Iranian Classification Society Rules

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Section 3 Scope of Surveys


301. Intermediate Survey


1. The survey is to be carried out in drydock or on a slipway. The vessel is to be placed at a height enabling its keel and bottom to be thoroughly examined.


2. The surveys are to cover:

(1) External examination of the hull structures, including the deckhouse, inside of engine room and foundations

(2) Watertight closures, such as hatches, skylights, air and sounding pipes, scuppers, discharge lines,

doors, etc., including their seals and locking devices.

(3) Rudder and steering gear, including measurement of bearing clearances

(4) Main and auxiliary machinery with pertinent components

(5) Electrical installation, including pertinent machinery, switchboards and cabling

(6) Propeller, including fastening/securing devices

(7) External examination of the entire propeller shaft system(s) without withdrawal of the cluding measurement of bearing clearances

(8) Sea valves and all inlet and outlet shell openings

(9) Electric equipment

(10) LPG equipment for onboard use

(11) Fire protection and fighting equipment

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302. Special Surveys


1. The Special Survey is to be carried out in drydock or on a slipway. The vessel is to be a height enabling its keel and bottom to be thoroughly examined.


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2. In addition to the surveys required in 301. above, the surveys are to include :

(1) Internal inspection of fresh water, ballast and fuel tanks (If necessary, pressure tests are to be carried out)

(2) Hose testing of all watertight/weathertight closures

(3) Inspection of anchors, chain cables, hawses

(4) Inspection of bilge and ballast lines, including pertinent pumps, with operational trials

(5) Dismounting of sea valves depending of the findings obtained during external inspection, if deemed necessary by the Surveyor

(6) Drawing of propeller shaft if deemed necessary by the Surveyor

(7) Dismounting of individual components of the machinery if deemed necessary by the Surveyor

(8) Partial or complete disassembly of main engines as deemed necessary by the Surveyor, taking

into account provable service times recommended by engine manufactures between overhauls maintenance work performed

(9) Operational trials of the entire machinery and electrical installation, with the ship afloat image

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