AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

Annual Hull Survey CHECKLIST

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1 All Systems
1 (1 July 2006) The Surveyor is to review the Operating and Maintenance Manuals,
operational and maintenance records, log books including all recorded malfunctions or
repairs carried out since the last Annual Survey and assure their proper maintenance
and reporting. Summarized procedures for normal and emergency operations are to be
verified on board the unit. The Annual Survey is to include surveys of the following, as
applicable:
1.1 Pressure Boundaries (1 July 2006)
2 Internal and external surfaces of pressure boundaries, including all appendages,
penetrations, hatches, hatch coamings, latching devices, lifting lugs, windows, plugs, hull
stop valves, gaskets and support frames. External fairings are to be removed as far as
practicable to provide good access to the entire surface of the pressure boundaries.
Removal of protective coatings and insulation will not be required unless deterioration or
trace of rust or corrosion is evident or as otherwise may be required by the Surveyor for
inspection and non-destructive testing. Drydocking survey or equivalent underwater
inspection of the vehicle below the light waterline is to be carried out to the Surveyor's
satisfaction. Unless the vehicle is dry docked to the Surveyor's satisfaction, the Owner's
proposal for the equivalent survey is to be submitted for consideration. This proposal is
to include such information on the vehicle as the type of coatings and form of corrosion
control, if any.
1.2 Viewports (1 July 2006)
3 All viewports are to be examined for possible deterioration (crack, crazing) or any other
superficial damage. Inspection is to be in accordance with ASME-PVHO-2-2003.
Viewports are not to be repaired without prior approval from an ABS Technical Office.
1.3 Life Support Systems (1 July 2006)
4 Life support system, including oxygen bottles, valves, gauges, fire protection, monitoring
equipment, scrubber systems and emergency equipment. All life support items surveyed
are to show continued compliance with the ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities Section 8. Particular attention is
to be given to oxygen or other gas bottles made of aluminum alloys due to risk of
corrosion in way of the fastening connections. Fire detection equipment, where fitted, is
to be examined and tested. Fixed fire fighting systems and portable fire extinguishers are
to be serviced every 12 months.
1.5 Ballasting, Floatation and Buoyancy Systems (1 July 2006)
5 Ballasting, deballasting, flotation and buoyancy systems, if fitted including piping, valves,
pressure gauges and level gauges. Trim and ballast tanks are to be examined externally.
Buoyancy foam blocks, if fitted, are to be examined externally. The proper operation of
the water detection system is to be verified.
1.7 Communications Systems (1 July 2006)
6 Operational check of communications systems. Radio communication or conventional
telephone for a tethered unit is to be checked. Ultrasound underwater telephone may be
checked by simulation or during the test dive.
1.9 Electrical Systems (1 July 2006)

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7 Electrical systems, including generators and battery systems. Automatic and manual
switch from the main to the emergency source of power is to be tested. All systems are
to be energized, tested and proven free from grounds. Pressure resistant battery pods
are to be internally examined. Dielectric liquids in pressure enclosures are to be checked
for possible contamination by water. The pressure compensating systems are to be
checked for tightness. Wiring and equipment in battery pods or battery boxes are to be
checked together with the density and level of the electrolyte in the batteries. Fuses and
breakers are to be randomly checked.
1.11 Emergency Arrangements (1 July 2006)
8 Emergency arrangements, including jettison systems and their freedom of operation. All
emergency equipment and systems are to be fully tested including jettisoning of weights
and electrical connections in tethered units. Locking systems for jettisoning equipment
are to be carefully examined following testing. Releasing systems for battery pods or
battery boxes need not be tested if they appear to be maintained in good condition.
Condition of self-disconnecting electrical plugs is to be checked.
1.13 Propulsion (1 July 2006)
9 Means of propulsion and thrusters are to be tested with particular attention to bearings,
seals, propellers, shafting, controls and machinery foundations. Hydraulic pumps and
equipment are to be tested and the hydraulic fluid analyzed for possible water
contamination. The steering system is to be examined, including tillers and controls, and
operationally tested.
1.15 Corrosion Control Systems (1 July 2006)
10 Corrosion control systems, including sacrificial anodes and protective coatings. Where
fitted, carbon steel bolts are to be examined at random for excessive corrosion.
1.17 Instrumentation (1 July 2006)
11 Accuracy and proper functioning of instrumentation. Calibration records are to be
available on request. Permanent markings for emergency controls are to be checked.
1.19 Special Items (1 July 2006)
12 Special items which affect safety, such as manipulators, umbilical cords and lifting
frames. Verify that the system for jettisoning of manipulator arms has not been bypassed
and is still in working condition. Verify that there are no modifications, such as addition of
scientific equipment or special tools, which would affect the buoyancy and safe
operation.
1.21 Operational Dive
13 An operational dive is to be conducted annually and systems operationally tested. The
dive need not be to rated depth nor with full occupancy, A report on the dive is then to be
issued to the Surveyor. The Surveyor need not be present at the annual test dive unless
the Surveyor so requires.
Section 6 Replacement of Viewports
14 Acrylic viewports are to be replaced in accordance with Section 7 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities or at

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shorter intervals if deterioration occurs in service. Repairs to viewports will be subject to

special consideration.
Annual Survey - Hull
15 • Was the class certificate verified to conform with the class notations contained in
the vessel's Survey Status?

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1 All Systems
The following items are to be surveyed, as applicable:
1.1 General
1 All items required under Annual Survey (see 7-11-3).

1.3 Valves in Pressure Boundaries (1 July 2006)

2 All valves in the pressure boundaries are to be examined internally and externally, tested
and found or placed in satisfactory conditions. Equivalent alternative means of inspection
will be specially considered. One hull penetration of each type is to be removed for
examination of threads. In addition all plugs are to be removed for examination of
threads.
1.5 Ballasting and Deballasting Systems (2017)
3 Ballasting and deballasting piping systems internally exposed to seawater are to be
hydrostatically tested to 1.25 times maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP). All
other ballasting and deballasting piping systems are to be pressurized to the MAWP
using the fluid normally used in service, and tested for leakage. Ballast tanks are to be
examined internally and tank sounding system to be checked. Holding down
arrangements of external tanks (battery pods, trim and ballast tanks, etc.) are to be
examined for possible corrosion. All jettisoning systems are to be overhauled, examined
and tested. The flotation characteristics of buoyancy foam, if fitted, and fastening to the
structure is to be checked or tested.
1.7 Life Support Systems (1 July 2014)
4 All life support piping systems, including gas storage containers, are to be pressurized to
the maximum working pressure, using the fluid normally used in service, and tested for
leakage.
5 Gas storage containers are to be hydrostatically pressure tested to 1.25 MAWP and
visually inspected internally (with a borescope) and externally, at least once during each
Special Periodical Survey period and documents of such tests are to be maintained and
reviewed.
6 Alternatively, gas storage cylinders are to be hydrostatically pressure tested and visually
inspected internally (with a borescope) and externally, at least once every 5 years by a
qualified third party in accordance with the requirements of the code/standard of
manufacture (such as the US Department of Transport (DOT) requirements).
7 Where gas storage containers are fastened to the vessel's structure, bolts are to be
removed for examination including the condition of the pressure vessels in way of the
bolts.
1.8 Viewports (1 July 2006)
8 In general, all viewports are to be removed and conditions of viewport seating on frame
carefully examined. Inspection is to be in accordance with ASME-PVHO-2-2003. In the
case of conical and spherical sector viewports where the seating surface can be
inspected without removing the window, removal may be waived by the Surveyor.
1.9 Gauges and Monitoring Instruments (1 July 2006)

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9 All gauges and monitoring instruments including depth gauges, oxygen analyzers, main
manometers, main ammeters and voltmeters, etc., are to be calibrated within a period of
six months prior to the Special Periodical Survey. Appropriate documentation is to be
provided to the Surveyor indicating such calibration has been performed.
1.10 Electrical Systems (1 July 2006)
10 All electrical cables and piping are to be checked inside and outside the pressure hull for
possible physical deterioration. Ground fault and/or stray current detection system is to
be examined and confirmed that no unacceptable ground faults or stray currents
exceeding allowable limits are detected.
1.11 Pressure Hull (1 July 2006)
11 Protective coating and thermal insulation are to be removed in selected locations and
pressure hull examined or, alternatively, pressure hull is to be gauged. Highly stressed
parts such as lifting lug welding on main pressure hull are to be checked at random by
dye penetrant or magnetic particle methods together with connecting appendages to
shell. A geometrical measurement for permitted deviations of the pressure hull may be
required by the Surveyor (see the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Underwater
Vehicles, Systems, and Hyperbaric Facilities, Section 5 for dimensional tolerances). The
Surveyor should require that a record be kept onboard of any measurements taken and
that reference points be marked for use at future surveys. In case of doubt the results
are to be submitted to the ABS Technical Office, which reviewed and approved the
plans, for evaluation and comparison with the original readings.
1.13 Test Dive
12 As part of the Special Periodical Survey, a test dive is to be performed in the presence of
the Surveyor. This test is to be in accordance with Subsection 3/5 of the Rules for
Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems, and Hyperbaric Facilities except
that full occupancy is not required.
Section 6 Replacement of Viewports
13 Acrylic viewports are to be replaced in accordance with Section 7 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities or at
shorter intervals if deterioration occurs in service. Repairs to viewports will be subject to
special consideration.
14 a. Has calibration of measuring equipment used in the process been verified? If yes,
by what means:
15 i. Review of equipment

16 ii. Location of calibration record(s).

- Location:
17 iii. Comparison of multiple Instruments

18 . Other:
- Other Verification Means:
Checklist on Gaugings for Class Survey

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Gauging requirements are part of Special Survey of Hull.

19 • For ESP, ESDC and all other vessels, a Survey Planning Meeting was held?
- Thickness Measurement Company Representative(s) Name:
- Owner's Representative(s) Name:
- Name of Thickness Measurement Company:
- Meeting Location:
- Master of the vessel or an appropriately qualified representative appointed by the
master:
- Date:
- ABS Surveyor(s) Name:
• Calibration of gauging devices used in the process was verified as noted below:
20 • Review of Equipment Calibration Record(s).
- Location of Calibration Records:
21 • Calibration appropriate for size and type of material.

22 • The undersigned attended during gauging and considers the results to be

representative of the actual average condition of the vessel and gauging results
endorsed.
- Gauging Start Date:
- Gauging Stop Date:
23 • It was verified that the Gauging Start and Gauging Stop dates indicated on the
Thickness Measurement Firm's report are correct and within the First Visit and Last
Visit dates of the Survey report.
24 • All Rule required gaugings for survey have been taken.

25 • If no, any remaining gaugings are listed in survey report.

26 • Gaugings were reviewed for individual plate wastage and found within allowable
limits as gauged.
27 • If no, areas were re-examined / repaired and found or placed in satisfactory
condition.
28 • If no, areas were noted in survey report as an Outstanding Recommendation.

• Gaugings were reviewed and verified for average top or bottom wastage.
29 • Wastage found less than 20%. (Vessels < 61m in length)

30 • If no, engineering gauging support office SED contacted. Attach copy of advice.

31 • If not resolved at time of last visit, gaugings noted in survey report was
forwarded to SED office for review. Indicate which SED office.
- SED office
32 • Gaugings were reviewed and if areas of substantial corrosion were found, the
following were carried out:
33 • Where substantial corrosion was found, additional gaugings were taken as per
Rules.

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34 • Where corrosion pattern indicates substantial corrosion, areas are documented

in survey report. NOTE: Areas that have been repaired are to be clearly
marked/highlighted on the gauging results, with the thickness of the renewed
structure recorded in the thickness measurement report.
35 • Thickness Measurements Report, including cover letter and any marked up areas,
was uploaded as a work order attachment (document type: Gauging Report).

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