These guidelines define the onboard test for the Lifeboat Davit Freefall Type PURPOSE This article aims at confirming the satisfaction required by the Ship Owner/Ship Classification through the onboard test for the lifeboat. FREE-FALL TYPE LIFEBOAT TEST METHOD 1- Use a recovery davit under a weight of W1 for the lifeboat lowering test to test the lowering and brake * W1 WEIGHT = 1.1 × (WEIGHT WITH EQUIPMENT + 3 PERSON WEIGHT) 2- Use a recovery davit at the weight of W1 for the lifeboat recovery test to test the hoisting and brake   3- Use the recover davit at the … Continue reading Lifeboat Davit Test & Inspection on Ship (Part 2)

These guidelines define the onboard test for the Lifeboat Davit Gravity Type PURPOSE This article aims at confirming the satisfaction required by the Ship Owner/Ship Classification through the onboard test for the lifeboat. GRAVITY TYPE LIFEBOAT TEST METHOD 1- Preparation 20˚ heeling test Prepare 20˚ heeling test using a chain block before the inspection. 2- 20˚HEELING TEST Check any touch to the shell plate while lowering the boat in 20˚ heeling condition. 3- LOWERING TEST Check the lower speed while lowering the boat after loading the following weight. (Measure time with a stopwatch using a 10m rope) *  LIFEBOAT: WEIGHT … Continue reading Lifeboat Davit Test & Inspection on Ship (Part 1)

The following guidelines apply to insulation installation for the Deckhouse & Engine room of the ship. Purpose The purpose of this article is to instruct how to test whether the installation has been performed according to the standards and regulations in concern, by providing a testing standard to aid in satisfying the criteria requested by ship owners and ship registrations, as well also to maintain adequate product quality. To understand insulation grade/ or design concept on ship, you may visit this article: Fire Integrity On Ship. CheckPoints Prior to Testing     1- Before installation, the pump spray must be inspected … Continue reading Insulation on ship (Spray Insulation)

The following regulations concern the process, testing guidelines, and testing criteria for freeboard marking which is done on the outer surface of the shell during ship construction. Before to read this article, you may read the relevant definitions at DRAUGHT MARKS AND SURVEYING. Purpose The purpose of this article is to test and manage quality by accurately regulating methods and standards of measurement, as well as to maintain measurement accuracy in the location, size, and measure of the freeboard marking process performed by ship according to floor plans based on I.M.O regulations and class requirements. Terminology Freeboard Refers to the perpendicular … Continue reading Free Board Mark Construction & Inspection

The following regulations concern the method, testing guidelines, and testing criteria for draft marking which is done on the outer surface of the shell during ship construction. Purpose The purpose of this article is to ensure quick and accurate testing and management by establishing the procedural criteria and methods for draft marking on different ship and locations. Terminology Draft Mark: This term refers to the perpendicular distance from the lowest point of the keel plate to the water surface.; there are three types, which are aft draft mark, mid-draft mark, and fwd-draft mark. Draft markings are necessary for calculating the … Continue reading Draft Mark (Draught Mark) Inspection

An accommodation ladder is a portable ladder hinged to a platform attached to the side of a ship and which can be positioned to provide access between ship and shore. Telescopic accommodation ladder is used for covering a long distance between the vessel and port quay. According to amendments to SOLAS Convention ships constructed on or after 1 January, 2010 shall be provided with means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships for use in port, such as gangway and accommodation ladders Applicable Scope This inspection standard shall be applied to ACC. ladder onboard test carried out in the inner wall after … Continue reading Accommodation Ladder & Pilot Ladder