China Classification Society

Guidance Notes for Anticorrosion Inspection of

Hull Structure
2003

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 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR ANTICORROSION INSPECTION OF HULL
STRUCTURE

Contents

Chapter 1 General

Chapter 2 Approval Requirements for Anticorrosive Design/Construction Units and Personnel

Chapter 3 Anticorrosive Design

Chapter 4 Paint

Chapter 5 Surface Treatment and Painting Dressing

Chapter 6 Cathodic Protection

Chapter 7 Special Painting Dressing

Chapter 8 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Anticorrosive System

Appendix

A-1 Complement of Coating for New Ships

A-2 Complement of Coating for Offshore Installations

B Calculation of Sacrificial Anodic Protection

C List of Quality Inspection and Acceptance Result for Derusting and Painting Dressing in
Primary Positions of Hull

D Measurement of Conductivity for Water-soluble Extract from Abrasive

E Defect Assessment of Original Coating and Selection of Surface Treatment Methods

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 Chapter 1 GENERAL

1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 The Guidance Notes for Anticorrosion Inspection of Hull Structure (hereinafter referred to
as the Notes) is developed in order to effectively control the corrosion of steel structure for ships
and offshore installations (hereinafter referred to as the ships), extend the service life of structures,
prevent structural failure caused by undue anticorrosion measures and prevent pollution in
waters.
1.1.2 The purpose of the Notes is to provide guidance for anticorrosive design, construction and
inspection of steel structures.

1.2 Application
1.2.1 The Notes applies to the concerned design, material, construction and inspection of the
painting dressing, sacrificial anodic protection, external current protection for steel structures
required by the CCS Rules and/or entrusted.
1.2.2 The Notes is also a reference for steel structural anticorrosion of marine products and other
industrial products.
1.2.3 The Notes is also a reference for maintenance and repair of ships, offshore installations
and other steel structures.

1.3 Definitions
1.3.1 The definitions in the Notes are as follows:
(1) Corrosion means physical-chemical action taking place between metal and environment to
make its properties change and cause the function damages of metal, environment or the system
consisting of them.
(2) Paint means a general term for liquid or solid material coated on the surface to form a film
having protection, decoration or special functions.
(3) Painting dressing means a process to coat the paint on the surface to form a coating having
protection, decoration or special functions.
(4) Film thickness distribution means a mathematical distribution mode of dry film thickness of
all film thickness measuring points for coating.
(5) Ground means the surface of base material with or without coat.
(6) Surface treatment means a measure to treat the ground surface to meet the painting dressing
requirements by mechanical or chemical method prior to painting dressing in order to improve the
bonding force between coating and ground and the anticorrosion effect.
(7) Surface pretreatment means a technological process to remove scale, rust and obstructions
from steel plates or sections by mechanical or chemical method and dress shopcoating prior to
construction.
(8) Secondary derusting means a technological process of surface retreatment for the surface
with shopcoating (or other coating) where rust appears again due to priming paint (or coating)
damage caused by heat influence or mechanical damage.
(9) Blasting treatment means a technological process to clean and rough the ground surface by

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the impacting action of high speed abradant.
(10) Power tool chipping means a technological process to remove rust and obstructions from
ground surface by power tool.
(11) Surface peening means a general term for peening work to remove sludge oil, salt, water,
garbage and sundries prior to painting dressing after the secondary derusting of ground surface.
(12) Cathodic protection means a protective method to reduce corrosive potential of the
protected metal by electrochemical method and make it to be the cathode in corrosive batteries
and obtain anticorrosion effect.
(13) Anode means an electrode through which direct current passes into electrolyte in the
corrosive batteries.
(14) Sacrificial anode means an electrode to protect its coupled cathode depending on
increment of its own corrosive rate.
(15) External current cathodic protection means the cathodic protection where protective current
is supplied by external electrical source.
(16) Protective current density means a necessary polarization current density for the potential of
protected object to be maintained within the protective potential ranges.
(17) Protective potential range means an interval of polarization potential values for the metallic
corrosive rate to meet the determined protection requirements.
(18) Anti-fouling system on ships means coating, paint, surface treatment, surface or devices to
control and prevent adhesion of harmful organisms on ships.
(19) AFS Code means the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling
Systems on Ships adopted by IMO in 2001.
(20) International Anti-fouling System Certificate means a documentary evidence to show the
anti-fouling system on ships is in compliance with the requirements of AFS Code, issued or
endorsed by the Administration or any person or organization authorized by the Administration.
(21) AFS statement means a documentary evidence to show the anti-fouling system on ships is
in compliance with the requirements of AFS Code, endorsed by the shipowner or agent authorized
by the shipowner for the ship of more than 24 m in length and less than 400 gross tonnage
engaged on international voyages.

1.4 Inspections
1.4.1 Product inspection means the inspection of raw material (e.g. paint, sacrificial anode) or
equipment (e.g. external current device) used for structural anticorrosion carried out during the
process of production or before delivery.
1.4.2 Construction inspection means the inspection carried out during the anticorrosive
construction in order to ensure the quality.
1.4.3 Condition inspection means the inspection for evaluating the effectiveness of the structural
anticorrosive coating and units during the ship’s operation.

1.5 Certificate and report

1.5.1 The corresponding certificates will be issued to the products by the Society after a
satisfactory survey by the Surveyor.
1.5.2 The corresponding reports are to be issued after the inspection of painting dressing is
carried out for the ship.

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1.5.3 Where the ship’s anti-fouling system meets the relevant requirements in the Notes, the
additional notation “Anti-fouling System” may be assigned by the Society upon the request of the
shipowner.

The International Anti-fouling System Certificate may be issued or endorsed subject to the
authorization by the Administration.

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 Chapter 2 APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTICORROSIVE
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION UNITS AND PERSONNEL

2.1 General requirements

2.1.1 The units engaged in ship’s steel structural anticorrosive design and /or construction are to
be approved in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
2.1.2 The personnel engaged in steel structural anticorrosive construction are to be in
compliance with the relevant requirements of this Chapter.

2.2 General procedures for approval

2.2.1 The units intended to obtain the approval of the ship’s structural anticorrosive design
and/or construction from the Society are to submit the following documents and apply:
(1) name and address of the unit (note to be added in case of a department of the unit);
(2) qualification of the unit;
(3) items to be approved;
(4) total number of the personnel and the number, experience and qualification of the related
technicians;
(5) the relevant information meeting the requirements of 2.3 in this Chapter.
2.2.2 The Society will verify, after receiving an application, the actual ability of the unit in
accordance with the content of the application. The unit can be engaged in the steel structural
anticorrosive design and/or construction in compliance with the content of certificate only after it
is approved by and obtains the certificate from the Society. The approval is valid for four years.
2.2.3 An intermediate inspection for the approved unit is to be carried out by the Society every
two years.

2.3 Basic requirements for the units

2.3.1 The unit engaged in steel structural anticorrosive design is to meet at least the following
basic conditions of:
(1) at least two technicians capable of designing anticorrosive system and guiding anticorrosive
construction;
(2) a complete set of quality management system (e.g. ISO9000 System Certification);
(3) a whole set of design equipment (software and hardware);
(4) at least one set of design information (case) in compliance with the content of application
and for practicable use.
2.3.2 The unit engaged in steel structural anticorrosive construction is to meet at least the
following basic conditions of:
(1) at least two technicians capable of guiding and supervising the structural anticorrosive
construction and at least two well-trained quality inspectors;
(2) a complete set of quality management system (e.g. ISO9000 System Certification) and a
complete system of safety production management;
(3) all equipment meeting the construction demands (including leased equipment);
(4) all instruments necessary for the construction quality inspection.

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2.4 Basic requirements for personnel
2.4.1 The personnel intended to be engaged in steel structural anticorrosive design are to meet at
least the following basic conditions of:
(1) graduation from colleges or universities and specially trained;
(2) having the experience and capabilities of metal corrosion and steel structural anticorrosive
design;
(3) mastering the structural corrosion characteristics and anticorrosion requirements;
(4) being familiar with the relevant rules and standards.
2.4.2 The personnel intended to be engaged in management of steel structural anticorrosive
construction are to meet the following basic conditions of:
(1) being rich in experience of anticorrosive construction and being capable of organizing
construction in accordance with the technological requirements;
(2) mastering technological standards, understanding technological specifications of
construction correctly and being capable of guiding the producing operation;
(3) having been trained on safety, mastering the key points of safety operation and having
experience of safety production management on site.
2.4.3 The quality inspectors intended to be engaged in steel structural anticorrosive construction
are to meet the following basic conditions of:
(1) mastering the relevant technological characteristics, defects probably caused during
construction and methods to prevent and eliminate the defects;
(2) being familiar with the relevant standards and capable of assessing the correctiveness of
construction results.

2.5 Withdrawal of approval

2.5.1 The qualification of the approved unit will be withdrawn when:
(1) it can not meet the minimum approval requirements due to the change of personnel or
equipment;
(2) accidents take place due to the fact that it is not operated in accordance with the
requirements of quality system and/or safety production management system;
(3) intermediate inspection is not carried out as required.
2.5.2 The unit whose qualification is withdrawn can not reapply for approval within one year.

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 Chapter 3 ANTICORROSIVE DESIGN

3.1 General requirements

3.1.1 Where anticorrosive control is necessary for each product inspected by the Society,
anticorrosive design is to be made in advance and corresponding anticorrosive construction
technology is to be developed. The anticorrosive design includes both paint protection and
cathodic protection.
3.1.2 Unless otherwise stated in the inspection contract, the following anticorrosive design
drawings and documents for the anticorrosive positions required by the Rules are to be submitted
to the Society for approval:
(1) painting dressing specifications;
(2) calculations of cathodic protection design;
(3) arrangement of sacrificial anodic protection;
(4) arrangement of external current cathodic protection;
(5) anticorrosive quality acceptance items.
3.1.3 Where major changes take place for the approved anticorrosive design during the
construction, it is to be agreed by the Society in advance.
3.1.4 After completion of the ship’s building, the shipyard is to submit the completion
documents mentioned in 3.1.2(1) ~ (4) to the shipowner as the basis of ship’s maintenance and
repairs.

3.2 Painting dressing specifications

3.2.1 The following technical requirements are to be clearly described in the painting dressing
specifications:
(1) pretreatment quality requirements for steel material prior to construction, the secondary
derusting quality requirements of each primary position or area during construction and
standards as appropriate.
(2) coating requirements for each position or area on the ship (including the type, brand, color of
the selected paint, applicable painting dressing conditions, painting times and dry film
thickness of each coating);
(3) distribution requirements for coating film thickness in each position;
(4) physical and chemical properties parameters of each selected paint.
3.2.2 For the complement of coating for newbuilt ships and offshore installations, reference may
be made to Appendix A. Other complement of coating specified in the construction contract may
also be used.

3.3 Calculations of cathodic protection design

3.3.1 The calculations of cathodic protection design include the calculated content of protection
design necessary for the cathodically protected positions (positions under hull structural waterline,
the interiors of ship’s cargo tanks and ballast tanks).
3.3.2 The calculations of cathodic protection design are to include the following:
(1) selection of cathodic protection methods;

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(2) area of the protected positions (areas);
(3) protective potential range, protective current density and protective current capacity;
(4) sacrificial anodic material, size, type, weight, capacity, generating current, service life and
designed service number if the sacrificial anodic protection is used;
(5) type of external current protection unit, type of auxiliary anode, number and weight, type of
reference electrode and type of earthing devices for propeller and rudder if the external
current protection is used.
3.3.3 For the calculation of sacrificial anodic anticorrosion, reference may be made to Appendix
B of the Notes.

3.4 Arrangement of sacrificial anode

3.4.1 The arrangement of sacrificial anode is to be in compliance with the requirements of
construction specifications and the arrangement of sacrificial anode is to include the following:
(1) material quality and type of sacrificial anode;
(2) size of sacrificial anode;
(3) installation type and requirement of sacrificial anode;
(4) coordinate position of sacrificial anodic arrangement.

3.5 Arrangement of external current cathodic protection

3.5.1 The arrangement of external current cathodic production is to be in compliance with the
construction specifications and includes:
(1) type, size and coordinate position of potentiostat, auxiliary anode, reference electrode;
(2) coordinate position of earthing devices for propeller and rudder;
(3) material quality and construction requirement of anodic shield;
(4) technical requirements for installation of external current protection system.

3.6 Anticorrosive quality inspection items

3.6.1 The ship’s anticorrosive quality acceptance items may be agreed between the shipowner,
shipyard and survey unit in accordance with the inspection contract, but the following are to be
included:
(1) range of anticorrosive quality inspection and acceptance;
(2) items to be inspected by the quality department of the shipyard;
(3) items to be submitted to the shipowner for acceptance; and
(4) items to be reported to the Society for file.

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 Chapter 4 PAINT

4.1 General requirements

4.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter apply to the selection of paint used for ship’s
anticorrosion.
4.1.2 The paint used for ships is to be made by the manufacturers approved by the Society.
Where the paint not approved by the Society is used, it is to be agreed by the surveyor in advance.
4.1.3 The paint used for ships is to be in compliance with the following basic requirements:
(1) being suitable for ocean corrosive environment and having good anticorrosive properties;
(2) having good adhesion between coating and ground and between the coatings. In general, the
adhesion between shopcoating and ground measured in accordance with pull-off method is
not to be less than 3 MPa;
(3) the coating of positions under waterline or often submersed into sea-water (e.g. ballast tanks)
is to be capable of assorting with the cathodic protection and not easily to be saponified;
(4) having good operation properties and capable of being applied by normal spraying
equipment.
4.1.4 In addition to meeting the requirements of this Chapter, the paint used for offshore fixed
platforms is to be in compliance with the requirements of the CCS Rules for the Construction and
Classification of Offshore Fixed Platforms (hereinafter referred to as the Platform Rules).

4.2 Shopcoating
4.2.1 The shopcoating properties is to be in compliance with the following technical
requirements:
(1) shopcoating is not to affect the welding and cutting quality;
(2) shopcoating is to be capable of assorting with the relevant follow-up paint.
4.2.2 The shopcoating is to be approved in accordance with the requirements of CCS Rules and
Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.

4.3 Rust-resisting paint used under waterline

4.3.1 The rust-resisting paint used for the ship’s positions exposing in the seawater (areas under
waterline) is to have good seawater resistance, and no flaking or breakdown appears under
permanent submersing in the seawater.
4.3.2 The rust-resisting paint used under waterline is to be of a non-saponifiable type and to be
suitable for cathodic protection measures. No flaking or breakdown of the coating film is to appear
under the permanent condition corresponding to -0.8V ~ -1.20V potential of Ag/AgCl reference
electrode.
4.3.3 The film thickness of rust-resisting paint used under waterline is to be determined
according to the value recommended by the paint manufacturer and in accordance with the
requirements of designed anticorrosion life. The anticorrosion life of coating is to be at least more
than three years.

4.4 Antifoulant

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4.4.1 The antifoulant used under ship’s waterline is to be assorting with its rust-resisting paint
and is to restrain the adhesion of marine organisms. Where the antifoulant is aging or damaged,
good adhesion between antifoulant used for recoating or repairing and the original coating is to be
kept.
4.4.2 Antifoulant is to be in compliance with the relevant requirements of the International
Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling System on Ships and attached with a
statement of innoxious material by the manufacturer. Application on newbuildings of antifoulant
containing noxious material to be restricted in the Anti-fouling Convention is prohibited.
4.4.3 The film thickness of antifoulant is to be recommended by the manufacturer in accordance
with the requirements of designed anti-fouling life. In general, the anti-fouling life is between two
and five years.

4.5 Paint used for ballast tanks

4.5.1 The paint used for ballast tanks is to have good seawater resistance and wet/dry alternative
properties.
4.5.2 The paint used for ballast tanks is to be of a non-saponifiable type and suitable for
sacrificial anodic protection.
4.5.3 The paint used for ballast tanks is suitable fro two or more-layer painting dressing and
each coating is to have a different color with the surface being in light color. No tar (asphalt) paint
is to be used.
4.5.4 The type and film thickness of paint used for ballast tanks is to be in accordance with the
design requirements and may be recommended by the manufacturer.

4.6 Paint used for drinking fresh water tanks

4.6.1 The paint used for drinking fresh water tanks is to have good water resistance.
4.6.2 The paint used for drinking fresh water tanks is not to affect the quality of the loaded
drinking fresh water. Paint with less dissolvent or without dissolvent is to be used.
4.6.3 The paint used for drinking fresh water tanks is to be approved by the Society.

4.7 Paint used for cargo holds

4.7.1 The paint used for cargo holds in bulk carriers (including ore/bulk/oil carriers) is to have
good toughness and wearability; and the paint used for cargo holds with cargo/seawater alternate
loading is to have good seawater resistance.
4.7.2 The paint used for cargo holds loaded with grains is not to pollute the grains and is to be
approved by the Society.

4.8 Paint used for oil product carriers/chemical tankers

4.8.1 The paint used for cargo tanks in oil product carriers/chemical tankers is to resist the
erosion of the loaded cargoes and not to pollute the cargoes.
4.8.2 The paint used for cargo tanks to be frequently washed is to resist the cargo/seawater
alternate loading and have good heat resistance to be suitable for heating and washing in cargo
tanks.
4.8.3 The manufacturer producing the paint used for cargo tanks in oil product carriers/chemical
tankers is to supply the load resistance manual and service manual at the same time when it

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recommends the paint types to the shipowner or shipyard.

4.9 Paint used for the interior of compartments

4.9.1 The paint used for the interior of compartments specially means that coated in the interior
of engine rooms and superstructures, and its priming paint is to have good antirust properties and
good adhesion with the ground; the finish paint is to have good decorating properties.
4.9.2 The paint used for the interior of compartments is to have low flame-spread properties
after forming of dry film, and no excessive smoke or other noxious substances is to appear in the
case of fire.
4.9.3 The paint used for food refrigerating chambers and dry-provision stores is to be in
compliance with the sanitary and environmental protection requirements, and not to affect the
food.
4.9.4 The paint used for the interior of compartments is to be approved by the Society.

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 Chapter 5 SURFACE TREATMENT AND PAINTING DRESSING

5.1 General requirements

5.1.1 This Chapter applies to the technological control of ship’s anticorrosive painting dressing.
5.1.2 The personnel engaged in painting dressing operation is to be in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 2 in the Notes.
5.1.3 The equipment (steel material pretreatment unit, special painting workshop and paint room
equipment, hydraulic lift, airless spraying device, explosion-proof fan, etc. ) and the instruments
used for painting dressing operation are to be in compliance with the technical conditions as
required.
5.1.4 The testing instruments (dry film pachometer, wet film pachometer, pinhole detector,
roughness gauge, hygrometer, steel plate thermometer, etc.) used for painting dressing operation
are to be in compliance with the product inspection accuracy requirements and furnished with the
valid certificates of quality issued by the relevant metrological departments.

5.2 Storage and use of paint

5.2.1 The paint store is to be well equipped with ventilation, cooling, fire-protection and
shielding from sunlight or rain; and its distance from office or accommodation quarters is to meet
the fire safety requirements.
5.2.2 The paint is to be stored tightly and reasonably with clear marks and the principle of “first
stored, first provided for use” is to be followed so as not to exceed the effective storage period.
The paint exceeding its effective storage period is to be separated for recheck prior to use, and can
be used only after the manufacturer confirms it doesn’t deteriorate.

5.3 Surface pretreatment of steel material

5.3.1 The surface pretreatment of steel material may be carried out by means of shot blasting or
grit blasting. The abradant used for shot blasting is to be dry, great difference in particle sizes is
not appropriate and dust or impurities are to be removed. The pretreated surface of steel material
is to reach the Sa2.5 grade in ISO8501-1 Standards, and the surface roughness is to reach the
middle grade in ISO8503-2 Standards.
5.3.2 The steel material not pretreated by shot blasting or grit blasting may be derusted by
pickling method or polishing method. The surface derusted by pickling method is to be clear of
grease, millscale, rust, other dirt, residues of acid, alkali or other compound affecting the coating
quality.
5.3.3 The pretreated steel material is to be painted with shopcoating immediately as required.
The shopcoating thickness is to be in compliance with the recommended value in the product
specifications supplied by the manufacturer; in general, for priming paint containing zinc is 15 ~
20μm and for priming paint not containing zinc is 20 ~25μm. The shopcoating thickness is not
to exceed twice the recommended value.

5.4 Secondary derusting

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influence or mechanical damage, secondary derusting is to be carried out.
5.4.2 In general, the secondary derusting is to be carried out by means of grit blasting or power
tool polishing.
5.4.3 Prior to secondary derusting operation, impurities such as welding slag, spatter remaining
around and oil, water on the surface of operation positions, are to be removed, and other
unfavorable factors (e.g. the surface intended to be painted might be dewed if water is on the
reverse side, etc.) probably affecting the painting dressing quality are to be eliminated.
5.4.4 The secondary dressing is to be carried out in good weather condition or in workshop as
far as possible. The operation technology and ranges are shown in Table 5.4.4.

Secondary Derusting Technology and Range Table 5.4.4

Position Operation tool
Weld area a) grit blasting
b) pneumatic abrasive paper
wheel and pneumatic wire
brush
Burnt area a) grit blasting
b) pneumatic abrasive paper
wheel and pneumatic wire
brush
Natural corrosion a) grit blasting
area b) pneumatic abrasive paper
wheel and pneumatic wire
brush
Good a) grit blasting
shopcoating area b) pneumatic abrasive paper
wheel and pneumatic wire
brush
Difficult operating a) grit blasting
area, e.g. reverse b) small-type pneumatic
side, corner, edge dedrusting tool
of profile steel c) manual tool
General requirements
a) to remove the coked, bubbled and discolored film at both
sides of bead and the film with bottom layer damaged by
heating within 30 ~ 50 mm range around
b) to remove black skin and yellow rust on the surface of and at
both sides of bead
a) to remove the coked, bubbled and discolored film and the
film with bottom layer damaged by heating within 30 ~ 50 mm
range around
b) where the film thickness is greater than 50μm, the coating
within 25~30mm range of the above-mentioned areas is to
form a slope
a) to remove film and yellow rust in corrosion area and within
20 ~ 25 mm range around
b) where the film thickness is greater than 50μm, the coating
within 25~30mm range of the above-mentioned areas is to
form a slope
a) to remove white rust on the shopcoating surface by light grit
blasting or light pneumatic tool polishing
b) to rough lightly and clean the surface
c) special positions to be treated in accordance with the
technical requirements of the relevant paint
To remove the black skin and yellow rust on the surface and
eliminate the sharp edges as far as possible

5.4.5 The quality of secondary derusting for each position of hull is to be in compliance with the
requirements of painting dressing specifications.
5.4.6 After completion of the secondary derusting, the surface of operation area is to be cleaned
and coated with priming paint in time. According to the different types of contaminations and
dressing paint, the cleaned surface is to be in compliance with the requirements of Table 5.4.6.

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 Quality Requirements of Surface Cleaning Table 5.4.6
Type of paint Inorganic zinc paint Chlorinated rubber, epoxy resin, Conventional paint
coke epoxy, ethenoid resin paint
Cleaned items
Water Trace is invisible to Trace is invisible to the naked eye Trace is invisible to the
the naked eye naked eye
Salt Trace is invisible to Trace is invisible to the naked eye Trace is invisible to the
the naked eye naked eye
Grease Trace is invisible to Trace is allowed to exist Trace is allowed to exist
the naked eye
Dust Trace is allowed to Trace is allowed to exist Trace is allowed to exist
exist
Zinc salt Light trace is allowed Trace is allowed to exist Trace is allowed to exist
to exist
Cutting and welding Light trace is allowed Trace is allowed to exist Trace is allowed to exist
smoke dust to exist
Chalk Light trace is allowed Trace is allowed to exist Basically removed
to exist
Marking paint Light trace is allowed If the marking paint is of the same Not to be removed
to exist type, it is not to be removed.
Otherwise all are to be removed.
Trace is allowed to exist

5.5 Environmental conditions

5.5.1 The paining dressing workshop is to have safety equipment such as good ventilation, dust
protection, gas protection, explosion protection, illumination, robust staging, etc. Naked fire
operation, smoking, temporary electrical source, metal impact, etc. are prohibited in the
conservation zones.
5.5.2 Where painting dressing operation with volatile paint is carried out in a closed space or a
space not well ventilated, forced ventilation is to be provided and switched on until the
concentration of volatile gas is less than the required value.
5.5.3 The painting dressing operation is to be carried out in good weather condition as far as
possible, and it is to be carried out indoors in wet climate or low temperature season. The open-air
operation in raining, snowing, foggy and windy weather is not to be carried out.
5.5.4 The painting dressing operation is to be avoided under the following conditions:
(1) when the relative humidity of construction site exceeds 85%; or
(2) when the surface temperature of steel plate is less than 3℃ above the dew point; and
(3) when the coating quality is affected by the dust, etc.
5.5.5 The environmental temperature requirements of different types of paint and the
corresponding measures during painting dressing operation are to be in compliance with the
requirements of Table 5.5.5.

Environmental Temperature Requirements and Corresponding Measures Table 5.5.5

Name of paint type
Epoxy, coke epoxy paint
Water based paint
Paint other than water based
paint
Chlorinated rubber paint,
epoxy zinc rich paint and high
solid paint
Environmental temperature Measures to be adopted
≤ 5℃ Painting dressing is not to be carried out
or winter type is selected
≤0℃ Painting dressing is not to be carried out
≤0℃ Preheating is to be carried out for paint
≥35℃, if it is exposed directly to Painting dressing is not to be carried out
the sunshine

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5.6 Painting dressing technology
5.6.1 In general, the ship’s painting dressing may be carried out by airless spray painting method;
air spray painting, brush painting or roller painting may be used under special circumstances.
5.6.2 The paint to be used is to be fully mixed and cured prior to operation. The mixed paint is to
be used up during its pot life.
5.6.3 Positions or compartments with high anticorrosive requirements (e.g. drinking water tank,
ballast tank, cargo oil tank of oil product carrier, etc.), and some positions with the film thickness
being difficult to meet the requirements (e.g. manual weld, section edge and reversed side, edge of
drain hole, etc.) are to be precoated once or twice manually prior to (or after) complete painting
dressing, and only when they are a little dried, can painting dressing be carried out for large areas.
5.6.4 The film thickness is to be controlled during painting dressing to ensure the film to be even.
When necessary, wet film pachometer may be used for checking at any time.
5.6.5 Where different types of paint is recoated, the interval is to be noted, the next painting
dressing is not to be carried out before the last paint is dried as checked by finger. The interval of
painting dressing might affect the adhesion between coatings. The coating surface is to be roughed
when the maximum interval is exceeded.

5.7 Painting dressing procedure

5.7.1 The painting dressing of erection units is to be carried out after completion of the delivery
inspection of structural integrity and the pre-outfitting work. Prior to the painting dressing,
masking tape may be stuck on the areas not intended to be painted temporarily or suitable
measures are to be taken for protection of such areas.
5.7.2 After completion of the painting dressing of erection units, they are to be moved only after
the coating is fully dried. For the non-fully-open compartments in the units, the concentration of
dissolvent gas is to be measured, and they are to be moved only after the required range is met as
confirmed.
5.7.3 The bottom unit is to be up on the berth only after the coating of shell plate is fully dried.
Bedding made of soft material with good dissolvent resistance is to be used in way of blocks.
5.7.4 Where external current protection is used for ships, anodic shield is to be applied in
auxiliary anodic zones. During painting dressing, anodic shield is to be painted first, and external
coating follows.
5.7.5 For the major seam between units and the watertight weld not painted during the painting
dressing of units, repair painting dressing is to be carried out after completion of the tightness test.
5.7.6 If the ship is to be launched and not docking, the positions under waterline (including
waterline depth gauge) is to be painted completely prior to the launching. If the positions where
the ship’s bottom is contacted with blocks or pillars of berth can not be painted in advance, proper
measures are to be taken to ensure the integrity of such coating in these positions prior to the
ship’s launching.
5.7.7 For the coating in the interior of tanks to be under water after launching, repair is to be
finished prior to the launching. Otherwise, measures of ventilation, dehumidification are to be
taken and repair is to be carried out under the condition of temperature of steel plate being 3℃
higher than the dew point.
5.7.8 Where the shell plate is to be painted in dock before a newbuilt ship is delivered,
high-pressure washing is to be carried out first, to remove the sludge and impurities. If there is

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grease, dissolvent or chemical cleaning agent is to be used. Ballast water, fresh water and waste
water in ballast tanks and other tanks directly contacted with shell plate are to be discharged
completely in order to prevent the water droplets condensing on the shell plate to affect the
painting dressing.

5.8 Painting dressing of soft coating

5.8.1 The “soft coating” in this Chapter means non-dried or semi-dried coating with the crude oil
product or wool grease substance as base material.
5.8.2 Where the soft coating is used in the interior of tanks, the cleanliness requirement for steel
material surface may be St2 grade.
5.8.3 Soft coating is not to be used in the space with working temperature exceeding 70℃.
5.8.4 For the positions to be subject to impacting by liquid, hard abrasion resistance coating is to
be used.

5.9 Inspection of coating

5.9.1 The coating system of each position onboard ship and the type, brand, color, coating times
and film thickness of paint for each coating are to be in compliance with the requirements of the
approved painting dressing specifications.
5.9.2 In general, the appearance quality of coating for each position onboard ship is to be in
compliance with the requirements of Table 5.9.2.

Appearance Quality Requirements for Coating Table 5.9.2

Painting dressing position
Surface with higher decoration
requirement (the external surface
of superstructure, navigation
bridge, passenger cabins, internal
passageway)
Surface with general decoration
requirement (shell plate, weather
deck, engine room, store room)
Appearance quality requirements of coating
a) No missing paint, blowhole or crack and obvious flow, brush trace or chap
on the surface
b) No difference between the color of finish paint and that as required
c) No dry sprayed particle on the surface
a) No missing paint, blowhole or crack and obvious flow or chap on the
surface
b) No difference between the color of finish paint and that as required

Surface without decoration No missing paint, blowhole, crack or serious flow on the surface
requirement (cargo hold, tank,
void space, cofferdam)

Where defects are found for the film, repair or repaint is to be carried out prior to the next painting
dressing of film in accordance with the type, range and seriousness of defects.
5.9.3 The required film thickness and film thickness distribution of coating are to meet the
requirement that the dry film thickness of more than 85% of the inspected points is not less than
the required film thickness, and the dry film thickness of other inspected points is not less than
85% of the required film thickness.
5.9.4 During the inspection of film thickness, one inspected point for dry film thickness is to be
measured every 20 m2 on the even hull surface (e.g. shell plate, deck, etc.), and one inspected
point for dry film thickness is to be measured every 10 m2 on the complicated hull surface (e.g. the
interior of tank); two or three inspected points are evenly distributed on the surface and both sides
of more than 1/3 structural sections. Where the film thickness of coating is not in compliance with
the requirement, the coating is to be repainted locally or completely as the case may be.

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5.10 Quality inspection of derusting painting dressing
5.10.1 In general, the derusting painting dressing is to be inspected satisfactorily by inspectors of
the manufacturer prior to the quality inspection and acceptance by the surveyor.
5.10.2 The surveyor is to inspect the items as specified in the inspection contract.
5.10.3 The manufacturer is to submit the list of quality inspection of painting dressing in
primary structural positions (shell plate, ballast tank, drinking fresh water tank, etc.) and
documents of anti-fouling system on ship to the Society for information within 15 days after the
ship is delivered. For the form of list of quality inspection of painting dressing, refer to Appendix
C.

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 Chapter 6 CATHODIC PROTECTION

6.1 General requirements

6.1.1 The requirements in this Chapter apply to cathodic protection for ship’s positions under
water and the submersed surface of structural interior (e.g. ballast tank).
6.1.2 The ship’s cathodic protection may be two types of sacrificial anodic protection and
external current protection. The external current protection does not apply to the corrosion
protection for the submersed surface of structural interior.
6.1.3 Where the cathodic protection is combined with coating, the coating properties are to be
in compliance with the requirement of 4.1.3.
6.1.4 During the construction of newbuildings and after the ship is launched, effective measures
are to be taken to prevent the stray current from corroding the hull.
6.1.5 Where the cathodic protection is necessary for the ship, cathodic protection design is to be
in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3 in the Notes. For the protective current density
for cathodic protection, refer to Table 6.1.5.

Current Density of Cathodic Protection Table 6.1.5

No. Protected position Ambient medium Protective method Protective Remark
current mA/㎡
1 Shell plate (under Seawater Sacrificial anode 10 ~18 With protective
water) coating
2 Shell plate (under Seawater External current 30 ~ 50 With protective
water) coating
3 Ballast tank Seawater Sacrificial anode 5 ~ 10 With protective
coating
4 Offshore Seawater External current 30 ~ 40 With protective
installation (under coating
water)
5 Rudder Seawater Sacrificial anode/ 100 ~ 150 With protective
external current coating
6 Propeller Seawater Sacrificial anode 300 ~ 400 Without protective
coating
External current 500 Without protective
coating
7 Bare steel Still seawater Sacrificial anode/ 80 ~ 100 Without protective
external current coating
8 Bare steel Flowing seawater Sacrificial anode/ 100 ~ 150 Without protective
external current coating

6.1.6 In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, the cathodic protection for offshore fixed
platforms is to meet the requirements of the CCS Rules for the Construction and Classification of
Offshore Fixed Platforms.
6.1.7 The devices involved in cathodic protection such as sacrificial anode, potentiostat,
reference electrode and auxiliary electrode are to be approved by the Society.

6.2 Sacrificial anode

6.2.1 The aluminum alloy anode or zinc alloy anode is to be used as ship’s sacrificial anode,
magnesium alloy anode is not to be recommended to use.
6.2.2 The sacrificial anode is to be fitted with steel core, which is capable of maintaining the

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anode after it is deteriorated. The sacrificial anode is to have sufficient rigidity to prevent
resonance with its backing.

6.3 Arrangement of sacrificial anode

6.3.1 The sacrificial anodes of shell plate may be arranged in the whole ship in accordance with
the construction specifications or arranged only in the stern. In general, the sacrificial anodes
necessary for shell plate are evenly and symmetrically arranged along the bilge keel and the
stream lines before and after bilge keel.
6.3.2 The sacrificial anodes necessary for propeller and rudder are to be evenly arranged on the
stern shell plate and rudder. However, sacrificial anode is not to be arranged on shell plate within
300 mm range of blade tip for propeller and in non-anodic zone onboard the ships with single
propeller (see Fig. 6.2.3).
6.3.3 The sacrificial anode of suction box, lateral thrust baffle, sonar transducer well is to be
arranged in the interior of box and well.
6.3.4 The sacrificial anodes in tanks are to be reasonably arranged on the bottom and internal
members. The aluminum alloy anode is allowed to be used in tanks loaded with oil, but only
limited in the positions with the potential energy not exceeding 275 J. In general, the aluminum
alloy anode is not to be fitted below the hatch of cargo tank and the opening of tank-washing
machine. The positions used by zinc alloy anode may not be limited as the above-mentioned.

Figure 6.3.2 Diagram of Non-anodic Zone of Hull

6.4 Installation of sacrificial anode

6.4.1 For the sacrificial anode fitted against the surface of members, epoxy coating with the
thickness not less than 150 μm is to be painted on the side which is against the member prior to
installation.
6.4.2 The connection between sacrificial anode and structure is to be reliably and the connection

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may be carried out by the following methods:
(1) the steel core is connected with structure by continuous welding with sufficient size;
(2) the steel core is connected to the backing which is continuously welded with the structure by
bolts, at least two bolts wit loose-proof nuts are on each backing;
(3) other approved mechanical clamping devices.
6.4.3 The sacrificial anode in the compartments is not to be fixed on shell plate and the two ends
of sacrificial anode are also not to be fixed on the separating members where relative shifting
probably takes place. The sacrificial anode is to be fixed on the stiffeners or the corresponding
positions of plane bulkhead stiffeners.
6.4.4 Where the sacrificial anode exchange by weld probably affects the adjacent compartments
(shell plate of oil tank zones, etc.), in general, steel core bolt is used for connection.
6.4.5 Where the steel core or backing is welded to the primary member, the bracket toes and the
similar places where the stress is concentrated are to be avoided. Where the steel core or backing
is welded to the unsymmetrical stiffener, it is to be connected with the web and the distance
between weld and the edge of web is at least 25 mm. Where the stiffener or girder has symmetrical
face plate, the steel core or backing may be connected to the center line of web or face plate, the
free edge is to be avoided. The sacrificial anode is not to be installed on the face plate of high
strength steel longitudinal as far as possible.

6.5 General requirements for external current protection

6.5.1 During the external current cathodic protective design of shell plate, in general, the range
of protective potential is –0.8V ~ -1.00V (corresponding to Ag/AgCl reference electrode, the same
as below). In the special case, where the arrangement positions of anode is limited, the range of
protective potential may be –0.75V ~ -1.00V.
6.5.2 The external current protective system is to have sufficient capacity.

6.6 External current protective devices

6.6.1 For electrical source of external current protective devices it is recommended to use the
transform-rectification potentionstat with the following properties:
(1) capable of working reliably under the ambient temperature of -10℃ to 55℃;
(2) capable of adapting to the heeling and rolling of 220, trimming and pitching of 100;
(3) the potential control error not greater than 0.02 V;
(4) capable of adjusting continuously within the given potential range;
(5) having current-limiting or overload current protection;
(6) having drip-proof and anti-interference metal structural shell, the shell shield type is IP22.
6.6.2 The auxiliary anode is to have the following properties:
(1) good conductivity, large output current, long service life;
(2) the insulance between anode or conducting pole and hull under dry condition after
installation is to be greater than 1 MΩ;
(3) the watertightness of anodic structure under water pressure of 196 kPa lasts for 15 min
without oozing.
6.6.3 The reference electrode is to have the following properties:
(1) small polarization, stable properties, long service life;
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 after installation is to be greater than 1 MΩ;
(3) the watertightness of reference electrode structure under water pressure of 196 kPa lasts for
15 min without oozing.
6.6.4 The anodic shield of auxiliary anode is to have the following properties:
(1) adhesion is not to be less than 2.5 MPa;
(2) the anodic shield is to be without crack or peeling after 3 J drop by hammer impact;
(3) to meet the 1 grade requirement after salt fog tested for 600 h;
(4) no flaking, breakdown or chalking after potential tested with -3.50V±0.02V for 30 days.
6.6.5 The cable used for external current cathodic protective system is to be of marine type.
The conducting section of cable for auxiliary anode is to be large enough so as to make the circuit
voltage drop from potentiostat to anodic terminal post less than 2 V and make the circuit voltage
drop of each anode as close as possible. The shielded cable is to be used for reference electrode.

6.7 Arrangement of external current devices

6.7.1 In general, the potentiostat is to be arranged in engine rooms or other spaces easily to be
observed and controlled.
6.7.2 Where several potentiostats are to be provided onboard the ship, central observing and
controlling devices of potentiostats are to be provided in engine room or navigation bridge.
6.7.3 The arrangement principle of auxiliary anode is to make the potential of each position of
hull meet the requirements of 6.5.1. It is to be arranged in the position about 0.5 m below the light
waterline of hull or below the low tide level of offshore installations and symmetrically.
6.7.4 The reference electrode is to be provided in such a position as to reflect the protective
effect and not provided within the anodic shield of auxiliary anode.
6.7.5 The material selection, size, thickness and construction method of anodic shield for
auxiliary anode are to be in compliance with the requirements recommended by the manufacturer.
6.7.6 The marine soft single core cable with the sectional area not less than 25mm2 is to be used
to make the short circuit between rudderpost and hull in the steering gear room and the earth
resistance is to be less than 0.02Ω.
6.7.7 The earthing device of propeller consists of conducting ring, brush, brush-holder and
support and it is to be fitted in a dry and non-greasy position of main engine shaft where
observation and maintenance is easy. After installation, the potential difference between propeller
and hull is to be less than 0.1 V.
6.7.8 The sealing device of cable penetrating shell plate is to be so arranged to be enclosed in a
small separating room and the cable connecting to anode is not to pass through the oil tank which
is loaded with low flash point oil. Where the cable passes through the cofferdam or clean ballast
tank of oil tankers, it is to be enclosed in a solid steel pipe with the thickness not less than 10 mm.

6.8 Inspection of cathodic protective system

6.8.1 After the installation of cathodic protective system, the various installed electrodes are to
be inspected (sacrificial anode, auxiliary anode and reference electrode). The number, type and
installation position are to be in compliance with the arrangement of sacrificial anode and/or
arrangement of external current cathodic protection.
6.8.2 The surface of various electrodes is to be inspected. No cracks or dirt is to be on the
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6.8.3 For the sacrificial anode fixed by welding, quality of weld is to be inspected and for the
sacrificial anode fixed by bolt, it is to be confirmed that loose-proof device is used for fixing and
the electrical connection is reliable.
6.8.4 The electrical connection between devices used for external current cathodic protective
system is to be reliable. The earthing of rudder and propeller is to meet the relevant requirements
of 6.7.
6.8.5 The connecting cable between auxiliary anode and reference anode is to be properly
protected and fixed reliably.
6.8.6 Effectiveness test is to be carried out for the external current cathodic protective system
during the trial. The measured protective potential values are to be in compliance with the
requirements of calculations for cathodic protective design.

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 Chapter 7 Special Painting Dressing

7.1 General requirements

7.1.1 The special painting dressing in this Chapter means exclusively the painting dressing in the
interior of cargo tank onboard the oil product carriers and chemical carriers. The painting dressing
of the interior of ballast tank of special ships may be carried out by reference to it.
7.1.2 The paint used for cargo tanks onboard the product oil carriers or chemical carriers are to
be in compliance with the relevant requirements of 4.8 in the Notes.

7.2 Structural pretreatment

7.2.1 All welding slag and spatters on welds are to be removed. Where necessary, power tool
may be used. Repair welding and planishing are to be carried out for undercut with the depth more
than 0.8 mm. For the uneven manual welding, the positions bowing more than 2 mm are to be
ground to a smooth state.
7.2.2 For free edge of the structure, where the peak-to-valley difference of gas-cutting notch
edge exceeds 1 mm, it is to be ground below 1 mm and to a smooth sate. All of free edges of the
members (including edges of groove, manhole, drain hole, etc.) are to be ground to a fillet with R
≥2 mm by power tool.
7.2.3 For the defect caused by rolling, mechanical damage or natural corrosion on the surface of
steel material, where the depth is above 0.8 mm, it is to be repaired by welding and ground to a
smooth state.

7.3 Surface treatment

7.3.1 High pressure fresh water (pressure more than 10 MPa) is to be used to wash the internal
surface of holds prior to sandblasting treatment to remove the impurity and salt, clean fresh water
is to be used for hold-cleaning. After cleaning, the accumulated water is to be removed and the
surface dried by ventilation, the paint supplier is to check the salt content of internal ground
surface and confirm that it is in compliance with the company’s standards, then sandblasting may
start.
7.3.2 Conductivity for water-soluble extract from abrasive is to be measured beforehand for the
abradant used for sandblasting (e.g. copper ore) and the result is to be less than 250 μs/cm.
For the measuring method of conductivity for water-soluble extract from abrasive, refer to
Appendix D.
7.3.3 The internal sandblasting is to make the cleanliness of ground surface meet Sa2.5 grade of
ISO8501-1 standard. The roughness of ground surface after treatment is to meet the middle grade
requirement of ISO8503-2 standard.

7.4 Painting dressing

7.4.1 Prior to the complete painting dressing, pre-painting dressing is to be carried out in way of
internal side of opening and free edges of members, manual weld and the positions which the
airless spray painting is difficult to reach to ensure the film thickness of final coating of these
positions.

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7.4.2 Complete painting dressing is to be carried out in accordance with the designed paint types
and required film thickness.
7.4.3 The repainting between coatings is to be in compliance with the requirements of 5.6.5.
The repainting interval is to be in compliance with the requirements of service specifications
supplied by the manufacturer.

7.5 Inspection of coating

7.5.1 The appearance of coating is to be inspected after the painting dressing. The film surface
is to be smooth, even, without defects such as crack, blowhole. Repair is to be carried out at once
if defects are found.
7.5.2 For the dry film thickness of internal coating by special painting dressing, the thickness in
way of at least 90% measuring points are to be greater than the required film thickness and that in
way of other measuring points are not to be less than 90% of the required film thickness. The
maximum film thickness is not to exceed the value recommended by the manufacturer.
7.5.3 After it is dried, the coating is to be subject to a period of cure. It may be put into service
only after the coating is completely solidified. The period of cure of coating is to be in compliance
with the requirements of paint product specifications.
7.5.4 Seawater test is to be made after cure of the coating by the following methods:
(1) all tanks specially painted are to be full of seawater at least for 24 h; or
(2) seawater is continuously sprayed to all of the internal surfaces of tanks by hold-cleaning
machine for not less than 48 h.
7.5.5 After seawater test, the internal surfaces of tanks are to be washed by fresh water. After it
is dried, repair is to be carefully carried out for the coating defects appearing after the seawater
ballast test.

7.6 Environmental management

7.6.1 During the sandblasting in tanks, the relative humidity is to be controlled within 60%.
7.6.2 During the painting dressing in tanks, the temperature of ground surface is to be more than
3℃ above the dew point, and is to be controlled within the range of 10 to 35℃.
7.6.3 During the painting dressing in tanks, the explosion-proof lamps are to be used for
environmental illumination, including fittings such as switches, joints of electrical equipment.
7.6.4 During the painting dressing in tanks, effective ventilation is to be taken to ensure the
organic gas concentration in holds is within the range of safety standard for painting dressing.

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 Chapter 8 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Anticorrosive System

8.1 General requirements

8.1.1 This Chapter applies to the inspection, maintenance and repair of anticorrosive system for
the ships in service. The repair of coating defects during painting dressing may be carried out by
reference to it.
8.1.2 The condition inspection for the effectiveness of anticorrosive system is to be carried out
for ships within the required period in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Society.
8.1.3 In order to be convenient for maintenance and repair of anticorrosive system, the
shipowner or owner is to supply the relevant design documents of original anticorrosive system to
the repairing yard as far as possible.
8.1.4 Where the repair or change is made for the design of original anticorrosive system, the new
design documents and construction technology are to be submitted to the inspection unit for
approval. After completion, the manufacturer is to supply the completion documents to the owner
for information.
8.1.5 For the repair of coating in positions which are required by the Rules, the surface cleaning
and final coating in these positions are to be inspected by the surveyor.
8.2 Inspection of coating
8.2.1 Prior to the inspection of coating condition, the surface intended to be inspected is to be
cleaned. In general, high-pressure water is to be used to wash the dust, sludge, attached marine
organism, etc. on the structural surface, where necessary, mechanical tool may be used for
cleaning.
8.2.2 Visual inspection is to be carried out for coating condition by naked eyes. During
inspection, attention is to be paid to the coating condition of the following positions:
(1) structural positions where water is easily accumulated;
(2) the interior of tanks;
(3) zones adjacent to auxiliary anode for external current protective device;
(4) other zones which easily cause coating damage during the service.
8.2.3 Local repairing, renewing or complete repainting dressing may be carried out in
accordance with the damage extent of coating where:
(1) larger areas of coating surface are attached with marine organisms under waterline;
(2) larger areas of corrosion appear on the structural surface; or area of individual rust is larger;
(3) obvious flaking, breakdown, crack or aging appears on the coating;
(4) wear, damage or pull appears on the coating during the service;
(5) defects such as flowing, shrinkage, crack, blowhole, interlayer peeling or chalking on the
coating, etc. appear during the painting dressing.

8.3 Surface treatment prior to repair painting dressing

8.3.1 Prior to repair painting dressing, surface treatment is to be carried out by power tool
grinding or sandblasting method in accordance with the coating damage types and extents.
8.3.2 The grade of surface treatment prior to repair painting dressing is to be determined in
accordance with the requirements for coating system intended to be repaired for painting dressing.
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determined by reference to Appendix E.
8.3.3 Where the antifoulant made of copper-oxide becomes black, it is to be subject to paint
dressing after the black coating is cleaned.
8.3.4 If the zones are determined where the original coating can be partially kept and repainted,
more complete roughing treatment is to be carried out by the method of sand stripping or power
tool grinding.
8.3.5 Where local derusting is carried out or damaged coating is removed, slope-type roughing
treatment is to be carried out by power tool within the range of 50 to 100 mm around the
circumference of derusting zone in accordance with the coating thickness and the requirement of
Fig. 8.3.5.

Figure 8.3.5 Diagram of Roughing Treatment

8.3.6 For tanks loaded with oil product or chemicals which are subject to repainting dressing,
complete roughing treatment is to be carried out for original coating by light sandblasting method.

8.4 Repair of coating

8.4.1 The type of paint for repair is to assort with the original coating system, and the paint that
is not consistent with the properties of original coating system is prohibited for use.
8.4.2 Where bare steel plate appears after cleaning, one layer of priming paint which is
consistent with the coating system around is to be painted in time in the bare position.
8.4.3 The painting dressing technology for repair coating may be referred to the relevant
requirements of Chapter 5 in the Notes.
8.4.4 For the cargo tanks loaded with oil product or chemicals, the repair of coating is to be
carried out in accordance with the method suggested by the manufacturer.
8.4.5 Visual inspection and film thickness measurement are to be carried out in the repaired
zones in accordance with the requirements after the coating is repaired. The appearance and film
thickness of coating are to be in compliance with the design requirements of repair painting
dressing.

8.4 Inspection of cathodic protective devices

8.5.1 After the cathodic protective system of ships is put into service, the effect of cathodic
protection is to be inspected periodically. The following methods may be used to measure and
assess the effect of the cathodic protection:
(1) the potential of protected members is to be measured. The potential of protected members is
to be in compliance with the requirements of the calculations for cathodic protective design.
(2) visual inspection is to be carried out. Docking inspection or visual inspection under water by

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the diver.
8.5.2 After the cathodic protective system is delivered, the reliability of its operation is to be
inspected periodically:
(1) for sacrificial anodic protective system, dissolution of anode, mechanical damage, etc. are
to be inspected. In general, such inspection is carried out during dock repairing;
(2) for external current cathodic protective system, the operation of electrical equipment e.g.
output current (including current of each auxiliary anode branch) and protective potential,
etc., working condition of auxiliary anode, cable and reference electrode are to be inspected
during the dock repairing.
8.5.3 Where the following are found, cathodic protective system is to be maintained:
(1) the anode or electrode which is the same or similar to the original design is to be selected for
installation if sacrificial anode, auxiliary anode and reference electrode drop during the
service;
(2) the sacrificial anode is to be renewed if it is seriously corroded and cannot maintain the
protective effect before the next dock repairing;
(3) the fixed devices of sacrificial anode, auxiliary anode and reference electrode are to be
refixed if the devices are corroded obviously or loosen;
(4) the auxiliary anode is to be renewed if it exceeds the required service life, or the reference
electrode is to be renewed if it loses its accuracy;
(5) the power supply device of external current protective system is to be repaired or renewed if
the output is not in order.

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Appendix A

(1) Complement of Coating for Newbuildings

No Painting dressing position or General requirement High standard requirement

zone Paint type Film thickness μm Paint type Film thickness μm
T/E A.C 100 x 2 T/E A.C 150 x 2
1 Ship’s bottom zone VT 50 x 2 VT 50 x 2
TF.SPC 125 x 2 TF.SPC 125 x3
2 Waterline zone Same as the ship’s bottom zone Same as the ship’s bottom zone
3 Freeboard zone B/E 125 x 2 B/E 125 x 2
P/U F.P 50 x 1
4 Weather deck B/E 125 x 2 I/Z 75 x 1
B/E 50 x 1
P/U F.P 50 x1
5 The exterior of superstructure B/E 100 x 2 B/E 100 x 2
P/U F.P 50 x 1
Wall & top C A.C 40 x 2 C A.C 40 x 2
(without C F.P* 40 x 2 C F.P* 40 x 2
6 Engine insulation)
Room Deck C A.C 40 x 2 C A.C 40 x 2
C D.P 40 x 2 C D.P 40 x 2
Double bottom B/E 100 x 2 B/E 125 x 2
7 Fresh water tank P/E 125 x 2 P/E 125 x 3
8 Oil Fuel oil R.I 20 x 1 R.I 20 x 1
tank Lubricating oil R.I 20 x 1 P/E 100 x 2
9 Fore/aft peaks & ballast tank B/E 125 x 2 B/E 150 x 3
Cargo General cargo hold B/E 100 x 2 B/E 125 x 2
hold Cargo hold used 125 X 2 B/E 150 x 3
10 also as ballast tank B/E
11 Cargo tank of oil product P/E 125 x 2 or P/U 125 x 2 or I/Z 75 x 1, etc. is used in accordance with the
carrier loaded cargo

* Water based paint is recommended for use.

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Appendix A

(2) Complement of Coating for New Offshore Installations

No. Painting dressing position Paint type Film thickness μm

1 I/Z 75 x 1
Zone exposed in atmosphere B/E 125 x 1
P/U F.P 35 x 1
2 I/Z 75 x 1
Helicopter platform on main deck B/E 125 x 1
B/E D.P 40 x 1
3 Hot operation zone (outside) I/Z 75 x 1
H.R 20 x 1
4 I/Z 75 x 1
Spatter zone B/E A.C 100 x 1
B/E B.T 40 x 2
5 T/E A.C 150 x 2
Underwater zone B/E UC 20 x 1
C/R AF 60 x 2
Seawater T/E A.C 150 x 2
6 Tank Fresh water P/E 100 x2
Lubricating oil B/E 50 x 1
B/E 125 x 2

Note: The paint types expressed by the ship’s paint codes which are used in the
above-mentioned complement are as follows:
Code Paint type
A.C Anti-corrosion paint
A.F Anti-fouling paint
B/E Bleached tar epoxy or modified epoxy paint
B.T Boot topping paint
C Conventional paint
C/R Chlorinated rubber paint
D.P Deck paint
F.P Finish paint
H.R Heat-resistance paint
I/Z Inorganic zinc silicate paint
P/E Pure epoxy paint
P/U Polyurethane paint
R.I Rust inhibitive oil
T/E Coal tar epoxy paint
TF SPC Tin free self polishing copolymer anti-fouling paint
UC Under coat
V/T Vinyl tar paint

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Appendix B
Calculation of Sacrificial Anodic Protection

B1 In general, the generating current capacity of sacrificial anode may be obtained from the
relevant or standard Appendix. For these anodes with special specification or special design, the
generating current capacity If is calculated by the following formula:
∆E
If = × 1000 mA
R
where: If – the generating current capacity of sacrificial anode, in mA;
ΔE – drive potential of sacrificial anode, in V; 0.20 for zinc alloy anode; 0.25 for
aluminium alloy anode;
R – water contact resistance of sacrificial anode, in Ω.

B2 The water contact resistance is to be calculated in accordance with the different anodic
shapes and different methods.

B2.1 For the pencil-shaped anode, where L ≥ 4r, the water contact resistance R may be
calculated as following:
ρ 4L
R= (ln − 1) Ω
2πL r
where: ρ—seawater resistivity, in Ωcm, generally taken as 25;
L – length of sacrificial anode, in cm;
r – equivalent radius of sacrificial anode, in cm, it may be obtained as following:
C
r= cm
2π
where: C – circumference of cross-section for sacrificial anode, in cm.

B2.2 For the plate-shaped anode installed against the protected object, the water contact
resistance R may be calculated as following:
ρ
R= Ω
2S
where: ρ – seawater resistivity, in Ωcm, generally taken as 25;
S – equivalent length of sacrificial anode, in cm; it may be obtained as
following:
L+B
S= cm
2
L – length of sacrificial anode, in cm;
B – breadth of sacrificial anode, in cm.

B2.3 For sacrificial anodes of other shapes or circular sacrificial anode, the water contact
resistance R may be calculated as following:

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 0.315 ρ
R= Ω
A
where: ρ – seawater resistivity, in Ω, generally taken as 25;
A – exposed area of sacrificial anode, in cm2.

B3 The service life of sacrificial anode may be calculated as following:

mQ × 1000 l l
t= ⋅ ⋅ Y
8760 × I m K p
where: t – service life of sacrificial anode, in Y;
m—quality of sacrificial anode, in kg;
Q – actual capacity of sacrificial anode, in Ah/kg;
Im – mean generating current capacity of sacrificial anode, in mA. (0.5 ~ 0.55)If
for offshore installations with longer protection period; (0.6 ~ 0.7)If
for general ships;
K – coefficient of utilization, generally taken as 0.85;
p – ballast ratio, 100% for the structure submersed in the liquid for a long period,
50 % ~ 60 % for ballast tank.

B4 The number of sacrificial anodes may be calculated as following:

IS
Ni = i i piece
If
where: Ni – number of anodes for the protected position;
Ii – protective current density, in mA/m2;
Si -- area of the protected positions, in m2;
If -- generating current capacity of sacrificial anode, in mA.

If several positions are protected, the number of sacrificial anodes for each position is to be
calculated respectively as above.

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Appendix C

List of Quality Inspection and Acceptance Result for

Derusting and Painting Dressing in Primary Positions of Hull

Quality requirement Acceptance result

Name of zone

Secondary Total film Inspection Total film Inspection Inspection

Appearance

Appearance
Derusting thickness unit thickness unit unit Remark

Derusting
No.

Quality
quality

quality
grade of coating of coating

In the column of “Inspection unit”, √ shows the inspection by quality assurance department of
manufacturer; ☆ shows the inspection by shipowner.

Inspection unit _________________________ (stamp)

Reported by ___________________________

Date of report __________________________

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Appendix D

Measurement of Conductivity for Water-soluble Extract from Abrasive

D.1 To weigh 100±0.1 g specimen in a capacity bottle, put 100±0.1 ml conductivity water in it,
rock the bottle for 5 min, lay it aside for 1 h, rock again for 5 min, then lay aside to make it stable.
Where the liquid is not clear completely, suitable measures may be taken for filtration.

D.2 To install testing instrument in accordance with service specifications of conductivity

instrument.

D.3 To measure the conductivity of liquid by conductivity instrument. The conductivity

instrument is to be compensated under 20℃ or the conductivity is to be measured under 20℃.

D.4 Parallel test is to be made, where the difference of the two test results exceeds 10%, test is
to be remade in accordance with 7-A.1 to 7-A.3. The arithmetic mean for the two effective test
results is to be calculated to the accuracy of 10μs/cm.

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Appendix E

Defect Assessment of Original Coating and Selection of Surface Treatment Methods

E1 Defect assessment of original coating

Prior to repair painting dressing, the coating defects may be assessed in accordance with the
damage type, extent and range of original coating. The coating defect extent is showed by defect
equivalence Q:
Q = Σ(Fi× Si)
where: Q – defect equivalence, it is 0 to 25;
Fi – defect coefficient showing damage type and extent, see Table E1;
Si – area coefficient, the ratio of defect to the assessed area, see Table E2.

Defect coefficient Fi Table E1

Defect type Corrosion Flaking, mm Crack Peeling
Defect Finish paint Priming paint
coefficient
1 < Ф1 Shallow crack
of coating
surface
2 < Ф3 Only small piece of peeling
on finish paint
Deeper crack Only big piece of peeling on
3 Thin rust < Ф5 < Ф1 where the finish paint
priming paint
can be seen
4 ≥Ф5 < Ф3 Interlayer peeling of
priming paint
Deep crack Peeling in big pieces on the
5 Thick rust ≥Ф3 where the coated surface
coated surface
can be seen

Area coefficient Si Table E2

Area coefficient Si Ratio of defect to the assessed area, %
1 ≤ 5
2 > 5 ~ ≤ 15
3 > 15 ~ ≤ 30
4 > 30 ~ ≤ 50
5 > 50 ~ ≤ 100

E2 Selection of surface treatment methods

According to the assessed defect equivalence, suitable surface treatment methods are to be
selected in accordance with the recommendation of Table E3.

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 Selection of Surface Treatment Methods Table E3
Defect equivalence Surface treatment method Condition of the treated surface
Epoxy and modified Oil, chlorinated rubber,
epoxy paint ethene paint
To completely remove the
Above 40 (above 20 for Spray cleaning original coating and corrosion to
Above 20 one defect) bare the metal color (above Sa2
grade)
To keep the completely attached
25 ~ 39 (above 15 for Spray cleaning or spray original coating, and completely
10 ~ 19 one defect) stripping remove the corrosion and
unsecured attached original
coating (Sa2 grade)
To keep the completely attached
13 ~ 24 (above 10 for Spray stripping or power original coating, and completely
5~9 one defect) tool grinding remove the corrosion and
unsecured attached original
coating (St3 grade)
To remove the corrosion and
5 ~ 12 Power tool grinding unsecured attached original
Below 4
coating and keep the others (St2
~ 3 grade)
To remove the unsecured
Below 4 Both by scraper or wire attached original coating and
brush keep the others (St2 grade)

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