Bulk Carriers with single and double side skin construction

Amendments to the 2011 Enhanced Survey Programme

• The criteria to require examination of WBTs annually is changed from “if the coating is POOR” to “if the coating is less than GOOD”.
• The requirements for examining ballast tanks and void spaces bounding cargo holds have been separated. More evidence on corrosion is necessary before imposing more stringent inspections for void spaces with different types of coatings.
• Introduction of examination requirements to double-sided void spaces on bulk carriers exceeding 20 years of age and more than 150m in length which are to be examined annually if the coating is found in “POOR” condition.
• Clarification that the ESP Code does not apply to oil tankers carrying oil in independent tanks which are not part of ship’s hull.
• Changes to the extent of tank pressure testing at renewal surveys on oil tankers.