The Japan P&I Club has issued a special circular referring to the condition surveys carried out during 2015 with the aim to prevent various types of incidents by checking risk factors, regardless of the impact they may have, that could eventually lead to claims.
During the survey, surveyors check items listed in the Condition Survey report forms, which have been developed jointly with the International Group of P&I Clubs.
2015 Overview
During the 2015 Policy year (20 February 2015 to 20 February 2016), the Club targeted 88 vessels to undergo a condition survey and achieved a success rate of 86% (76 vessels). As regards the 12 vessels the Club could not survey during the 2015 Policy year, th Club will continue checking their schedule and carry out the surveys when they are available during 2016 Policy year in ports or dockyards without interfere the vessel’s schedule. In addition to this, Japan Club has carried out surveys on a further 40 vessels, which include those newly-entered, making a total of 116 vessels surveyed during the 2015 Policy year
- Out of 116 vessels, 36 vessels were found in good condition. Surveys on the remaining 80 vessels, or roughly 69% of all Condition Surveys, resulted in recommendations from us for defects to be rectified.
- Most of the vessels received more than one recommendation, and the total number of defects found during the 2015 Policy year was 246. The area where defects were found most frequently was Hatch Covers and Coamings, followed by Main/Auxiliary Engines and Mooring Gears.
- Defects Warranties were attached to 4 vessels
- The most frequent defects are surrounding Hatch Covers and Coamings accounted for 24 defects during the 2015 Policy year.
- Mainly defective rubber gaskets on hatch covers and damaged or broken parts of hatch coamings are pointed out.
- Now, the Club carries out ultrasonic test for vessels with hatch covers, and tests the weather-tightness of hatch covers more accurately than the conventional hose test.
- The Club carried out Condition Surveys on 86% of targeted vessels. During the 2016 Policy year, the Club has (as of 20th April 2016) targeted 140 vessels and intend to achieve a success rate of 100% of this targe
The Japan P&I Club notes that Condition Surveys can be a tool not only for preventing accidents but for helping the vessel’s superintendents and management companies, busy with daily maintenance. The Condition Surveys also provide independent oversight of the condition of the vessel.
Further details may be found by reading below circular
Source: The Japan P&I Club
