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SECTION 1

ANNUAL SURVEY

all air pipe heads installed on the exposed decks (i.e.

those extending above the freeboard deck or superstructure decks)

General

1.1

weld connection between air pipes and deck plating

1.1.1 The requirements of this Section apply to annual surveys of all ships. The specific requirements for annual surveys related to service notations and additional class
notations assigned to ships are addressed in Part A, Chapter
4 and Part A, Chapter 5, respectively.
Note 1: Ships assigned with the service notation yacht and having
a length less than 24 m are not submitted to annual surveys for hull
and machinery.

fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes, where

applicable
freeboard marks on the ships sides
deck equipment such as lifeboat davit foundations, bollards, fairleads, hawse pipes, etc., masts and associated
rigging, including lightning conductors
windlass and equipment of chain cables or wire ropes
for anchors

1.1.2 At the time of annual surveys, the ship is to be generally examined. The survey is to include a visual inspection
of the hull, equipment and machinery of the ship and some
tests thereof, so far as necessary and practicable in order to
verify that the ship is in a acceptable general condition and
is properly maintained.

watertight bulkheads, their watertight doors and associated local and remote controls, and their watertight penetrations

1.1.3 Owners are reminded that, in compliance with the

requirements in Ch 2, Sec 2, [6.4], any modification to the
ships hull, equipment and machinery affecting its classification is to be made known to the Society.

fire divisions and fire doors, dampers in ventilation

ducts, means of closure of skylights and other openings

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2.1

main and auxiliary steering arrangements, including

their associated equipment and control systems, and
manoeuvring gear

confirmation that emergency escape routes from

accommodation and service spaces are satisfactory
accessible cargo holds, in particular in areas likely to be
damaged by cargo handling

Hull

confirmation that the drainage from enclosed cargo

spaces situated on the freeboard deck is satisfactory

Hull and hull equipment

engine room
2.1.1 The survey is to include a general external examination and testing, where appropriate, of the following items,
as applicable:
outer shell plating above the waterline, relevant shell
doors and accessible parts of the rudder(s)
plating of freeboard deck and exposed decks, superstructures, with their openings and means of closure
cargo hatchways and other openings on exposed decks,
with their coamings and their means of closure and
securing arrangements (for details see [2.2])
sidescuttles and deadlights, chutes and other openings
with their means of closure
bulwarks, guard rails, freeing ports, gangways and lifelines, ladders
scuppers and sanitary discharges, valves on discharge
lines and their controls
ventilators, air pipes, overflow pipes and gas vent pipes,
with their means of closure and flame screens, where
required
flame screens on vents to all bunker tanks

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where fitted, helicopter deck and its supporting structure,

safety net and arrangements for the prevention of sliding
availability of loading manual
availability of electronic loading instrument, where
required, and verification with standard test
availability of approved stability documentation.
Note 1: Due attention is also to be given to fuel oil piping passing
through ballast tanks, which is to be pressure tested where doubts
arise.

2.1.2 Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be

examined. Thickness measurements are to be taken of the
areas of substantial corrosion and the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased to determine areas of substantial corrosion, in accordance with the requirements of
Ch 3, Sec 3, Tab 4. These extended thickness measurements
are to be carried out before the annual survey is credited as
completed.
Note 1: These requirements are not applicable to cargo tanks of oil
tankers, chemical tankers and double hull oil tankers surveyed in
accordance with the requirements of Ch 4, Sec 3 and Ch 4, Sec 4.

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2.1.3 Examination of ballast tanks when required as a consequence of the results of the class renewal survey and
intermediate survey is to be carried out. When considered
necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion
exists, thickness measurement is to be carried out. If the
results of these thickness measurements indicate that Substantial Corrosion is found, then the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased to determine areas of substantial corrosion, in accordance with the requirements of
Ch 3, Sec 3, Tab 4. These extended thickness measurements
are to be carried out before the annual survey is credited as
completed.

2.2

Hatch covers and coamings

2.2.1 The Owner or his representative is to declare to the

attending Surveyor that no significant changes have been
made to the hatch covers, hatch coamings and their securing
and sealing devices without prior approval of the Society.
The survey of hatch covers and coamings is to include:
a) when fitted with portable covers, or wooden or steel
pontoons, checking of the satisfactory condition, where
applicable, of:
wooden covers and portable beams, carriers or
sockets for the portable beams, and their securing
devices
steel pontoons
tarpaulins
cleats, battens and wedges

c) checking of the satisfactory condition of hatch coaming

plating and its stiffeners, where applicable.

Machinery and systems

3.1

General machinery installations

3.1.1 The survey of general machinery installations is to

cover the following items:
general examination of machinery and boiler spaces
with particular attention to the fire and explosion hazards; confirmation that emergency escape routes are
practicable and not blocked
general examination of the machinery, steam, hydraulic,
pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings, for confirmation of their proper maintenance
testing of the means of communication and order transmission between the navigating bridge and the machinery control positions and other control stations
confirmation that the rudder angle indicator on the
bridge is in working order
examination, as far as practicable, of the bilge pumping
systems and bilge wells, including operation of the
pumps, remote reach rods and level alarms, where fitted
visual examination of the condition of any expansion
joints in sea water systems
external examination of pressure vessels other than boilers and their appurtenances, including safety devices,
foundations, controls, relieving gear, high pressure piping, insulation and gauges.

hatch securing bars and their securing devices

loading pads/bars and the side plate edge
guide plates and chocks
compression bars, drainage channels and drain
pipes (if any)
b) when fitted with mechanically operated steel covers,
checking of the satisfactory condition, as applicable, of:
hatch covers

3.1.2 When the ship is equipped with a refrigerating plant

(whether or not covered by an additional class notation),
the annual survey is to include the external examination of:
pressure vessels of the installation to the same extent as
indicated in [3.1.1]
refrigerant piping, as far as practicable
for refrigerating machinery spaces using ammonia as
refrigerant:

tightness devices of longitudinal, transverse and

intermediate cross junctions (gaskets, gasket lips,
compression bars, drainage channels and, if any,
drain pipes)
clamping devices, retaining bars, cleating
chain or rope pulleys
guides
guide rails and track wheels

ventilation system including functional test

water-spraying fire-extinguishing system; see [3.4.2]

item d)

bilge system including functional test

electrical equipment, confirming its proper maintenance
gas detection system

breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

3.1.3 When the ship is equipped with thruster installations,

the annual survey is to include:

stoppers, etc.
wires, chains, gypsies, tensioning devices

an external examination of the machinery installation

an operating test of the complete installation.

hydraulic system essential to closing and securing

safety locks and retaining devices
the operation of hatch covers, by means of random
examination: stowage and securing in open condition, proper fit, locking and efficiency of sealing in
closed position, operational testing of hydraulic and
power components, wires, chains and link drives

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3.1.4 For ships subject to compliance with the requirements laid down in Ch 6, Sec 2, [6], or in Ch 6, Sec 4, [2],
or in Pt B, Ch 2, Sec 1, [2.2], the annual survey is to include
an examination and a test of the water ingress detection systems and of their alarms at random.

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3.1.5 For ships subject to compliance with the requirements laid down in Ch 6, Sec 2, [7], or in Pt C, Ch 1, Sec
10, [6.6.3], item e), the annual survey is to include an
examination and a test of the means for draining and pumping ballast tanks forward of the collision bulkhead and
bilges of dry spaces any part of which extends forward of
the foremost cargo hold, and of their controls.

3.2

checking, as far as practicable, the operation of emergency sources of power and, where they are automatic,
also including the automatic mode.
3.3.2 The survey is also to cover the bridge control of propulsion machinery, and related arrangements (alarms and
safety devices), when fitted.
The survey of an automated installation covered by an additional class notation is detailed in Part A, Chapter 5.

Boilers

3.2.1 For main and auxiliary steam boilers, the annual survey consists of an external examination of boilers and their
appurtenances, including safety devices, foundations, controls, relieving, high pressure and steam escape piping,
insulation and gauges.

3.4

The annual survey is to include test of safety and protective

devices and test of safety valve using its relieving gear.

examination and testing, as feasible, of the operation of

manual and/or automatic fire doors, where fitted

For exhaust gas heated economizers, the safety valves are to

be tested by the Chief Engineer at sea within the annual survey window. This test is to be recorded in the log book for
review by the attending Surveyor prior to crediting the
Annual Survey of Machinery.

checking, as far as practicable, that the remote controls

for stopping fans and machinery and shutting off fuel
supplies in machinery spaces and, where fitted, the
remote controls for stopping fans in accommodation
spaces and the means of cutting off power to the galley
are in working order

3.2.2 For thermal oil heaters, a functional test while in

operation is to be carried out, during which the following
items are checked:

examination and testing of the closing arrangements of

ventilators, funnel annular spaces, skylights, doorways
and tunnel, where applicable

3.4.1 The survey of fire prevention and other general

arrangements is to cover the following items:
checking that fire control plans are properly posted

examination, as far as practicable, and testing, as feasible and at random, of the fire and/or smoke detection
systems.

the heater for detection of leakages

the condition of the insulation
the operation of indication, control and safety devices
the condition of remote controls for shut-off and discharge valves.
A satisfactory analysis of the quality of oil is to be made
available to the Surveyor.
3.2.3 For exhaust gas thermal oil heaters, in addition to the
requirements of [3.2.2], a visual examination and a tightness testing to the working pressure of the heater tubes are
to be carried out.

3.4.2 The operational readiness and maintenance of firefighting systems is to be checked. The survey requirements
for all types of fire-fighting systems that are usually found on
board ships related either to machinery spaces or cargo
spaces or vehicle spaces or special category spaces or ro-ro
spaces or accommodation spaces, irrespective of the service notation assigned, are the following:
a) water fire system
examination of the fire main system and confirmation that each fire pump including the emergency
fire pump can be operated separately so that the two
required powerful jets of water can be produced
simultaneously from different hydrants, at any part of
the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained
in the fire main

3.2.4 For electrical steam generators, a functional test

while in operation is to be carried out, during which the following items are checked:
the heater system for detection of leakages

checking that fire hoses, nozzles, applicators, spanners and international shore connection (where fitted) are in satisfactory working condition and
situated at their respective locations

the operation of indication, control, alarm and safety

devices.

3.3

Electrical machinery and equipment

b) fixed gas fire-extinguishing system

3.3.1 The survey of electrical machinery and equipment is

to cover the following items:
general examination, visually and in operation, as feasible, of the electrical installations for power and lighting,
in particular main and emergency generators, electric
motors, switchboards, switchgears, cables and circuit
protective devices, indicators of electrical insulation
and automatic starting, where provided, of emergency
sources of power

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external examination of receivers of CO2 (or other

gas) fixed fire-extinguishing systems and their accessories, including the removal of insulation for insulated low pressure CO2 containers
examination of fixed fire-fighting system controls,
piping, instructions and marking; checking for evidence of proper maintenance and servicing, including date of last system tests
test of the alarm triggered before the CO2 is released

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c) sprinkler system
examination of the system, including piping, valves,
sprinklers and header tank
test of the automatic starting of the pump activated
by a pressure drop
check of the alarm system while the above test is
carried out
d) water-spraying system
examination of the system, including piping, nozzles, distribution valves and header tank
test of the starting of the pump activated by a pressure drop (applicable only for machinery spaces)
e) fixed foam systems (low or high expansion)
examination of the foam system
test to confirm that the minimum number of jets of
water at the required pressure in the fire main is
obtained when the system is in operation
checking the supplies of foam concentrate and
receiving confirmation that it is periodically tested
(not later than three years after manufacture and
annually thereafter) by the manufacturer or an agent
f)

dry powder system

examination of the dry powder system, including the
powder release control devices
checking the supplies of powder contained in the
receivers and that it has maintained its original
smoothness
checking that the pressure of propelling inert gas
contained in the relevant bottles is satisfactory.

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3.4.3 As far as other fire-fighting equipment is concerned, it

is to be checked that:
semi-portable and portable fire extinguishers and foam
applicators are in their stowed positions, with evidence
of proper maintenance and servicing, and detection of
any discharged containers
firemen's outfits and emergency escape breathing
devices (EEBDs) are complete and in satisfactory condition and the cylinders of any required self-contained
breathing apparatus are suitably charged.
3.4.4 The fire-extinguishing systems for spaces containing
paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces are to be examined.
3.4.5 Where a helideck is fitted, the helicopter facilities are
to be checked, as far as appropriate:
drainage arrangements around the landing area
fire fighting appliances and arrangements (to be surveyed as per [3.4.2], according to the equipment
installed
overall examination of refuelling systems and hangar
facilities for cleanliness and absence of leaks, condition
of gutters and drainage arrangement.

3.5

General emergency alarm system

3.5.1 The general emergency alarm system is to be examined and tested.

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