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Pt.7 Ch.1
Boiler Survey
Please note that the interpretations of the rules and regulations made by DNV and presented in this report are generic, meaning that special
exceptions or novel designs are not included. To obtain information regarding such special cases, please contact DNV’s experts listed in the
contact section of this report.
Some managers may have to carry out a 3rd boiler survey during a 5 year period if the
upcoming boiler survey is credited at an unfortunate time. This document should provide the
necessary insight to avoid such a situation.
The main change is the harmonisation of the boiler survey with the renewal survey.
The above changes will be reflected in the vessels’ class status in DNV Exchange.
Rule references
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 A600 – Survey schedules
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.1 C600 – Ships with boilers
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.2 C100 – Main class annual survey
Pt.7 Ch.1 Sec.5 D100 – Boiler survey
IACS UR Z18 – Periodical survey of machinery
Function test of exhaust gas economizer safety valves may be carried out by the chief
engineer at sea and recorded in the engine room log book prior to survey.
For the complete boiler survey, i.e. the survey including the internal examination, the
following requirements are new:
- Verification of boiler water management.
- Verification of procedures to protect boilers taken temporarily out of use (normally part of
the instruction manual).
- For Shell Type Exhaust Heated Economizers, all welded joints to be examined for cracks.
Practical handling
In order to ensure a smooth transition to the new survey schedule, DNV will not enforce
harmonisation of boiler surveys with renewal surveys before 1st of October 2007. This should
allow ship managers sufficient time to plan and prepare the surveys accordingly. However, it
is strongly encouraged to implement and comply with the new survey schedule without delay.
In particular, one should as far as possible avoid crediting a boiler survey during the first 9
months of the 5 year period of the classification certificate, as this will result in the need for 3
boiler surveys during the 5 year period in order to comply with the rules.
See examples on the next page.
If the 1st boiler survey is credited during the first 9 months of the 5 year period, the 2nd will be
due before the 15 month window of the renewal survey, and consequently a 3rd boiler survey
must be carried out to comply with the Rules.
If the 1st boiler survey is carried out between 9 months and 2 years after the start of the class
period, the 2nd boiler survey will be due within the window of the renewal survey.
If the 1st boiler survey is carried out between 2nd and 3rd annual survey (e.g. concurrently with
intermediate survey), the 2nd boiler survey will be due at the end of the renewal survey and
thus provide the best flexibility.
Contact information
For further information regarding survey of boilers, please contact MTPNO867@dnv.com