GUIDE FOR

HULL SURVEY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

AUGUST 2007

American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862

Copyright 2007
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS Plaza
16855 Northchase Drive
Houston, TX 77060 USA

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Foreword
This Guide contains requirements obtained from IACS Unified Requirement, UR Z23 Hull Survey
for New Construction. For the convenience of the users, the various cross-references to the relevant
ABS Rules and Guides are provided in addition to those for IACS documents. These IACS documents,
UR, UI (Unified Interpretation) and Recommendation, are available from www.iacs.org.uk.
The effective date of this Guide is 1 January 2008 and it is applicable for vessels contracted for
construction on or after 1 January 2008.

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GUIDE FOR

HULL SURVEY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

CONTENTS
1

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

Definitions...............................................................................1

2.1

Hull Structure .........................................................................1

2.2

Documents.............................................................................1

2.3

Survey Methods .....................................................................2

Applications............................................................................2
3.1

Vessel Types .........................................................................2

3.2

Statutory Items.......................................................................2

3.3

Equipment, Fittings and Appendages....................................2

3.4

Installation and Testing ..........................................................2

3.5

Locations of Construction ......................................................3

Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel..........................3

Survey of the Hull Structure..................................................3

5.1

Items to be Surveyed .............................................................3

5.2

Evidence of Survey of Materials and Equipment...................4

Review of the Construction Facility .....................................4

Newbuilding Survey Planning...............................................4

7.1

Kick-off Meeting .....................................................................4

7.2

Administration and Statutory Requirements ..........................4

7.3

Update of Meeting Record.....................................................4

7.4

Shipbuilding Quality Standards..............................................5

7.5

Attendance by Other Parties..................................................5

7.6

Series Ship Production ..........................................................5

Examination and Test Plan for Newbuilding Activities ......5

Proof of the Consistency of Surveys ...................................5

10

9.1

Compliance with Newbuilding Survey Planning ....................5

9.2

Audit .......................................................................................5

Ship Construction File...........................................................6

10.1

Responsibility.........................................................................6

10.2

Documents to be Included .....................................................6

TABLE 1..............................................................................................7

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APPENDIX 1 Shipyard Review Record..................................................... 27

1

Details of Any Management Systems..................................27

Construction Facilities..........................................................27
2.1
2.2

Outfitting Quays...............................................................28

2.3

Main Fabrication and Erection Facilities ..........................28

Shipyard Control of Qualified Welders.................................29

Feature of Construction Procedure......................................29

Quality Control System ........................................................30

Measures for Safety and Health ..........................................30

Control System of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) .......31

Quality Control on Production Line ......................................32

8.1

vi

Building Berth (B) or Dock (D) .........................................27

Preventive Measures for Misuse of Materials..................32

8.2

Shot Blasting/Primer Coating ..........................................32

8.3

Marking and Cutting (Assembly Work) ............................33

8.4

Bending and Strain Free..................................................33

8.5

Control of Welding Procedure .........................................33

8.6

Treatment of Serious Non-conformities ...........................34

8.7

Hydrostatic and Watertight Tests ....................................34

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Scope
The scope of this Guide includes the following:
i)

Examination of the parts of the vessel covered by the Rules and by applicable statutory regulations
for hull construction, to obtain appropriate evidence that they have been built in compliance
with the Rules and regulations, taking account of the relevant approved drawings.

ii)

Appraisal of the manufacturing, construction, control and qualification procedures, including

welding consumables, weld procedures, weld connections and assemblies, with indication of
relevant approval tests.

iii)

Witnessing inspections and tests as required in the Rules applicable for ship construction,
including materials, welding and assembling, specifying the items to be examined and/or tested
and how (e.g., by hydrostatic, hose or leak testing, nondestructive examination, verification of
geometry) and by whom.

Appraisal of materials and equipment used for ship construction and their inspection at works is not
included in this Guide. Details of requirements for hull and machinery steel forgings and castings and
for normal and higher strength hull structural steel are given in Section 2-1-6, Section 2-1-5 and
Sections 2-1-2 and 2-1-3, respectively, of the ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2). Acceptance
of these items is verified through the survey process carried out at the manufacturers works and the
issuing of the appropriate certificates.

Definitions

2.1

Hull Structure
The hull structure is defined as follows:

2.2

i)

Hull envelope including all internal and external structures

ii)

Superstructures, deckhouses and casings

iii)

Welded foundations (e.g., main engine seatings)

iv)

Hatch coamings, bulwarks

v)

All penetrations fitted and welded into bulkheads, decks and shell

vi)

The fittings of all connections to decks, bulkheads and shell, such as air pipes and ship side
valves all ILLC 1966, as amended, items

vii)

Welded attachments to shell, decks and primary members (e.g., crane pedestals, bitts and
bollards), but only as regards their interaction on the hull structure

Documents
Reference to documents also includes electronic transmission or storage.

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2.3

Survey Methods
Definition of survey methods which the Surveyor is directly involved in: Patrol, Review and Witness:
2.3.1

Patrol
Patrol is the act of checking on an independent and unscheduled basis that the applicable
processes, activities and associated documentation of the shipbuilding functions identified in
Table 1 continue to conform with classification and statutory requirements.

2.3.2

Review
Review is the act of examining documents in order to determine traceability and identification
and to confirm that processes continue to conform with classification and statutory requirements.

2.3.3

Witness
Witness is attendance of scheduled survey items as defined within the shipbuilding functions.

Applications

3.1

Vessel Types
This Guide covers the survey of all new construction of steel vessels intended for classification and
for international voyages except for:

3.2

i)

Those defined in SOLAS I/3

ii)

High speed craft as defined in Part 1, Section of the ABS Guide for Building and Classing
High Speed Craft

iii)

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units as defined in Section 1-1-3 of the ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Statutory Items
This Guide covers all statutory items relevant to the hull structure (i.e., Load Line and SOLAS Safety
Construction).

3.3

Equipment, Fittings and Appendages

This Guide does not cover the manufacture of equipment, fittings and appendages, regardless of whether
they are made inside or outside of the shipyard, examples being as follows. Evidence of acceptance
shall be provided by accompanying documentation from class Surveyor at manufacturer and verified
at the shipyard:

3.4

i)

Hatch covers

ii)

Doors and ramps integral with the shell and bulkheads

iii)

Rudders and rudder stock

iv)

All forgings and castings integral to the hull

Installation and Testing

This Guide applies to the installation into the vessel, welding and testing of:

i)

The items listed in 3.3 above

ii)

Equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the vessel.
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3.5

Locations of Construction
This Guide applies to the hull structures constructed at any of the following:

i)

Shipbuilders facilities

ii)

Subcontractors at the shipbuilders facilities

iii)

Subcontractors at their own facilities or at other remote locations

Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel

The Surveyors are to verify that the vessels are built using approved plans in accordance with the
relevant Rules and statutory requirements. The Surveyors are to be qualified to be able to carry out the
tasks and procedures are to be in place to ensure that their activities are monitored. (See Section 1-1-6
of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.)

Survey of the Hull Structure

5.1

Items to be Surveyed
Table 1 provides a list of surveyable items for the hull structure covered by this Guide, including:
i)

Description of the shipbuilding functions.

ii)

Classification and statutory survey requirements

iii)

Survey method required by the Rules for classification

iv)

Relevant IACS and statutory requirement references

v)

Documentation to be available for the Surveyor during construction.

The shipbuilder is to provide the Surveyors access to documentation required for classification.
This includes documentation retained by the shipbuilder or other third parties.

The list of documents approved or reviewed by the Bureau for the specific new construction
are as follows:
a)

Plans and supporting documents

b)

Examination and testing plans

c)

NDE plans

d)

Welding consumable details

e)

Welding procedure specifications

f)

Welding plan or details

g)

Welders qualification records (See 2-4-3/7 of the ABS Rules for Materials and
Welding)

h)

NDE operators qualification records (See Section 1, subsection 5 of ABS Guide

for Nondesructive Inspection of Hull Welds)

vi)

Documents to be inserted into the ship construction file. Refer to Section 10 for details.

vii)

A list of specific activities which are relevant to the shipbuilding functions. This list is not
exhaustive and can be modified to reflect the construction facilities or specific vessel type.

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5.2

Evidence of Survey of Materials and Equipment

Evidence is also to be made available, as required, by the shipbuilder, to the Surveyor whilst the
construction process proceeds to prove that the material and equipment supplied to the vessel has been
built or manufactured under survey relevant to the Rules and statutory requirements.

Review of the Construction Facility*

The Bureau is to review the construction facilities prior to any steelwork or construction taking place
in the following circumstances:
i)

Where the Bureau has none or no recent experience of the construction facilities (typically
after a one year lapse) or when significant new infrastructure has been added

ii)

Where there has been a significant management or personnel restructuring having an impact
on the ship construction process

iii)

Or where the shipbuilder contracts to construct a vessel of a different type or substantially

different in design

* Note:

Reference is made to Appendix 1, Shipyard Review Record, as an example.

Newbuilding Survey Planning

7.1

Kick-off Meeting
Prior to commencing any newbuilding project, the Bureau is to discuss with the shipbuilder at a kickoff meeting the items listed in Table 1. The purpose of the meeting is to agree how the list of specific
activities shown in Table 1 is to be addressed.
The meeting is to take into account the shipbuilders construction facilities and vessel type and deals
with subcontractors if it is known that the builder proposes to use them. The shipyard is to be
informed of likely intervals for sampling and patrol activities. A record of the meeting is to be made,
based upon the contents of the Table (the Table can be used as the record with comments made into
the appropriate column).
If the Bureau has nominated a Surveyor for a specific newbuilding project, then the Surveyor is to
attend the kick-off meeting. The builder is to be asked to agree to undertake ad hoc investigations
during construction where areas of concern arise and to keep the Bureau advised of the progress of
any investigation.
Whenever an investigation is undertaken, the builder is to be requested, in principle, to agree to suspend
relevant construction activities if warranted by the severity of the problem.

7.2

Administration and Statutory Requirements

The records are to take note of specific published Administration requirements and interpretations of
statutory requirements.

7.3

Update of Meeting Record

The record of the meeting is to be updated as the construction process progresses in the light of
changing circumstances (e.g., if the shipbuilder chooses to use or change subcontractors, or to
incorporate any modifications necessitated by changes in production or inspection methods, Rules and
regulations, structural modifications, or in the event where increased inspection requirements are
deemed necessary as a result of a substantial non-conformance or otherwise).

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7.4

Shipbuilding Quality Standards

Shipbuilding quality standards for the hull structure during new construction are to be reviewed and
agreed during the kick-off meeting. Structural fabrication is to be carried out in accordance with ABS
Guide for Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard for Hull Structures During Construction, or a
recognized fabrication standard which has been accepted by the Bureau prior to the commencement of
fabrication/construction. The work is to be carried out in accordance with the Rules and under survey
of the Bureau.

7.5

Attendance by Other Parties

The kick-off meeting may be attended by other parties, Owner, Administrations, etc., subject to agreement
by the shipbuilder.

7.6

Series Ship Production

In the event of series ship production and where the Bureau has a continual presence in the shipyard,
consideration may be given to modification of the kick off meeting. The agenda would include essential
variables from previous vessels, (e.g., flag requirements, modifications from previous vessels, effects
of key dates, etc.) subject to mutual agreement with the builder.
In any instance, the Bureau must maintain records to demonstrate compliance with Table 1. The
Bureau will still need to demonstrate that changes described in 7.1 to 7.6 have been addressed.

Examination and Test Plan for Newbuilding Activities

The shipbuilder is to provide plans of the items which are intended to be examined and tested. These
plans need not be submitted for approval and examination at the time of the kick-off meeting. They
are to include:
i)

Proposals for the examination of completed steelwork (generally referred to as the block plan)
and are to include details of joining blocks together at the pre-erection and erection stages or
at other relevant stages

ii)

Proposals for fit up examinations where necessary

iii)

Proposals for testing of the structure (leak and hydrostatic) as well as for all watertight and
weathertight closing appliances

iv)

Proposals for nondestructive examination

v)

Any other proposals specific to the vessel type or to the statutory requirements.

The plans and any modifications to them are to be submitted to the Surveyors in sufficient time to
allow approval before the relevant construction phase commences. The Bureau is to require sample
rates of NDE, proposals for steelwork survey, tank testing requirements, etc., if the actual construction
process warrants it. The Bureau is to demonstrate proof to justify the request.

Proof of the Consistency of Surveys

9.1

Compliance with Newbuilding Survey Planning

The Bureau is to be able to provide evidence (e.g., through records, check lists, inspection and test
records, etc.) that its Surveyors have complied with the requirements of the newbuilding survey
planning and duly participated in the relevant activities shown in the shipbuilders examination and
test plans.

9.2

Audit
For audit purposes, the information specified in 9.1 is to be made available.

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Ship Construction File

10.1

Responsibility
The shipbuilder is to deliver documents for the Ship Construction File. In the event that items have
been provided by another party such as the Owner, and where separate arrangements have been made
for document delivery which excludes the shipbuilder, that party has the responsibility.

10.2

Documents to be Included
It is recognized that the purpose of documents held in the Ship Construction File onboard the vessel,
is to facilitate inspection (survey) and repair and maintenance, and, therefore, is to include in addition
to documents listed in Table 1, but not be limited to:

i)

As-built structural drawings including scantling details, material details, and, as applicable,
wastage allowances, location of butts and seams, cross section details and locations of all
partial and full penetration welds, areas identified for close attention and rudders [Section 7-32 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7) for Hull Surveys]

ii)

Manuals required for classification and statutory requirements (e.g., loading and stability,
bow doors and inner doors and side shell doors and stern doors operations and maintenance
manuals) [3-2-16/27 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels]

iii)

Ship structure access manual, as applicable

iv)

Copies of certificates of forgings and castings welded into the hull [Sections 2-1-6 and
Section 2-1-5 of the ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2)]

v)

Details of equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the vessel

vi)

Tank testing plan including details of the test requirements [Section 3-7-1 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels]

vii)

Corrosion protection specifications [3-2-18/5 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels]

viii)

Details for the in-water survey, if applicable, information for divers, clearances measurements
instructions, etc., tank and compartment boundaries [Appendix 7-A-1 of the ABS Rules for
Survey After Construction (Part 7)]

ix)

Docking plan and details of all penetrations normally examined at drydocking [3-1-2/11 and
3-2-2/7 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels and Section 7-4-1 of the
ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7)]

x)

Coating Technical File, for vessels subject to compliance with the IMO Coating Performance
Standard (PSPC) as a class requirement under the IACS Common Structural Rules. [Section 6
of the ABS Guide for The Class Notation Coating Performance Standard (CPS)]

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Shipbuilding
Function

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Welding
Consumables

Welder
Qualification

1.2

Welding

1.1

Qualified
welders

Approved
separately at the
manufacturer

Shipbuilding Quality Control Function

Reference

Review of welder
certification and
patrol

Review approval
status and
patrol, verify
storage,
handling and
treatment in
accordance with
manufacturer's
requirements

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Appendix 2 of
the Rules for
Materials and
Welding (Part 2)
[UR W17]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1

Shipyards
records with
individual's
identification

Consumable
specification
and approval
status

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

e.g., random
batch number
checking

.3 Verify
traceability

.3 Verify
validity of
qualification
certificate

.2 Verify welder
approved for
weld position

.1 Verify welder
qualification
standard, e.g.,
class or
recognized
standard
approval

e.g., kept dry,

covered, and
where applicable,
heated

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

.2 Verify
temporary and
permanent
storage
facilities

.1 Identify
consumables
against
approved list

Specific
Activities

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Welding
Equipment

Welding
Mechanical
Properties
(Welding
Procedures)

1.3

1.3a

Shipbuilding
Function

Reference

Correctly
calibrated and
maintained

The Bureau
witnesses all new
weld procedure
qualification
tests carried out
in the shipyard
whenever the
Bureau is
surveying in the
shipyard

All weld joint

configurations,
positions and
materials to be
covered by weld
procedures
approved by the
Bureau or by
another IACS
member
available

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification
2-4-3/5 of the
Rules for
Materials and
Welding (Part 2)
[UR W28]

Review and
patrol

Patrol and
review

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Survey Method
Required for
Classification
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Not required

Not required

Approved weld
procedure
specification
and welding
plan relevant to
the vessel
project or
process

Shipbuilders
maintenance and
calibration
records

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

.2 Verify
machines are
calibrated by
appropriate
staff

.1 Verify
condition of
machinery
and equipment.

.3 Verify weld
procedures
are available
for the
Surveyors
reference

.2 Verify
procedures
are available
at relevant
workstations

.1 Verify weld
procedures
records have
been approved
and cover all
weld processes
and positions
in accordance
with
classification
or recognized
standards.

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Welding
Equipment
(contd.)

Welding
Environment

Reference

1.3a
(contd.)

1.3b

Satisfactory
environment

Correctly
calibrated and
maintained

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol

Patrol and
review

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
maintenance and
calibration
records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.3 Confirm
shielding
gases, fluxes
protected

.2 Confirm
relevant
measures
taken for any
pre or post
heat treatment,
drying of
surfaces prior
to welding

.1 Verify welding
areas clean,
dry, well lit.

.4 Verify
calibration in
accordance
with
maintenance
schedule

.3 Verify
calibration
carried out in
accordance
with
manufacturer's
recommendations

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Welding
Supervision

WeldingSurface
Discontinuities

Reference

1.3c

1.4

Substantially
free from
significant
indications,
satisfactory
profile and size

Sufficient
number of
skilled
supervisors

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Visual
examination,
surface detection
techniques,
review of
documents and
patrol of operator

Patrol

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 14:
Guide for
Nondestructive
Inspection of
Hull Welds
[Recommendation 20 and 47]

Pub # 14:
Guide for
Nondestructive
Inspection of
Hull Welds
[Recommendation 20 and 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
welding and
NDE plans, NDE
reports, operator
qualifications

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.4 Verify
operators
suitably
qualified
particularly
where subcontractors
have been
employed

.3 Verify
suitability of
NDE methods

.2 Verify NDE
carried out in
accordance
with approved
plans where
applicable

.1 Identify
workstations
where NDE is
carried out,
e.g., panel line
butt welds,
castings into
hull structure

.1 Verify
supervision is
effective

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

WeldingSurface
Discontinuities
(contd.)

Welding
Embedded
Discontinuities

Reference

1.4
(contd)

1.5

NDE is to be
carried out by
qualified
operators
capable of
ensuring that
welds are
substantially
free from
significant
indications

Substantially
free from
significant
indications,
satisfactory
profile and size

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Radiography
and ultrasonic
testing, review
of documents
and patrol of
operator,
examination of
films

Visual
examination,
surface detection
techniques,
review of
documents and
patrol of operator

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 14:
Guide for
Nondestructive
Inspection of
Hull Welds
[Recommendation 20 and 47]

Pub # 14:
Guide for
Nondestructive
Inspection of
Hull Welds
[Recommendation 20 and 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
welding and
NDE plans,
NDE reports,
operator
qualifications

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
welding and
NDE plans, NDE
reports, operator
qualifications

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.4 Verify
operators
suitably
qualified
particularly
where subcontractors
have been
employed

.3 Verify
suitability of
NDE methods

.2 Verify NDE
carried out in
accordance
with approved
plans where
applicable

.1 Identify
workstations
where NDE is
carried out,
e.g. panel line
butt welds,
castings into
hull structure

.6 Review NDE
records

.5 Verify NDE
is carried out
according to
the acceptable
process

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Welding
Embedded
Discontinuities
(contd.)

Reference

1.5
(contd.)

NDE is to be
carried out by
qualified
operators
capable of
ensuring that
welds are
substantially
free from
significant
indications

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification
Radiography
and ultrasonic
testing, review
of documents
and patrol of
operator,
examination of
films

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 14:
Guide for
Nondestructive
Inspection of
Hull Welds
[Recommendation 20 and 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
welding and
NDE plans,
NDE reports,
operator
qualifications

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction
Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.8 Verify NDE
is carried out
according to
the acceptable
process

.7 Verify
equipment
calibration
satisfactory and
in accordance
with
manufacturers
and recognized
standards
requirements

.6 Verify that
reports and
radiographs
have been
evaluated
correctly by
the shipbuilder.
Systematic
review of
radiographs
carried out by
the Surveyor

.5 Verify that
records have
been
completed and
in accordance
with recognized
standards,
e.g. IQI and
sensitivity
recorded

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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2.1

Reference

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Surface
Preparation,
Marking and
Cutting

Traceability and
acceptability of
material, check
of steel plates &
profiles
materials type,
scantling
identification,
testing marks

Steel Preparation and Fit Up:

Shipbuilding
Function

Patrol

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Material
certificates,
shipbuilder's
marking/cutting
production
documents at the
workstage documents
retained at the
facility

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction
Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.6 Verify that
steel grades
can be
identified

.5 Verify
suitability of
primer

.4 Verify
standard of
shotblasting
and priming

.3 Verify
transfer
marking after
treatment line

.2 Verify
material
traceability,
e.g. stamping
identification
against
material
certification,
archiving of
records

.1 Verify
stockyard
storage
satisfactory

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Straightening

Surface
Preparation,
Marking and
Cutting

.2.1
(contd)

2.2

Shipbuilding
Function

Reference

Approval of
straightening
methods/
procedures
against
deformation

Traceability and
acceptability of
material, check
of steel plates &
profiles
materials type,
scantling
identification,
testing marks

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol and
review

Patrol

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Recognized
standards,
approved
procedures

Material
certificates,
shipbuilder's
marking/cutting
production
documents at the
workstage documents
retained at the
facility

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

2. Verify that
plates and
sections
are within
recognized
tolerances

.1 Verify that
straightening
processes are
approved for
the grade and
type of steel,
e.g., tmcp,
z-plate.

.9 Verify storage
of piece parts.

.8 Verify
accuracy of
marking and
cutting

.7 Verify
machinery
adjusted to
maintain
within IACS
or
manufacturers
recommendations

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Forming

Conformity with
Alignment/Fit
Up/Gap Criteria

Reference

2.3

2.4

Check alignment/
fit up/gap against
reference
standards

Maintain
material
properties.
Acceptance of
forming method
against unproper
deformations

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol

Patrol

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable

Shipbuilders
procedure for
hot forming

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Not required

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.2 Verify
that edge
preparations
are re-instated
where lost
during fitting
operations

.1 Verify
the processes
to ensure
satisfactory fit
up and
alignment at all
workstations

.3 Verify that
forming
processes are
acceptable

.2 Verify that
suitable
methods of
temperature
control are
available
when forming
special steels
and materials

.1 Verify that
temperature
control is
exercised by
the operator

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Conformity with
Alignment/Fit
Up/Gap Criteria
(contd)

Conformity for
Critical Areas
with Alignment/
Fit Up or Weld
Configuration

Reference

2.4
(contd)

2.5

Check alignment/
fit up/gap against
approved
drawings

Check alignment/
fit up/gap against
reference
standards

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol and
review

Patrol

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
approved plan or
standard,
builder's records

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Approved plans
of critical areas
if applicable

Not required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.3 Verify that
edge
preparations
are re-instated
where lost
during fitting
operations

.2 Verify
the processes
to ensure
satisfactory fit
up and
alignment at all
workstations

.1 Verify that the

information
relevant to the
latest approved
drawings is
available at the
workstations

.3 Verify
remedial
procedures
are in place to
compensate
for wide gaps
and alignment
deviations

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Conformity for
Critical Areas
with Alignment/
Fit Up or Weld
Configuration
(contd)

Steelwork
Process, (e.g.,
sub assembly,
block, grand and
mega block
assembly, preerection and
erection, closing
plates)

Reference

2.5
(contd)

Compliance
with approved
drawings, visual
examination of
welding and
material, check
alignment and
deformations

Check alignment/
fit up/gap against
approved
drawings

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol of the
process and
witness of the
completed item

Patrol and
review

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved plans,
shipbuilders
inspection
records,
Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
construction
plan (steelwork
subdivision)

Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
approved plan or
standard,
builder's records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction
Approved plans
of critical areas
if applicable

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.4 Verify that
piece parts are
identifiable

.3 Verify
operation of
the welding
processes at
the different
work stages is
satisfactory

.2 Verify that
correct weld
sizes have
been adopted

.1 Verify that the

information
relevant to the
latest approved
drawings is
available at the
workstations

.4 Verify
remedial
procedures
are in place to
compensate
for wide gaps
and alignment
deviations

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Remedial Work
and Alteration

Steelwork
Process, (e.g.,
sub assembly,
block, grand and
mega block
assembly, preerection and
erection, closing
plates)
(contd)

3
(contd)

Shipbuilding
Function

Reference

Welding, check
against
deformation,
alignment

Compliance
with approved
drawings, visual
examination of
welding and
material, check
alignment and
deformations

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Review records
and witness

Patrol of the
process and
witness of the
completed item

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Permanent record
of shipyard
surveyable item

Approved plans,
shipbuilders
inspection
records,
Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
construction
plan (steelwork
subdivision)

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction
Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.1 Verify that
records
have been
maintained of
significant
deviations
from the
approved
plans, for
situations
such as miscut openings,
re-routing
outfit items

.8 Confirm that
steelwork is
in accordance
with the
approved plan

.7 Verify
processes for
closing plates,
etc., are
acceptable

.6 Verify that
correct welding
requirements
specified in
reference 1 of
this table
have been
adopted

.5 Verify that fit

ups are within
recognized
tolerances

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Remedial Work
and Alteration
(contd)

Tightness
Testing,
including leak
and hose testing,
hydropneumatic
testing

Reference

4
(contd)

Absence of
leaks

Welding, check
against
deformation,
alignment

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol of the
process and
witness of the
test

Review records
and witness

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Reg. II-1/14 of
SOLAS as
amended

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Permanent record
of shipyard
surveyable item

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Approved tank
testing plan

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.4 Verify that
adequate
records of the
tank testing
have been
maintained

.3 Confirm that
correct test
pressures
maintained for
leak, hose and
hydro and
hydropneumatic
testing is
satisfactory

.2 Confirm the
methods used
to carry out
leak testing

.1 Confirm that
tank testing is
carried out in
accordance
with the
approved plan

.2 Verify that all

deviations
brought to the
attention of the
Bureau by the
shipbuilder
are acceptable

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Reference

Corrosion
Protection
Systems (e.g.,
coatings,
cathodic
protection,
impressed
current)

Structural
Testing

Shipbuilding
Function

Salt water ballast

tanks with
boundaries
formed by the
hull envelope,
and also bulk
carrier hold
internal surfaces,
coamings and
hatch covers
shall have an
efficient
protective
coating. Safety
aspects of
cathodic systems
to be dealt with
separately.

Structural
adequacy of the
design

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Review and
report on
builder's and
manufacturer's
documentation

Witness testing

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

3-2-18/5 of the
Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR Z8 and Z9,
UI SC122,
UR F1]

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Reg. II-1/3-2 of
SOLAS as
amended

Reg. II-1/14 of
SOLAS as
amended

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Manufacturers
and builders
specification

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Corrosion
protection
specifications

Approved tank
testing plan

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.2 Verify that
adequate
records have
been
maintained
and copied to
the ship file

.1 Verify that
applied
coatings are
approved and
review
records of
application

.3 Verify that
adequate
records of the
tank testing
have been
maintained

.2 Confirm that
correct test
pressures
maintained
for testing is
satisfactory

.1 Confirm that
tank testing is
carried out in
accordance
with the
approved plan

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Hatch Covers

Doors and
Ramps Integral
with the Shell
and Bulkheads

Rudders

8.2

8.3

Fitting

Tightness and
securing

Tightness and
securing

Witness

Witness

Witness

Installation, Welding and Testing of the Following:

Shipbuilding
Function

8.1

Reference

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Reg. II-1/18 of
SOLAS as
amended; Reg.
12 and 21 of
ILLC '66

Reg. 13-14-15
and 16 of ILLC
'66

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Details required,
structural
drawings

Details required

Details required,
structural
drawings

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.3 Verify fitting
of pintles and
all securing
bolts

.2 Confirm
function test

.1 Confirm
alignment and
mounting and
fitting up to
the connection
to the tiller

.4 Ensure correct
maintenance
logs/manuals
supplied
with the ship
construction
file

.3 Confirm
safety device
operation

.2 Confirm
operation and
securing test

.1 Confirm leak
test

.2 Confirm
operation and
securing test

.1 Confirm leak
test of hatch
covers

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Rudders
(contd)

Forgings and
Castings

Reference

8.3
(contd)

8.4

Compliance
with approved
drawings, visual
examination of
welding and
material, check
alignment and
deformations

Fitting

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Patrol of the
process and
witness of the
completed item

Witness

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Sections 2-1-6
and 2-1-5 of
the Rules for
Materials and
Welding (Part 2)
[UR W7 and
W8]

Section 3-7-1 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR S14]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]
Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved plans,
shipbuilders
inspection
records,
Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
construction
plan (steelwork
subdivision)

Approved plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Copies of
certificates of
forgings and
castings

Details required,
structural
drawings

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.3 Verify that
material
certificates
are included
in the ship
construction
file

.2 Verify that
correct welding
and fit up
requirements
specified in
reference 1,
2.4 and 2.5 of
this table
have been
adopted

.1 Verify casting
and forgings
against
material
certificate

.4 Verify all fit

up records
including all
clearances
maintained
and placed
into ship
construction
file

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Shipbuilding
Function

Appendanges

Equipment
Forming the
Watertight and
Weathertight
Integrity of the
Ship (e.g.,
overboard
discharges, air
pipes,
ventilators)

Reference

8.4
(contd)

8.5

Tightness and
securing

with approved
drawings, visual
examination of
welding and
material, check
alignment and
deformations

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Witness

Patrol of the
process and
witness of the
completed item

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Sections 2-1-6
and 2-1-5 of
the Rules for
Materials and
Welding (Part 2)
[UR W7 and
W8]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Reg. II-1/19 of
SOLAS as
amended; Reg.
17-18-19-20-2223 of ILLC '66

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Approved plans,
shipbuilders
inspection
records,
Shipbuilders
and recognized
standards and
Rules as
applicable,
construction
plan (steelwork
subdivision)

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Details required

Copies of
certificates of
forgings and
castings

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.2 Verify
compliance
with Load Line
Convention
1966 as
amended (i.e.,
all fittings in
accordance
with the record
of freeboard
assignment)

.1 Verify that
correct welding
and fit up
requirements
specified in
reference 1,
2.4 and 2.5 of
this table
have been
adopted

.4 Verify that
correct welding
and fit up
requirements
specified in
reference 1,
2.4 and 2.5 of
this table
have been
adopted

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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Equipment
Forming the
Watertight and
Weathertight
Integrity of the
Ship (e.g.,
overboard
discharges, air
pipes,
ventilators)
(contd)

8.5
(contd)

Freeboard Marks
and Draft Marks

Shipbuilding
Function

Reference

Within
allowable
tolerances and in
accordance with
the freeboard
assignment

Tightness and
securing

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Witness

Witness

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

Appendix 1-1-A1
of the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UI-LL4]

4-6-4/9.3.7 of
the Rules for
Building and
Classing Steel
Vessels
[UR P3]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

Reg. 4- 5- 6- 7
and 8 of ILLC
'66

Reg. II-1/19 of
SOLAS as
amended; Reg.
17-18-19-20-2223 of ILLC '66

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

TABLE 1 (continued)

Approved tank
testing plan,
shipbuilders
inspection
records

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Details required

Details required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.7 Verify draft
marks in
accordance
with the agreed
tolerances
specified by
the builder
unless more
onerous flag
state
requirements

.5 Verify record
of freeboard
assignment
and all material
certificates
included in
the ship
construction
file
.6 Verify
freeboard
marks in
accordance
with load line
assignment

.4 Verify material
certificates
for overboard
discharges
where
applicable

.3 Verify air
pipes, vents
etc., closing
device are
approved type

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

No outstanding
imperfections or
defects

Safety
Construction
Certification

Reg. 10 of
SOLAS as
amended

Statutory
Requirements
and Relevant
Reference

IACS referenced documents are available from www.iacs.org.uk.

IACS Recommendations are not mandatory requirements.

Documentation
Available to
Classification
Surveyor during
Construction

Kick-off Meeting Date

Representing Builder
Representing Class Society

Pub # 87:
Guide for
Shipbuilding
and Repair
Quality
Standard for
Hull Structures
During
Construction
[Recommendation 47]

ABS
Rules/Guide(1)
[IACS
Reference(2, 3)]

ABS referenced documents are available from the Rules and Guides Downloads page of www.eagle.org.

Witness

Review and
witness

Survey Method
Required for
Classification

TABLE 1 (continued)

Shipbuilder's name
Project
Project Duration

Within
allowable
tolerances

Principal
Dimensions

8.5
(contd)

Survey
Requirements
for
Classification

Shipbuilding
Function

Reference

Notes:

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Details required

Documentation
for Ship
Construction
File

.10 Verify that

Administration
requirements
have been
incorporated
into the hull
structure

.9 Verify
dimensions
included in
ship
construction
file

.8 Verify
principal
dimensions in
accordance
with
recognized
standard

Specific
Activities

Bureau
Proposals for
the Project

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APPENDIX

Shipyard Review Record

Name of Shipyard

Date

Details of Any Management Systems

Obtained Approval

Certified By

Expiry Date

Remarks (Scope, etc.)

_____ ISO-9001 _____ ISO-9002

_____ ISO 14000
_____ ISO 18000
_____ Other:

Construction Facilities
(Documents such as a brochure of shipyard can be attached in lieu of completing this section.)

2.1
B/D

* Note:

Building Berth (B) or Dock (D)

Name

Length
(m)

Width
(m)

Depth*
(m)

Building Capacity
(G/T)

Crane
(Ton No.)

In case of berth, Depth is not applicable.

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Appendix 1

2.2

Shipyard Review Record

Outfitting Quays
Length
(m)

Name

2.3

Width
(m)

Depth
(m)

Crane
(Ton No.)

Berthing Capacity
(G/T)

Main Fabrication and Erection Facilities

(1) Marking and cutting of steel plates (including internal members)

- Marking method

( Manual, Photo _____, EPM _____, NC _____ Others _______________ )

- NC cutting machine ( Gas _____, Plasma _____, Laser _____ )

Control procedure of NC (
On-line,
Other )
- Cutting equipment

( Edge planer _____, Roll-shear _____ )

(2) Marking and cutting of section bar

- Marking method
(
Manual,
- Cutting method

Manual,

(3) One-side automatic welding machine

NC )

- Marking of reference curved line

NC )

- In case of NC

Yes,

Manual,

NC )

( Gas _____, Plasma _____ )

No )

- Type of welding machine

( Flux Backing _____, Flux and Copper Backing _____, Other _______________ )
- Existence of special surface plate for plate welding (
Yes,
No )
(4) Fillet welding machine (
- Line welder

Gravity,
No,

Yes: submerged arc _____ heads, CO2 _____ heads )

- Small automatic fillet welding machine

- Welding robot

No,

Automatic ) Percentage of automatization, except gravity: about _____ %

(

Yes: Portal _____, Rectangular _____, Articulated _____ )

(5) Painting equipment

- Plate shot blasting/primer coating machine
- Section bar shot blasting/primer coating machine
- Special coating factory

Yes: Name: _______________ _____ )

No,

(
(

No,
No,

Yes: Max. Width _____ m, Length _____ m )

Yes: Max. Length _____ m )

No,

Yes: _____ m _____ m _____ sections )

(6) Vertical automatic welding machine (

No,
Yes: EG _____, SEG _____, ES _____ )
EG: Electrogas SEG: Simplified Electrogas ES: Electroslag
(7) Other main fabrication facilities

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Shipyard Review Record

Shipyard Control of Qualified Welders

(1) Normal steel
Certification

Shipyard workers

Confirm system in
place

Subcontracted workers

Confirm system in
place

Traceability

Supervision

Maintenance of
Qualification

Feature of Construction Procedure

(1) Subcontract of hull blocks (weight)

- Sub members
(
No,
Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works _____ %, No. of subcontractors _____ )
- Blocks
(
No,
Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works _____ %, No. of subcontractors _____ )
(2) Method of plate block assembly
- Method fitting and welding longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
- Method welding longitudinals on jointed panels prior to fitting and welding transverse webs
- Method fitting and welding a frame consists of longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
- Method jointing panels with pre-assembled longitudinals by welding prior to fitting and welding transverse webs
(3) Pre-erection outfitting carried out
grand block/mega block adopted
Method of erection at building berth/dock: _____________________
- Max. weight of loading block: __________ ton
- Construction method in building dock/berth/land construction etc. ( 1 ship, 1.5 ships:
Semi-tandem,
dual entrance )
- Block loading process ( single starting block,
multi starting blocks,
inserting block:
No,
Yes )
(4) Final dock (

No,

Yes:

In-house,

Other place of the same company,

Use other company )

(5) Other feature of construction procedure

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Quality Control System

(Refer to Quality Manual, if available.)
Item and Description

Result

Remarks

(1) Existence of the organization chart including the departments of

design, purchasing, manufacturing and quality assurance
Are the function, responsibility and competence of the
organization clear?
(2) Quality control organization
- Existence of quality control organization
- Number of employees in this organization

_____ persons including

the chief

- Existence of procedures or plans related to tests and inspections

(3) Pre-inspection system of shipyard
Is pre-inspection carried out prior to shipyard inspection?
Are pre-inspectors assigned? (Check the list.)
Number of pre-inspectors (related to hull only)
Are inspection results marked on the object and/or recorded in
the checklist?

_____ persons

(4) Records of inspections and tests

Are records made and kept properly?
Does the responsible person verify the records?
Can the adoption of necessary corrective actions against
non-conformity happened be checked?
(5) Condition at the time of the surveys in the presence of class
Surveyors
Is the schedule of the surveys changed often?
Are pre-inspection, shipyard inspection and repairs completed
beforehand?
Are the sufficient preparations for surveys such as scaffoldings,
lighting, cleaning made?
Note:

Above-mentioned (3) and (4) include the acceptance inspection of subcontracted items.

Measures for Safety and Health

Item and Description

Result

Remarks

(1) Are conditions of scaffolding, nets, safety belt, lighting and

ventilation good?
(2) Is sufficient attention paid for radiographic examination and
operation of cherry picker?
Note:

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Control System of Nondestructive Examination (NDE)

Item and Description

Result

(1) Number of NDE supervisors in shipyard (including persons

responsible for judging results)

_____ persons

(2) Dependence on subcontracted NDE work

- Number of shipyard employees
- Number of subcontractors

about _____ (%)

about _____ (%)

(3) NDE subcontractor companys name and official technical

qualifications

Name _______________
(approved by) ________
Name _______________
(approved by) ________

(4) Grade and number of NDE employees with official technical

qualifications in shipyard
- Specialized in radiography
- Specialized in ultrasonic
- Specialized in surface detection

____ Grade ____ persons

____ Grade ____ persons
____ Grade ____ persons

(5) If nondestructive examinations are subcontracted, the grade and

number of officially qualified persons
- Specialized in radiography
- Specialized in ultrasonic
-Specialized in surface detection

____ Grade ____ persons

____ Grade ____ persons
____ Grade ____ persons

(6) Nondestructive examination equipment (in-house)

- Number of radiographic equipment
- Number of ultrasonic equipment

____________
____________

Note:

Remarks

Even if all works are subcontracted, it is recommendable to attach the qualified person(s) who can verify the works.

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Quality Control on Production Line

8.1

Preventive Measures for Misuse of Materials

Item and Description

Result

(1) Job title of supervisor and person in charge of collating ordered steel
and received steel, and checking of mill sheet

Remarks

Title of supervisor:
____________________
Title of person in charge:
____________________

(2) Are means for checking the material grade in hand prescribed for
high-grade steels?
(3) Are regulations prescribed for checking the material grade for
high-tensile steel and steel for low-temperature applications?
Are there regulations for inscribing high-tensile steel on the
surface of the high tensile steel and special indication for steel
for low temperature applications?
(4) Are there procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off mild steel?
(5) Are there procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off high-tensile
steel?
(6) In the case of (4) and (5) above, can a collation be made with the mill
sheet?
(7) Section of controlling the lists of remaining cut-off steel

Name of section:
____________________

Notes:
- In the case of high-tensile steel, are there means for identifying different grades?
- In the case of (3) and (4) above, are the materials approved by other classes controlled similarly?

8.2

Shot Blasting/Primer Coating

Item and Description

Result

Remarks

(1) Existence of surface preparation standards

(2) Existence of coating thickness control standards
- Existence of thickness measurement records
Note:

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The standard is to include the description related traceability after shot blasting and primer coating.

Reference is to be made to IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) and its relevant ABS Guide for
Classification Notations Coating Performance Standards (CPS)

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8.3

Shipyard Review Record

Marking and Cutting (Assembly Work)

Item and Description

Result

Remarks

(1) Existence of standards for accuracy and periodical inspection of tape

measures, tapes, stencils, etc.
(2) Existence of standards for accuracy of cut dimensions and edge
preparation
(3) Existence of standards for finish of cutting face
(4) What is the frequency and extent of maintenance and inspection
carried out for ensuring accuracy of NC cutter and/or flame planer?
(5) In the case of NC, are the disks, tapes, etc., maintained in good
condition?
(6) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to make the worker
fully conversant with cutting work standards for maintaining
accuracy?
Notes:
- In the case of (2) and (3) above, check items are to include confirmation of edge preparations free from piercing hole.
- NC for section bars is also to be in accordance with the above.

8.4

Bending and Strain Free

Item and Description

Result

Remarks

Result

Remarks

(1) Existence of standards for maximum heating temperatures during

water cooling and at the time of bending and distortion removal of
steel by quick heating and cooling
(2) Existence of regulations for plate thickness and bending radius for
flange processing
(3) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to make the
worker fully conversant with maintaining quality and accuracy
during the bending process?
Note:

8.5

Control of Welding Procedure

Item and Description

(1) Are all welding procedures applied to the vessels approved by the
Bureau or other IACS members?
Note:

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8.6

Shipyard Review Record

Treatment of Serious Non-conformities

Item and Description

Result

Remarks

Result

Remarks

(1) Are repair plans submitted to the Bureau when serious

non-conformities happened?
(2) Were the NDE (RT/UT) plans submitted at appropriate timing?
(3) Was the extent of tests extended considering the results of the test?
Note:

8.7

Hydrostatic and Watertight Tests

Item and Description

(1) Is the test plan submitted to the Bureau?

(2) Are vacuum tests applied to?
(3) Are local air injection tests during sub-assembly works applied to?
(4) If (2) or (3) above is applied to, are the test procedures approved by
the Bureau?
Note:

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