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Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program

GUIDE FOR

HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAM

MARCH 2007

American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of

the State of New York 1862

American Bureau of Shipping

ABS Plaza

16855 Northchase Drive

Houston, TX 77060 USA

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Foreword

This is the first edition of the Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program . The initiative by

the Bureau was introduced to assist Owners with the development of a reliable Maintenance Program

based on proper inspection and reporting techniques, by qualified inspectors.

The program is intended to assist owners by monitoring of the vessel’s hull condition on a regular

basis and using proactive steps with scheduling of maintenance. This program will also enable

Owners to better plan for maintenance issues resulting from corrosion or damage that may cause

costly down time and delays in the vessel’s scheduling.

ABS supports the implementation of a proactive hull maintenance program complying with self-

imposed standards and the requirements in this Guide in conjunction with the normal classification

surveys as a means to continuously evaluate and maintain the vessel’s hull structural condition.

ABS GUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTNANCE PROGRAM . 2007

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GUIDE FOR

HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAM

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 1

General .................................................................................. 1

1.1

IACS PR 33 Owner’s Hull Inspection and Maintenance

Schemes ........................................................................... 1

Purpose.................................................................................. 1

Scope ..................................................................................... 1

5.1

Statutory Requirements .................................................... 2

SECTION 2 Program Requirements ......................................................... 3

Age and Type of Vessel......................................................... 3

Surveys .................................................................................. 3

Damages................................................................................ 3

Implementation Surveys ........................................................ 3

Periodical Surveys to Maintain the Hull Inspection and

Maintenance Program............................................................ 4

Cancellation of Program ........................................................ 4

Fees ....................................................................................... 4

SECTION 3 Submission Requirements.................................................... 5

Details to be Submitted.......................................................... 5

Expectations of the Hull Inspection and Maintenance

Manual ................................................................................... 6

Qualified Inspector Training ................................................... 7

SECTION 4 Onboard Documentation ....................................................... 9

General .................................................................................. 9

APPENDIX 1 References and Definitions................................................. 11

References........................................................................... 11

Definitions ............................................................................ 11

ABS GUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTNANCE PROGRAM . 2007

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