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Introduction to ClassNK
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, known as ClassNK or NK,
is a ship classification society.
It is what is known under Japanese law as a public
service foundation and in its Act of Endowment, its
ultimate goal is expressed as: "to contribute to the
development of maritime service for the protection of
human life and property at sea". Environmental
protection has also become an increasingly major
concern.
Presented by
Lcdr. Prayudh Thongdii Surveyor
Periodical surveys
2.1 General
2.2 Annual Surveys
2.3 Intermediate Surveys
2.4 Special Surveys
2.5 Docking Surveys
2.6 Boiler Survey (Skip)
2.6 Propeller Shaft Survey
Bulk Carrier
Bulk Carrier
Container Carrier
Oil Tanker
LNG Carrier
General Cargo
Reefer Carrier
Vehicles Carrier
Tug Boat
Annual Surveys
1 The purpose of an Annual Survey is to confirm
that the general condition of the hull is
maintained at a satisfactory level.
2 Generally as the ship ages, ballast tanks are
required to be subjected to more extensive
overall and close-up surveys at Annual
Surveys.
Intermediate Surveys
1 The Intermediate Survey may be held at or
between the second or third Annual Survey in
each five year Special Survey cycle. Those
items, which are additional to the requirements
of the Annual Surveys, may be surveyed either
at or between the 2nd and 3rd Annual Survey.
The intermediate survey contains requirements
for extended overall and close-up surveys
including thickness measurements of cargo and
ballast tanks.
Special Surveys
1 The Special Surveys are carried out at five-year intervals
for the purpose of establishing the condition of the
structure to confirm that the structural integrity is
satisfactory in accordance with the Classification
Requirements, and will remain fit for its intended purpose
for another five-year period, subject to proper
maintenance and operation of the ship and to periodical
surveys carried out at the due dates.
2 The Special Survey concentrates on close-up surveys in
association with thickness measurements and is aimed
at detecting fractures, buckling, corrosion and other
types of structural deterioration.
3 Thickness measurements are to be carried out upon
agreement with the Classification Society concerned in
conjunction with the Special Survey.
Check lists
Class Survey
General Examinations
(Hull)
01 Shell plating above W.L.
02 Weather deck plating
03 Openings on deck and outside of hull, deck
house, companionway, hatch coamings and covers,
side ports, cargo ports and side scuttles
04 Exposed engine casing and skylights
05 Ventilators
06 Air pipes and sounding pipes
07 W. T. bulkheads and superstructure's end
bulkheads including W. T. doors, penetrations, Stop
valves and door openings
Hull
08 Load line marks
09 Bulwarks, guard rails and freeing ports
10 Means of access ; gangways, walkways and life
lines
11 Scuppers, inlets, other discharge pipes and valves
12 Anchoring and mooring arrangement
13 Fire extinguishing arrangement
14 Fire protection and means of escape, etc.
15 Loading computer
16 Ship Identification Number
Hull
11 Quantity of dry chemical powder
extinguishing medium
12 Fixed carbon dioxide fire fighting system
(Piping and alarm of systems)
13 Fixed halon fire fighting system (Piping and
alarm of systems)
14 Fixed foam fire fighting system (Piping)
15 Fixed high expansion foam fire fighting
system (Piping)
Hull
16 Fixed pressure water spraying fire fighting
system (System and pump of the system)
17 Automatic sprinkler system (Delivery alarm
and pump)
18 Closing appliances of openings related to fire
fighting in way of cargo holds
Machinery
General Examinations
01 Main propulsion machinery, power
transmission machinery, shafting
system,prime movers other than main
propulsion machinery, boilers, thermal oil
heaters,incinerators, pressure vessels,
auxiliary machinery, piping systems, control
systems,electrical installations and
switchboards
02 Engine room, boiler spaces and means of
escape
03 Refrigerating machinery except "RMC
Machinery
Performance Tests
01 Shut-off devices for oil tanks
02 Emergency shut-down of motor for F.O. pumps, cargo
oil pumps, ventilating fans& boiler draught fans
03 Emergency electrical power source
04 Communication system with Engineer's alarm
05 Steering gears ( including control system )
06 Bilge system
07 Safety devices or alarm devices of main propulsion
machinery and auxiliary machinery
08 Safety devices or alarm devices of boilers, thermal oil
heaters and incinerators
09 Monitoring devices, such as pressure indicators,
thermometers etc.
Items
Freeboard marks
Clearly marked on
shell plating each
side.
Items
Superstructure end
bulkhead
No heavy wastage
exceeding permissible
limit.
Items
Items
Items
Items
Items
Manholes,
flush scuttles
Items
Deckhouses,
companionways
with openings in
freeboard deck
Effective weathertightness.
Bulkhead plating in good
condition without heavy
corrosion or holes.
Doors in good condition
without heavy
corrosion or holes.
Gaskets and clamping
devices in good order.
Items
Ventilators
Items
Air
pipes
Items
Cargo ports
and similar
openings
Items
Scuppers, inlets,
discharges
Items
Side scuttles
Items
Freeing ports
Items
Items
Life lines,
gangways,
passages
Items
Uprights, lashings
Items
Items
Items
Items
Electric cable
conduit
Items
Cargo holds
Items
Ballast
tanks
Items
Cargo
tanks
Items
Items
Items
Items
Working satisfactorily
Items
Working satisfactorily
Items
Working satisfactorily
No sticking/clogging
by solidifying
substances
Fire integrity
Check points
Insulation on A class
bulkheads and decks
ingood condition.
Penetrations of
ventilation ducts cable
penetration and pipes
through A class bulk
heads and decks in
good order.
Item
Fire doors
Operate satisfactorily.
Self-closing doors not to
be fitted with
hold-back hooks.
Skylights
Closing arrangements in
good order
Skylights to be of steel
and not contain glass
panels.
Item
Fire dampers
Operate satisfactorily.
Cargo holds
Engine room
Accommodation spaces
Control stations
Other spaces
Clear marking of CloseOpen.
No hole / defection of
dampers
Item
Operate satisfactorily.
Proper pressure
maintained.
Pressure gauges in
good order
Item
Operates
satisfactorily.
Proper pressure
maintained.
Pressure gauges in
good order
Prime mover in good
condition.
Exhaust gas piping in
good order.
Item
No leakage, heavy
wastage in lines
No doublers, clamps,
soft patches in lines
Isolation valves
Operate satisfactorily.
Item
Hydrants
Item
Fire hoses
Item
Nozzles
Item
Portable fire
extinguishers
foam,
dry power
CO2)
Item
Portable foam
applicator unit
Item
Item
Item
Fire detection
Regular checking of
the detection system
and fire alarm.
Item
Item
Emergency stop of
fans
and fuel oil pumps in
Engine room
Satisfactory operation
of emergency stop.
Item
Satisfactory operation
of means to isolate
the fuel supply
Item
Firemans
outfit
Item
Item
International
shore
connection
Item
Operates satisfactorily.
Alarms in the control
panel function properly.
Item
Item
Generator
engines
Item
Boilers
Item
No leakage of oil /
Sea water
Item
Essential
machinery
Item
Piping
Item
Bilge lines
Item
Overall of
Engine Room
Cleanliness of E/R
Must be clean without rubbish or waste oil.
Guards and fencing
Protection covers and/or guards
All Meters and Gauges
Self-closing device for sounding pipe of FO
Tank
Means to prevent oil spay provided on flange
/ joint in oil piping
Insulation for all surfaces of machinery with
high temp. above 220 deg. C
Item
Automatic Control
System
Engine Telegraph
Alarm printer (UMS)
Engine Console
Extension alarm (UMS)
M/E operation from
Bridge
Item
Lighting in E/R
Electrical system
Check Points
All lights in good
order.
Protection covers or
guards in good order.
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Lighting in
accommodation
spaces
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Lighting in control
station, working room,
steering room and
other
spaces
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Emergency cables
Condition in good
order.
No exposed wire,
heavy corrosion,
especially
on weather deck.
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Emergency lights
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Anti-explosion lights
All lights in good
in
order.
dangerous spaces,
No broken covers and
guards.
pump room, battery
room, paint locker etc. Tightening handles
available on board.
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Insulating mats
around MSB
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Insulation resistance
No alarm of low
insulation
Item
Electrical system
Check Points
Penetration in fire
resisting divisions
Filling material in
good order
(no clearance)
Mooring arrangements
Item
Check points
Mooring arrangements
Item
Windlass
Check points
Mooring arrangements
Item
Mooring
system
Check points
Docking Survey
Docking Survey
05 After end of stern tube : Measurement Tail
Shaft Clearance
06 Propeller(s)
07 Valves and cocks on shell plating, sea chests
and distance pieces
08 Anchors, anchor chain cables, ropes, hawse
pipes, chain lockers and chain stoppers
The End