Quality Control of Ship Repair Tripartite Meeting Beijing 1 November 2005

Abstract Two types of repair: 1)Planned in connection with Special Surveys, which always includes coating work and machinery overhaul, but may also include steel replacement. 2)In connection with accidents.

Quality Control Many repair yards are ISO certified. On some repair yards the ISO certificate is not worth the paper it is printed on. Use references for Q.C. Long term contracts – larger owners

Repair Contract When setting up the contract, Owners may want to include certain clauses. There is no guarantee, however, that the yard will accept the clauses.

Repair Contract

Quality Control Quality of repairs is to some degree dependent on geography. So is the price of repairs!

Quality Control - Coating Owner should have a coating inspector on-site Make sure also coating supplier representative is available.

Quality Control - Machinery Enrol specialists for specialized jobs – repair of turbochargers e.g. should not be left to the yard alone.

Quality Control - Steel Steel for replacement/repair should as far as practically be cut in a workshop, not on-site. Class should ensure that the right steel quality is used.

Quality Control Yards are entitled to delegate work to subcontractors. Yards cannot delegate the liability!

Quality Control Yards are responsible for carrying out the work. The Owner is responsible for obtaining class approval of the work!

Repair Contract Example of a clause: Steel replacement shall be carried out in accordance with IACS Recommendation 47 ”Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standards” – Part B.

Prudent Approach ”You don’t get what you EXPECT!” ”You only get what you INSPECT!”

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