RULES CHANGE NOTICE No.

1 October 2018
Part 1 Seagoing Ships

Volume I

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEYS

2018

Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia

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Rules Changes Notice No. 1 – October 2018

Table 1 – Amendments Incorporates in This Notice

These amendments are affective from 1 January 2019

Paragraph Title/Subject Status/Remark

Section 3 – Surveys – General Requirements
A General Information
1.9 Surveys for Maintenance Class To add new provision for
commercial ships owned
or chartered rby govern-
ments, which are utilized
in support of military op-
erations or service.
8. Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) To add new requirement
for remote inspection
techniques (RIT).
B Surveys for Maintenance Class
1.7.3 Performance of survey To add new requirements
for performance of In-
Water Survey.
C Periodic Survey of Fuel Installations on Ships other than Liquefied Gas Carriers utilizing gas or other
low flash point fuels A-B
2.4 Pressure Relief Valves To change terms of “a
random selection of pres-
sure” is replaced with
terms “pressure”
Section 4 – Surveys
I Additional Requirements for Ships with ESP Notation
A. General
5. Access to Structures
5.5 No title To add new provision for
The use of hydraulic arm
vehicles or aerial lifts
(“Cherry picker”)
B. Oil Tankers
2. Annual Surveys I
2.1.2 No title To add new items that
should be considered for
annual surveys.
C. Double Hull Oil Tankers
2. Annual Surveys I
2.1.2 No title To add new items that
should be considered for
annual surveys.
4. Class Renewal Surveys
Table 4-I.4 Class Renewal Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships etc. To change the meaning of
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys ballast tank in note 1.
D. Chemical Tankers
2. Annual Surveys I
2.1.2 No title To add new items that

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Paragraph Title/Subject Status/Remark

should be considered for
annual surveys.
E. Bulk Carriers
2. Annual Surveys I
2.1.2 No title To add new items that
should be considered for
annual surveys.
2.3.4 Repairing of cargo hatch securing system To change references for
the strength of securing
devices.
F. Double Skin Bulk Carriers
2. Annual Surveys I
2.1.2 No title To add new items that
should be considered for
annual surveys.
2.3.4 Repairing of cargo hatch securing system To change references for
the strength of securing
devices.
Annex 5 Annexes to Section 1-3
A.5 Definition
Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) To add new definition for
Remote Inspection Tech-
niques (RIT)

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Section 3 Surveys – General Requirements

A. General Information
1. Surveys for Maintenance Class

1.9 Special consideration may be given in application of relevant sections of this

Rules for commercial ships owned or chartered by governments, which are utilized in
support of military operations or service s. (IACS UR Z3, Z7, Z18, Z21)

8. Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT)

8.1 Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) are permitted as an alternative to close-up survey. The RIT
shall provide the information normally obtained from a close-up survey. RIT surveys shall be carried out in
accordance with the requirements given here-in and the requirements of IACS Recommendation 42
Guidelines for Use of Remote Inspection Techniques for surveys. These considerations shall be included in
the proposals for use of a RIT which shall be submitted in advance of the survey so that satisfactory
arrangements can be agreed with BKI.

8.2 Consideration may be given by the attending Surveyor to allow use of Remote Inspection Tech-
niques (RIT) as an alternative to close-up survey. Surveys conducted using a RIT are to be completed to
the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor.

8.3 The equipment and procedure for observing and reporting the survey using a RIT shall be dis-
cussed and agreed with the parties involved prior to the RIT survey, and suitable time shall be allowed to
set-up, calibrate and test all equipment beforehand.

8.4 When using a RIT as an alternative to close-up survey, if not carried out by BKI itself, it shall be
conducted by a firm approved as a service supplier according to Rules for Approval Manufacturers and
Service Suppliers (Pt.1, Vol. XI) and shall be witnessed by an attending surveyor of BKI.

8.5 The structure to be examined using a RIT shall be sufficiently clean to permit meaningful exami-
nation. Visibility shall be sufficient to allow for a meaningful examination. The classification society shall
be satisfied with the methods of orientation on the structure.

8.6 The surveyor shall be satisfied with the method of data presentation including pictorial repre-
sentation, and a good two-way communication between the surveyor and RIT operator shall be provided.

8.7 If the RIT reveals damage or deterioration that requires attention, the surveyor may require
traditional survey to be undertaken without the use of a RIT.

8.8 For surveys conducted by use of a remote inspection technique, one or more of the following
means for access, acceptable to the surveyor, shall be provided:
– unmanned robot arm
– remotely operated vehicles (ROV)
– unmanned aerial vehicles /drones
– other means acceptable to BKI.

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B. Surveys for Maintenance of Class A-B

1.7 In-Water Surveys

1.7.3 Performance of survey

1) The diving firm assisting in in water surveys shall be approved by BKI for this purpose in
accordance with Rules for Approval Manufacturers and Service Suppliers (Pt.1,
Vol. XI).
2) Validity of an approval granted will depend on the continued qualification for satisfactorily carrying
out the work required. The approval will have to be renewed after a period not exceeding 3 years.
3) Unless accessible from outside with the aid of the vessel's trim and/or heel, underwater parts are
to be surveyed and/or relevant maintenance work is to be carried out with assistance by a diver
whose performance is controlled by the Surveyor, using an underwater camera with monitor, two–
way communication and recording systems.
4) The In-water Survey is to be carried out with the ship in sheltered water and preferably with weak
tidal streams and currents. The in-water visibility and the cleanliness of the hull below the water-
line is to be clear enough to permit a meaningful examination which allows the surveyor and diver
to determine the condition of the plating, appendages and the welding. BKI is to be satisfied with
the methods of orientation of the divers or Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) on the plat-
ing, which should make use where necessary of permanent markings on the plating at selected
points.
5) The equipment, procedure for observing and reporting the survey are to be dis-
cussed with the parties involved prior to the In -water Survey, and s uitable time is
to be allowed to per mit the in -water survey f irm to test all equipment before-
hand.
6) The underwater pictures on the surface monitor screen shall offer reliable technical information
such as to enable the Surveyor to judge the parts and/ or the areas surveyed.
7) Documentation suited for video reproduction including voice is to be made available to BKI.

C. Periodic Survey of Fuel Installations on Ships other than Liquefied Gas Carri-
ers utilizing gas or other low flash point fuels A-B
2. Class Renewal Survey

2.4 Pressure Relief Valves

i. Fuel Storage Tank Pressure Relief Valves. The pressure relief valves for the fuel storage tanks
are to be opened for examination, adjusted, and function tested. If the tanks are equipped with
relief valves with non-metallic membranes in the main or pilot valves, such non-metallic mem-
branes are to be replaced.

ii. Fuel Supply and Bunkering Piping Pressure Relief Valves. A random selection of Pressure re-
lief valves for the fuel supply and bunkering piping are to be opened for examination, adjusted,
and function tested. Where a proper record of continuous overhaul and retesting of individually
identifiable relief valves is maintained, consideration will be given to acceptance on the basis of
opening, internal examination, and testing of a representative sampling of valves, including each
size and type of liquefied gas or vapour relief valve in use, provided there is logbook evidence
that the remaining valves have been overhauled and tested since crediting of the previous Class
Renewal Survey.

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iii. Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves. The pressure/vacuum relief valves, rupture disc and other pres-
sure relief devices for inter-barrier spaces and hold spaces are to be opened, examined, tested
and readjusted as necessary, depending on their design.

Section 4 Surveys

I. Additional Requirements for Ships with ESP Notation

A. General
5. Access to Structures

5.5 Notwithstanding the above requirements:

– The use of a portable ladder fitted with a mechanical device to secure the upper end of the ladder
is acceptable for the "close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to estab-
lish the condition of the lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length
of side frame at side shell and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating of the
forward cargo hold" at Annual Survey.
– The use of hydraulic arm vehicles or aerial lifts ( “Cherry picker ”) may be ac-
cepted by the attending sur veyor for the close -up survey of the upper part of
side shell frames or other structures in all cas es where the maximum working
height is not more than 17 m.

B. Oil Tankers
2. Annual Surveys

2.1 General

2.1.2 The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account the
service history, condition and ex tent of the corrosion prevention system of ballast
tanks and areas identif ied in the survey report f ile.

C. Double Hull Oil Tankers

2. Annual Surveys

2.1 General

2.1.2 The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account the
service history, condition and ex tent of the corrosion preve ntion system of ballast
tanks and areas identif ied in the survey report f ile.

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4. Class Renewal Surveys

Table 4-I.4 Class Renewal Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships etc. Minimum Requirements for
Close-Up Surveys
Class Renewal Survey No. I Class Renewal Survey No. II Class Renewal Survey No. III Class Renewal Survey No. IV
age ≤ 5 5 < age ≤ 10 10 < age ≤ 15 and Subsequent age > 15
One web frame (1), in a ballast All web frames (1), in a ballast All web frames (1), in all bal- As for Class Renewal Survey
tank (see Note 1) tank (see Note 1) last tanks for age from 10 to 15 years
The knuckle area and the upper
part (5 metres approximately) of Additional transverse areas
one web frame in each remain- as deemed necessary by BKI
ing ballast tank (6)
One deck transverse, in a cargo One deck transverse, in two All web frames (7), including
oil tank (2) cargo oil tanks (2) deck transverse and cross
ties, if fitted, in a cargo oil
tank

One web frame (7), includ-

ing deck transverse and
cross ties, if fitted, in each
One transverse bulkhead (4), in One transverse bulkhead (4), in remaining cargobulkheads,
All transverse oil tank in
a ballast tank (see Note 1) each ballast tank (see Note 1) all cargo oil (3) and ballast
(4) tanks
One transverse bulkhead (5), in One transverse bulkhead (5), in
a cargo oil centre tank two cargo oil centre tanks

One transverse bulkhead (5), in One transverse bulkhead (5), in

a cargo oil wing tank (see Note a cargo oil wing tank (see Note
2) (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) are 2)
(1), areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Fig. 4-I.2 and 4-
I.3).
(1): Web frame in a ballast tank means vertical web in side tank, hopper web in Hooper tank, floor in double bottom tank and
deck transverse in double deck tank (where fitted), including adjacent structural members. In fore and aft peak tanks web
frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members
(2): Deck transverse, including adjacent deck structural members (or external structure on deck in way of the tank, where appli-
cable)
(3): Transverse bulkhead complete in cargo tanks, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower and upper stools, where fitted
(4): Transverse bulkhead complete in ballast tanks, including girder system and adjacent structural members, such as longitu-
dinal bulkheads, girders in double bottom tanks, inner bottom plating, hopper side, connecting brackets
(5): Transverse bulkhead lower part in cargo tank, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower stool, where fitted
(6): The knuckle area and the upper part (5 metres approximately), including adjacent structural members. Knuckle area is the
area of the web frame around the connections of the slope hopper plating to the inner hull bulkhead and the inner bottom
plating, up to 2 metres from the corners both on the bulkhead and the double bottom
(7): Web frame in a cargo oil tank means deck transverse, longitudinal bulkhead structural elements and cross ties, where fit-
ted, including adjacent structural members

Note 1: Ballast tank: means double bottom tank plus double side tank plus double deck tank, as applicable, even if these
tanks are separate Apart from the fore and aft peak tanks, the term "ballast tank" has the following meaning:
.1 all ballast compartments (hopper tank, side tank and double-deck tank, if separate from double-bottom tank) located on
one side, i.e. portside or starboard side, and additionally double-bottom tank on portside plus starboard side, when the
longitudinal central girder is not watertight and, therefore, the double-bottom tank is a unique compartment from
portside to starboard side; or
.2 all ballast compartments (double-bottom tank, hopper tank, side tank and double-deck tank) located on one side, i.e.
portside or starboard side, when the longitudinal central girder is watertight and, therefore, the portside double-bottom
tank separate from the starboard-side double-bottom tank.
Note 2: Where no centre cargo tanks are fitted (as in case of centre longitudinal bulkhead), transverse bulkheads in wing
tanks are to be surveyed

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D. Chemical Tankers
2. Annual Surveys

2.1 General

2.1.2 The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account the
service history, condition and ex tent of the corrosion prevention system of ballast
tanks and areas identif ied in the survey report f ile.

E. Bulk Carriers
2. Annual Surveys

2.1 General

2.1.2 The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account the
service history, condition and ex tent of the corrosion preve ntion system of ballast
tanks and areas identif ied in the survey report f ile.

2.3.4 Where the cargo hatch securing system does not function properly, repairs should be carried
out under the supervision of the BKI’s surveyor. Where hatch covers or coamings undergo substantial
repairs, the strength of securing devices should be upgraded to comply with Annex 13 of IMO-Resolution
A.744(18) as amended Annex 11 of IMO Resolution MSC 261 (84) as amended or Rules for
Hull (Pt.1, Vol. II), Sec. 17.B. 5.

F. Double Skin Bulk Carriers

2. Annual Surveys 2.1 General

2.1.2 The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition and should take into account the
service history, condition and ex tent of the corrosion prevention system of ballast
tanks and areas identif ied in the survey report f ile.

2.3.4 Where the cargo hatch securing system does not function properly, repairs should be carried
out under the supervision of the BKI’s surveyor. Where hatch covers or coamings undergo substantial
repairs, the strength of securing devices should be upgraded to comply with Annex 13 of IMO-Resolution
A.744(18) as amended Annex 11 of IMO Resolution MSC 261 (84) as amended or Rules for
Hull (Pt.1, Vol. II), Sec. 17.B. 5.

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Annexes to Section 1-3

A.5 Definition
Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT)

Remote Inspection Technique is a means of survey that enables examination of any

part of the structure without the need for direct physical acces s of the surveyor (refer
to Rec.42).

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