Pt A, Ch 2, Sec 8

SECTION 8 SURVEY OF UNDERWATER PARTS AND

TEMPORARY MOORING EQUIPMENT

1.1.5 Anodes more than 75% depleted are to be replaced.

1 Scope of survey
1.1 Structure and appurtenances
1.1.1 The underwater parts of the structure are to be exam-
ined for corrosion, or deterioration due to chaffing from
anchoring equipment or supply craft or contact with the
ground and for any undue unfairness or buckling. Special
attention is paid to bilge keels if applicable. Plate unfairness
or other deterioration which do not necessitate immediate
repairs, is to be recorded.
1.1.6 When a unit is in dry-dock or on a slipway, it is to be
placed on blocks of sufficient height and with the necessary
staging to permit the examination of underwater parts of the
structure, including, if fitted, rudder, propeller, sea chests
and valves.
1.2 Temporary Mooring equipment
1.2.1 Temporary mooring equipment shall be considered as
mooring equipment not covered by POSA or TLS notation.

1.1.2 Sea chests and their gratings, sea connections and
overboard discharge valves and cocks and their fastenings
to the hull or sea chests are to be examined. Valves and
cocks need not be opened up more than once in a class
term unless considered necessary by the Surveyor.
1.1.3 Particular attention is to be paid to the following
areas:
• for surface units:
- moon pool and other openings
- turrets
- spread moored area
• for column stabilized units:
- connections of columns to the lower hulls
- intersections between bracings and diagonals
- covers to any outside access openings
• for TLP units:
- connections of columns to the lower hulls
- intersections between bracings and diagonals
- covers to any outside access openings
- tension leg
- foundations of lower connectors, as far as practica-
ble
• for self-elevating units:
- spud cans
- bracing members
- trusses of legs
- leg foundation.
1.1.4 The condition of anodes and of their attachments to
the structure are ascertained at random.
1.2.2 For units fitted with temporary mooring equipment,
the corresponding anchors, chain cables and/or wire ropes,
windlasses and winches are to be examined and checked.
This operation does not need to be carried out more than
once in a five year period, unless considered necessary by
the Surveyor. Worn out or damaged chain lengths and wire
ropes are to be renewed.
1.2.3 Housing and supporting equipment (rack, fairleads,
tendon porch, etc.), are to be examined together with their
outside and inside connection to the unit's structure.
1.3 Propulsion and manoeuvring
1.3.1 Visible parts of rudder, rudder pintles, rudder stock
and couplings as well as stern frames, if any, are to be
examined. If considered necessary by the Surveyor, the rud-
der is to be lifted or the inspection plates removed for the
examination of pintles. The clearance in the rudder bearings
and the rudder lowering are to be checked and recorded.
Where applicable, pressure test of the rudder may be
required as deemed necessary by the Surveyor.
1.3.2 Visible parts of propeller, stern bush, propeller shaft
boss, brackets and tightness systems are to be examined.
The clearances of the propeller shaft (or wear down gauge)
are to be checked and recorded. For controllable pitch pro-
pellers, the Surveyor is to be satisfied with the fastenings
and tightness of hub and blade sealing.
Visible parts of other propulsion systems and propellers for
steering purposes are also to be examined.
Dismantling is to be carried out, if considered necessary,
notably where leakages are detected.
1.3.3 Visible parts of thrusters are to be examined.

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