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Sleeve length was too short when ventilation ducts passing through "A" Class division bulkhead
   BULK CARRIER 'ESP'
    During patrol, it was found that the penetration sleeve for the DN200 air duct passing through the fire control station bulkhead is insufficient in length.(Length is 200mm of both sides).
According SOLAS Chapter II-2 / Reg. 9.7.3,where ventilation ducts with a free cross-sectional area exceeding 0.02㎡, but not more than 0.075㎡, pass through "A" class divisions, the openings shall be lined with steel sheet sleeves. The ducts and sleeves shall have a thickness of at least 3 mm and a length of at least 900 mm. When passing through bulkheads, this length shall be divided preferably into 450 mm on each side of the bulkhead. These ducts, or sleeves lining such ducts, shall be provided with fire insulation. The insulation shall have at least the same fire integrity as the division through which the duct passes;
After calculation DN200 duct cross-sectional area exceeding 0.02㎡, but not more than 0.075㎡, Fire control station bulkhead is "A" Class division ,so the sleeve length at least 900mm and shall be divided preferably into 450 mm on each side. It is requested that the shipyard renew the penetration sleeve with a properly sized one complying with the SOLAS regulation.
STA MODULE New building ship 2026-07-14
ISM requirement for Guidance for Autonomous Ships
   OIL/CHEMICAL TANKER(DOUBLE HULL) 'ESP'
   Recently, Autonomous Navigation Systems have been frequently installed to the new building ships and existing ships.
Also, Initial Survey should be carried out according to the Guidance for Autonomous Ships.
Some of requirements of the Guidance are to be dealt with ship’s safety management system such as training, em’cy response and risk assessment.
Accordingly, this ppt could be used for the auditor in charge of autonomous ship
AUDIT 2026-07-14
Cracks found during Propeller shaft Survey
   CARGO SHIP
   1) Kind of Shaft: Kind 4

2) During Propeller shaft Survey, the cracks were found all over the direction in circumference.

3) After grinding the surface and NDT inspection, the depth was almost above 10 mm.

4) The propeller shaft cannot used more and renewed with new one.
(Instruction for classification survey Part 2, Chapter 2, 502)
MACH DAMAGE & REPAIR 18 2026-07-12