Thursday, January 31, 2013

On/Off Hire Condition Survey

Definitions

On Hire Survey - A complete survey of a vessel to determine it’s condition prior to it being placed On-Hire.

Off Hire Survey - A complete survey of a vessel to determine it’s condition prior to it being taken Off-Hire.




On/Off Hire Vessel Condition Surveys
On-Hire Surveys / Off-Hire Surveys of vessels or marine structures undertaken either before the vessel or structure is delivered into a charter, or redelivered from a charter. The survey report should include a detailed description of a vessel’s cargo spaces/deck areas structural condition, cargo space cleanliness, bunkers on board, listing of the vessel’s statutory certificates, portable securing equipment, etc.

When discrepancies differences arise in a bunker delivery operation, the experience of the Surveyor should be able to find the error, if any, or to give out the right figures for third party agreement.

The purpose of these On-Hire Surveys / Off-Hire Surveys is principally to determine the extent of damage, other than fair wear and tear, which may have occurred to the ship between two dates, usually those of the commencement and termination of charter. Whilst the determination of damage is the principle purpose of the two requisite reports, one being at the “on hire” survey and the other at the “off hire” survey, there are often three other requirements. These are generally:

· The checking of documents and certificates

· The establishment of quantities of fuel and stores on board

· Sometimes the establishment of the cleanliness of the cargo spaces

Visual inspection conducted at the time of delivery or re-delivery of a vessel to/from a time charter.

On-Hire Surveys / Off-Hire Surveys is very important for a client when hiring a vessel to limit their liability, by ensuring they have the correct information on the condition of the vessel and work required in respect of the Charter Party. Hence it is in the interest of a Client to get an independent survey carried out on their behalf which will then be used as evidence for their liabilities for the Charter period.

When attend to check the condition of the vessel when it is chartered from or redelivered back to the owner which usually includes in part the structure, document and bunker, Vessel survey to get a general impression by inspecting selected areas:
·         Accommodation
·         Passenger areas
·         Safety equipment
·         Cargo areas
·         Machinery spaces etc.
·         Planned Maintenance System for outstanding items
·         Sample of any prearranged open spaces (tanks etc).
·         Certification and Classification records to be inspected
·         Brief interviews with some of the crew members

On Hire Survey and Off Hire Survey alternative choice:
On/Off Hire Condition Survey
On/Off Hire ROB Bunker Survey
On/Off Hire Condition and ROB Bunker Survey

On/Off hire vessel condition.
It’s a visual inspection of vessel holds, main deck and cargo working areas are performed to identify any damage present prior to the vessel going on/off hire. This survey is carried out by us and after the completion we issue an attestation certificate.

This survey is compared with the previous condition survey carried out to the vessel, in order to determine if new damage have occurred to the vessel from cargo operations and/or stevedores damage.

On/Off hire vessel rob bunker survey.
This Bunker Survey must be done, taking care to sound all tanks and correct for temperature and density, consumption of D.O, F.O to vessel delivery at Pilot station of a Nation.

The survey goals are:
·         ascertaining the condition of the vessel prior to delivery,
·         recording any damage to hull or cargo spaces,
·         certifying holds suitability for loading of the intended cargoes,
·         validity of class and statutory certificates, etc.

At re-delivery, the surveyor is to ascertain whether during the time charter the vessel the vessel sustain any damage.


The Survey

1.  On or Off Hire Surveys are conducted to the extent requested by the client. If the client has not detailed the specifics of the survey, Attachment A - On/Off Hire Survey Checklist furnished as part of this instruction is to be used as a general guide for what is to be surveyed and recorded.

2. The information required is generally the same for On or Off Hire so a comparison can be made prior to and after hiring a vessel out. Therefore, Attachment A - On/Off Hire Survey Checklist can to be used as a guide for either an On or Off Hire Survey.

3.  Spares, loose items and consumable stores, to the extent required by client, are to be surveyed and recorded.

4.  During the course of an Off-Hire survey, the On-Hire survey report is to be referred to in order to determine any differences in condition (normal wear and tear excepted).

5.  The Off-Hire survey shall be conducted subject to the same (or simulated) limitations encountered during the conduct of the On-Hire survey, as set forth in the On-Hire survey report.


Attachment A On/Off HireSurvey Checklist


Attachment A On/Off Hire Survey Checklist



Surveyor Guideline Note on Hull Coating Inspection.

This Surveyor guideline has been designed by International to help you note the essential data that must be recorded when you carry out your inspection in the drydock.

From your observations noted in the dock you can complete the Inspection and Coatings Report or New building Report in full, back in your office.

To assist you to collect the data for the Inspection and Coatings Report, this aid outlines the key questions and contains the illustrated standards and reference photographs.

 
Comments on Previous Coating performance, Surface Preparation, Coating Application and Recommendations for next Dry-docking.

*This information is usually available from Equasis or Class Society.



Extent diagrams

 

Extent diagrams (cont...)



Typical forms of corrosion due to mechanical damage



Typical forms of corrosion due to non-mechanical causes




Blistering




Typical forms of cracking/crazing




Common forms of weed fouling




Common forms of animal fouling



 
Severity of animal fouling





Surveyor Guide Notes on Marpol Certificate Deficiencies


With marine pollution being a major concern to Port States, Port Slate Control Inspectors are taking a hard look at pollution prevention arrangements on board. Penalties can be quite stiff far an Owner if the vessel fails to comply with required regulations. Following is a comprehensive list of the types of deficiencies found. Note ¡that in some instances the vessel was detained due lo inaccuracies in the
Supplement to the Marpol Certificate versus actual arrangements on board. Surveyors shall pay strict attention to statements made in the Supplement and reissue a correct version, if necessary.

1. Oil content meter, printed circuit board for control section to be repaired.

2. Pollution placard not posted.

3. Transfer procedures did not contain procedures for reporting oil discharges (or hazardous material discharges) into the water.

4. Oil discharge monitors not operating satisfactorily.

5. Oil record book not filled out properly, not up-to-date.

6. 15 ppm alarm out of order.

7. Bilge and sludge pump arrangements not in compliance with Marpol regulations.

8. Oily water separator pump, automatic stopping device not working; soft patches in associated 
piping of Oil Water Separator.

9. Marpol Certificate Supplement not in compliance with latest MARPOL Amendments (not latest revision).

10. Sludge tank has direct connection over board through bilge system. Sludge is mixing with Fuel Oil in settling tank.

11. Quantities of sludge incinerated as indicated in Oil Record Book do not correspond with quantities of fuel taken on board.
12. Oil Record Book format does not conform to latest MARPOL Amendments (new format since 4 April 1993).

13. Sludge tank full and bilge separator pump is out of order, Sludge to be pumped ashore before departure.

14. Tank being used as sludge tank is not the tank indicated as the sludge tank in the IOPP Certificate Supplement.

15. Supplement to Marpol Certificate, section 2.6.2 has been filled out while vessel has no waiver from requirements of Regulation 16.

16. Oil record book. Letter Cedes have not been used correctly.

17. Part II of Oil Record Book has been used to record Annex II (NLS) cargoes. Separate Cargo Record Book shall be used for Annex II cargoes.

18. Oily water separating equipment, 3 way valve in over board line not working.

19. Vessel has incinerator on board which has not been recorded in Supplement to Marpol Certificate.

20. Control light on oily water separator indicates dirty filters are being used.

21. Oil residue tanks are not indicated in the Supplement to Marpol Certificate.

22. Marpol Certificate had expired.

23. Only one entry made in Oil Record Book regarding sludge being pumped into decanting tank.

24. Tank being used for ER oil residue and cargo slop tank is not indicated on approved plans. If tank is not accepted as a slop tank, then the tank shall be discharged and cleaned.

25. Sludge pump has direct connection overboard; spool piece to be removed and blank fitted.

26. Copy of MARPOL Regulations not on board.





Surveyor Guide Notes on Loadline Certificate Deficiencies


The following listing deals mainly with deficiencies pertaining to Load Line markings; other deficiencies found which relate to structural items are discussed under class surveys.

1. Port side load line marks incorrect.
2. Stability information not in language understandable to crew.
3. Marks on vessel to not conform to Freeboard Certificate.

The following is a comprehensive listing of the deficiencies found relating to the Annual Load Line.

4. Plimsoll marks not clearly visible or missing port/starboard sides of vessel.
5. Summer and Tropical mark as noted on vessels Load Line Certificate were not painted on the vessels sides.
6. Scupper drains closed.
7. Hull damage or wastage noted to closing appliances.
8. Far other applicable Load line items corresponding to the hull integrity.