5 Important Inspections For New Ships: in The Yard

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5 Important Inspections
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In The Yard
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Hull Welding Inspection 1
Hull Opening Inspection 2
Hull Protection System Inspection 3
Coating Inspection 4
Machinery and Ship Equipment Inspection 5
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As an experienced ship officer and a part of the takeover crew for

new ships, it is important to have the right knowledge outside the
domain of ship operations and maintenance. Having an idea as to
what to check on a new built ship will definitely give an edge to a
seafarer in his/her career.
When a new ship is about to be delivered, a hull inspector is

assigned to inspect the ship’s hull. A brief knowledge of
inspection of hull and various machinery systems is always
helpful to the seafarer responsible for taking over the ship.
This would also help

in assisting the hull
inspector in finding
any abnormality in
the construction or
deviation from the
plan (The approved
Ship Construction
Plan provided by the
owner to the
shipbuilder).
Though for all the below inspections, a dedicated inspector is

assigned by the shipping company (Hull inspector, machinery
inspector etc.), it is important for the seafarer to have some
basic knowledge of inspections being carried out on a newly
constructed ship.
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The ship is constructed in parts and is then eventually assembled

together by welding at hull structure. A thorough inspection of hull
welding is an important job, which is carried out by an officer by
checking the following things:
 The types and sizes of welds, and the edge preparations are
appropriate and correct for the application
 Welding sequences are proper and do not create locked in

stresses or deformations
 All structure is properly aligned and spaced before welding
 Welding is carried out in accordance with agreed upon

standards, codes, and good practice, especially with regard
to absence of spatter, porosity, undercutting, strikes,
excessive crown, cracks and other irregularities
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“It is important that the welded joints

subject to bending or alternate
Human Element in stresses should be made stronger
than the parent metal. If this is done,
Welding introduces
the addition of a little weld metal will
some amount of definitely insure that a break will not
uncertainty, but with a come in the weld.”
welded job properly  Welding rods are of the correct type and
are kept in dry environment
designed, using
suitable material and  Selection of welds, castings and
apparatus forgings to be specially inspected by
non-destructive test methods or for
accomplished by a tensile, impact or fatigue tests
qualified operator
under suitable  Witnessing tests and results of
radiographic (x-rays), magnetic particle,
supervision, will have ultrasonic, and dye penetrant tests
a positive outcome.
 Assist the hull inspectors by providing
findings to her/him or as required
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The ship’s hull acts like a spine, which

keeps her water borne, maintaining the
water tightness of the ship. Following are
the important checks taking-over seafarer
officer must perform:
 Where a definite standard of subdivision
has been approved, check the
watertight compartments and all
arrangements and details connected “Ensure the entry of the hull
with the subdivision are in order and inspection is made in the hull
that no changes (or devation from the inspection software, if fitted
plan) affecting them have been made
on the ship for future
references and planning.”
 Examine all side scuttles and their
special locking arrangements. Ensure to
check the test report of the locking
arrangements
 Scupper and sanitary discharge valves

and other appliances intended to
prevent the accidental admission of
water into the hull to be inspected, such
as
• Inspect proper fitting of sea chest plating and grating

• Inspect MGPS (Marine Growth Prevention System) installation
• Check for steam injection and vent valves in sea chest
• Check overboard valve connections to sea chest
• Check the fittings of boiler blowdown valves are as per
requirements and plan. They need more attention since they’re
subjected to high temperature, pressure, corrosion and erosion
• Check the report for leakage test done on all overboard valves
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 All watertight doors

and other means for
closing the “openings”
in the watertight
subdivision shall be
inspected and their
condition and
efficiency ascertained;
the doors shall be tried
by hand, and also by
power, if operated by
power
 Check the surface condition and

preparation of the area where
cement is to be applied
 Inspection to be done for ash

chutes and shell plating placed in
way of openings
 Hatch covers and supports,

tarpaulins, cleats, battens, and
other means of securing all
hatches, shall be inspected
 For oil tanker, the shell plating and

bulkheads should be inspected
before fitting the strums of the
cargo suction pipes

The main Hull protections systems popularly used on modern ships

are Sacrificial Anodes and ICCP (considering hull coating and
painting as a different category). Following checks must be carried
out by the responsible officer of the takeover crew:
 Check if the sacrificial anodes (material, design and fitting

location) provided by the shipyard are as per the plan
 The number of anodes and location are as per the plan
 The design life of Sacrificial anode is mentioned by the

shipyard in the report
 Structural drawings and

information of coating
systems are as required for
calculation of surface areas
to be protected
 Ensure the shipyard has

identified the interfaces to
electrically connected
components/systems with
self-sufficient CP systems,
e.g. pipelines
 The anode types (i.e. stand-

off, flush mounted or bracelet
anodes) used are as per the
plan or as specified by
Owner/Purchaser

“The anode should

not be positioned
forward of or in-line
with Echo Sounding
Transducers or log
Impellers”
 If owner (or plan) has not specified the types of anode used, then the
contractor shall select anode type taking into account e.g. net anode
mass to be installed, available space for location of anodes and anode
utilization factor
 Check with shipyard for the reference to welding and/or brazing

procedure specifications and qualification of personnel carrying out
Human Element in
welding/brazing Inspection and testing of anode fastening to be done
Welding introduces
some amount of  Ensure to check if the test meters
utilised during commissioning of the
uncertainty, but with a Cathodic Protection system is
welded job properly calibrated to National or International
measurement standards
designed, using
suitable material and  Observe and note the general
apparatus condition of the test point, including
any fittings
accomplished by a
qualified operator under  Observe and note any information
suitable supervision shown on face plate or test point
cover
will have a positive
outcome.  If applicable, remove the faceplate or
cover and observe internal condition
of test point
 When tests are complete,

check if petroleum jelly is
smeared over exposed
threads and cable
terminations
 Ensure cover is replaced
 Check correct current

density is applied which
was obtained from the
results of cathodic
protection tests and from
“Having determined the any available data
number of anodes required, it
is important to ensure that the  Ensure the correct total
current distribution is effective current requirement has
and with the propeller located been calculated to achieve
at the stern of the vessel – an the required current
area of major turbulence – it is density (total current) =
necessary to fit a higher current density x
proportion of the anodes in the superficial surface area
after part of the vessel,
particularly close to the
propeller”
 Check the designing of the D.C wiring systems is done as

per the plan and under the standard electrical practices
 The total IR drop in the circuit is calculated and specified in

the report
 The value of rectifier voltage and current outputs are

specified in the report

Coating is referred to as surface preparation and primer coating of

the hull followed by the hull painting (Find detail explanation in our
Bonus eBook – Hull Painting of Ship). Following are the basic
checks which the responsible officer of a takeover crew must carry:
 Ensure the surface preparation is done as per the IMO

Coating Performance Standard (PSPC)
 Ensure that the applied coatings are approved and review

records of application
 Ensure and check the

surface preparation
machines (blaster etc.)
and coating equipment
are of approved type
and the system or
procedure used to
perform these
operations are carried
out as per the plan

“Any paint job is only as
good as the preparation
that precedes it, and the
skill of the people doing
the work. Improper
preparation can only result
in dissatisfaction and a
failed paint job”
 Safety aspects for

Sacrificial Anodes or
ICCP are kept in mind
during surface
preparation for the
coating and during the
coating operation
 The coating thickness is appropriate and recorded
 Different types of coatings are applied at correct level and all the
procedures
Human and measurements
Element in are recorded in Coating Technical File
Welding introduces
some amount of
uncertainty, but with a
welded job properly
designed, using
suitable material and
apparatus
 accomplished
The paints usedbyover
a the coating for hull are as specified in the plan
qualified operator under
 The different types of paints used in different locations are as per the
suitable
plan supervision
will have a positive
 outcome.
Check if there are no abnormality in the coating performed by the
shipyard

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Following are the machinery systems (but are not limited to)
inspected for their operation and installation along with the
manufacturer representative and shipyard representative:
 Main propulsion machinery
 Switchgear, switchboards,
distribution panels and
associated instrumentation
 Shafting, bearings and

propeller
 Transformers, regulators,
circuit breakers,
synchronizing equipment
 Auxiliary electrical
generators
 Motors, brakes, electric

clutches
 Heating, ventilation and air

conditioning
 Wiring, buses, wire-ways,

wire and cable penetrations
 Refrigeration and
dehumidification

 Lighting
 Rudders and steering

gear
 Electronic equipment
 Communication
equipment
 Cargo handling
equipment
 Automation systems
 Impressed current
system
 Electrical insulation
 Monitors, sensors,
alarms, annunciators
 Antennae, wave guides,

transducers
 Electrical and
communication shore
connections
 Computers and their

networks
 Fiber optic systems

The detailed inspection of various machinery and systems is

carried out by the engine room crew of the take-over team (Find the
procedure in our eBook – A Practical Guide to Yard Delivery of New
Ship). The general visual inspection of machinery on the ship is to be
done by all the officers to assure that such equipment is correctly
installed and connected to other systems. The inspection must ensure:
 All the machinery are assembled correctly
 All the machinery and system are installed according to the

manufacturers’ instructions and good practice
 All machinery and systems are arranged to provide safe access for
operation and maintenance
 Sufficient room is left for

opening, inspection
and/or removal
 The equipment is not a

hazard, through
malfunction to equipment
in its vicinity
 The foundations are

appropriate for the
equipment
 The equipment has the

correct size or capacity
for the service intended
 The equipment is free of abnormal vibrations
 The equipment does not generate abnormal noise

 The equipment or systems are environmentally sound especially with

respect to oil spill, solid waste, or sewage water pollution, air pollution,
toxic fume generation, excessive noise, etc.
 The systems are energy efficient
 The equipment is user friendly, properly marked and provided with

instruction books, operating guides, trouble shooting information, parts
lists etc.
 The machinery and equipment specifications meets performance

specifications

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Hull Welding Inspection 1

Hull Opening Inspection 2

Hull Protection System Inspection 3

Machinery and Ship Equipment Inspection 5

2 5 Important Inspections For New Ships

As an experienced ship officer and a part of the takeover crew for

When a new ship is about to be delivered, a hull inspector is

This would also help

Though for all the below inspections, a dedicated inspector is

5 Important Inspections For New Ships 3

The ship is constructed in parts and is then eventually assembled

 Welding sequences are proper and do not create locked in

 All structure is properly aligned and spaced before welding

 Welding is carried out in accordance with agreed upon

5 Important Inspections For New Ships

“It is important that the welded joints

The ship’s hull acts like a spine, which

 Scupper and sanitary discharge valves

• Inspect proper fitting of sea chest plating and grating

 All watertight doors

 Check the surface condition and

 Inspection to be done for ash

 Hatch covers and supports,

 For oil tanker, the shell plating and

5 Important Inspections For New Ships 7

The main Hull protections systems popularly used on modern ships

 Check if the sacrificial anodes (material, design and fitting

 The number of anodes and location are as per the plan

 The design life of Sacrificial anode is mentioned by the

 Structural drawings and

 Ensure the shipyard has

 The anode types (i.e. stand-

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“The anode should

 Check with shipyard for the reference to welding and/or brazing

 When tests are complete,

 Ensure cover is replaced

 Check correct current

 Check the designing of the D.C wiring systems is done as

 The total IR drop in the circuit is calculated and specified in

 The value of rectifier voltage and current outputs are

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Coating is referred to as surface preparation and primer coating of

 Ensure the surface preparation is done as per the IMO

 Ensure that the applied coatings are approved and review

 Ensure and check the

5 Important Inspections For New Ships 11

 Safety aspects for

5 Important Inspections For New Ships 12

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 Main propulsion machinery

 Shafting, bearings and

 Motors, brakes, electric

 Heating, ventilation and air

 Wiring, buses, wire-ways,

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 Rudders and steering

 Antennae, wave guides,

 Computers and their

 Fiber optic systems

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The detailed inspection of various machinery and systems is