: systematic thickness measurements, i.e. measurements of different parts of the structure, in order to assess the overall and local strength of the vessel measurements of suspect areas as defined in Ch 1, Sec 2, [1.10] additional measurements on areas determined as affected by substantial corrosion as defined in Ch 1, Sec 2, [1.8].

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SECTION 2

EXTENT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

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General

1.1.1 Thickness measurements are to be carried out according to the procedure detailed in Ch 1, Sec 2, [3]. The extent of thickness measurements is detailed in [2.1] to [2.3], according to the vessels type and age. The Surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary. When thickness measurements indicate substantial corrosion, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to determine areas of substantial corrosion in accordance with the requirements of Tab 1. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed. Thickness measurements locations are to be selected to provide the best representative sampling of areas likely to be most exposed to corrosion, considering cargo and ballast history and arrangement and condition of protective coatings. Thickness measurements of internals may be specially considered by the Surveyor if the hard protective coating is in good condition.

1.1.2 When pitting is found on bottom plating and its intensity is 20% or more, thickness measurements are to be extended in order to determine the actual plate thickness out of the pits and the depth of the pits. Where the wastage is in the substantial corrosion range or the average depth of pitting is 1/3 or more of the actual plate thickness, the pitted plate is to be considered as a substantially corroded area.

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Extent of Thickness measurements


Tank vessels

2.1.1 The extent of thickness measurements at class renewal survey is given in Tab 2 to Tab 4, depending on the vessel age at time of class renewal survey. For number and locations of thickness measurements, see Sec 3, [2].

2.2

Cargo vessels

2.2.1 The extent of thickness measurements at class renewal survey is given in Tab 5 to Tab 7, depending on the vessel age at time of class renewal survey. For number and locations of thickness measurements, see Sec 3, [3].

Table 1 : Guidance for additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion areas
Structural member Plating Stiffeners Extent of measurements Suspect area and adjacent plates Suspect area Pattern of measurements 5 point pattern over 1 square metre 3 measurements each in line across web and flange

Table 2 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey II - Tank vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY II Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion. SYSTEMATIC MEASUREMENTS (1) (2) One transverse section within the cargo length area At least a single point on one out of three plates, to be chosen on representative areas of average corrosion, within the cargo length area, for following items: deck plates bottom / inner bottom plates side shell plates hatch covers and coamings (1) Collision bulkhead, forward machinery space bulkhead, aft peak bulkhead (1) (2) In engine room (2): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals Including plates and stiffeners. Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

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Table 3 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey III - Tank vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY III Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion. Within the cargo length area: each deck plate two transverse sections in two different tanks each bottom / inner bottom plate each side shell plate at least 50% of transverse and longitudinal cargo tank bulkheads (1) (2) at least two points on each hatch cover and coaming plate to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion (1) Outside the cargo length area, at least a single point on one out of three plates, to be chosen on representative areas of average corrosion, for following items: deck plates side shell plates bottom plates Collision bulkhead, forward machinery space bulkhead, aft peak bulkhead (1) (3) In engine room (3): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals At least 20% within the cargo area and 10% outside the cargo area of internal structure such as ballast tanks, floors and longitudinals, transverse frames, web frames, deck beams, girders, etc. Measurements may be increased if the Surveyor deems it necessary (1) Including plates and stiffeners. (2) Applies also to inner side plates and stiffeners (3) Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

SYSTEMATIC MEASUREMENTS SYSTEMATIC MEASUREMENTS

Table 4 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey IV and subsequent - Tank vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY IV and subsequent Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion. Within the cargo length area: each deck plate three transverse sections in three different tanks (1) each bottom / inner bottom plate each side shell plate at least two points on each plate of transverse and longitudinal cargo tank bulkheads (2) (3) to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion at least two points on each hatch cover and coaming plate to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion (2) Outside the cargo length area: each deck plate each side shell plate each bottom plate At least 50% of transverse and longitudinal bulkheads outside cargo length area (2) (4) In engine room (4): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals At least 20% within the cargo area and 10% outside the cargo area of internal structure such as ballast tanks, floors and longitudinals, transverse frames, web frames, deck beams, girders, etc. Measurements may be increased if the Surveyor deems it necessary The number of transverse sections may be reduced at the Surveyors discretion for vessels of length under 40 m. Including plates and stiffeners. Applies also to inner side plates and stiffeners Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

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2.3

Other vessels

2.3.1 For other vessels, the class renewal survey is to include thickness measurements of structural elements in relation with the type and service notation.

Guidance provided in [2.1] and [2.2] may be used taking account of the vessels specific particulars and the equivalence or similarity of structural elements.

Table 5 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey II - Cargo vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY II Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion. One transverse section within the cargo hold area or 0,5L amidships At least a single point on one out of three plates, to be chosen on representative areas of average corrosion, within the cargo length area, for following items: deck plates bottom / inner bottom plates side shell plates hatch covers and coamings (1) Outside the cargo hold area or 0,5L amidships Collision bulkhead, forward machinery space bulkhead, aft peak bulkhead (1) (2) In engine room (2): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals (1) Including plates and stiffeners. (2) Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

SYSTEMATIC MEASUREMENTS

Table 6 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey III - cargo vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY III Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion Within the cargo hold area or 0,5L amidships: each exposed deck plate two transverse sections at least a single point on one out of three tank top plates, to be chosen on representative areas of average corrosion each bottom / inner bottom plates each side shell plate at least 50% of transverse and longitudinal cargo hold bulkheads (1) (2) at least two points on each hatch cover and coaming to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion (1) Outside the cargo hold area or 0,5L amidships, at least a single point on one out of three plates, to be chosen on representative areas of average corrosion, for following items: deck plates side shell plates bottom plates Collision bulkhead, forward machinery space bulkhead, aft peak bulkhead (1) (3) In engine room (3): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals At least 20% within the cargo area or 0,5L amidships and 10% outside the cargo area or 0,5L amidships of internal structure such as ballast tanks, floors and longitudinals, transverse frames, web frames, deck beams, girders, etc. Measurements may be increased if the Surveyor deems it necessary (1) Including plates and stiffeners. (2) Applies also to inner side plates and stiffeners (3) Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

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Table 7 : Requirements for thickness measurements at class renewal survey IV and subsequent - Cargo vessels
CLASS RENEWAL SURVEY IV AND SUBSEQUENT Suspect areas Additional thickness measurements in way of substantial corrosion. Within the cargo hold area or 0,5L amidships: each deck plate three transverse sections (1) each bottom / inner bottom/tank top plate each side shell plate at least two points on each plate of transverse and longitudinal cargo hold bulkheads (2) (3) to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion at least two points on each hatch cover and coaming to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion (2) Outside the cargo hold area or amidships: each deck plate each side shell plate each bottom plate At least 50% of transverse and longitudinal bulkheads outside cargo hold area or 0,5L (2) (4) In engine room (4): river chests river water manifold duct keel or pipe tunnel plating and internals At least 20% within the cargo area or 0,5L amidships and 10% outside the cargo area or 0,5L amidships of internal structure such as ballast tanks, floors and longitudinals, transverse frames, web frames, deck beams, girders, etc. Measurements may be increased if the Surveyor deems it necessary (1) (2) (3) (4) The number of transverse sections may be reduced at the Surveyors discretion for vessels of length under 40 m. Including plates and stiffeners. Applies also to inner side plates and stiffeners Measurements may be waived or reduced after satisfactory visual examination, when such bulkheads form the boundaries of dry void spaces or river chests, etc. are found in good condition.

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SECTION 3

NUMBER AND LOCATIONS OF MEASUREMENTS

1
1.1

General
General

2.1.2

Measurements on single hull vessels

Measurements are to be taken as specified in [2.1.1], taking into account appropriate structural items.

1.1.1 Considering the extent of thickness measurements as required in Sec 2, the locations of the points to be measured are given in this Section for the most important items of the structure. Thus the number of points can be estimated.

2.2
2.2.1

Transverse bulkheads
Measurements on corrugated bulkheads

Measurements are to be taken as per Fig 3.

1.2

Locations of points

3
3.1

Cargo vessels
Transverse sections
Measurements on double hull vessels

1.2.1 Figures are also given to facilitate the explanations and/or interpretations concerning locations of thickness measurements. These figures show typical arrangements of tankers and cargo vessels. Due to the various designs of the other vessel types, figures are not given to cover all the different cases. However, the figures provided here may be used as guidance for vessels other than those illustrated.

3.1.1

Measurements are to be taken on both port and starboard sides of the selected transverse section as per Fig 4. 3.1.2 Measurements on single hull vessels

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2.1

Tank vessels
Transverse sections

Measurements are to be taken as specified in [3.1.1], taking into account appropriate structural items.

3.2
2.1.1 Measurements on double hull vessels 3.2.1 Measurements are to be taken on both port and starboard sides of the selected transverse section as per Fig 1, for ordinary frames or Fig 2 for web frames.

Transverse bulkheads
Measurements on plane bulkheads

The cargo hold bulkhead/watertight floor plating and one stiffener out of three are to be measured as per Fig 5.

Figure 1 : Locations of measurements on a transverse section of double hull tank vessels: ordinary frame

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4.1

Other vessels
General

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Structures outside cargo areas


Transverse sections

4.1.1 For other vessels, the class renewal survey is to include thickness measurements of structural elements in relation with the type and service notation. Guidance provided in [3] may be used taking account of the vessels specific particulars and the equivalence or similarity of structural elements.

5.1.1 Aft vessel transverse section The location of measurements for aft vessel transverse section is shown in Fig 6. 5.1.2 Other vessel structures Guidance provided in [5.1.1] may be used for other vessel structures outside the cargo area, taking account of the equivalence or similarity of structural elements.

Figure 2 : Locations of measurements on a transverse section of double hull tank vessels: web frame

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Figure 3 : Locations of measurements on transverse bulkheads of tank vessels

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Figure 4 : Locations of measurements on a transverse section of double hull general cargo vessels

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Figure 5 : Locations of measurements on bulkheads of general cargo vessels

Figure 6 : Locations of measurements on aft vessel transverse section

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Chapter 3

MEASUREMENTS REPORTING AND PROCESSING


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS REPORTING THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS PROCESSING

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THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS REPORTING

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1.1

Application
General

2.2.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of: a) all strength deck plating within central part area b) all keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within central part area c) side shell plating, within central part area. 2.2.3 The strake position is to be clearly indicated as follows (see also Ch 4, App 1): a) For strength deck, indicate the number of the strake of plating inboard from the stringer plate b) For bottom plating, indicate the number of the strake of plating outboard from the keel plate c) For side shell plating, give the number of the strake of plating below sheerstrake and letter as shown on shell expansion. 2.2.4 Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of plates. 2.2.5 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

1.1.1 This Section contains reporting forms to be used for recording thickness measurements as required in Chapter 2.

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2.1

Reporting forms
General particulars

2.1.1 The first sheet of the report is to include general particulars information listed in Tab 1.

2.2

Deck plating, bottom shell plating or side shell plating

2.2.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 2.

Table 1 : General particulars


GENERAL PARTICULARS Vessel name: Type and service notation: Bureau Veritas register number: Port of registry: Deadweight: Date of build: Classification Society: Name of company performing thickness measurement: Thickness measurement company certified by: Certificate No: Certificate valid from .................................... to .................... Place of measurement: First date of measurement: Last date of measurement: Type of survey: Scantling approach: Rule length (m): Details of measurement equipment: Qualification of operators: Report Number: ........................................................consisting of ............. sheets Name of operator:...........................................................................................Name of Surveyor: .............................. Signature of operator: ................................................................................... Signature of Surveyor: ....................... Company official stamp: Society official stamp

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Table 2 : Deck plating, bottom shell plating or side shell plating


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF DECK PLATING, BOTTOM SHELL PLATING OR SIDE SHELL PLATING (1) Vessels name: .........................................................................Register No.................................. Report No.............................. STRAKE POSITION PLATE POSITION 12th fore 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st amidships 1st aft 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th aft Operator signature: .......................................................................................Surveyors signature................................................. (1) (2) (3) Delete as appropriate For multiple deck vessels Rule thickness or as-built thickness No or Lett. Org. Thk. (3) mm Forward Reading Gauged P S Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm % Gauged P S Strake / Deck N......... (2) Aft Reading Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm % Max. allo. dim. mm

Mean dimin % P S

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Shell and deck plating at transverse sections - strength deck and sheerstrake plating

2.3.5 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

2.4
2.3.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 3. 2.3.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of strength deck plating and sheerstrake plating at transverse sections within the central part area comprising of the following structural items: Strength deck plating Stringer plate Sheerstrake Hatch coaming. 2.3.3 For flush deck and trunk deck vessels, the topside area comprises stringer plate and sheerstrake. For open deck vessels, the topside area comprises hatch coaming plating, stringer plate and sheerstrake. 2.3.4 The exact frame station of measurement is to be stated.

Shell and bottom plating at transverse sections

2.4.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 4. 2.4.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of shell and bottom plating at transverse sections within the central part area comprising of the following structural items: Side shell plating Bilge plating Bottom shell plating Keel plate. 2.4.3 The bottom area comprises keel, bottom and bilge plating. 2.4.4 The exact frame station of measurement is to be stated. 2.4.5 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

Table 3 : Strength deck and sheerstrake plating at transverse sections


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF STRENGTH DECK AND SHEERSTRAKE PLATING AT TRANSVERSE SECTIONS Vessels name: ...............................................................Register No........................................................;Report No...................... Transverse section at frame number No or lett. Org Thk (1) mm Hatch coaming (2) / Trunk longit. bulkhead Stringer plate 1st strake inboard 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th centre strake sheerstrake topside. total Operators signature............................................................................................Surveyors signature............................... (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness (2) For open deck vessels Max allow. dim. mm P Gauged S Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm %

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Table 4 : Side and bottom plating at transverse sections

REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF SIDE AND BOTTOM PLATING AT TRANSVERSE SECTIONS Vessels name: ........................................................................Register No..................................Report No...................... Transverse section at frame number Org. Max. Diminution Diminution Thk. allow. Gauged No P S STRAKE POSITION (1) dim. or lett. mm mm P S mm % mm % 1st strake below sheerstr. 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th keel strake Bott. total Operators signature............................................................................................Surveyors signature......... (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness

2.5

Longitudinal members at transverse sections

2.7

Transverse bulkheads

2.7.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 7. 2.7.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of transverse bulkheads including bulkhead stiffeners. 2.7.3 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

2.5.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 5. 2.5.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of longitudinal members at transverse sections within the central part area. 2.5.3 The exact frame station of measurement is to be stated. 2.5.4 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

2.8

Miscellaneous structural members

2.8.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 8. 2.8.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of miscellaneous structural members including items such as: Coaming of separate hatchways Hatch covers Superstructure Fore peak After peak. 2.8.3 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

2.6

Transverse structural members

2.6.1 Appropriate reporting form is given in Tab 6. 2.6.2 This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of transverse structural members. 2.6.3 The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.

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Table 5 : Longitudinal members at transverse sections


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS AT TRANSVERSE SECTIONS Vessels name: ...............................................................Register No...............................Report No...................... Transverse section at frame number it. No Org. Thk. (1) mm Max. allow. dim. mm P Gauged S Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm %

STRUCTURAL ITEM

Operators signature: .......................................................................................... Surveyors signature: ............................................... (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness

Table 6 : Transverse structural members


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF TRANSVERSE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS Vessels name....................................................................Register No....................................Report No. .................. DESCRIPTION LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Org. Thk. (1) mm Max. allow. dim. mm P Gauged S Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm %

STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

Item

Operators signature.............................................................................Surveyors signature................................................ (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness

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Table 7 : Transverse bulkheads


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS Vessels name.................................................................Register No.......................................Report No. .................. LOCATION OF STRUCTURE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS (plating / stiffeners) Org. Thk. (1) mm Max. allow. dim. mm P Gauged S frame No. ... Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm %

Operators signature.............................................................................Surveyors signature................................................ (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness

Table 8 : Miscellaneous structural members


REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF ..................................... Vessels name.................................................................Register No.......................................Report No. .................. LOCATION OF STRUCTURE: STRUCTURAL MEMBERS (plating / stiffeners) Org. Thk. (1) mm Max. allow. dim. mm P Gauged S Diminution P mm % Diminution S mm %

Operators signature.............................................................................Surveyors signature................................................ (1) Rule thickness or as-built thickness

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SECTION 2

THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS PROCESSING

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1.1

General
Purpose

1.2.3 PDF Creator is required to generate a PDF of the final report.

1.3

Access to reporting forms

1.1.1 Thickness measurements may be processed using the UTM reporting and analysis software intended for Service Suppliers and BV Surveyors. The UTM reporting and analysis software allows BV Surveyors to: verify compliance of thickness measurements with BV classification requirements generate the thickness measurement report.

1.3.1 The UTM software gives access to thickness measurements reporting forms. See Sec 1, for more information on data to be recorded.

1.4

Report print-out

1.4.1 The report print-out section is to be used to compile the final report in PDF.

1.2

Program requirements

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2.1

Verification and analysis


Report analysis

1.2.1 The software is compatible with Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel 2003 Microsoft Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2010. 1.2.2 The Excel Security Macro required is Low or Medium.

2.1.1 The function Report analysis is to be used by the Surveyor to: assess the UTM results according to acceptance criteria defined in Ch 4, Sec 2, Ch 4, Sec 3 and Ch 4, Sec 4. identify areas with substantial or excessive corrosion.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR VESSELS BUILT ACCORDING GROSS SCANTLING CONCEPT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR VESSELS BUILT ACCORDING NET SCANTLING CONCEPT PITTING EXAMPLES OF DESIGNATION AND LOCATION OF PLATING STRAKES GUIDE TO EVALUATION OF COATING CONDITION

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

1
1.1

Application
General

2.2

Item

1.1.1 The acceptance criteria for measured thicknesses are indicated in: Sec 2 for vessels built according to gross scantling concept Sec 3 for vessels built according to net scantling concept Sec 4 for pitting.

2.2.1 For each item, thicknesses are measured at several points and the average value of these thicknesses is to satisfy the acceptance criteria for the relevant item. If the criteria of measured thicknesses are not fulfilled for an item, then this item is to be repaired or replaced. Where the criteria are fulfilled but substantial corrosion as defined in Is Ch 1, Sec 2, [1.8] is observed, adequate provision is to be made in the report. In any case, for the items which contribute to the hull girder longitudinal strength, the criteria in [2.3] are to be considered.

When the acceptance criteria are not fulfilled, actions according to [2.1] to [2.3] are to be taken.

2.3

Zone

2
2.1

Definitions
Isolated area

2.1.1 The thickness diminution of an isolated area of an item is the localised diminution of the thickness of that item such as, for example, the grooving of a plate or a web or a local severe corrosion. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant as built thickness. It is not to be confused with pitting (see Sec 4). If the criteria of acceptable diminution are not fulfilled for an isolated area, then this isolated area is to be repaired or replaced. In any case, the criteria of thickness diminution are to be considered for the corresponding item (see [2.2]).

2.3.1 For consideration of the hull girder longitudinal strength, the transverse section of the vessel is divided into three zones defined in Tab 1 to Tab 3: deck zone neutral axis zone bottom zone. Each zone is to be evaluated separately. The sectional area diminution of a zone, expressed as a percentage of the relevant as built sectional area, is to fulfil the criteria of acceptable diminution for that zone. If the criteria of acceptable diminution are not fulfilled for a zone, then some items belonging to that zone are to be replaced (in principle, those which are most worn) in order to obtain after their replacement an increased sectional area of the zone fulfilling the relevant criteria.

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Table 1 : Zone definition - Flush deck vessels


Group of items DECK ZONE 1 Deck plating Deck longitudinals Deck girders Sheerstrake Sheerstrake longitudinals Inner side upper strake Inner side upper strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake longitudinals Including stringer plate Zone structural items Remarks

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The height of a sheerstrake having the same thickness as the adjacent side shell is to be taken equal to 0,08D The height of the inner side upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake The height of the longitudinal bulkhead upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake

NEUTRAL AXIS ZONE 5 6 7 8 9 10 Side and inner side shell plating Side and inner side shell longitudinals Side and inner side shell stringers Longitudinal bulkhead plating Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead stringers BOTTOM ZONE 11 Bottom plating Bottom longitudinals Bottom girders Bilge plating Bilge longitudinals Inner bottom plating Inner bottom longitudinals Inner bottom girders Inner side lower strake Inner side lower strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake longitudinals The height of the inner side lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom The height of the longitudinal bulkhead lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom Including keel plate

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Table 2 : Zone definition - Trunk deck vessels


Group of items DECK ZONE 1 Trunk deck plating Trunk deck longitudinals Trunk deck girders Trunk longitudinal bulkhead plating Trunk longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals Trunk longitudinal bulkhead girders Stringer plate Stringer plate longitudinals Sheerstrake Sheerstrake longitudinals Inner side upper strake Inner side upper strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake longitudinals In way of the vessel depth D The height of a sheerstrake having the same thickness as the adjacent side shell is to be taken equal to 0,08D The height of the inner side upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake The height of the longitudinal bulkhead upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake Zone structural items Remarks

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NEUTRAL AXIS ZONE 7 8 9 10 11 12 Side and inner side shell plating Side and inner side shell longitudinals Side and inner side shell stringers Longitudinal bulkhead plating Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead stringers BOTTOM ZONE 13 Bottom plating Bottom longitudinals Bottom girders Bilge plating Bilge longitudinals Inner bottom plating Inner bottom longitudinals Inner bottom girders Inner side lower strake Inner side lower strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake longitudinals The height of the inner side lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom The height of the longitudinal bulkhead lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom Including keel plate

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Table 3 : Zone definition - Open deck vessels


Group of items DECK ZONE 1 Hatch coaming plating Hatch coaming longitudinals Hatch coaming girders Stringer plate Stringer plate longitudinals Sheerstrake Sheerstrake longitudinals Inner side upper strake Inner side upper strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake Longitudinal bulkhead upper strake longitudinals The height of a sheerstrake having the same thickness as the adjacent side shell is to be taken equal to 0,08D The height of the inner side upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake The height of the longitudinal bulkhead upper strake is to be taken equal to that of the sheerstrake Including under deck strake

Zone structural items

Remarks

2 3 4 5

NEUTRAL AXIS ZONE 6 7 8 9 10 11 Side and inner side shell plating Side and inner side shell longitudinals Side and inner side shell stringers Longitudinal bulkhead plating Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead stringers BOTTOM ZONE 12 Bottom plating Bottom longitudinals Bottom girders Bilge plating Bilge longitudinals Inner bottom plating Inner bottom longitudinals Inner bottom girders Inner side lower strake Inner side lower strake longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake longitudinals The height of the inner side lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom The height of the longitudinal bulkhead lower strake is to be taken equal to: - height of the bilge, for single bottom vessels - height of the double bottom Including keel plate

13 14

15

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SECTION 2

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR VESSELS BUILT ACCORDING TO GROSS SCANTLING CONCEPT

1
1.1

General
Application

1.2.2 Each measured structural item is to be checked against these four criteria, as far as applicable. When the criteria are not met, reinforcements, repairs and renewals are to be carried out as appropriate.

1.1.1 Acceptance criteria stipulate limits of wastage which are to be taken into account for reinforcements, repairs or renewals of steel structure. These limits are generally expressed for each structural item as a maximum percentage of acceptable wastage (W). When the maximum percentage of wastage is indicated, the minimum acceptable thickness (tmin) is that resulting from applying this percentage to the rule thickness (trule), according to the following formula:
W - t t min = 1 -------- 100 rule

2
2.1

Local and global strength


General

2.1.1 Local and global strength criteria are given for the following vessel types: Cargo vessels Cargo vessels include vessels carrying dry cargoes, i.e., bulk cargo vessels, container vessels, general cargo vessels and Ro-Ro cargo vessels Tank vessels. These criteria may also be used for other vessel types taking into consideration the equivalence or similarity of structural elements and their contribution to local and/or global strength. 2.1.2 Structural items to be assessed are listed in Tab 1 for cargo vessels and Tab 2 for tankers, grouped according to their position and contribution to the local or global strength of the vessel. 2.1.3 Each structural item is to be assessed according to three different criteria which vary with regard to the domain under which it is considered, namely: a) an isolated area, which is meant as a part of a single structural item. This criterion takes into consideration very local aspects such as grooving of a plate or web, or local severe corrosion; however, it is not to be used for pitting for which separate criteria are considered (see Sec 4) b) an item, which is meant as an individual element such as a plate, a stiffener, a primary supporting member web or flange, etc. This criterion takes into consideration the average condition of the item, which is assessed by determining its average thickness using the various measurements taken on the same item c) a zone, which is meant as all and only longitudinal elements contributing to the longitudinal strength of the vessel; in this regard, the three main zones are defined as deck zone, neutral axis zone and bottom zone.

However, when the rule thickness is not available, the asbuilt thickness can be used. Only for criteria related to an item (see [2.1.4] item b), the Society may establish a list of renewal thicknesses tailored to the different structural items. In such a case these thicknesses are used in lieu of the minimum thicknesses calculated from the percentage of wastage.
Note 1: In any case, at the request of the Owner, the Society may perform a direct calculation based on the current measurements.

1.1.2 In cases where the vessel has some structural elements with reduced wear margins (e.g. due to vessel conversion, increase of draught), the minimum acceptable thickness for these elements is to be calculated with reference to the rule scantlings without taking account of any reduction originally agreed. 1.1.3 Decisions on steel renewals are taken by the attending Surveyor applying the criteria given in this Article and based on his judgment and the actual condition of the vessel. Should advice be needed to support his decision, the Surveyor may refer to the relevant technical office of the Society.

1.2

Criteria

1.2.1 The acceptance criteria for the minimum thicknesses are divided into: criteria on local strength, given in [2] criteria on global strength, given in [2] criteria on buckling strength, given in [3] criteria on pitting, given in Sec 4.

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Table 1 : Local and global acceptance criteria for cargo vessels (given in % of wastage)
Group of items Description of items 1 Isolated area 2 Item 3 Zone

ITEMS CONTRIBUTING TO THE LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH (TRANSVERSE SECTION) DECK ZONE (1) 1 2 Hatch coaming plating, stringer plate, sheer strake, inner side upper strake and longitudinal bulkhead upper strake Hatch coaming, stringer plate, sheer strake, inner side upper strake and longitudinal bulkhead upper strake longitudinals NEUTRAL AXIS ZONE (1) 3 4 Side and inner side shell plating Side and inner side longitudinals BOTTOM ZONE (1) 5 6 7 8 9 Bilge and bottom strakes, longitudinal bulkhead lower strake and inner side lower strake Bilge and bottom longitudinals, longitudinal bulkhead lower strake and inner side lower strake longitudinals Inner bottom plating Inner bottom longitudinals Bottom girders web flange OTHER ITEMS 10 11 12 13 14 15 Hatch coaming plating (2) Hatch coaming brackets Hatch cover top plating Hatch cover skirt plating Hatch cover stiffeners Transverse bulkheads plating stringer web stringer flange stiffener brackets Side and inner side frames brackets Deck beams Floors plating Forward and aft peak bulkheads plating stiffener 25 30 25 30 30 30 30 25 25 30 25 30 25 30 30 25 20 25 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 25 30 25 30 25 30 25 25 20 25 20 20 15 25 20 15 (3) 25 20 15 (3) 25 20 15 (3) 15 (3) 10 15 10

16 17 18 19

(1) (2) (3)

Each zone is to be evaluated separately. If continuous, to be included in item 1. When transverse framing

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Table 2 : Local and global acceptance criteria for tankers (given in % of wastage)
1 Isolated area 30 25 2 Item 15 (2) 3 Zone 10

Group of items

Description of items

ITEMS CONTRIBUTING TO THE LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH (TRANSVERSE SECTION) DECK ZONE (1) 1 Deck plating, deck stringer, sheer strake and longitudinal bulkhead upper strake, trunk longitudinal bulkhead and inner side upper strake Deck and sheer strake longitudinals, trunk longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals and inner side upper strake longitudinals Deck longitudinal girders web flange Longitudinals connected to long. bulkhead upper strake NEUTRAL AXIS ZONE (1) 5 6 7 Side and inner side shell plating Side and inner side shell longitudinals Side and inner side shell stringers web flange Longitudinal bulkhead plating Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals Longitudinal bulkhead stringers web flange BOTTOM ZONE (1) 11 12 13 14 15 Bilge and bottom strakes, longitudinal bulkhead lower strake and inner side lower strake Bilge and bottom longitudinals, longitudinal bulkhead lower strake and inner side lower strake longitudinals Inner bottom plating Inner bottom longitudinals Bottom girders web flange OTHER ITEMS 16 17 Deck beams Deck transverse web frame web flange brackets / stiffeners Side frames brackets Side shell web frame web flange brackets / stiffeners Longitudinal bulkhead vertical stiffeners brackets 25 25 20 25 25 30 25 20 25 25 30 20 20 15 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20

2 3

25 25 20 25 30 25 25 20 30 25 25 20 30 25 30 25 25 20 25 25 25 25

20 20 15 20 15 (2) 20 20 15 15 (2) 20 20 15 15 (2) 20 15 (2) 20 20 15

15 10

8 9 10

18 19

20 (1) (2) (3)

Each zone is to be evaluated separately. When transverse framing Including swash bulkheads, forward and aft peak bulkheads.

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Group of items 21

Description of items Longitudinal bulkhead web frame web flange brackets / stiffeners Bottom transverse web frame web flange brackets / stiffeners Cross tie web flange brackets / stiffeners Transverse bulkheads (3) plating stringer web stringer flange stiffener

1 Isolated area 25 20 25 25 20 25 25 20 20 25 25 20 25

2 Item 20 15 20 20 15 20 15 15 15 20 20 15 20

3 Zone

22

23

24

(1) (2) (3)

Each zone is to be evaluated separately. When transverse framing Including swash bulkheads, forward and aft peak bulkheads.

2.1.4 The assessment of the thickness measurements is to be performed using the values given in the Tables for each structural element with regard to the three criteria defined above, in the following order: a) assessment of isolated areas (column 1 in Tab 1 and Tab 2) If the criterion is not met, the wasted part of the item is to be dealt with as necessary. b) assessment of items (column 2 in Tab 1 and Tab 2) If the criterion is not met, the item is to be dealt with as necessary in the measured areas as far as the average condition of the item concerned is satisfactory. In cases where some items are renewed, the average thicknesses of these items to be considered in the next step are the new thicknesses. c) assessment of zones (column 3 in Tab 1 and Tab 2). The criterion applicable to the zones is based on the general rule that the current hull girder section modulus is not to be less than 90% of the original section modulus within 0,5L amidships. At the request of the Owner, a direct calculation using the vessels current thicknesses may be performed by the Society in order to accept greater diminutions than those given for this criterion.

2.1.5 These criteria take into consideration two main aspects: the overall strength of the hull girder the local strength and integrity of the hull structure, such as hatch covers, bulkheads, etc. As a rule, they are applicable to the structure within the cargo area of vessels having a length equal to or greater than 90 metres. However, they may also be used for smaller vessels and for structure outside the cargo area according to the following principles: for vessels having a length less than 90 metres, the percentages of acceptable wastage given in the tables can be increased by 5 (%) (e.g. 15% instead of 10%, etc.), except for those of deck and bottom zones. for structure outside the cargo area, the same 5 (%) increase can be applied on the understanding, however, that both conditions cannot be applied at the same time.

3
3.1

Buckling strength criterion


General

3.1.1 In general, the applicable criterion on buckling strength will be decided by the Society, if needed, on a case by case basis.

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SECTION 3

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR VESSELS BUILT ACCORDING TO NET SCANTLING CONCEPT

1
1.1

General
Application

for plating/stiffener plating with a gross thickness greater than 10 mm, the total corrosion addition tC, in mm, is twice the value of tC1: tC = 2 tC1

1.1.1 Acceptance criteria stipulate limits of wastage which are to be taken into account for reinforcements, repairs or renewals of steel structure. 1.1.2 Decisions on steel renewals are taken by the attending Surveyor applying the criteria given in this Section and based on his judgment and the actual condition of the vessel. Should advice be needed to support his decision, the Surveyor may refer to the relevant technical office of the Society. 1.1.3 Acceptance criteria on pitting, are given in Sec 4.

for plating/stiffener plating with a gross thickness less than or equal to 10 mm, the smallest of the following values: 1.2.3 20% of the gross thickness of the plating / stiffener plating tC = 2 tC1 Corrosion additions for stainless steel and aluminium alloys

For structural members made of stainless steel or aluminium alloys, the corrosion addition is to be taken equal to 0. Table 1 : Corrosion additions, in mm, for one side exposure (tC1 or tC2)

1.2
1.2.1

Values of corrosion additions


General

The values of the corrosion additions specified in this Article are to be applied in relation to the relevant corrosion protection measures. The designer may define values of corrosion additions greater than those specified in [1.2.2] and [1.2.3]. 1.2.2 Corrosion additions for steel other than stainless steel
Ballast tank

Compartment type

Corrosion addition (1) 1,00 0,75 0,50 0,75 1,00 1,75

The corrosion addition for each of the two sides of a structural member, tC1 or tC1, is specified in Tab 1. for plating with a gross thickness greater than 10 mm, the total corrosion addition tC, in mm, for both sides of the structural member is obtained by the following formula: tC = tC1 + tC2 for plating with a gross thickness less than or equal to 10 mm, the smallest of the following values: 20% of the gross thickness of the plating tC = tC1 + tC2

Cargo tank Plating of horizontal surfaces and Plating of non-horizontal surfaces fuel oil tank Ordinary stiffeners and primary supporting members Dry bulk cargo hold General Inner bottom plating Side plating for single hull vessel Inner side plating for double hull vessel Transverse bulkhead plating Frames, ordinary stiffeners and primary supporting members Hopper well of dredging vessels Accommodation space Compartments and areas other than those mentioned above (1)

1,00 2,00 0,00 0,50

For an internal member within a given compartment, the total corrosion addition tC is to be determined as follows, where tC1 is the value of the corrosion addition specified in Tab 1 for one side exposure to that compartment:

Corrosion additions are applicable to all members of the considered item.

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2
2.1

Acceptance criteria for isolated areas


General

4
4.1

Acceptance criteria for zones


General

2.1.1 The thickness diminution of isolated areas of items is not to be greater than 1,25 tC, where tC is the value of corrosion addition as defined in [1.2]. Otherwise, actions according to Sec 1, [2.1] are to be taken.

4.1.1 The sectional area diminution of a zone (measured according to Sec 1, [2.3]) is not to be greater than 10% of the original sectional area. Otherwise, actions according to Sec 1, [2.3] are to be taken. 4.1.2 The criterion applicable to the zones is based on the general rule that the current hull girder section modulus is not to be less than 90% of the original section modulus within 0,5L amidships. At the request of the Owner, a direct calculation using the vessels current thicknesses may be performed by the Society in order to accept greater diminutions than those given for this criterion.

3
3.1

Acceptance criteria for items


General

3.1.1 The thickness diminution of isolated items is not to be greater than the value of corrosion addition as defined in [1.2]. Otherwise, actions according to Sec 1, [2.2] are to be taken.

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SECTION 4

PITTING

1
1.1

Pitting corrosion
General

built thickness. For intermediate values between isolated pits and 50% of affected area, the interpolation between 35% and 20% is made according to Tab 1. 2.1.3 In addition, the thickness outside the pits in the area considered is to be assessed according to Sec 2 and Sec 3.
Note 1: Application of filler material (plastic or epoxy compounds) is recommended as a means to stop or reduce the corrosion process, but it is not considered an acceptable repair for pitting exceeding the maximum allowable wastage limits. Welding repairs may be accepted when performed in accordance with procedures agreed with the society.

1.1.1 Pitting corrosion is one of the most common forms that can be noted in ballast tanks. It is a localised corrosion that occurs on bottom plating, other horizontal surfaces and at structural details that trap water, particularly the aft bays of tank bottoms. For coated surfaces the attack produces deep and relatively small diameter pits that can lead to hull penetration. Pitting of uncoated tanks, as it progresses, forms shallow but very wide scabby patches (e.g. 300m mm diameter); the appearance resembles a condition of general corrosion. Pitting is caused by the action of a localised corrosion cell on a steel surface due to the breaking of the coating (if present), to the presence of contaminants or impurities on the steel (e.g. mill scale) or to impurities present in the steel.

Table 1 : Pitting intensity and corresponding maximum average depth of pitting


Pitting intensity (%) Isolated 5 Maximum average pitting depth (% of the as-built thickness) 35,0 33,5 32,0 30,5 29,0 27,5 26,0 23,0 20,0

2
2.1

Acceptance criteria
General

10 15 20 25 30 40 50

2.1.1 The maximum acceptable depth for isolated pits is 35% of the as-built thickness. 2.1.2 For areas with different pitting intensity, the intensity diagrams shown in Fig 1 are to be used to identify the percentage of affected areas. For areas having a pitting intensity of 50% or more, the maximum acceptable average depth of pits is 20% of the as-

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Figure 1 : Pitting intensity diagrams (from 1% to 50% intensity)

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APPENDIX 1

EXAMPLES OF DESIGNATION AND LOCATION OF PLATING STRAKES

1
1.1

Shell expansion
Non-propelled cargo vessel

1.4

Other vessels

1.4.1 For vessels other than those specified under [1.1] to [1.3], see Fig 4.

1.1.1 See Fig 1.

2
2.1

Main deck
Flush/trunk deck

1.2

Pontoon

1.2.1 See Fig 2.

2.1.1 See Fig 5.

1.3

Tug and Pusher

2.2

Open deck

1.3.1 See Fig 3.

2.2.1 See Fig 6. Figure 1 : Non-propelled cargo vessel


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* 66 ).6 --

* 66

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Figure 3 : Tug and pusher


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* 66 *1 /-

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Figure 6 : Deck plating - open deck vessels


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56)4* )4,

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APPENDIX 2

GUIDE TO EVALUATION OF COATING CONDITION

1
1.1

General
Introduction

Over thicknesses of paint Plastic structure deformations exceeding the elongation properties of paint film Localised fatigue stress

1.1.1 This Appendix is developed to assist the surveyor to evaluate the condition of vessel structure protective coatings when performing surveys. 1.1.2 This appendix does not replace applicable rules, regulations, procedures and instructions. The contents of this Appendix is limited to referential information that surveyors may find useful in the course of their surveys, where access to more complete documents may be difficult.

Fig 1 shows photographic evidence of coating cracking.

3.2
3.2.1

Flaking
Definition

Flaking of coating is defined as the lifting of the paint from the underlying surface in the form of flakes or scales. The causes of a loss of adhesion may be the following ones:

Unsatisfactory surface preparation

2
2.1

Coating Condition
Ratings

Incompatibility with underlayer Contamination between layers Excessive curing time between layers
Fig 2 shows photographic evidence of coating flaking.

2.1.1 The present definitions of coating conditions GOOD, FAIR and POOR are defined in Ch 1, Sec 2, [1.9]. Tab 1 offers a clarification of these definitions in order to achieve unified assessment of coating conditions.

3.3
3.3.1

Blistering
Definition

3
3.1

Types of Coating Failures


Cracking
Definition

3.1.1

Blistering appears as a bubble formation scattered on the surface of a paint film with a diameter ranging from 3-4 mm to 20-30 mm. Blisters contain liquid, vapour or gas. Blistering is a localised loss of adhesion and lifting of the film, coming generally from osmosis due to one of the following causes: Solvent retention Improper coating application Soluble salt contamination under the paint film due to insufficient cleaning of the surface

Cracking of coating is defined as a break-down in which the cracks penetrate at least one layer and which may be expected to result ultimately in complete failure. Such cracks may result from:

Table 1 : Coating Condition Rating Criteria


Description GOOD Definition Condition with spot rusting is less than 3% of the area under consideration without visible failure of the coating. Rusting at edges or welds, must be less than 20% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration. Condition with breakdown of coating or rust penetration is less than 20% of the area under consideration. Hard rust scale rust penetration must be less than 10% of the area under consideration. Rusting at edges or welds must be less than 50% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration. Condition with breakdown of coating or rust penetration is more than 20% or hard rust scale is more than 10% of the area under consideration or local breakdown concentrated at edges or welds is more than 50% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration.

FAIR

POOR

Note 1: Spot rusting is rusting in spots without visible failure of coating Note 2: Blistering of coatings is identified as coating failure. (See [3.3]).

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Figure 1 : Example of coating cracking

3.3.3 Guideline for Assessment of Blistering Tab 3 takes into consideration actual breakdown of the coating which allows the formation of rust. This guideline should be read in conjunction with the information and definitions tabulated in [2]. Table 2 : Examples of coating blistering
a) Coating blistering on flat plate after 5 years

Figure 2 : Example of coating flaking

b) Coating blistering after 8 years

3.3.2

Examples

It is to be noted that in most cases there is no corrosion in an unbroken blister and many years of protection can be obtained if these blisters are left untouched. Due to a heavy overlap coating and poor workmanship, blisters have often been observed. Blisters have sometimes been observed on flat plates and often are observed on areas of structure where access causes difficulties for painters to work on, such as the back of face plates e.g. Longitudinal, webs, etc. Blisters is designated as coating failure (although Tab 2 shows that the blistered coating is still protecting the steelwork after 20 years.) The coating condition in the photo is in the transition stage between FAIR/POOR, but could still be designated as fair condition. Although blistering of coating implies a coating failure this may not mean that these coatings are failing to provide protection to the steel surface. Blistering may be a coating failure, but may not mean a complete coating breakdown. However, where blisters are burst, (e.g. exposing shop primer or rusting of the substrate) then in these areas this is a coating breakdown.
c) Intact coating blistering after 20 years

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Table 3 : Coating Condition Rating for Assessment of Blistering


Description GOOD Definition Blistering is 20% or less in the area under consideration with spot rusting is less than 3% of the AUC and rusting at edges or welds must be less than 20% of edges or weld lines. Blistering is more than 20% of the AUC with rust penetration is less than 20% in the area under consideration. Hard rust scale rust penetration must be less than 10% of the AUC. Rusting at edges or welds must be less than 50% of edges or weld lines in the AUC. Blistering is more than 20% of the AUC with rust penetration is more than 20% at the AUC, or hard rust scale is more than 10% of the AUC or, rusting at edges is more than 50% of edges or weld lines in the area under consideration.

FAIR

POOR

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