14 13 15 | ABS PART 7 APPENDIX 4 SECTION 4 9 Surveys (2013) Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydoc! Introduction ‘Scope and Application ‘A request for Underwater Inspection may be accepted as an altemative to Drydocking Inspection provided ‘that all arrangements and equipment meet the requirements specified in this Appendix. For vessels 15 years of age or over and subject to the Enhanced Survey Program (ESP), Underwater Inspections in Liew of Drydocking are not permitted as an alternate Drydocking Surveys. ‘This Appendix contains the minimum requirements for an Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking. Additional specific requirements for the UWILD Class Notation are noted accordingly. Approval Procedure for UWILD Class Notation (2019) An ABS optional notation, UWILD, for Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking, may be assigned to 1 vessel in full compliance with the requirements as specified in this Appendix. The entire procedure for assignment of the UWILD notation is shown in 7-A-1/1.5 FIGURE 1. Specific additional elements required for UWILD notation include the following: i) Preparation and submission of plans to ABS Engineering as noted in 7-AI-1/3.3.5 “Plans and Data” and 7-A1-1/3.5 “Physical Features” 4) Outof water survey to verify hull markings, iii) Bolted access plates are required to be provided to determine the condition and clearance of the rudder bearings, and the physical condition and securing arrangements of the pintle as noted in 7- AL-BS2, iv) Hinged sea suction grids for access to sea chest and sea suction openings as noted in 7-A1-1/3.5.3. ¥) Hull markings or other means of orientation as noted in 7-A1-1/3.3.5. Governmental Regulations (2019) ‘The requirements specified in this Appendix are for classification only. Flag Administrations may have specific regulations for Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking, including requirements for enrollment, hull markings, extent of visibility and procedures for older vessels. [ABS RULES FOR SURVEY AFTER CONSTRUCTION - 2022 394Part 7 Survey After Construction ‘Appendix 4 Section 1_Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydocking Surveys (2013) TA 34 FIGURE 1 Approval Procedures for UWILD Class Notation (2010) Ss Request for UWILD Notation (by Owner/Operator) Preparation and submission of plans to an ABS Engineering office as required byT-A-173.35, A135 Initial survey of underwater hull markings and ather means of orienting the diver during new construction OR An out-of-water drydocking (Existing Vessel) | ————e Issue certification of compliance with UWILD requirements Conditions and Procedures General (2019) At the request of the Owner, ABS may consider Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking Survey provided all arrangements and conditions meet the requirements of this Appendix. All requests for Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking Survey are to be submitted to ABS for review and authorization, Underwater inspection is to be carried out under the surveillance of the attending Surveyor by an in-water survey company recognized by ABS. The Surveyor is to be satisfied with the method of pictorial representation, and a good two-way communication between the Surveyor and divers or remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operators is to be provided, Ifthe Underwater Inspection reveals damage or deterioration that requires further attention, the Surveyor ‘may require thatthe vessel be drydocked in order to undertake a detailed survey and necessary repairs The extent of the underwater inspection is to be sufficient to include all items which would normally be examined if the vessel was on drydock, some of which are listed in 7-A1-1/3.7.2 [ABS RULES FOR SURVEY AFTER CONSTRUCTION - 2022 395Part 7 ‘Appendix 4 Section 1 Survey After Construction Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydocking Surveys (2013) TA The following Paragraphs describe the conditions and procedures under which a properly conducted underwater inspection may be credited as an alternative of Drydocking Survey. 3.3 Conditions 3.34 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.34 3.38 Limitations i) NonsESP vessels 15 years of age or over applying for Underwater Inspection in Liew of Drydocking are subject to special consideration based on the following review and examination before being permitted to have underwater inspection: ‘© Review of vessel's records to verify that no unapproved repairs have been made ‘¢ Internal examination of representative tanks and cargo holds ii) Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Drydocking Survey may be restricted or limited where there is record or indication of abnormal deterioration, existing condition of class, or ‘damage to underwater body, rudder, or propeller. Existing Conditions of Class Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry docking may not be applicable if there are conditions of class for repairs to propeller, rudder, stern frame, underwater structure, or sea valves. It may also be inapplicable if damage affecting the fitness of the vessel is found during the course of the survey. Thickness Measurements and Nondestructive Testing Undervwater or internal thickness measurements of suspect areas may be required in conjunction with the underwater inspection, Means for underwater nondestructive testing may also be required for fracture detection, Note: Thiokness measuremens ofthe hull underater body, a required for Special Periodical Survey, ste tobe taken at drydock in conjunction with visual inspection ofthe bottom plating by the Surveyor. Tailshaft Surveys Tailshaft Surveys are not covered by this Appendix and are to be dealt with in accordance with Chapter 5 of the ABS Rules for Survey Afler Construction (Part 7) and other applicable Rules, Plans and Data (1 July 2019) Plans showing the following items are to be submitted to the attending Surveyor, together with the proposed inspection procedures for review well in advance of the inspection, Y Location of bottom shell seams and butts (Shell Expansion), including any doublers, siraps, bottom plugs, and all underwater openings. i) Hull markings or other means to orient the in-water survey and identifying photographs, which entail specific areas of plating, (e.g., locations of bulkheads or tanks) sea suction ‘and discharge openings, propeller blades and rudder surfaces, Such preparations may include a weld bead or center puch grid system on the hull, a contrasting color coating, system, a movable grid, or an acoustic locating system. Other suitable arrangements may be submitted for consideration. The hull markings or other means of orientation are required for the UWILD Class Notation. Reference data and instructions to the diver or ROV operator for any necessary underwater operations such as means of access to sea chests to inspect the external sie o hhull connections and sea valves, to rudder bearings to determine clearances of rudder bearings, to propeller shaft strut and stern bearings, or to the athwartship thrusters, if fitted, ix) Most recent gaugings and gauging report from last Special Periodical Survey and the as- built scantlings for the underwater body. [ABS RULES FOR SURVEY AFTER CONSTRUCTION - 2022 396Part 7 Survey After Construction ‘Appendix 4 Section _1_Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydocking Surveys (2013) TA 3.3.6 Underwater Conditions (2013) The in-water visibility and the cleanliness of the hull below the waterline is to be clear enough to permit a meaningful examination which allows the Surveyor and in-water survey to determine the condition of the plating, appendages and the welding. Additional cleaning may be necessary. Overall or spot cleaning may be required at the discretion of the attending Surveyor. i) Whete possible, the underwater examination should be carried out in protected waters, preferably with weak tidal streams and currents 3.5 Physical Features The following physical features are to be incorporated into the vessel's design in order to facilitate the underwater inspection. Access and provisions must be made to determine stern bearing and rudder bearing clearances. When verified they are (o be noted in the vessel’s records for reference at subsequent surveys. 3.8.4 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.84 Stern Bearing Means are to be provided to ascertain that the seal assembly remains intact on oil lubricated bearings and to verify that the clearance or weardown is within limits on the ster bearing, i) For oilelubricated bearings, this may only require the review of operating history and ‘onboard testing, including accurate oilloss records and a check of the oil for ‘contamination by sea water or white metal and/or oil sample reports (considerations are to bbe included in the proposals for Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Drydocking). For wood ‘or rubber bearings, an opening in the top of the rope guard and a suitable gauge or wedge is sufficient for checking the clearance. Any doubt on wear-down of oil-lubricated metal stem bearings from above examinations and review is to be further checked by external measurements or by the vessel's weat- ‘down gauge, where the gauge wells are located outboard of the seals or the vessel can be tipped. For use of the wearsdown gauges, up-to-date records of the base depths are to be ‘maintained onboard the vessel. Whenever the seal sleeve is renewed or machined, the base readings for the wear-down gauge are to be re-established and noted in the vessel's records and in the survey report. Rudder Bearings (2011) Means and access are to be provided to determine the condition and clearance of the rudder bearings, and verify that all parts ofthe pintle and gudgeon assemblies are intact and secure. This may require bolted access plates, threaded plugs, and a measuring arrangement. Bolted access plates or threaded plugs are required for the UWILD Class Notation Where the capability does not exist for the measurement ofthe rudder bearing clearance when the Underwater Inspection In Liew of Drydocking is carried out, the rudder pintle clearance portion of the survey may be specially considered by the attending Surveyor after assessment of the physical condition and securing arrangements of the pintle and review of the operating history and the onboard testing. These considerations are to be included in the proposals for Underwater Inspection In Liew of Drydocking ‘Sea Suctions (2019) ‘Means are to be provided to enable the in-water survey company to confirm that the sea suction ‘openings are clear. Hinged sea suction grids may be used to facilitate this operation and are roquired for the UWILD Class Notation. ‘Soa Valves ‘Sea valves and their attachment to sea chests are to be examined externally, including expansion pieces in sea water cooling and circulating systems. [ABS RULES FOR SURVEY AFTER CONSTRUCTION - 2022 397Part 7 Survey After Construction Appendix 4 Section Underwater inspections in Lieu of Drydocking Surveys (2013) Tats 37 Procedures 3.7.1 Exposed Areas ‘An examination of the outside of the shell plating above the waterline and exposed portions of appendages, such as propeller, rudder and rudder bearings, is to be carried out by the attending Surveyor. Means are to be provided to enable the Surveyor to accomplish his visual inspection. 3.7.2 Underwater Areas (2019) ‘An examination ofthe entre vessel below the watertne is to be carried out by an ABS-approved in-water survey company using closed-circuit television with two-way communication. The progress of the in-water survey isto be monitored by the attending onboard Surveyor as required, and can be supplemented with photographic or video documentation. Items that must be recorded con the tapeiphotograph include but are not limited t D—Vesse's draft i) Time at which in-water survey commences Point of commencement iy) Time viewed ¥) Conditions of hull markings i) Random areas of plating vil) All sea chests vill) All inlets and discharges jx) Rudder 2) Pintles xi) Propeller xii) Time and point of completion ofthe in-water survey: ‘The above examination is to be supplemented by the in-water survey company’s report describing and attesting to the conditions found. A copy of this report and pertinent photographs are to be submited tthe attending Surveyor. Copies are also to be retained onboard 3.7.3 Damage Arcas Damage and corrosion areas are to be tapediphotographed. Intemal examination oF thickness gauging of such locations may be necessary, as determined by the attending Surveyor. Means are to be provided for orienting and identifying underwater surfaces in photographs, a8 noted in 7- ALB... 3.7.4 Planning (2019) The equipment and procedure for observing and reporting the survey are to be discussed with the parties involved prior to the Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Drydocking, and suitable time is to be allowed to permit the in-water survey company to test all equipment beforehand. 3.9 Alternatives 3.1 ABS is prepared to consider alternatives to the above guidelines. Maintenance of UWILD Class Notation For maintenance of the UWILD notation, a vessel’s markings and equipment installed for UWILD are to be satisfactorily verified by the attending Surveyor at each Drydocking. [ABS RULES FOR SURVEY AFTER CONSTRUCTION - 2022 398