SHIP VETTI NG

SOLAS

Which international convention is mainly concerned with the safety of life at sea?

MARPOL

Which international regulation focuses on preventing pollution from ships?

OIL TANKERS

In which type of shipping is ship vetting most well established?

HATCH COAMINGS

Which part of the deck should be inspected because cracks may develop around its welded areas?

STANCHION SOCKETS AND CRANE POSTS

Which deck fittings should be checked around their welds during inspection?

DISTORTION

What condition in shell and deck plating refers to abnormal bending or misshaping of the plates?

CRACKS AND LEAKS

What should be checked in welds or plates of the shell and deck plating?

CORROSION

Which condition is especially important to inspect in ballast or fuel tanks when protective coating breaks down?

HATCH COVERS

Which part of the cargo hold should be checked for signs of buckling?

GRAB DAMAGE

What type of damage should be inspected on tank top plating, hopper plating, and lower stool plating?

Ship Vetting

A type of survey that is primarily considered to be an audit using a company’s specified questionnaire?

OIL COMPANIES

.These companies are known for having well-established ship vetting and rarely use a tanker that does not meet their requirements

SURVEYOR

. The person who must provide detailed information regarding holds, tanks, and decks

BULK CARRIER

The type of ship where vetting is not yet as common but is slowly being introduced.

DECK

This part of the ship must be inspected for cracks around manhole covers, deckhouses, hatch coamings, and watertight closing devices.