1、 GUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DECEMBER 2013 Guide to Color Coding Used in Online Version of the Guide The following summarizes the colors corresponding to Rule Changes, Corrigenda items and editorial changes in the Guide files which are available for download. Rule Changes: Chan
2、ges effective 1 December 2013 Corrigenda: CORRIGENDA/EDITORIALS 1 February 2014 Editorials: Editorial Changes Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program GUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DECEMBER 2013 (Updated February 2014 see next page) American Bureau of Shipping Incorporat
3、ed by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862 Copyright 2013 American Bureau of Shipping ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 USA Updates February 2014 consolidation includes: January 2013 version plus Corrigenda/Editorials ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
4、.2013 iii Foreword Foreword This is the fourth edition of the Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program. The reason for the changes to this Guide was to clarify program requirements and responsibilities of various ABS Departments. ABS supports the implementation by Owners of a proactive hull
5、 maintenance program complying with self-imposed standards and the requirements in this Guide. In conjunction with the normal classification surveys, such an approach provides a means to regularly evaluate and maintain the vessels hull structural condition. This Guide becomes effective on the first
6、day of the month of publication. Users are advised to check periodically on the ABS website www.eagle.org to verify that this version of this Guide is the most current. We welcome your feedback. Comments or suggestions can be sent electronically by email to rsdeagle.org. iv ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECT
7、ION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 Table of Contents GUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CONTENTS SECTION 1 Introduction 1 1 General . 1 1.1 IACS PR 33 Owners Hull Inspection and Maintenance Schemes 1 3 Scope 1 3.1 Statutory Requirements . 1 SECTION 2 Program Requirements 2 1 Age and Ty
8、pe of Vessel 2 3 Surveys . 2 5 Damages and Failures 2 7 Implementation . 2 7.1 Confirmation of Onboard Documents and Software 2 7.3 Verification Survey . 3 9 Periodic Surveys . 3 11 Cancellation of Program . 3 SECTION 3 HIMP Requirements 5 1 Requirements for Entry into the Program . 5 3 HIMP Inspect
9、ion Intervals and Requirements 5 3.1 Inspection Intervals 6 3.3 Inspection Requirements for Vessels other than Mobile Offshore Drilling Units 6 3.5 Inspection Requirements for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units . 7 5 Qualified Inspector Training 9 5.1 Initial Training 9 5.3 Refresher Training . 10 5.5 N
10、ontransferable . 10 5.7 Vessel Specific Qualifications 10 SECTION 4 Onboard Documentation . 11 1 General . 11 ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 v APPENDIX 1 References and Definitions . 12 1 References 12 3 Definitions . 12 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ABSGUIDE FOR HUL
11、L INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 1 Section 1: Introduction SECTION 1 Introduction 1 General The Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP) is offered by ABS to assist Owners and Operators to more effectively inspect and maintain the hull structure on their vessels. Note: The general te
12、rm “vessel” used throughout this Guide is meant to be a ship, a barge, an offshore unit or facility, or any other floating or fixed structure where HIMP would be applicable. Vessels enrolled in this program may be eligible for the optional class notation HIMP. This Guide sets forth requirements for
13、the HIMP intended to assist users in the development, improvement, and application of their hull maintenance management systems. This Guide details the procedures associated with the development and implementation of an approved Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program. When properly performed by Own
14、ers qualified inspectors who are acceptable to ABS, such a program may be used as an aid to more effectively assess and document the condition of the hull structure. Hull structure inspection and maintenance on vessels using the HIMP with or without the associated notation, does not supersede the ju
15、dgment of an ABS Surveyor, nor does it waive ABS Surveyor attendance for the periodic surveys necessary for maintenance of Class, including damage and repair, as required by the applicable ABS Rules or Guides used for classing the vessels hull structure. 1.1 IACS PR 33 Owners Hull Inspection and Mai
16、ntenance Schemes Owners hull inspection and maintenance schemes are to be encouraged as a means for maintaining compliance with classification and statutory requirements between surveys. However, these schemes are not to be accepted as an alternative to, or a substitute for, the performance of requi
17、red classification and/or statutory surveys of the hull by the Surveyors of the Society, or of another duly authorized Society. The Surveyors may be assisted, where appropriate, by service suppliers as defined in UR Z17. 3 Scope This Guide is intended to address the requirements for the Hull Inspect
18、ion and Maintenance Program in conjunction with the applicable requirements of the ABS Rules/Guides. These requirements are applicable to those features that are permanent in nature and can be verified by plan review, calculation, physical survey or other approved means. 3.1 Statutory Requirements T
19、he application of this Guide does not cover any statutory survey requirements that may apply to the vessel being considered (e.g., Load Line, SOLAS, MARPOL, MODU Code). Although ABS is authorized to perform statutory surveys on behalf of many flag States, ABS is not in a position to alter or waive t
20、he statutory requirements. The administration or regulatory body is the final determining body for statutory or regulatory requirements under their jurisdiction. 2 ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 Section 2: Program Requirements SECTION 2 Program Requirements In order to en
21、roll in the Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP), vessels are to meet the following conditions: 1 Age and Type of Vessel (1 December 2013) There is no restriction on the age or type of a vessel when entered into the program. HIMP is offered to all ABS classed vessels. When an existing vess
22、el applies to enter the program, ABS Corporate Classification will conduct a review of the vessels survey history to assess the details of the hull structure, previous hull damages, open recommendations, and tank coating conditions. Upon completion of this review, the Owner is to be notified of any
23、issues, which do not comply with the HIMP requirements. Vessels found to be in satisfactory condition may be considered eligible for HIMP. To assist in the ABS review, Owners must support the application with information requested in Subsection 3/1 i) to vii) together with details of their in-place
24、hull maintenance programs. 3 Surveys ABS periodic surveys required to maintain classification of the vessel are to be up-to-date and without any outstanding recommendations affecting the vessels hull structure. 5 Damages and Failures Any class and/or statutory outstanding recommendations/deficiencie
25、s associated with the vessels hull structure are to be satisfactorily rectified prior to participation in HIMP. Damage, failure, deterioration or repair to the hull, which affects or may affect classification, is to be submitted for examination by an ABS Surveyor at the first opportunity. All repair
26、s found necessary are to be carried out to the Surveyors satisfaction prior to participation in HIMP. 7 Implementation (1 December 2013) Implementation of HIMP requires an onboard attendance by ABS. An Interim HIMP notation may be assigned upon confirmation of 2/7.1 but does not become fully effecti
27、ve until a verification survey has been carried out by the ABS Surveyor. This verification survey (2/7.3) must be carried out as soon as possible but no later than the next due drydocking survey. An Additional Requirement is to be added to the vessels status noting that: “The HIMP implementation sur
28、vey is not complete and the HIMP notation is to be withdrawn if the survey is not carried out prior to crediting the next drydocking survey”. 7.1 Confirmation of Onboard Documents and Software The following documents are to be confirmed by the attending Surveyor: i) Approval by ABS Corporate Classif
29、ication for entry into HIMP. ii) ABS NS5 HIM software is installed and operational on the vessels computer, or alternatively, an ABS approved HIMP manual is placed on board. iii) Current certification from the ABS Corporate Learning Center evidencing that each of the Owners designated hull Inspector
30、s have satisfactorily completed Qualified Inspector training, or alternatively, evidence of another ABS approved Qualified Inspector training program, and that all required refresher training has been satisfactorily completed. Section 2 Program Requirements ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENAN
31、CE PROGRAM .2013 3 7.3 Verification Survey When ABS confirmation in accordance with 2/7.1 has been completed, the following verification survey is to be carried out: i) A minimum of two ballast tanks are to be examined by each trained Inspector in the presence of the ABS Surveyor. ii) The Inspectors
32、 decisions, including grading of the zones within the space on each of the six criteria in accordance with the ABS “Inspection Grading Criteria for the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP)” (see www.eagle.org Resources | Publications | Marine), are to be assessed by the Surveyor. iii)
33、The Inspectors capability and proper entry of the findings into the ABS NS5 HIM software (when installed), as a result of the above examination, is to be assessed by the Surveyor. Upon satisfactory completion of the above, the attending Surveyor is to report back to the ABS Classification and Docume
34、ntation Center recommending the vessels HIMP to be initiated in the ABS system. The inspectors certificate remains current for five years from the date of completion of the verification survey subject to annual verification of documentary evidence of completing at least one HIMP hull inspection each
35、 year. 9 Periodic Surveys (1 December 2013) HIMP is to be subject to annual confirmation surveys conducted in conjunction with each Annual Survey Hull, and the Surveyor is to review and verify the following information: i) Vessels Status and History ii) ABS NS5 HIM software maintained with the minim
36、um inspection criteria as outlined in Subsection 3/1 of this Guide, or alternatively, an ABS Approved HIMP manual reflecting compliance with the aforementioned minimum inspection criteria is onboard the vessel. iii) HIMP information is being updated on the NS5 HIM software, or alternatively, the ABS
37、 approved HIMP manual and the planned inspections are being carried out and reported upon by a qualified Inspector responsible for maintaining the details of the program as required. iv) Qualified Inspectors certification is current, and documentary evidence exists for completing HIMP inspections wi
38、thin the previous year. Where either condition is not met, the Inspector shall complete refresher training as per 3/5.3. At the time of the survey, the Surveyor is also to conduct a general review of the HIMP inspections undertaken by the qualified Inspector(s) within the previous year. Areas with d
39、amages or other defects indicated in the inspection report(s), that affect or may affect classification are to be examined by an ABS Surveyor. Note: During other classification surveys, such as the Intermediate and Special Periodical or Continuous Survey Hull, the records of the Hull Inspection and
40、Maintenance Program are to be made available for the attending Surveyor(s) to review prior to conducting the survey. 11 Cancellation of Program (1 December 2013) The class notation HIMP may be terminated by ABS if any of the following is found: i) The program is not being satisfactorily carried out
41、ii) Maintenance records are found to be unacceptable iii) General condition of the hull structure is determined to be unacceptable Section 2 Program Requirements 4 ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 Under any of the following circumstances, the program, as well as the HIMP no
42、tation, is to be suspended at such time until an updated plan is resubmitted for approval: i) Change of ownership or management of the vessel ii) Transfer of class The Owner may cancel the HIMP at any time by informing the ABS Classification and Documentation Center in writing. ABSGUIDE FOR HULL INS
43、PECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .2013 5 Section 3: HIMP Requirements SECTION 3 HIMP Requirements (1 December 2013) 1 Requirements for Entry into the Program The Owners HIMP program is to at least include the following: i) Confirmation that the Company has a safety policy and procedures in place for
44、confined space entry. (For information only) ii) Confirmation that the program is to report as a minimum on the structural condition/grading of all applicable items required to be inspected in accordance with 3/3.1 through 3/3.5 of this Guide. iii) Confirmation that grading of the zones within the t
45、anks/spaces inspected on each of the six criteria is to be in accordance with the ABS “Inspection Grading Criteria for the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP)” iv) Confirmation that General Arrangement plans are available onboard v) Confirmation that the Mid-ship Section plan is avail
46、able onboard for ship-shaped vessels vi) Confirmation that the Operations Manual is onboard offshore units vii) Maintenance descriptions for each item detailing the minimum work necessary to demonstrate that a satisfactory examination of the item will be made. viii) Sample reporting and recording pr
47、ocedures to demonstrate that the HIMP is being properly adhered to onboard the vessel. This is to include a system for reporting the following information to the Owners/Management office as well as recording same onboard the vessel: Details of the inspections carried out (details are to include prop
48、er structure identification such as tank/hold information, frame number, deck, shell plating, stringers, bulkheads, and longitudinals as identified on the vessels drawings) The conditions as found including documentation by representative digital photographs. A minimum of six (6) photos per any zone
49、 examined. The photos are to be digitally date stamped. Any findings, repairs or maintenance undertaken shall be reported upon by a Company-consistent scheme which is capable of denoting the severity of any finding. ix) Training of the designated hull Inspectors is to be provided by the ABS Corporate Learning Center, or alternatively, another ABS-approved training program (see Subsection 3/5). When the training has been provided by a facility other than ABS, a record of the ABS approval of the training program shall be kept onboard the vessel for veri
