Nes 155 Part 2

Ministry of Defence
Defence Standard 02-155 (NES 155)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Incorporating NES 155 Part 2 Category 2
Issue 3 Publication Date July 1992
Requirements For Structural Practices
In Steel Surface Ships
Part 2
Requirements For Survey And Repair
Of Steel Surface Ships
AMENDMENT RECORD
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REVISION NOTE
This standard is raised to Issue 1 to update its content.
HISTORICAL RECORD
This standard supersedes the following:
Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 155 Part 2 Issue 3 dated July 1992.
Ministry of Defence
Naval Engineering Standard
NES 155 Part 2 Issue 3 (Reformatted) July 1992
REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL PRACTICES
IN STEEL SURFACE SHIPS
PART 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEY AND REPAIR
OF STEEL SURFACE SHIPS
This NES Supersedes
NES 155 PART 2 ISSUE 2
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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 155
REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL PRACTICES IN
STEEL SURFACE SHIPS
PART 2
ISSUE 3 (REFORMATTED)
REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEY AND REPAIR
OF STEEL SURFACE SHIPS
The issue and use of this Standard
is authorized for use in MOD contracts
by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and
the Naval Support Command
ECROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:
Director of Naval Architecture
Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence
Sea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB
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SCOPE
1. Part 2 of this NES covers the survey and repair requirements for steel surface ships and
floating docks designed to MOD standards and the practices to be adopted when carrying out
the surveys, repairs, and preparation of safety certification for structural strength of MOD
ships and floating docks.
2. It includes at Annex C. details of the Report of SurveySurface Ships that has to be completed.
3. This NES is not applicable to steel ships and floating docks maintained in class with a
Classification Society.
NOTE: The requirements and practices described herein are common to various
types of ship. For information regarding structure peculiar to a particular
type of ship, the Design Authority for that ship is to be consulted.
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence, Director Naval Architecture (Surface Ships) (DNA(SS)), Section NA 123, Foxhill,
Bath.
2. NES 155 Requirements for Structural Practices in Steel Surface Ships comprises:
Part 1 General Requirements
Part 2 Requirements for Survey and Repair of Steel Surface Ships (this part).
3. If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to be
informed in writing of the circumstances with a copy to Director Naval Architecture (Surface
Ships) (DNA(SS)), Section NA 145.
4. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments which are:
a. not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES;
b. directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing procedures
or as specified in the contract.
5. No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of a formal amendment.
6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
terms, means by the Ministry of Defence.
7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
intervals.
8. This NES has been reissued to reflect the changes in policy, practices and technical
requirements. In particular the following:
a. Requirement of a Professional Officer.
b. Replacement of the D171 by a new Report of SurveySurface Ships at Annex C.
c. Schedule of Key Survey and CSSSIssue of Events for short repair periods at TABLE 3.2.
Conditions of Release
General
9. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.
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10. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without writtenpermission
of the MOD.
11. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
MOD Tender or Contract Process
12. This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.
13. When this NES is used in connection witha MODtender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.
14. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Related Documents
15. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a. British Standards British Standards Institution,
389 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL
b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,
Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX
c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,
Dyfed SA14 8YP
d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.
Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.
16. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.
17. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
Health and Safety
Warning
18. This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.
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PersonnelFreshwater Tanks (FOOT)
19. Personnel engaged onwork inFWTare to meet the healthand hygiene requirements laiddown
in NES 763.
Tanks, Void Spaces and Compartments
20. The appropriate health and safety precautions are to be taken before entering and working
in tanks, void spaces and compartments, eg, gas-free certificates are to be issued before entry.
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CONTENTS
Page No
TITLE PAGE i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCOPE iii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOREWORD v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sponsorship v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions of Release v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOD Tender or Contract Process vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and Safety vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PersonnelFreshwater Tanks (FOOT) vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tanks, Void Spaces and Compartments vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1. GENERAL 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Doubler Plates 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Insert Plates 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Cathodic Protection 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2. SAFETY CERTIFICATION 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Introduction 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Certificate of SafetyStructural Strength (CSSS) 2.1 .
2.3 Professional Officer 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3. HULL SURVEY 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Preparation of Survey 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Conduct of Surveys 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 3.1 SCHEDULE OF KEY SURVEY AND
ISSUE EVENTS (STANDARD REPAIR PERIOD) 3.3
TABLE 3.2 SCHEDULE OF KEY SURVEY AND
ISSUE EVENTS (SHORT REPAIR PERIOD) 3.4 . . . .
3.3 Plates, Frames (etc) 3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Tanks 3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Fuel Tanks 3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Fresh Water Tanks 3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Galleys, Serveries, Sculleries etc 3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8 Passageways 3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.9 Bathrooms 3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.10 Watertight Doors, Hatches, Scuttles and Manhole
Covers 3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 Pipes and Trunks 3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.12 Fitted Ballast 3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.13 Inlets and Discharges 3.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.14 Hull Plating 3.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.15 Rudder and Stabilizer Fins 3.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.16 Ropeguards and Eddy Plates 3.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.17 Shaft Brackets 3.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.18 Weatherdecks 3.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.19 Machinery Spaces 3.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIGURE 3.1 blanking of drain holes 3.10 . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.20 Miscellaneous 3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 4. REPORT OF SURVEY 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Drawings and Sketches 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Distribution 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Hull Survey Record Sheets 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5. CORROSION 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Description 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Corrosion in a Ship Environment 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Recording Corrosion Defects on Survey Record
Sheets 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Thickness Gauging and NDE of Corroded Structure 5.2
5.5 Repair of Primary and Secondary Structure
Corrosion 5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Repair of Other Structure 5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 5.1 CORROSION REPAIR
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATE AND
STIFFENERS 5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 6. CRACKING 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Description 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Repair of Cracks 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Prevention of Further Cracks 6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7. DEFORMATION 7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Description 7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 7.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
DISTORTION 7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 8. TESTING OF STRUCTURES 8.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS A.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANNEX B. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS B.1 . . . . . . . .
FIGURE B.1 DOUBLER PLATES B.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIGURE B.2 PLATE INSERTS B.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANNEX C. REPORT OF SURVEYSURFACE SHIPS C.1 . . . . . .
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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1. GENERAL
a. The Repair Yard is to adhere to the materials, scantlings and sizes of structural
components specified in the Contract Documents and no unauthorized
departure from the approved arrangements is to be made.
b. All welding is to be in accordance with NES 706. The acceptance standards for
the welds is to be in accordance with DGS G10000B.
c. Any alterations made to existing structures are to be in accordance with
NES 155, Part 1.
d. Lifting arrangements for Auxiliary Machinery and other Equipment are to be
in accordance with NES 155, Part 1 and NES 113, Parts 1 to 11.
e. All new structure added to the ship is to meet the requirements of NES 154 and
NES 155, Part 1.
f. When carrying out repairs to structure every effort is to be made to avoid
notches, sharp corners and discontinuities. Inserted material is to be aligned
with existing materials in accordance with NES 147.
1.1 Doubler Plates
a. The fitting of doubler plates is not permitted on Primary Structure. They may
be used to repair secondary structure but are to be considered temporary and
are to be replaced at the earliest opportunity unless otherwise specified by
Director Naval Architecture (Surface Ships), DNA(SS). (See FIGURE B.1).
1.2 Insert Plates
a. Insert plates fitted into the hull or ship structure are to be at least the same
thickness and quality as the original design material requirement. All corners
of the insert are to be radiused in accordance with NES 706. (See FIGURE B.2).
1.3 Cathodic Protection
a. Attention is drawn to NES 704, Parts 1!4 regarding the inspection and test of
cathodic protection systems.
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2. SAFETY CERTIFICATION
2.1 Introduction
a. Although the safety of a ship in service is ultimately the responsibility of the
Commanding Officer, insome specific areas he needs the assurance of MOD(PE)
that the ship meets the necessary safety standards.
b. The responsibility for establishing these standards and for auditing their
correct application has been delegated within MOD(PE) to the DNA(SS), and
to achieve this a package of safety certificates is issued providing assurance
against failures which could lead to a potential loss of ship or life. The document
outlining the policy for CSSSs is CNA Technical Memorandum 1/92.
c. Certificates are issued onthe basis of supporting evidence supplied by the repair
yard and cover the safety of an undamaged vessel. They provide a formal and
regularly updated record of DGSSs endorsement of the safety of critical aspects
of a ships design and material state.
2.2 Certificate of SafetyStructural Strength (CSSS)
a. The Warship Project Manager (WPM) has responsibility for, among other
things, the structural strength of designated surface vessels. To ensure that
vessels maintain adequate structural strength throughout their lives the WPM
assesses their condition after refits, etc and if appropriate recommends to
DGSS, via DNA(SS), the issue of a CSSS. The section charged with auditing
CSSS applications and preparing certificate documentation is Section NA 123
(Surface Ship Structures).
b. This certificate states that, subject to any specific caveats, the structural
strength of the ship is adequate for unrestricted operation. The validity of the
certificate is based on the WPMs assessment of the vessels structural
condition. Despite the expiry date on a CSSS, the CSSS will be required to be
renewed on the completion of every DED and refit. The certificate can be
withdrawn or amended at any time in that period in the event of changes or
defects being reported which significantly affect structural integrity.
c. The certificate is based on information received on the structural state of the
ship prior to the Refit or DED, the result of the survey, subsequent remedial
action undertaken and any other pertinent information. It is the responsibility
of the WPM to present a case to DGSS via DNA(SS) for the issue of a CSSS in
order to ensure that a certificate is available when a vessel is due to sail.
d. The procedures for survey and repair specified herein are applicable to all MOD
vessels except as excluded by SCOPE 3. A CSSS is issued for all MOD Surface
Ships or as required by DNA(SS), on the completion of build and is updated and
reissued after each Refit or DED.
2.3 Professional Officer
a. The repair yard is to designate a Professional Officer who will be responsible for
ensuring that the survey has been conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the contract and this standard. The name and qualifications of
the Professional Officer are to be submitted to the WPM prior to refit start. In
order to fulfil his responsibilities the Professional Officer is to be associated with
the survey planning and execution, repair proposals, the quality of the repairs
etc and satisfy himself by personal audit that the required standards have been
met. It is also the Professional Officers responsibility to ensure that the
surveying officer is competent to perform the survey.
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b. A qualified Classification Society Surveyor may be designated the Professional
Officer for Category B or C vessels where the repair period is less than 10 weeks
duration.
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3. HULL SURVEY
a. The object of a hull survey is to assess the material condition of all structure and
hull fittings in a vessel and it plays an integral part in the continuous
assessment of the hull material state. It is the principal source of the
information on which the CSSS is based. A hull survey is to comment on the
structural condition of all compartments and structural elements both within
and comprising compartment boundaries. In addition comment must be made
on other areas eg, masts, fittings etc.
b. It is recognized however that it will not be possible to inspect some areas of the
hull. Inthe case of primary structure, or structure whose failure would seriously
jeopardize the operational effectiveness of the ship, sufficient resources are to
be allocated to ensure that the survey is only limited by inaccessibility. In all
cases, required equipment removals are to be scheduled and appropriate
technology, eg endoscopes and fibrescopes used to reduce the amount of
inaccessible structure to a minimum.
c. Structure hidden from view by any form of covering material (paint, lagging,
linings, tiles etc) is to be surveyed by removing sufficient material to allow a
professional assessment of the structure beneath. Where problems are
uncovered their full extent is to be established eg, by further removal of
material.
d. A full survey is to be carried out during refit periods. Any reduction in this
requirement is to be agreed by the Design Authority, in consultation with
DNA(SS). A partial survey is conducted at DEDs, the extent of which is to be
agreed with the Design Authority. The partial survey must, as a minimum,
include all primary structure, known defects fromearlier surveys and ship class
defects.
e. During the refit, those structures identified in the contract for survey that
cannot be surveyed are to be listed with reasons for lack of survey. This list is
to be presented to those attending the Hull Survey Assessment Meeting
(HSAM) for consideration prior to the meeting as scheduled in accordance with
TABLE 3.1 or TABLE 3.2, as applicable. If the reasons are agreed concessions
will be granted by the Design Authority.
f. The repair yard is to be represented at the HSAM by the Professional Officer.
g. Alist of all compartments and major structural elements is to be maintained by
the Design Authority for all ships. This list is to note the last date of survey, the
next scheduled survey date, and any structural components of particular
importance. Areas of concern to individual classes are to be designated on a
surveillance plan.
h. It is the responsibility of the Warship Project Manager to specify those
compartments and structural elements that are to be surveyed at each DEDor
Refit. When specifying surveys the WPM will account for ship, class or
administrative anomalies.
i. The Schedule in TABLE 3.1 is to be followed to ensure the timely rectification
of defects discovered during the refit, and subsequent issue of the CSSS. Where
repair periods are less than 10 weeks duration the WPM may specify an
abbreviated schedule be adopted. In such cases the schedule in TABLE 3.2 is
provided for guidance. The final schedule shall be agreed with the Design
Authority prior to the start of the repair period.
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3.1 Preparation of Survey
a. The following clauses discuss the surveying of ships structures in general
terms. Adequate and early preparation of compartments is necessary for
satisfactory survey to be undertaken. The removal of bunks, stores, lockers,
machinery and services, etc must be scheduled at anearly stage inorder to allow
time for rectification of any defects discovered. Tanks and compartments are to
be cleaned and lit to a standard that will facilitate an accurate survey. Tanks,
compartments and void spaces are to be certified gas-free before entry.
b. Any cleaning of the outer bottom must be programmed early in the docking
period so that a complete survey can be undertaken. Loose, flaking or blistered
paint must be removed using an approved technique, to allow a full survey of
the structure underneath. The area of coating removed must extend into a
region where the bond between the coating and underlying structure is sound.
3.2 Conduct of Surveys
a. Compartments and structural elements to be surveyed will be specified by the
Design Authority. They are to be examined paying particular attention to the
following: corrosion, distortion, welding, local damage and cracking as
described in the following clauses of this NES. The inclusion of a structural
element such as decks or bulkheads in the survey requirement implies that the
element will be surveyed at all locations inthe ship where the element is present
unless otherwise instructed. To this end decks and bulkheads, for example, are
to be surveyed from both sides.
b. The following Clauses 3.3a.!3.20a. indicate typical areas where defects may be
discovered and where special action is to be taken. The list not intended to be
comprehensive. It is the responsibility of the Professional Officer to ensure that
surveys are conducted in a professional and competent manner and that steps,
including those described in Clause 3.b., 3.c. are taken in order to ensure that
the survey report is an accurate and reliable description of the vessels
structure. To this end surveys are to be extended where defects are found to
establish the boundaries of the defect.
NOTE: It may be necessary to conduct air, hose or water testing in support of a
survey. (See NES 155 Part 1 for testing requirements).
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NUMBER EVENT SCHEDULE DETAILS
1 PREFIT ASSESSMENT BY
FOSF(ME) (1)
AS SPECIFIED BY FOSF(ME)
(1)
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2 DGSS SPECIFIES EXTENT
OF SURVEY
NO LATER THAN 50 WEEKS
BEFORE START DATE
REQUIREMENTS TO BE FORWARDED TO DGSR INFO FOSF(ME) (1). THE
SURVEY LIST SHOULD BE PRODUCED WHEN REVIEWING THE PREVIOUS
REPORT OF SURVEY
3 RECONCILIATION
MEETING
AS REQUIRED BY DGSR(2) CALLED BY DGSR(2). ATTENDANCE REQUESTED FROM FOSF(ME), DGSS
AND VESSEL. FINAL REFIT SPEC TO BE FORWARDED TO WPM
4 CONTRACTOR COMPLETES
SURVEY OF PRIMARY
STRUCTURE
BY MID-DOCKING SURVEY LIMITED TO THAT SPECIFIED (2) AND IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
5 HULL SURVEY
ASSESSMENT MEETING
(HSAM)
ON COMPLETION OF ITEM
4
PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS ARE TO BE FORWARDED TO MEMBERS 2
WKS PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR A REFIT AND 1 WK PRIOR FOR A DED.
CHAIRED BY DGSR (2). ATTENDED BY DGSS, FOSF(ME), SHIP AND
CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE (CL 3.e., 3.f.). ATTENDEES TO AGREE ON
REPAIR OF EMERGENT WORK NOT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ATTENDEES
ARE TO VIEW THE SHIP BEFORE THE MEETING
6 CONTRACTED SURVEY
COMPLETED
AS REQUIRED BY DGSR(2) TWO WEEKS AFTER COMPLETION, FULL SURVEY RESULTS ARE TO BE
FORWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE HSAM. THESE RESULTS MAY TAKE THE
FORM OF A DRAFT REPORT OF SURVEY WHERE THE SURVEY AND
PROPOSED ACTION COLUMNS OF THE SURVEY RECORD SHEETS ARE
FILLED IN
7 FINAL HSAM AS AGREED BY HSAM
MEMBERS
CALLED TO DISCUSS REPAIRS AND FULL SURVEY RESULTS IF REQUESTED
BY ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE HSAM
8 ICSSS REQUEST BY DGSS ON COMPLETION ITEMS 6
+ 7
WHEN ISSUED ICSSS IS VALID FROM RFSD TO RFSD PLUS 10 WEEKS
9 REPORT OF SURVEY
PRODUCED
BY 2 WKS BEFORE RFSD (OR
EQUIVALENT)
DISTRIBUTE AS PER CL 4.1a., ONE OF THE WPM COPIES TO CPG VIA
DNA(SS)
10 COMPLETION OF
REFIT/DED
AS REQD BY DGSR(2) NIL
11 CSSS REQUEST BY RFSR PLUS SEVEN
WEEKS
DGSS REVIEWS REPORT OF SURVEY ETC AND REQUESTS CSSS. ALSO
STARTS LISTING FOR NEXT SURVEY
12 DNA(SS) ISSUES CSSS.
ICSSS EXPIRES
BY RFSD PLUS 10 WEEKS DGSS FORWARDS COPY OF CSSS TO SHIP AND FOSF(ME) (1)
TABLE 3.1 SCHEDULE OF KEY SURVEY AND ISSUE EVENTS (STANDARD REPAIR PERIOD)
1. AND OPERATING AUTHORITY WHERE DIFFERENT FROM FOSF(ME)
2. ALTHOUGH DGSR IS THE MOD CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE MAJORITY OF REPAIR PERIODS,
THERE MAY BE OTHERS (EG FMRO PORTSMOUTH)
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TO RFSD. THESE RESULTS MAY TAKE THE FORM OF A DRAFT REPORT OF
SURVEY WHERE THE EXTENT OF SURVEY AND PROPOSED ACTION
COLUMNS ARE FILLED IN
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REPAIRS
SURVEYOR TO COMPLETE ACTIONS TAKEN COLUMN ON THE REPORT OF
SURVEY
9 COMPLETION OF REFIT
10 FULL REPORT OF SURVEY
PRODUCED
BY THREE WEEKS AFTER
RFSD
REPORT OF SURVEY DISTRIBUTED
11 CSSS REQUESTED BY RFSD PLUS SEVEN
WEEKS
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AND FOSF(ME) (1)
12 DNA(SS) SUPPORT ISSUE
OF CSSS AND DGSS SIGNS
BY EXPIRY OF ICSSS
TABLE 3.2 SCHEDULE OF KEY SURVEY AND ISSUE EVENTS (SHORT REPAIR PERIOD)
1. AND OPERATING AUTHORITY WHERE DIFFERENT FROM FOSF(ME)
2. ALTHOUGH DGSR IS THE MOD CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE MAJORITY OF REPAIR PERIODS,
THERE MAY BE OTHERS (EG FMRO PORTSMOUTH)
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3.3 Plates, Frames (etc)
a. The surfaces of plates and the exposed surfaces of boundary bars, frames and
longitudinals are to be examined for pitting, cracking and corrosion. Special
care is to be taken to ensure the survey identifies the corrosion in both depth
and area, using ultrasonic thickness gauging as required, so that repair action
as per TABLE 5.1 Section 5. can be initiated.
b. Dormant pools of water or oil in crevices, especially at the extreme bottom of
a compartment or lying on longitudinals are to be treated with suspicion.
Pockets of sludge may harden and be mistaken for a weld. In all compartments
being surveyed any pools of water, oil in crevices and pockets of sludge are to be
removed so that the underlying structure canbe properly surveyed. All drainage
holes are to be cleaned to ensure they are not blocked.
c. Welding runs are to be examined for undercutting which can lead to cracking
and severe corrosion, especially in areas where liquid can accumulate eg wells,
sumps, gutters, etc. Particular attention should be paid to welds near structural
discontinuities, eg corners of openings or ends of superstructure. A
representative sample of scallop holes in longitudinal stiffeners and welds of
stiffener or transverse beam intersections is to be examined in the upper decks
and bottom structure near midships.
d. Oil slicks in compartments adjacent to fuel tanks indicate damaged structure
which must then be examined. Similarly, rust stains on other structure
particularly where the other side of the boundary is exposed to the weather or
the sea is to be further examined.
e. Protective coatings are to be examined for any signs of breakdown, lifting,
bubbling or roughness. Suspect areas are to be chipped away to reveal the full
extent of any pitting or corrosion, and the steel work under examined,
remembering that paint can hide pitting and that rust can spread even under
an apparently sound-looking coating. All debris is to be removed to allow
inspection of the underlying structure.
3.4 Tanks
a. Drainage holes are not to be drilled or cut in tanks. Old holes are to be repaired
as stated in Clause 3.14d.
b. Tank tops are to be inspected in accordance with Clause 3.2a.
3.5 Fuel Tanks
a. Deteriorated protective coatings in fuel tanks, especially those that are water
compensated are to be repaired inaccordance withNES 761. Coatings that have
exceeded their design lifetimes are to be replaced unless otherwise instructed
by the Design Authority. (The design life of an epoxy paint is approximately
8 years).
3.6 Fresh Water Tanks
a. Protective coatings are to be examined for any signs of breakdown, lifting or
discolouration. Defective areas are to be chipped away and structure under
surveyed. On completion of any repair the tank is to be represerved in
accordance with NES 763. Consideration is to be given to replacing the entire
preservation system if either the design lifetime is approaching, or breakdown
is widespread.
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3.7 Galleys, Serveries, Sculleries etc
a. Experience has shown that steel decks can suffer from accelerated corrosion if
covered by tiles or coatings. Sample areas of deck coverings are to be removed
to allow survey of the deck underneath. Areas most likely to have deteriorated
are where the deck coverings are defective and it is in these areas where
coverings are to be removed initially. The sources of any rust stains are to be
identified and a full survey of the area carried out with equipment removed as
necessary. Areas where rust stains may be seen include scuppers, beneath
boiling coppers and behind built-in equipment. See Clause 3.c.
3.8 Passageways
a. Because of the amount of cleaning in passageways the deck and the first few
inches of boundary bulkheads are vulnerable to corrosion, therefore
passageways are to be checked in accordance with Clause 3.c. to determine
whether any repair action is needed.
3.9 Bathrooms
a. Examine deck covering for worn or damaged patches and for signs of staining
and lifting, especially at corners or along boundaries. Such areas should take
priority when removing coverings for initial survey. See Clause 3.c.
b. Select areas near valves, vent trunking and pipes, remove anylinings andsurvey
structure underneath. See Clause 3.c.
3.10 Watertight Doors, Hatches, Scuttles and Manhole Covers
a. These are essential to the watertight integrity of the shipand are to be examined
for any sign of corrosion, or compression, indentation or hardening of the
rubber seal. The door fastenings are also to be examined for signs of corrosion
or stiffness. Chalk tests are to be used as required and action taken to ensure
results meet the required standard. Door frames and securing mechanisms are
to be examined for cracks.
3.11 Pipes and Trunks
a. During Refits or DEDs sections of services are to be surveyed inaccordance with
the planned maintenance schedules. Also, areas of structure adjacent to pipe
and trunk penetrations are to be surveyed, especially on decks where water may
be trapped.
b. Any defects to pipes or trunks identified in the course of the survey are to be
promptly reported to the Professional Officer.
3.12 Fitted Ballast
a. Due to the potential seriousness of allowing the ingress of water or moisture into
inaccessible areas, great importance is placed on the regular inspection of
structure concealed by fitted ballast. All outer bottom plating in the way of
ballast is to be examined using ultrasonic thickness gauging while the ship is
in dock for refit. In addition the ballast and interior of the hull are to be
inspected as described below. The choice of area to be removed is to be based on
outer hull NDE results and a visual inspection of the ballast itself. Areas
showing the most signs of deterioration or water permeation are to be given
priority.
(1) Strapped Ballastat least one complete bay of ballast is to be removed
and structure surveyed.
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(2) Bituminous Grouted Ballastbituminous grouting is to be visually
inspected for signs of deterioration or moisture permeation. Sample areas
of grouting and ballast are also to be removed to allow survey of the
structure underneath.
(3) Cemented Ballasta thorough survey of the cement used to secure the
ballast is to be undertaken, particular attention being paid to any areas
of loose or cracked cement and rust stains. The extent of any removal of
ballast will be dependent on the condition of the cement skin and this and
any further removals are to be agreed with the Design Authority.
A record of ballast removed, state of the structure, ultrasonic gauging results
and any remedial action undertaken is to be included in the Report of Survey.
3.13 Inlets and Discharges
a. Frominside the ship each sea connection and sea tube, maininlet and discharge
is to be surveyed, in accordance with the contract. Particular attention is to be
paid to the neck, just below the valve where corrosion can be expected. Proper
survey of seatubes, inlets and discharges can only be achieved with the sea
valve(s) removed. Work lists calling up the survey of these items are therefore
to include the requirement to remove (and subsequently replace and test), the
hull valve(s) together with the requirement to clean the inner surface of the sea
tube.
b. Sea connections less than 75mm in diameter are difficult to coat internally and
must be thoroughly checked for soundness. Any areas where soundness is
uncertain are to be further examined using appropriate NDE techniques.
c. Inaddition, all inlets and discharges are to be surveyed externally payingspecial
attention to the area adjacent to the valve where corrosion can be expected. The
security of sacrificial anodes and the state of the grating studs is to be assessed.
3.14 Hull Plating
a. The hull plating is to be inspected both internally and externally for signs of
damage to protective coatings, and for corrosion and pitting of plating or welds.
b. On each occasion of docking, opportunity is to be taken to inspect areas in way
of dock blocks, particularly where the dock blocks are closely spaced or where
past survey or divers examination suggests that the keel is likely to have
deteriorated. Previous copies of Reports of Docking Form D495 (S238) and
Report of Survey are to be examined and the aim is to be for phased block
removals to occur over a succession of docking periods. Where possible Ships are
to be docked at alternative positions, in accordance with the Docking Plan, and
NES 850, at each docking to allow keel area to be properly surveyed and
preserved. During refits all closely cribbed dock blocks in way of the after cut
up are to be removed, one by one, to inspect underlying structure.
c. Ultrasonic gauging of plate thickness is to be conducted in the following areas:
(1) Onprimary and secondary structure where wastage is judged to be greater
than 10% of original thickness.
(2) In areas where internal examination of the plating is not possible,
including all plate under fitted ballast.
It is stressed that corrosion can occur on both the inside and outside of the same
plates so reducing the thickness appreciably. This is especially true for internal
stiffeners and therefore early detection is essential.
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d. No hole is to be drilled or cut in the hull without express permission of the
Design Authority. This permission is to be in the form of a contract requirement
or a concession. Any such holes are to be repaired by insert in accordance with
NES 706. In the case of a drain plug a repair as shown in FIGURE 3.1 may be
employed if doing so is considered economical.
3.15 Rudder and Stabilizer Fins
a. Plating, portable plates and fastenings are to be examined for corrosion, and
loose or missing screws are to be noted for replacement.
3.16 Ropeguards and Eddy Plates
a. These are to be examined for corrosion, particularly at edges of flanges and
around fastenings. Any missing fastenings are to be replaced.
3.17 Shaft Brackets
a. The whole of the surface of the arms and barrel is to be examined for corrosion.
Severe pitting is not uncommon in these areas, and is to be reported for either
weld reinforcement or replacement of the brackets. TABLE 5.1 Section 5. may
be used as guidance for deciding the appropriate repair.
3.18 Weatherdecks
a. Experience has shown that steel decks can suffer from accelerated corrosion if
covered by wooden decks. Sample areas of wooden decks are to be removed to
allow survey of the deck underneath. See Clauses 3.c. and 3.7a.
b. Where aluminium has been used and may have been affected by a rise in
temperature, as in a fire, particular attention is to be given to any distortion
found as this may mean the mechanical properties of the material have been
degraded. If this is suspected laboratory testing is to be carried out to determine
whether the material properties of the aluminium are still acceptable.
c. In addition, aluminium is vulnerable to fatigue cracking. Where it is used
structurally it is to be carefully examined for signs of cracking.
3.19 Machinery Spaces
a. These are areas where problems canarise fromloose oil andwater, highambient
temperatures and humidity. Areas requiring close examination are:
(1) bilges (OB plating, framing and longitudinals);
(2) inside machinery seating;
(3) lower areas of bulkheads at the bulkhead, shell and deck joint;
(4) stabiliser wells;
(5) beneath evaporators, boilers and condensers;
(6) ships sides and deckheads.
Preservation coatings are to be examined for deterioration and represerved in
accordance with NES 765.
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3.20 Miscellaneous
a. Areas that require special attention are:
(1) Decks in the vicinity of holes cut for uptakes, downtakes and other large
openings.
(2) Decks adjacent to scuppers, beneath lockers and fixed fittings.
(3) Decks and structural connections in the way of breaks in the
superstructure.
(4) Where dissimilar materials are used eg, aluminium superstructure joined
to steel decks.
(5) Interior of funnels at deck join.
(6) Uptakes on steam ships.
(7) Watertight door frames.
(8) Mast structures including diaphragm plates.
(9) Bulkhead/deck connections in passageways, wet spaces, or on the upper
decks.
(10) Bilge keels.
(11) Class defects not included in these defined areas.
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4.1
4. REPORT OF SURVEY
a. The Report of Survey (see Annex C.) is a detailed record of the survey of ship
structure, WT doors and hatches including state of preservation etc conducted
by the Contractor including air and water tests and repair action taken. It plays
an important part in assessing the material state of the ship for authorization
of the CSSS and is to include all of the following:
(1) Name andlocationof all compartments andstructural elements surveyed,
irrespective of survey results.
(2) Name and location of all compartments and structural elements not
surveyed with reasons for such.
(3) Extent of survey within compartments and of structural elements.
(4) Comprehensive details of the condition of the structure highlighting any
defects found.
(5) Full details of the remedial action required to rectify defects found.
Statements such as repair as required are not to be used.
(6) Full details of the actual repairs undertaken.
(7) Where defects have not been rectified it is important that these are
highlighted giving reasons and recommendations for future repair action.
(8) Professional Officers Certificate (POC) and Summary (POS).
b. Instructions for the completion of the Report of Survey are given on the reverse
of the Report of Survey Cover Sheet in Annex C.
4.1 Drawings and Sketches
a. Clear and accurate drawings and sketches to show the extent of survey, defects
found and positions of ultrasonic readings or drill test holes are to be used to
provide clarification. Such drawings are to be forwarded with the Report of
Survey.
4.2 Distribution
a. The Report of Survey is to be completed and forwarded as follows:
(1) Original plus 1 copy to the Warship Project Manager.
(2) 1 copy to FOSF(ME).
(3) 1 copy to the Ships Commanding Officer.
(4) 1 copy to DGSR (if applicable).
(5) 1 copy to the Shipyard or Naval Base Manager.
(6) 1 copy to Operating Authority if different from FOSF(ME).
4.3 Hull Survey Record Sheets
a. All hull survey record sheets are to be signed by the surveyor who conducts the
survey, the survey controller who reviews proposed actions, and the repair
yards Ship Project Manager who confirms the action is completed.
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5.1
5. CORROSION
5.1 Description
a. Corrosion is a chemical or electro-chemical attack on the surface of a metal, and
on the steel structure of a ship is the oxidation, or rusting, of metallic iron to
form oxide (or rust). Aluminium and other metals can also corrode but in ships
this is usually only due to electro-chemical bi-metallic effects. Stainless steel,
in an anaerobic salt water environment, is also vulnerable to crevice corrosion.
b. Rusting occurs only in the presence of both water and oxygen and occurs in air
when unprotected steel is exposed to moisture. The rate of rusting is increased
whenthe structure is subjected to heat; insaltyatmospheres particles of dry salt
and drops of water saturated by salt also aid corrosion.
c. The severity of rusting under water depends mainly on the oxygen content.
Differences in the oxygen content can cause changes in the rate of corrosion, eg
the corrosion of a ships underwater hull is worse at the waterline where a
higher oxygen concentration is found.
5.2 Corrosion in a Ship Environment
a. The environment in which a ship operates is highly corrosive. Externally, part
of the hull is immersed in salt water while the atmosphere is usually salty and
liquids such as dieso, lube oils and hot and cold water can attack protective
coatings and aid corrosion.
b. In practice, severe corrosion of the main hull outside the ship above the
waterline is rare. However, it can be found externally at the wind and water
region (See Clause 5.1c.), the stern and forefoot where abraded by the anchor
and cable, fastenings to portable plates and sacrificial anodes, keel plating in
way of dock blocks, in the plating on the rudder and stabiliser fin and in
inaccesible areas and under defective coverings on exposed decks.
c. More serious corrosion occurs inside the ship in areas which are difficult to
maintain, subject to heat and moisture, or frequently submerged by bilge water.
These include fuel tanks (especially those that are water compensated), ballast
tanks, sewage tanks, areas below permanent ballast, decks beneath defective
deck coverings that bound wet compartments such as galleys, sculleries, heads
and bathrooms, passageways and especially in machinery spaces and areas
around machinery seatings.
d. The most common form of corrosion found in a warship is pitting which occurs
very rapidly in areas where protective coatings have broken down. If left
unattended, it can spread rapidly and lead to general wastage.
5.3 Recording Corrosion Defects on Survey Record Sheets
a. Corrosion, or pitting defects are to be recorded in hull survey record sheets and
described by its depth and area covered as follows:
(1) Depthas the average percentage reduction of the original thickness of
material to the nearest half millimetre where the reduction is less than
10% of the original thickness the term surface pitting is to be used. The
maximum depth is also to be quoted, if this varies by more than 50%from
the average.
(2) Area as a percentage of a specified plate or stiffener web affected, using
the term localized if less than 5% or scattered if less than 25%, and
extensive if greater than 25%.
Sketches or NDE print-outs are to be provided for clarity and for subsequent
monitoring.
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5.4 Thickness Gauging and NDE of Corroded Structure
a. The following methods of measuring pitting or plate thickness may be used with
due care taken to remove the loose rust and scale so as to maintain the level of
accuracy required:
(1) Callipers to measure thickness of frames or ends of plates.
(2) Straight edge placed across pitted area and depth of pitting measured by
depth gauge.
(3) Plate thickness by ultrasonics. This process requires access to one side of
the plate only and can be performed afloat or in dock. Only techniques
listed in NES 729, Part 5 may be employed.
(4) Drill test to measure plate thickness. This may only be used on the Outer
Bottom plating whenauthorized by the DesignAuthority, and as it entails
welding to repair, can only be carried out during docking periods.
All structure on which thickness measurements are to be taken is to be well lit,
and unless the system used does not require it, cleaned back to bright metal.
b. When taking thickness measurements the depths of all identifiable pits are to
be determined first. If on completion of this action the proper repair for the
entire plate, in accordance with TABLE 5.1, is not established then a uniformly
spaced grid of readings is to be taken over the entire area.
c. In order to ensure adequate accuracy a minimum of 36 regularly spaced
readings per square metre are required. This equates to a maximum distance
between readings of 20cms. If the readings result in a wide range of thicknesses
(sample variance is greater than 50%of the sample mean) then further readings
are to be taken until a professional decision as to the correct repair action, as
specified by TABLE 5.1, can be taken.
d. The requirements of Clauses 5.4b. and 5.4c. apply to both plating and the webs
of frames and stiffeners.
e. If ultrasonic or drill tests are used, detailed records of the positions and
thickness readings are to be kept including a check list of holes drilled and
confirmation they have been filled in accordance with NES 706.
5.5 Repair of Primary and Secondary Structure Corrosion
a. All cases of severe corrosion must be reported to the Design Authority
immediately. In all cases repair of corroded primary or secondary structure is
to be as specified in TABLE 5.1, unless agreed otherwise by Design Authority
in consultation with DNA(SS). It is to be noted that the requirements of
TABLE 5.1 refer to plates and both the webs and tables of stiffeners.
b. Inserts in plates and longitudinals are to be fitted in accordance with NES 706.
The minimum number of welds in or to the hull are to be used.
5.6 Repair of Other Structure
a. Repair action for other structure is to be determined such that the structures
functions are maintained. If uncertain as to these functions advice is sought
from the Design Authority.
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b. Appendages to the outer bottom (eg A brackets, rudders etc) suffer from
corrosion. In some cases severe pitting may be found and the defective area is
to be repaired in accordance with NES 745, Part 2 and DG Ships PS/9011.
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6.1
6. CRACKING
6.1 Description
a. As a material, steel has been found to be very tolerant to misuse in service.
However, when used in the fabrication of a structure, the local stress
concentrations and the number of cycles experienced mean that it has a finite
fatigue life. This is particularly so in a structure as large and complex as a
warship and will show itself in the form of cracking.
b. Cracking found on warships can be of two types, brittle and fatigue. Brittle
cracks are normally caused as a result of rapid loading such as an explosion or
collision and will run rapidly following initiation. Under such circumstances
cracks in welds are also common.
c. Fatigue cracks should only occur after many years of service, and in ductile
materials will start from a defect (a crack initiator which may be any small
discontinuity suchas arough flame-cut edge or a poor, but otherwise acceptable,
weld) on the surface of the material before propagating through the thickness
and spreading. This process may take several years to become apparent and
until the crack becomes large is invisible to the naked eye. As a result fatigue
cracks canescape detection until serious damage occurs. Problems of fatigue are
to be resolved with reference to the design requirements of NES 154.
d. As stated in Clause 6.1c., a crack needs an initiator to start and no matter how
good the design or the standard of Quality Control and NDE, defects will always
be present in a steel structure. Cracking can be minimized by designing to
ensure average stresses are kept low, but at local concentrations, such holes or
at discontinuities such as welds, stresses will always be high. Unfortunately, it
is these areas where constructional defects are most likely to occur.
e. Cracking can also result from any of the following factors:
(1) poor structural continuity;
(2) discontinuities near holes without adequate compensations;
(3) poor detailing at local stress concentrations;
(4) welds at points of stress concentrations.
These are on the whole, design problems but they are all exacerbated by poor
welding and will require attention during surveys.
f. It is to be noted that not all cracks endanger the safety of the ship but they can
be a nuisance, particularly when the crack is in a water-tight boundary and
leaks occur. Cracks can also jeopardise citadel integrity.
6.2 Repair of Cracks
a. All repairs to material subject to cracking must involve the tracing of the source
(or initiator), removing it and replacing all damaged material with new.
b. Cracks in welds are to be completely removed by pneumatic chipping or
grinding and repaired in accordance with the requirements for the repair of
weld defects quoted in NES 706. Arc air gouging may be used; however, areas
subject to this method are to be finished by grinding.
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c. Where a plate in primary or secondary structure is found to be cracked, the
defective area is to be removed and replaced with an insert piece having similar
but not less strength and thickness as the defective plate when new. The insert
plate shape, location and welding procedures are to be in accordance with
NES 706 and sized to extend at least 75mm beyond the determined ends of all
cracking. Use of higher strength or thickness inserts must be approved by the
Design Authority. Cracks in minor structure may be arrested, gouged out and
rewelded unless there is evidence that the crack has recurred or will recur in
which case assistance of the Design Authority is to be sought.
d. Defective stiffeners are to have all the defective area removed and replaced with
a new length of the same dimensions. Inserts in longitudinals are to be at least
one frame space long. Butts are to be at least one third of a frame spacing away
from frames. Where adjacent longitudinals require part renewals in the same
frame spaces, then the butts are to be staggered. The location of stiffener insert
butts and weld procedures are to be in accordance with NES 706.
e. Cracks inplates and stiffeners inprimary structure are not to be repaired by the
fitting of a doubler or by gouging out and refilling with weld metal. Doublers
may be fitted temporarily in secondary structure only if approved by the Design
Authority.
f. Where a crack is found to have started due to poor alignment of structure, an
insert may be fitted to improve alignment and so reduce stress concentrations.
Such an alteration is to be approved by the Design Authority.
6.3 Prevention of Further Cracks
a. To assist in the prevention of further cracks, the following practices are to be
adopted during the course of repair work.
(1) The number of holes, including those for temporary access, cut in
structure is to be kept to a minimum.
(2) All holes that are cut must be authorised by the Design Authority and
have corners with a radius not less than 12% the width of the opening
or 75mmwhichever is the greater. The longest side is to be in the direction
of greatest stress. Holes less than 600mm across are to be circular. The
edges of the holes must be ground smooth.
(3) Shapes or sizes of existing holes must not be altered without the approval
of the Design Authority.
(4) Cuts and welded attachments are to be smooth and continuous.
(5) Lugs or fittings attached temporarily are to be removed so as to leave a
smooth, continuous surface. On no account is scaffolding to be welded to
the vessel.
NES 155
Part 2
7.1
7. DEFORMATION
7.1 Description
a. Deformation or distortion of structure can consist of dents or buckling and,
although mainly found in plating, can also affect stiffeners.
b. Deformation can occur as a result of poor design or workmanship or can be
caused as a result of damage (eg collision). Distortion can also occur when holes
are cut in previously completed and unaffected structure and is due to the
built-in stresses being released from the structure.
c. Details, and guidance on prevention of distortion caused by welding are given
in NES 706.
d. Unless a higher standard of flatness is required for operational requirements,
TABLE 7.1 gives the maximum distortion permissible for various parts of the
structure. These tolerances are suitable when the distortion is gradual and is
local in extent.
e. Where distortion of structure has taken place that extends over more than
either one frame spacing or two longitudinals, but is less than the allowances
given in TABLE 7.1, then it is to be thoroughly examined and a description of
the problem forwarded to the Design Authority for advice on proper corrective
action.
f. Welds in areas of distortion are to be carefully examined using Eddy Current
Crack Detection. Any cracks discovered are to be repaired either as part of the
larger insert, or by gouging out and filling with weld material.
g. Any distortion greater than that given in TABLE 7.1 is to be corrected.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
AREA OF STRUCTURE
PLATING BETWEEN
STIFFENERS
STIFFENERS
PRIMARY
AND
SECONDARY
DECKS
HULL
WHICHEVER IS
GREATEST:
FRAME SPACING/100
or
35mm or 6t
S/100
SECONDARY
BULKHEADS
WHICHEVER IS
SMALLER:
35mm or 6t
35mm BETWEEN
DECKS
ALL OTHER STRUCTURE
WHICHEVER IS
SMALLER:
45mm or 8t
35mm BETWEEN
SUPPORT
STRUCTURE
t = PLATE THICKNESS S = LENGTH OF SELECTION BETWEEN
ADJACENT STIFFENERS
TABLE 7.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DISTORTION
NES 155
Part 2
7.2
NES 155
Part 2
8.1
8. TESTING OF STRUCTURES
a. All airtight, oiltight and watertight structures, tanks and compartments that
have been subjected to structural work are to be tested on completion in
accordance with the requirements of NES 155, Part 1.
b. The MOD is to be given the option of viewing all structures before filling and
testing. Similarly the option is to be given for final inspection of tanks,
compartments and structures prior to closing up.
NES 155
Part 2
8.2
NES 155
Part 2
A.1 ANNEX A.
ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:
See Clause
NES 113
Parts 1!11
Mechanical Handling 1.d.
NES 147 Building Accuracy during Construction
of Surface Ships
1.f.
NES 154 Design Standards for Surface Ship
Structures
1.e., 6.1c.
NES 155 Part 1 Requirements for Structural Practices
in Steel Surface Ships.
Part 1: General Requirements
1.c., 1.d., 1.e.,
3.2b., 8.a.
NES 704 Parts 1!4 Requirements for Cathodic Protection 1.3a.
NES 706 Welding and Fabrication of Ships
Structure
1.b., 1.2a.,
3.14d., 5.4e.,
5.5b., 6.2b.,
6.2c., 7.1c.
NES 729 Part 5 Requirements for Non-Destructive
ExaminationUltrasonic
5.4a.
NES 745 Parts 1!2 Classification, inspection requirements
and acceptance standards of steel and
copper based alloy castings
5.6b.
NES 761 Preparation and Painting of Fuel and
Hydraulic Oil Tanks
3.5a.
NES 763 Preservation and Painting of
Compartments in Surface Ships
Foreword 19.,
3.6a.
NES 765 Requirements for Painting of Machinery
Compartments in Steel Hulled Surface
Ships
3.19a.
DGS/G10000B
(NES 773*)
WeldsMinimum Acceptance Standards 1.b.
NES 850 Requirements for the Dry Docking,
Slipping or Lifting of MOD Vessels
3.14b.
DG Ships PS/9011
(NES 711*)
Welding of Copper Based Alloy Castings 5.6b.
FORM
D237A(S339A)
Reporting completion of Defects,
Alterations and additions
Annex B.
FORM D495(S238) Report of the Docking and State of the
compositions of HM Ships
3.14b.
REPORT OF
SURVEY
SCOPE 1.,
3.14b., 4.a.,
TABLE 3.1&
TABLE 3.2,
Annex C.
CNA TM 1/92 Certificate of SafetyStructural
Strength
2.1b.
*In course of preparation.
NES 155
Part 2
A.2 ANNEX A.
NES 155
Part 2
B.1 ANNEX B.
ANNEX B.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B.1 Abbreviations
CAD Contract Acceptance Date
CSSS Certificate of SafetyStructural Strength
CFS Chief of Fleet Support
DED Docking and Essential Defects
DGSR Director General Ship Refitting
DNA(SS) Director Naval Architecture (Surface Ships)
DGSS Director General Surface Ships
FMRO Fleet Maintenance and Repair Organization
FOSF(ME) Flag Officer Surface Flotilla (Marine Engineering)
HSAM Hull Survey Assessment Meeting
ICSSS Interim Certificate of Safety Structural Strength
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
POS Professional Officers Summary
RFSD Ready for Sea Date
WPM Warship Project Manager
B.2 Definitions
a. For the purpose of this NES, the following definitions apply:
Category A Vessels All major warships, high value MOD
vessels, vessels required to withstand
shock and vessels for cold weather
operation as specified by the Design
Authority.
Category B Vessels Vessels over 50 metres in length but
excluding Category A vessels.
Category C Vessels All other MOD owned vessels not included
in Category A or B.
Certificate of SafetyStructural
Strength (CSSS)
Certificate authorised by the Director
General Surface Ships (DGSS) and issued
by the Warship Project stating that,
subject to any specific caveats, the vessel
is structurally adequate for unrestricted
operation.
Contract Acceptance Date (CAD) The date at which after inspection it is
agreed that repair work is complete in all
respects (except for any work which is
agreed shall be completed at a later stage)
and that the contractor has fulfilled all
obligations under the Contract (for an RN
vessel this will be at the formal reading of
the Form D237A (S339A)).
NES 155
Part 2
B.2 ANNEX B.
Design Authority The Design Authority is the Warship
Project Manager who is the nominated
Authority within the MOD charged with
the control of the ship or class of ships
during the lives of those ships. For
contracted repair periods, if, as required
by this NES, the contractor requires
advice or agreement from the Design
Authority, the contractor shall seek such
advice or agreement through the
appropriate MOD contract representative.
Docking and Essential Defects
(DED)
A programmed period of support when the
ship is given a routine intermediate
docking and when essential defects
directly affecting fighting and seagoing
efficiency and primary structural strength
which cannot wait until the next refit are
repaired.
Doubler Plate Overlap plate, fillet welded over holes or
wastage in structure (See FIGURE B.1).
Insert Plate Plate fitted to blank holes cut in structure
as a result of removing redundant
equipment or shipping machinery or for
repair of damaged or corroded structure or
ship structure. (See FIGURE B.2).
Interim Certificate of Safety
Structural Strength (ICSSS)
The Certificate issued on completion of
the hull survey during DED or refit for
use until a CSSS is issued. It is issued
prior to RFSD and is valid for 10 weeks
after RFSD. (See TABLE 3.1 and
TABLE 3.2).
Minor Structure That structure which does not contribute
to either structural strength or watertight
integrity eg, Partition Bulkheads,
Platforms etc.
Primary Structure That structure which contributes to the
main structural strength of the ship (eg,
Hull Plate, Frames, Longitudinals,
Principal Decks, Main Transverse
Bulkheads, Main Longitudinal Bulkheads)
and any other structures as specified by
the Design Authority.
Principal Deck Any deck as defined by the Design
Authority which significantly contributes
to the longitudinal strength of a ship.
Professional Officer The Professional Officer is a Naval
Architect of Chartered Engineer status
designated by the Repair Yard to supervise
the Contract survey work.
NES 155
Part 2
B.3 ANNEX B.
Ready for Sea Date (RFSD) The date by which all work by MOD
personnel and that specified in the
contract is complete, all refitting yard
trials (including basin and specified
harbour trials) are complete and all
painting is complete. The ship is in all
respects ready for sea trials.
Refit A refit is a programmed period of
Dockyard Support when corrective and
preventative maintenance is carried out by
contract labour and ships staff in
accordance with specifications. Approved
alterations and additions may also be
undertaken.
Secondary Structure That structure which does not contribute
to the main structural strength but does
contribute to the watertight integrity and
support of local loading, and as specified
by the Design Authority.
Structural Element An area of structure having particular
structural significance. They are defined
for each Ship Class by the Design
Authority. Typical examples are:
HULL STRENGTHENING GIRDERS
CARBON FIBRE PATCHES
SPONSONS
SHEER STRAKES
CRITICAL LONGITUDINALS
NES 155
Part 2
B.4 ANNEX B.
NOTES:
1. The fitting of doubler plates is not permitted on primary structure.
They may be used for temporary repair of secondary structure as
described in Clause 1.1a.
2. The doubler is to be of a quality and thickness that are at least equal
to those of the parent plate.
3. The doubler is to overlap sound material on all edges by at least
10cm.
4. Where obstructed by other structure or a lack of space for welding
the overlap should be as large as possible in accordance with
NES 706.
FIGURE B.1 DOUBLER PLATES
NES 155
Part 2
B.5 ANNEX B.
NOTE: Size, location, shape and welding procedures are to be in accordance
with NES 706.
FIGURE B.2 PLATE INSERTS
NES 155
Part 2
B.6 ANNEX B.
NES 155
Part 2
C.1 ANNEX C.
ANNEX C.
REPORT OF SURVEYSURFACE SHIPS
COVER SHEET
I NTRODUCTI ON
1. THIS REPORT OF SURVEY FORM (RSF) COMPRISES:
COVER SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF HULL SURVEY RECORD SHEETS
PROFESSIONAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATE (POC)
PROFESSIONAL OFFICERS SUMMARY (POS)
PART I REPORTS OF STRUCTURE, W/T DOORS, HATCHES, ETC AND
HULL PLATING AND APPENDAGES.
PART II REPORTS OF AIR/WATER TEST OF TANKS AND
COMPARTMENTS.
References
NES 155 PART 1 Requirements for Structural Practices in Steel Surface Ships
NES 155 PART 2 Requirements for Survey and Repair of Steel Surface Ships
HMS.....................................................
*REFIT/DED/AMP at............................................. START DATE........................
*delete as applicable
NES 155
Part 2
C.2 ANNEX C.
1. I nstructi ons for Completi on of Report of Survey
A Report of Survey is to be raised for all Surface Ship surveys other than those carried out
by Ships Staff. The Report of Survey is to consist of a POC, POS, Part IReport of Structure
and Part IIReport of Air/Water Tests.
2. Professi onal Offi cers Certi fi cate (POC).
The POC is to be completed by a Naval Architect of Chartered Engineer status. In order to
fulfill his responsibilities the Professional Officer is to be associated withthe survey planning
and execution, repair proposals, the quality of the repairs, etc and satisfy himself by personal
audit that the required standards have been met. It is the Professional Officers
responsibility to ensure that the surveying officer is competent to perform the survey.
3. Professi onal Offi cers Summary (POS).
The POS is to give a professional assessment of the overall structural condition of the vessel.
The summary is to include lists of defects that have not been rectified in accordance with the
applicable NESs and concessions arising from the survey in general. The summary is
necessary to assist the Warship Project Manager (WPM) in forming his assessment of the
vessel and therefore must be presented in a frank and forthright manner. The PO must state
any areas of doubt or concern together with any suggestions he may have for surveying
particular areas in the future. The PO must give his opinion of the fitness of the structure
until the next normal survey opportunity (ie the next planned DEDor Refit) or he must state
the requirements for any intermediate survey or repair.
PART I REPORT OF STRUCTURE
4. The index is to list every compartment in the vessel and those structural elements identified
by the MOD to be surveyed. Each compartment or element surveyed is to have a unique
survey record sheet which is to be numbered to align withthe compartment or element index
number. A large compartment such as a machinery space may be surveyed using several
record sheets. Where this is the case, each sheet is to be givena sequential page number. Each
element is to be individually signed for.
5. The Survey Record Sheets in Part I are to be preceded by a pictorial description of the survey
undertaken; the extent of survey should be marked on A3 or A4 size shell expansion, deck
plan, and bulkhead drawings. The marking convention used should be as follows:
a. vertical hatch for survey of non-stiffened side of structure;
b. horizontal hatch for survey of stiffened side of structure; and
c. cross hatch for survey of both sides.
Any part of the vessel deemed to require special attention during the next survey is to be
indicated. Survey record sheets are to be accompanied by sketches where their use would
provide clarification.
6. Part I will contain Survey Record Sheets each of which is to be completed in full. If part of
a record sheet is not appropriate to the compartment or structural element concerned this
is to be stated; blank spaces are not acceptable. Defects discovered but not rectified in
accordance with NES 155, Part 2 are to be clearly marked for inclusion into the Professional
Officers Summary (POS) and the compartments or structural elements affected are to be
identified with an asterisk (*) on the master index preceding the Survey Record Sheets.
NES 155
Part 2
C.3 ANNEX C.
7. Where NDE is conducted results are to accompany the appropriate visual survey record
sheets.
8. Survey Record Sheets are important documents and should not have entries erased or
modified. However if modifications are made to the RSF after the initial Hull Survey
Assessment Meeting (HSAM) these are to be clearly identified, dated and explained.
PART I I REPORTS OF AI R/WATER TESTS
9. Completion of Part II is self explanatory.
10. Completed Reports of Survey may be subject to audit at the MODs discretion.
NES 155
Part 2
C.4 ANNEX C.
Professi onal Offi cers Certi fi cate (POC)
Reference NES 155 Part 2 Issue ..............
HMS.......................................................... Start date.............................
*Refit/DED/AMP at..................................... Extent of Survey Full/Parti al *
Contract No..............................................
This certificate is to be signed by a Naval Architect of Chartered Engineer status.
I confirm that:
1. The vessels structure has been surveyed inaccordance withthe requirements of the contract
and NES 155 Part 2 Issue......... All Survey Record Sheets are enclosed in Part I of the report.
2. Results of Air/Water tests are enclosed in Part II of the report (*).
3. The Survey Record Sheets, Survey Description, Index and the Professional Officers
Summary have been completed inaccordance withthe Instructions for Completion of Report
of Survey.
4. Defects discovered but not rectified in accordance with NES 155 Part 2 Issue......... are listed
in my POS. Justification for such action is specified on the appropriate Survey Record Sheet
and the index has been highlighted in accordance with the Instructions for Completion of
Report of Survey. All other defects have been made good as specified on the Survey Record
Sheets.
5. I am satisfied that the report of the survey is complete and presents an accurate assessment
of the vessels structural state in the areas surveyed. The requirements of the reference have
been met except as specified in my POS. I confirm that all significant structural defects in
the areas surveyed have been identified in my POS.
Signed........................................... Name..........................................
Date...........................................
Professional Qualification...........................................................................................
Position in the Company..............................................................................................
NES 155
Part 2
C.5 ANNEX C.
Professi onal Offi cers Summary (POS)
1. This summary gives a professional assessment of the overall condition of the vessel, identifies
all significant defects discovered during the survey and lists defects not repaired in
accordance with NES 155 Part 2 Issue.........
HMS.............................................
Signed.............................................. Name...........................................
Date................................................. Status...........................................
NES 155
Part 2
C.6 ANNEX C.
PART I
Reports of Structure, W/T Doors, Hatches, etc: Hull Plati ng and Appendages
Reference: NES 155 Part 2
HMS...............................................
at...................................................
Date of Last Survey.......................
Made at..........................................
NES 155
Part 2
C.7 ANNEX C.
PART I
REPORTS OF STRUCTURE
Part IReports of Structure
HMS............................................
I NDEX
Compartment/Element* Location
Surveyed
Yes/No
Index Number
*Element not repaired in accordance with NES 155 Part 2
N
E
S
1
5
5
P
a
r
t
2
I
s
s
u
e
3
(
R
e
f
o
r
m
a
t
t
e
)
C
.
8
HULL SURVEY RECORD SHEET
HMS Compartment Index No
ZONE (if appl) Element Page No
Location and area of lining removed for survey (m
2
)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Report in order the conditions of the following: Plating, Frames, Girders, Longitudinals, Beams, Ballast, Fittings, Coverings and
Linings etc
Condition of structure*
and or paint*
Proposed repair/remedial action iaw
NES 155 Part 1 Issue.........
and Part 2 Issue.........
Action taken +. To be completed
only after repair has been effected
Contd + see next sheet
* delete as applicable
N
E
S
1
5
5
P
a
r
t
2
I
s
s
u
e
3
(
R
e
f
o
r
m
a
t
t
e
d
)
C
.
9
Index No
Page No
Contd
Condition of structure*
and or paint*
Proposed repair/remedial action iaw
NES 155 Part 1 Issue.........
and Part 2 Issue.........
Action taken +. To be completed
only after repair has been effected
DGSR Comment
Surveyor
Date
Signed
Survey Controller (HPTO or Equiv)
Date
Signed
Ship Manager
Date
Signed
+ if action taken is different from that an explanation is to be provided
* delete as applicable
NES 155
Part 2
C.10 ANNEX C.
PART II
Reports of Air/Water Test of Tanks and Compartments
HMS....................................................................
*REFIT/DED/AMP at............................................. START DATE.............................
For guidance on completion of this form see Instructions for Completion of Report of
Survey Form.
References
NES 155 Part 1
NES 155 Part 2
N
E
S
1
5
5
P
a
r
t
2
I
s
s
u
e
3
(
R
e
f
o
r
m
a
t
t
e
d
)
C
.
1
1
HMS Compartment Index No
ZONE (if appl) Element Page No
PARTICULARS OF AIR OR WATER TESTS OF W/T COMPARTMENTS INCLUDING GAS CITADEL
(Minor defects made good during test need to be reported)
PARTICULARS ACTION TAKEN TO REMEDY
Contd
N
E
S
1
5
5
P
a
r
t
2
I
s
s
u
e
3
(
R
e
f
o
r
m
a
t
t
e
d
)
C
.
1
2
Contd
Index No
Page No
PARTICULARS OF AIR OR WATER TEST OF W/T COMPARTMENTS INCLUDING GAS CITADEL (final sheet)
(Minor defects made good during test need not be reported)
PARTICULARS ACTION TAKEN TO REMEDY
Surveyor
Date
Signed
Survey Controller (HPTO or Equiv)
Date
Signed
Ship Manager
Date
Signed
DGSR Comment
NES 155
Part 2
INDEX INDEX.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
Aluminium, 3.10, 3.12
B
Ballast, 3.8
bituminous grouted, 3.8
cemented, 3.8
fitted, 3.8
strapped, 3.8
Bathrooms, 3.8
C
Cathodic Protection, 1.1
Certificate of SafetyStructural Strength, 2.1, 3.3, 3.5, B.1
Compartments, vii, 3.2
Conduct of Survey, 3.2
Contract Documents, 3.2
Controller (Survey), 4.1
Corrosion
area of, 5.1
depth of, 5.1
description, 5.1
Cracking
prevention, 6.2
repair, 6.1
D
Deformation, 7.1
Discontinuities, 1.1
Distortion, 7.1
Doubler Plates, 1.1, B.1, B.4
Drawings, 4.1
E
Eddy Plates, 3.10
F
Fatigue Cracks, 6.1
Frames, 3.7
Fresh Water Tanks, vii, 3.7
Fuel Tanks, 3.7
NES 155
Part 2
INDEX INDEX.2
G
Galleys, 3.8
Gas Free Certificates, vii
H
Hatches, 3.8
Health, vi
Hull Survey, 3.1
Hull Survey assessment meeting, 3.1
preparation, 3.2
Hull Survey Record Sheets, 5.1
I
I nlets and Discharges, 3.9
I nsert Plates, 1.1, B.1, B.5
I nterim CSSS, 3.3, 3.5, B.1
L
Lagging, 3.1
Lifting Arrangements, 1.1
Linings, 3.1
M
Manhole Covers, 3.8
N
Notches, 1.1
O
Oil, 3.7, 3.10
NES 155
Part 2
INDEX INDEX.3
P
Paint, 3.1
Passageways, 3.8
Personnel, vii
Pipes, 3.8
Pitting, 5.1, 5.2
Pitting measurement, 5.2
Plates, 3.7, 3.9
thickness measurement, 5.2
Professional Officer, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2
Professional Officers
Certificates, 4.1, C.1
Summary, 4.1, C.1
Protective Coatings, 3.7, 3.10
R
Report of Survey, 3.3, 3.5, 3.9, 4.1, A.1
Rope Guard, 3.10
Rudder, 3.10
S
Sacrificial Anodes, 3.9
Safety, vi
Sculleries, 3.8
Scuttles, 3.8
Serveries, 3.8
Shaft Bracket, 3.10
Sketches, 4.1
Stabilizer Fins, 3.10
Structural Elements, B.1
Structure
minor, B.1
primary, B.1
secondary, B.1
T
Tank Testing, 8.1
Tanks, vii, 3.2
Trunks, 3.8
U
Ultrasonic Testing, 3.9, 5.2
NES 155
Part 2
INDEX INDEX.4
V
Voids, vii, 3.2
W
Warning, vi
Weatherdecks, 3.10
Welding, 1.1, 3.7
Wind and Water Lines, 5.1
WT Doors, 3.8
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