ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAMME

(XXXXX, XX DEC 2018 – XX DEC 2018)

PT. BIRO KLASIFIKASI INDONESIA (PERSERO)

 TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
• Many ships and lives lost !!! All because something was wrong with either the design of the ship or with the
maintenace of the ship.
• During this period, the number of oil tankers lost not be as many as bulk carriers but oil tankers were includ
ed for the requirements of ESP because of cargo these carry.
• Following these incidents, more and more P&I clubs started to question the quality of surveys done by the cl
assification societies.
• In 1993, IACS introduced Enhanced survey program for more close up inspections of these ships.
• But then again In 1994 alone, 12 bulk carriers were lost in the sea.
• This made the IMO to take special measures and to adopt a new SOLAS chapter (Chapter XI-1) to enhance
maritime safety.
• Among other requirements, this new chapter required bulk carriers and oil tankers to go through enhanced
survey program.
ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAMME APPLIED REGULATION

 IMO Res.A.744(18) 04 Nov. 1993 “

GUIDELINE ON THE ENHANCED
PROGRAMME DURING SURVEY
OF BULK CARRIES
 IMO Res.A.1049(27) 30 Nov. 2011
CODE ON ENHANCED PROGRA
MME DURING SURVEY OF BULK
CARRIES AND OIL TANKER, 2011
(2011 ESP Code)
 IACS UR Z10.1,10.2, 10.3, 10.4
“The ESP is based on two principal criteria: the condition of the
coating and the extent of structural corrosion”

IMO Res.A.1049(27)
1.1.1 The Code should apply to all self-propelled bulk carriers of 500 gross tonnage
and above other than double side skin bulk carriers as defined in paragraph 1.2.1 of
part B of annex A.

1.1.2 The Code should apply to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of
cargo holds, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces, fuel oil tanks, within the cargo
length area and all ballast tanks.
 Definitions
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.

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.

Transverse section
is the cross section of the hull perpendicular to the ship's
centerline and includes all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals
and girders at the deck, side and bottom, inner bottom and hopper side
plating, longitudinal bulkheads, and bottom plating in top wing tanks.
Suspect Area
Suspect Areas are locations showing Substantial Corrosion and/or are
considered by the Surveyor to be prone to rapid wastage.

Critical Structural Area

Critical Structural Areas are locations which have been identified from calculations to
require monitoring or from the service history of the subject ship or from similar or sister
ships (if available) to be sensitive to cracking, buckling or corrosion which would impair
the structural integrity of the ship.

Special consideration
Special consideration or specially considered (in connection
with close-up surveys and thickness measurements) means sufficient close-up
inspection and thickness measurements are to be taken to confirm the actual average
condition of the structure under the coating.
Cargo length area is that part of the ship which includes cargo holds and adjacent areas including
fuel tanks, cofferdams, ballast tanks and void spaces.
Transverse section is the cross section of the hull perpendicular to the ship's centerline and
includes all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck, side and
bottom, inner bottom and hopper side plating, longitudinal bulkheads, and bottom plating in top wing
tanks.
Substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that assessment of corrosion pattern indicates
wastage in excess of 75 per cent of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits. For ships built
under the IACS Common Structural Rules, substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that
the assessment of the corrosion pattern indicates a gauged (or measured) thickness between tnet +
0.5 mm and tnet.
 Coating Condition
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, or hard scale at 10% or more, of areas under consideration.
 Surveyors
For bulk carriers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above, two surveyors should jointly
carry out the first scheduled renewal survey after the bulk carrier passes 10 years
of age (i.e. third renewal survey), and all subsequent renewal surveys and
intermediate surveys

On bulk carriers of 100,000 tons deadweight and above, the intermediate survey
between 10 and 15 years of age should be performed by two surveyors. If the
surveys are carried out by a recognized organization, the surveyors should be
exclusively employed by such recognized organizations.

Concurrent crediting to both intermediate survey and renewal survey for surveys
and thickness measurements of spaces should not be acceptable.
Repairs
Any damage in association with wastage over the allowable limits (including buckling,
grooving, detachment or fracture), or extensive areas of wastage over the allowable
limits, which affects or, in the opinion of the Administration, will affect the ship's structural,
watertight or weathertight integrity, should be promptly and thoroughly repaired. Areas to
be considered include :

.1 side shell frames, their end attachments or adjacent shell plating;

.2 deck structure and deck plating;
.3 bottom structure and bottom plating;
.4 watertight or oiltight bulkheads; and
.5 hatch covers and hatch coamings where fitted to combination carriers

Refference : IACS Recommendation for Repair of Hull Structure Bulk Carriers,

and Repair of Hull Structure Oil Tanker
IMO Res. 1049(27) 2.3.1
For ballast tanks, excluding double-bottom tanks, the tanks in question should be examined at annual
intervals.
• where a hard protective coating is found in POOR condition as defined in 1.2.11, and it is not
renewed, or
• where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or
• where a hard protective coating has not been applied from the time of construction,
IACS
In water ballast double-bottom tank, tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals.
• When such breakdown of hard protective coating is found s and it is not renewed,
• where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied or where a hard protective coating has not been
applied from the time of
construction,
When considered necessary by the surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
measurement should be carried out.

Cargo piping on deck, including Crude Oil Washing (COW) piping, Cargo and Ballast piping within the above
tanks and spaces are to be examined and operationally tested to working pressure to attending Surveyor’s
satisfaction to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory. Special attention is to be given to any
ballast piping in cargo tanks and cargo piping in ballast tanks and void spaces, and Surveyors are to be advised
on all occasions when this piping, including valves and fittings are open during repair periods and an be
examined internally.
 SPECIAL SURVEY

Scope
Dry Dock Survey
A survey in dry dock is to be a part of the Special Survey. The overall and close-up
surveys and thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the
cargo tanks and ballast tanks are to be carried out in accordance with the
applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already performed.

Note: Lower portions of the cargo and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts
below light ballast water line.
Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of cargo tanks is to
be examined.
A Ballast Tank is to be examined at subsequent annual intervals where:
• a hard protective coating has not been applied from the time of construction, or
• a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or
• substantial corrosion is found within the tank, or
• the hard protective coating is found to be in less than GOOD condition and the
hard protective coating is not repaired to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.

The “area under consideration” with the poorest coating condition will
determine whether examination of ballast tanks is required at subsequent
Annual Surveys. Hence, it is not intended to “average” the coating condition for
all “areas under consideration” within a tank, to determine an “average” coating
condition for the entire tank. (IAC Rec 87)
 Extent of Overall and Close-up Survey
An Overall Survey of all tanks and spaces is to be carried out at each Special Survey.
The minimum requirements for Close-up Surveys at Special Survey are given in Table I

2.3.3 The Surveyor may extend the Close-up Survey as deemed necessary taking into
account the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion
prevention system and also in the following cases:

a) In particular, tanks having structural arrangements or details which have suffered

defects in similar tanks or on similar ships according to available information.
b) In tanks which have structures approved with reduced scantlings due to an approved
corrosion control system.
The minimum requirements for thickness measurements at Special Survey are given in
Table II.
Provisions for extended measurements for areas with Substantial Corrosion are given in
Table IV, and as may be additionally specified in the Survey Programme as required by

These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is
credited as completed. Suspect Areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined.

Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to have thickness

measurements taken.
• The Surveyor may further extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.
• For areas in tanks where hard protective coating are found to be in a GOOD condition,
the extent of thickness measurements according to Table II may be specially
considered.
• Transverse sections are to be chosen where the largest reductions are suspected to
occur or are revealed
• In cases where two or three sections are to be measured, at least one is to include a
Ballast Tank within 0.5L amidships.
In case of oil tankers of 130m in length and upwards
(as defined in the International Convention on Load
Lines in force) and more than 10 years of age, for
the evaluation of the ship’s longitudinal strength as
required in
the sampling method of thickness measurements is given in Annex III Appendix 3.
2.5.1 An overall survey of all tanks and spaces should be carried out at the renewal
survey. Fuel oil tanks in the cargo length area should be surveyed as follows:
 Cargo tank testing carried out by the vessel’s crew may
be accepted by the surveyor provided :
• tank testing procedure, specifying fill heights, tanks
being filled and bulkheads being tested, has been
submitted by the owner and reviewed by the Class
prior to the testing being carried out;
• there is no record of leakage, distortion or substantial
corrosion that would affect tank structural integrity
the tank testing has been satisfactorily carried out

within special survey window not more than 3 months prior to the date of the survey on which the overall or close
up survey is completed;
• the satisfactory results of the testing is recorded in the vessel’s logbook;
• the internal and external condition of the tanks and associated structure are found satisfactory by the surveyor
at the time of the overall and close up survey.

Boundaries of ballast tanks are to be tested with a head of liquid to the top of air pipes.
Boundaries of cargo tanks are to be tested to the highest point that liquid will rise under service conditions.
Intermediate survey Bulk Carrier Bulk carriers 5 to 10 years of age

All Ballast Tanks are to be examined. When considered necessary by the

surveyor, thickness measurement and testing are to be carried out to ensure
that the structural integrity remains effective

A Ballast Tank is to be examined at subsequent annual intervals where:

a. a hard protective coating has not been applied from the time of construction, or
b. a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or
c. substantial corrosion is found within the tank, or
d. the hard protective coating is found to be in less than GOOD condition and the
hard protective coating is not repaired to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.

In addition to the requirements above, suspect areas identified at previous surveys

are to be examined.
Bulk carriers 10 to 15 years of age Bulk carriers exceeding 15 years of age
The requirements of the intermediate The requirements of the intermediate survey
survey should be the same extent as should be to the same extent as the previous
the previous renewal survey However, renewal survey
internal examination of fuel tanks and However, internal examination of fuel tanks and
pressure testing of all tanks and the pressure testing of all tanks and the
requirements for longitudinal strength requirements for longitudinal strength
evaluation of Hull Girder are are not evaluation of Hull Girder are not required
required unless deemed necessary by unless deemed necessary by the attending
the attending surveyor. surveyor.

the intermediate survey may be commenced at the second annual survey and be progressed
during the succeeding year with a view to completion at the third annual survey in lieu of the
application of a survey in dry-dock should be part of the intermediate survey.
The overall and close-up surveys and thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions
of the cargo holds and water ballast tanks should be carried out in accordance with the applicable
requirements for intermediate surveys, if not already performed.
Note: Lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light
ballast water line.
Questionaire
Prior to the development of the survey programme,the survey planning questionnaire
should be completed by the owner base on the information set out in annex 4B, and
forwarded to the Administration.

Preparations for survey

5.1 Survey programme
• The survey programme should be in a written format based on the information in
annex 4A
• Prior to the development of the survey programme, the survey planning
questionnaire should be completed by the owner based on the information set out in
annex 4B

The survey programme at intermediate survey may consist of the survey programme
at the previous renewal survey supplemented by the condition evaluation report of
that renewal survey
Survey Planning Meeting
The following is an indicative list of items that are to be
addressed in the meeting:
• schedule of the vessel (i.e. the voyage, docking and undocking
manoeuvres, periods alongside, cargo and ballast operations,
etc.);
• provisions and arrangements for thickness measurements (i.e. access,
cleaning/de-scaling, illumination, ventilation, personal safety);
• extent of the thickness measurements;
• acceptance criteria (refer to the list of minimum thicknesses);
• extent of close-up survey and thickness measurement considering the coating
condition and suspect areas/areas of substantial corrosion;
• execution of thickness measurements;
• taking representative readings in general and where uneven corrosion/pitting is
found;
• mapping of areas of substantial corrosion;
• communication between attending surveyor(s) the thickness measurement
company operator(s) and owner representative(s) concerning findings.
The submitted survey programme should account for and comply, as a minimum, with
the requirements for close-up survey, thickness measurement and tank testing, including
at least:
• basic ship information and particulars;
• main structural plans (scantling drawings), including information regarding use of high-
tensile steels (HTS);
• plan of holds and tanks;
• list of holds and tanks with information on use, protection and condition of coating;
• conditions for survey (e.g. information regarding hold and tank cleaning, gas-freeing,
ventilation, lighting, etc.);
• provisions and methods for access to structures;
• equipment for surveys;
• nomination of holds and tanks and areas for close-up survey (see 2.5);
• nomination of sections for thickness measurement (see 2.6);
• nomination of tanks for testing (see 2.7); and
• damage experience related to ship in question.
Conditions for survey

Details of the means of access should be provided in the survey planning

questionnaire
• safe for access
• all spaces should be cleaned, and removal from surfaces of all loose accumulated
corrosion scale
• Sufficient illumination should be provided to reveal corrosion, damages as well as
the condition of the coating
• The surveyor(s) should be accompanied by at least one responsible person, In
addition a
backup team of at least two experienced persons should be stationed at the hatch
opening of
the tank or space that is being surveyed
Access to structures
• permanent staging and passages through structures;
• temporary staging and passages through structures;
• lifts and moveable platforms;
• portable ladders;
• hydraulic arm vehicles such/cherry pickers, lifts and
movable platforms
• boats or rafts; and other equivalent means.
One or more of the following fracture detection procedures may be required if deemed
necessary by the surveyor:
.1 radiographic equipment;
.2 ultrasonic equipment;
.3 magnetic particle equipment; and/or
.4 dye penetrant.

Explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing apparatus, lifelines, riding belts with rope, and hook and
whistles together with instructions and guidance on their use should be made available during
the survey, adequate and safe lighting, protective clothing should be made available and used
(e.g. safety, helmet, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) during the survey.. A safety checklist should be
provided.

Surveys at sea or at anchorage

Surveys of tanks or applicable holds by means of boats or rafts should only be undertaken with
the agreement of the surveyor, who should take into account the safety arrangements
provided, including weather forecasting and ship response under foreseeable
conditions and provided the expected rise of water within the tank does not exceed 0.25 m.
When rafts or boats will be used for close-up survey the following conditions should be
observed:
• inflatable rafts or boats, having satisfactory residual buoyancy and stability even if one
chamber is ruptured.
• raft should be tethered to the access ladder and a person should be stationed down
the access ladder
• appropriate lifejackets should be available for all participants;
• the surface of water in the tank or hold should be calm
• the tank, hold or space must contain clean ballast water only, thin sheen oil on the
water is not acceptable
• water level not allowed to be within 1 m of the deepest under deck web face flat so that
the survey team is not isolated from a direct escape route to the tank hatch.

Rafts or boats alone may be allowed for inspection of

the under deck areas for tanks or spaces, if the depth
of the webs is 1.5 m or less.
If the depth of the webs is more than 1.5 m, rafts or boats alone may be allowed only:
.1 when the coating of the under-deck structure is in GOOD condition and there is no
evidence of wastage; or
.2 if a permanent means of access is provided in each bay to allow safe entry and exit. This
means:
• access direct from the deck via a vertical ladder and a small platform fitted approximately
2 m below the deck in each bay; or
• access to deck from a longitudinal permanent platform having ladders to deck in each end
of the tank. The platform should, for the full length of the tank, be arranged in level with, or
above, the maximum water level needed for rafting of under deck structure.
For this purpose, the ullage corresponding to the maximum water level should be assumed
not more than 3 m from the deck plate measured at the midspan of deck transverses and
the middle length of the tank. If neither of the above conditions are met, then staging or other
equivalent means should be provided for the survey of the under-deck areas.
PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

• The required thickness measurements, if not carried out by the Society itself,
are to be witnessed by a Surveyor of the Society. The Surveyor is to be on
board to the extent necessary to control the process.
• The thickness measurement company is to be part of the survey planning
meeting to be held prior to commencing the survey.
• Thickness measurements of structures in areas where close-up surveys are
required shall be carried out simultaneously with close-up surveys.
• In all cases the extent of the thickness measurements is to be sufficient as to
represent the actual average condition.

The thickness measurements are to be carried out by a qualified company

certified by the Classification Society
Assesment of coating condition
 Coating Condition Evaluation
Condition: GOOD
spot rusting: scattered 1%
spot rusting on edges or weld lines: localised less than 5%
 Coating Condition Evaluation

Condition: FAIR
Breakdown of coating/area rusted: localised 15-20%
Area of hard rust scale: Less than 10% of the area rusted
Local breakdown of coating or rust on edges or weld lines: 30-40%
Remarks: FAIR for longitudinal close to bottom, remaining surface; GOOD
 Coating Condition Evaluation

Notes: Condition: POOR

Breakdown of coating/area rusted: approx. 30%
Area of hard rust scale: More than 10% of the area rusted
Local breakdown of coating or rust on edges or weld lines: 30-40%
GOOD COATING CONDITION
GOOD COATING CONDITION
GOOD COATING CONDITION
GOOD COATING CONDITION
GOOD COATING CONDITION
 FAIR COATING CONDITION

TRANSITION GOOD TO FAIR COATING CONDITION:

THIS IS A GOOD CONDITION
FAIR COATING CONDITION
FAIR COATING CONDITION
FAIR COATING CONDITION
FAIR COATING CONDITION
TRANSITION FAIR TO POOR COATING CONDITION:
THIS IS A FAIR CONDITION
TRANSITION FAIR TO POOR COATING CONDITION:
THIS IS A FAIR CONDITION
TRANSITION FAIR TO POOR COATING CONDITION:
THIS IS A POOR CONDITION
TRANSITION FAIR TO POOR COATING CONDITION:
THIS IS A POOR CONDITION
POOR COATING CONDITION
POOR COATING CONDITION
POOR COATING CONDITION
POOR COATING CONDITION
POOR COATING CONDITION
DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD
• The owner is to obtain, on board documentation in which is to be
readily available for the Surveyor.
• The documentation is to be kept on board for the life time of the ship.

Survey Report File

A Survey Report File is to be a part of the documentation on board
consisting of
– Reports of structural surveys
– Executive Hull Summary
– Thickness measurement reports (TM1,TM2,TM3,TM4,TM5)
The Survey Report File is to be available also in the Owner's
and the Classification Society's management offices.
Supporting Documents
The following additional documentation is to be available
onboard:
• Survey Programme.
• Main structural plans of cargo and ballast tanks
• Previous repair history
• Cargo and ballast history
• Extent of use of inert gas plant and tank cleaning procedures
• Inspections by ship's personnel with reference to structural
deterioration in general, leakages in bulkheads and piping
condition of corrosion prevention system, if any