The main purpose of the hull and machinery survey is to ensure that, firstly, the hull of the vessel and its elements (decks, lining, bulkheads, set, etc.) retain their integrity and strength sufficient to successfully confront the forces encountered by the vessel at sea , and, secondly, that the tightness of the case and closures of all kinds of slots (hatches, entrances, fans, pipelines, scuppers, etc.) is ensured, i.e. buoyancy of the vessel is provided. This check allows you to make sure that the state of these seaworthiness will ensure safety at sea for the ship, people and the environment.
Hull and machinery survey at Ukranian ports allows you to establish the ability of the mechanical part to ensure the implementation of the most important functions, on which the safety of navigation or the operation of the vessel at sea largely depends.
These functions primarily include providing continuous power for propulsive movement and providing power for the proper operation of the main ship systems, equipment and facilities (for example, steering gears, casting and fire systems, lighting, navigation and signaling devices, etc.).
Survey of the condition of vessel’s hull & machinery in Ukraine
As a rule, a ship condition survey is carried out in conjunction with the determination of the amount of fuel on board (bunker survey). During the survey, our specialist will check and document the condition of the vessel’s loading equipment, cargo holds and hold covers.
Special attention is paid to tankers and bulk carriers. This is understandable as the hull components of such vessels are subjected to rapid operational wear and tear as a result of the physical and chemical effects of the cargo and therefore their strength is lost more quickly than on conventional vessels.
Inspection of hull elements, equipment and mechanisms of the vessel to ensure safe operation at sea.
The inspectors judge the quality of mechanical performance on various grounds, the main ones being:
1) a general impression of the condition of the engine rooms and the machinery and equipment located in them. An experienced eye can always find enough signs characterising both the general condition of the machinery and the quality of work of the machinery team and the conscientiousness of its members;
2) the state of the machine (electromechanical) logbook, the quality of its maintenance, etc. Recorded data on the use of machinery, the duration of its operation, the values of operating parameters and other indicators, recorded malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as other facts, can significantly help in assessing the condition of the mechanical part. The inspector may also take a deeper interest, up to the point of familiarising himself with the technical data sheets and forms.
Almost everything in the machine rooms is inspected, but the main thing to be noticed is the cleanliness of the premises and the general condition of the machinery, as these details are in no small measure an indication of the skill and quality of the operating staff.
According to the results of the inspection, a survey report of the established sample is drawn up, containing reliable and complete information about the process of implementation, the standards used and the results of the analysis. Recall that the survey report is an official document for resolving disputes.
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