Tank Inspection Report

M/V “Eleranta”
IMO 9081198
Water Ballast Tank Inspection Report
China Shipping International Shipyard Co. Ltd (CSIS), Changxing Island, Shanghai
24 June 2010
Report prepared by: Andrew Cass
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1. Newbuilding Vessel Delivery Details
Vessel name M/V Eleranta

Ship type Bulk Carrier
DWT 73,222
Hull number 001133
IMO number 9081198
Builder Samsung Heavy Industries, Geoje, South Korea
Delivery date 16 May 1995
Ship operator V Ships (UK) Ltd
WBT coating scheme 2 x 125µm dft Intershield 300 (ENA300 series)

Cathodic protection No sacrificial anodes
2. Inspection Details
Location China Shipping International Shipyard Co. Ltd (CSIS), Changxing Island, Shanghai
Date 24 June 2010
In-service period 15 years
Docking reason Class special survey; Routine maintenance
Classification Lloyd’s Register
Attendees Andrew Cass (International Paint, Worldwide Marine, Bus. Dev. Manager)
Qian Lei (International Paint Shanghai, Technical Service Manager)
Tang Ding (International Paint Shanghai, Technical Service Representative)
Chief Officer (V Ships (UK) Ltd)
WBT’s inspected No. 4 Starboard Topside tank

Forepeak tank
No. 1 Double Bottom tank
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3. Summary of Water Ballast Tank Inspection Results
No. 1 Double Bottom Tank

Assessed as “Good” by Class. Minimal maintenance or repair carried out throughout the 15 years. Some
corrosion on underside of cargo holds caused by reverse impact damage but coating system still intact
and performing well in the immediate surrounding areas. Edges, weld seams and cut-outs in excellent
condition. Hopper tanks also in excellent condition, with only a few very minor areas of corrosion.
No. 4 Starboard Topside Tank

Assessed as “Fair” by Class. This is largely as a result of structural repairs required from stress areas,
rather than breakdown of the coating. Some general corrosion on the deckhead caused by highly
corrosive micro-environment and damages on the reverse side of work carried out on the main
deck. Some maintenance of coating system carried out in service using a (non-IP) solvent-free ballast
repair coating. Edges, weld seams and cut-outs generally in very good condition with some corrosion on
erection joint areas.
Forepeak Tank
Some general corrosion evident, particularly around tank access areas. Good corrosion protection in
complex areas with some localised breakdown on scallops, manual welds and mechanically damaged
edges.
4. Superintendent Comments
“The cleaning of the areas to reveal the true nature of the coatings beneath is impressive, as the casual
observer would consider the discolouration as staining of the coating”.
“The few inserts insisted upon by LR were as a result of stress and fatigue of the metal and not due to any
coating corrosion. In fact, the removed panels exhibited coating in good condition on both sides, which
was impressive given the aforementioned material fatigue”.
“My own opinion is that the main fabric of the TST’s is still well protected and edge failure around scallops
is to be expected”.
“The photos are representative of the tank conditions”.
Superintendent - V Ships (UK) Ltd

For and on Behalf of Owners
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5. Photographic Report - 15 years in service: No. 1 Double Bottom tank
Photo 1
Photo 2
Excellent overall condition.

Very good corrosion protection of edges and weld seams.
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Photo 3
Photo 4
No corrosion on cut-outs and scallop areas.
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Photo 5
Photo 6
Excellent overall condition.

Good resistance to spread of corrosion after reverse impact damage on underside of cargo holds.
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Photo 7
Photo 8
Coating appears in excellent condition after removal of mud staining.

Excellent corrosion protection at standard dft (250-350µm) after 15 years in service.
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6. Photographic Report - 15 years in service: No. 1 Double Bottom tank (hopper)
Photo 9
Photo 10
Excellent overall condition in complex areas.

Very limited corrosion on weld seams, cut-outs and stiffener edges.
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Photo 11
Photo 12
Very good corrosion protection on sharp edges, including support brackets.

Some very minor areas of corrosion in difficult to access scallop areas.
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7. Photographic Report - 15 years in service: No. 4 Starboard Topside tank
Photo 13
Photo 14
Very good overall condition with only minor areas of touch up.
Excellent corrosion protection on edges and weld seams. No blistering.
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Photo 15
Photo 16
Excellent corrosion protection on flat surfaces and access manholes.

Some corrosion starting around stiffener cut-out areas.
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Photo 17
Photo 18
Coating appears in excellent condition after removal of mud staining.

No corrosion on flat plates or longitudinal stiffeners. Good edge retention and corrosion protection.
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Photo 19
Photo 20
Very good overall condition.

Some areas of corrosion appearing on underside of main deck after prolonged service period.
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8. Photographic Report - 15 years in service: Forepeak tank
Photo 21
Photo 22
Good overall condition after 15 years in service in aggressive Forepeak tank conditions.
Some minor areas of corrosion. Good overall protection of edges and weld seams.
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Photo 23
Photo 24
Good general overall condition, even in complex areas.

Some areas of corrosion after prolonged service period.
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Photo 25
Photo 26
Some corrosion on tank access areas after prolonged service period.

Intact coating still in excellent condition after removal of mud staining.
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Photo 27
Photo 28
Very good corrosion protection of difficult to access areas.

No corrosion or cracking on weld seams. Excellent protection of ratholes.
[End of report]
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M/V “Eleranta”

Water Ballast Tank Inspection Report

Report prepared by: Andrew Cass

Vessel name M/V Eleranta

WBT coating scheme 2 x 125µm dft Intershield 300 (ENA300 series)

WBT’s inspected No. 4 Starboard Topside tank

No. 1 Double Bottom Tank

No. 4 Starboard Topside Tank

“The photos are representative of the tank conditions”.

Superintendent - V Ships (UK) Ltd

Excellent overall condition.

No corrosion on cut-outs and scallop areas.

Excellent overall condition.

Coating appears in excellent condition after removal of mud staining.

Excellent overall condition in complex areas.

Very good corrosion protection on sharp edges, including support brackets.

Excellent corrosion protection on flat surfaces and access manholes.

Coating appears in excellent condition after removal of mud staining.

Very good overall condition.

Good general overall condition, even in complex areas.

Some corrosion on tank access areas after prolonged service period.

Very good corrosion protection of difficult to access areas.

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