KAN-R-LI 05

KAN REQUIREMENT FOR THE

ACCREDITATION OF INSPECTION
BODIES IN THE SCOPE OF
MARINE SURVEY

Issue Number : 2
January 2008

Komite Akreditasi Nasional

National Accreditation Body of Indonesia
Gedung Manggala Wanabakti, Blok IV, Lt. 4
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Jakarta 10270 – Indonesia
Tel. : 62 21 5747043, 5747044
Fax. : 62 21 57902948, 5747045
Email : laboratorium@bsn.or.id
Website : http://www.bsn.or.id
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APPROVAL SHEET

Reviewed by :

Approved by:

Director Accreditation of Komite Akreditasi Nasional

(K A N)

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LIST OF AMANDMENT

Part
Part number
No. Date Brief description of changes revision
revised
number

1. 12/06/08 Identification Identification document changed to KAN - 2

document DPLI R-LI 05
08

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KAN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACCREDITATION

OF INSPECTION BODIES
IN THE SCOPE OF MARINE SURVEY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This specific requirement describes the requirements to be complied by

inspection bodies that work in the scope of Marine survey before they can be

accredited.

1.2 This specific requirements shall be studied in conjunction with the requirement in

standard SNI 19-17020-1999 (adopted of ISO/IEC 17020-1998) – General

Criteria for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspections

1.3 Marine Survey is an impartial inspection of a vessel, yacht or cargo to assist

interested parties in the safe utilization of the vessel or yacht , or the safe delivery

of cargo. Determining the condition and/or the value, damage of vessels, yachts

and cargo. Investigating and reporting on the nature, cause and extent of the

occurrence. This specific requirements document covers the inspection of Ma rine

survey such as:

Pre-Purchase Survey: Inspection of Condition and overall operation of the

vessel, covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system,

the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on -

board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance

as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trail.

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Insurance Survey: Inspection is performed so that the insurance company

can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable r isk. Interested

inspection in structural integrity and safety for its intended use.

Damage Inspection: an inspection to determine of damage stage,

recommend repairs, estimate repair cost, and if requested, possible cause.

Container Inspection: assessment of physical condition and acceptability of

containers before use or after repair.

Ship’s Cargo Gear and Accessories Inspection: Inspection of the

condition of loading and discharge facilities of a vessel.

Draught Survey: Determine the weight of cargoes on a vessel.

Bunker Survey: Determination the quantity of fuel received by a vessel.

Towing and lashing inspection (Warranty Survey): Survey of the fulfillment of

implied warranty requirements of a vessel prior to cover insurance.

Investigation Survey: A survey conducted to find facts in a loss case

covered by insurance and to verify the loss claimed by a policyholder

On/off hire Condition Survey: assessment of the physical condition of

marine transportation before and after hiring.

Hatch/Tank Cleanliness: Assessment of cleanliness of ships holds or tanks

in relation to the cargoes to be loaded.

Hull/Machinery Damage Survey: Measuring the degree of damage of the

ship’s hull, engines or other machinery.

Tank Container Inspection: Inspection of the completeness of tank

containers accessories and its cleanliness

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Suitability Survey: Assessment of the acceptability of a vessel for certain

cargoes.

Pre-Purchase Survey: Assessment of the overall condition of ship’s

construction, engines and other machinery prior to purchase.

Reefer Space Inspection: Inspection of the condition of cold storage rooms

in the ship

Claim Settlement Service: Inspection for the fulfillment of requirement for

claims on behalf of insurance companies or policyho lders

2. SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION

2.1 The scope of accreditation is the formal statement of the range of activities for

which the inspection body has been accredited;

2.2 The scope is recorded on an accreditation schedule, which is issued together with

the accreditation certificate.

2.3 The scope should be defined as precisely as possible so that all parties concerned

know accurately and unambiguously the range of inspection methods and type of

products covered by the accredited inspection bodies.

2.4 KAN will only accredit inspection bodies for inspections, which have been fully

documented and validated. These may include national and international

standard methods, client and in -house methods.

2.5 The validation of methods should not be taken for gr anted and the inspection

bodies shall satisfy itself that the degree of validation of a particular technique is

adequate for its purpose

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3. REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTOR

3.1 The inspection body management should ensure the integrity of inspector and

that inspector is free from all pressures, which might affect their impartiality and

affect their judgment.

3.2 The inspection body management shall have regulation, policy or procedures for:

implementation of : a code of ethic to inspector, supervision or monitoring of

inspector on site inspection, taking legal sanction to malpractices of inspector,

maintenance of detail inspection record on site by inspector. Supervision of

inspection body personnel, Client feedback and or Complaints for performance

inspector. Annual review of inspector performance in conducting inspections by

inspection body

3.3 Inspector shall have possessing a minimum formal academic qualification not

less than bachelor or diploma in the engineering, technology or science field or

relevant to marine survey qualification from accredited university, institution or

college.

3.4 Signatory approval for KAN endorsed inspection certificates shall have minimum

experience in marine survey inspection and other safeguarding systems not less

than 5 years, Have a well-monitored activities by inspection body supervisor as

an inspector and approval by KAN based on recommendation of KAN Lead

assessor.

3.5 The inspector shall be competent, prompt, diligent and demonstrate respect for

the marine survey profession

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3.6 Maintain and enhance their professional knowledge & expertise by participate in

continuing education in the competence training certification body (technical

societies, regulatory agencies or specialized professional education). Personnel

used may be full or part time or freelance inspectors

3.7 Inspector shall have sound knowledge of:

 Inspection, which entails visual assessment of Damage surveys and

investigations. Packaging surveys, Load & securing surveys for project

cargo, Warehouse inspections and Loss control programs

 The legislative background to the handling of the product in cargoes.

 Practical operations on board ships and at terminals,

 Handling for the safe loading and unloading of bulk liquid or solid product or

liquefied gas.

 General condition surveys (vetting ins pections) and On-hired/off-hired

surveys

inspection of hazards and safety regulations

 Certification and reporting

3.4 When in the site inspection, inspector shall carry an Inspector Identity Card.

Such Identity card will usually bear the name of the In spection Bodies and its

logo, the name of the inspector, his photo and signature, the date of issue and

date of expiration of the card.

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4. QUALITY SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT

4.1 The Inspection Bodies shall perform the services it renders with due care and

skill and shall apply appropriate technical and professional standards to all

aspects of its work.

4.2 The Inspection Bodies shall perform the services agreed upon with its Client in

an independent and impartial manner.

4.3 The Inspection Bodies will inform its Client in a timely manner of the execution

of the instructions.

4.4 The Inspection Bodies will usually inform the Client of the observations it has

made by means of a certificate, report or other similar document.

4.5 The Inspection Bodies will inform its Client in a timely manner if any part of the

agreed upon services cannot be performed for any reason. The Inspection

Bodies shall establish procedures for handling complaints received from Clients

and from third parties.

4.6 The Inspection Bodies shall have due regard for relevant health and safety

regulations.

4.7 The Inspection Bodies shall keep records of the inspection

5. INSPECTION METHODS/ PROCEDURES

5.1 Inspection procedures should refer to other documents containing th e following,

and supplemented by any further information necessary to fully specify the

examination:

a) title, unique reference number, issue or revision status and date of issue;

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b) unique identification of Inspection body producing the procedure;

c) on each page, the page number, the total number of pages in the

procedure and the unique reference number;

d) preparation and approval signature, such that the author and the approval

authority can be readily identified;

5.2 The Inspection Bodies will perform inspections acco rding to the procedures,

methods, rules and regulations of such associations when so requested by the

Client in the instructions.

5.3 Methods procedures and standards published by national, international, or

trade organizations and frequently encountered in the marine survey field can

used, such as: Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI), International Organization for

Standardization (ISO), International Maritime Organization etc.

6 CERTIFICATES /REPORTS

a. Unless otherwise specified, certificates and repor ts are issued to the order

of the Client and pursuant to its instructions.

b. Any data or material obtained from third parties shall be so indicated and

shall be reproduced for information purposes only.

c. The findings and observations of the Inspection Bodie s are valid for time

and place of inspection only.

d. The Inspection Bodies is under no obligation to refer to or report upon any

facts or circumstances, which are outside the specific instructions received.

Where an Inspection Bodies is called upon to reprod uce the statements or

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declarations made by third parties, such as official entities, laboratories,

vessels etc, such reproduction shall be for information purposes only

without responsibility of the Inspection Bodies.

e. Standard information on any certificat e or report will be:

i. Inspection Bodies name, address and logo, if applicable

ii. Certificate or report number or other identification

iii. Date and place of issue

iv. Type of report or certificate

v. Products inspected

vi. Name and address of Client

vii. Summary of Client's instructions in case of any special services

viii. Applicable standards, if any

ix. Findings and observations

x. Date and place of intervention

xi. Authorized signature