{"id":239,"date":"2026-04-09T02:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T02:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:41:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T02:41:07","slug":"esp-what-to-know-about-esp-for-sire-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/esp-what-to-know-about-esp-for-sire-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"ESP – What to know about ESP for SIRE 2.0 ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Week 49<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CH 2.3.1 : Were the Master and Chief Engineer familiar with the procedure to maintain the Enhanced Survey File in accordance with the Classification Society Rules, and was the vessel free of any visible or documentary evidence of concerns with the structural condition of the hull or cargo and ballast tank coatings?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

OBJECTIVES :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ESP file, & Historical record of any damage, deterioration and subsequent repairs available onboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(To ensure that the structure of oil and chemical tankers was subject to enhanced survey and complete historical records of any damage, deterioration and subsequent repairs to their hull structure were available onboard.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VESSELS APPLICABLE :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OILTANKER, CHEM TANKER,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential ground for Negative Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Absence of company procedures for ESP or Coating Technical File maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Crew unfamiliarity with ESP procedures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Missing or incomplete survey reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Lack of inspection records by ship staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Mismatch between ESP and defect reporting system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  Absence of incident investigation reports for recorded damages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relevant Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Human<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are the master & Chief Engineer familiar with the company procedure for maintaining the enhanced survey file (or electronic record) and the coating technical file?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the most recent Condition Evaluation Report available?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is Enhanced Survey File available (if applicable) and is it up to date with all reports, or is electronic record maintained in accordance with classification society guidance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the coating technical file available on the vessel and is it maintained in accordance with classification society guidance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any structural repairs during the previous twelve months have been recorded within the enhanced survey file, were they included in vessel\u2019s defect reporting system?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any coating repairs have been carried out inside tanks has the coating technical file updated accordingly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are there any concerns with regards to the hull structural integrity such as cracks, dents, distortion or significant  corrosion or thinning of structural members of vessel? (Significant = wastage which has visibly reduced the profile of a structural member)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does the condition evaluation report contain any report of substantial corrosion or deep pitting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has the condition evaluation report or any subsequent class report recorded any tank coating condition as fair or poor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any coating repairs have been carried out inside tanks has the coating technical file updated accordingly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GUIDELINES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HUMAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspectors will assess the competency and awareness<\/strong> of the Master and officers by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Verifying familiarity with SMS and ESP structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Evaluating understanding of safety and environmental protection policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    PROCESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7  The ESP file must be fully updated<\/strong> with all required sections as per Classification Society requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7  Periodic inspections of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Cargo tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ballast tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Void spaces must be carried out and properly recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b7  The ESP must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Records of structural repairs<\/strong> (completed and outstanding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Corresponding entries in the defect reporting system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Incident reports<\/strong> for any damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u00b7  Condition Evaluation Reports must be reviewed with focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Coating conditions (especially \u201cfair\u201d or \u201cpoor\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Areas of corrosion or structural weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \u00b7  Thickness measurements must be available for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Corroded areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Locations with deep pitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \u00b7  The Coating Technical File must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • Details of coating condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Records of maintenance and repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \u00b7  Any structural abnormalities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • Cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Denting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Distortion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Corrosion or thinning must be addressed and supported by survey records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                HARDWARE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                \u00b7  Inspectors will conduct a physical examination of the vessel<\/strong>, focusing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • Areas identified in records<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Overall hull structural integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  \u00b7  Any discrepancy between documented condition and actual condition<\/strong> may result in observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Inspection Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  The vessel operator must ensure that a robust procedure<\/strong> is in place for maintaining the ESP file in accordance with Classification Society requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  The ESP documentation, whether electronic or hard copy, must be retained onboard for the entire life of the vessel<\/strong>, including at least one year prior to the first special survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Survey records should include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Structural survey reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Condition evaluation reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Thickness measurement reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Supporting documents must include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    • Survey programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Structural plans for cargo and ballast tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Repair history<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Inspection reports by ship\u2019s personnel covering: Structural deterioration Leakages Coating condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Identification of critical or suspect areas requiring attention<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Coating Technical File (mandatory for applicable vessels)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Where applicable, the latest Condition Evaluation Report must also be uploaded to the document repository<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Inspector suggested actions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      \u00b7  Verify that the ESP file is complete and up to date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \u00b7  Cross-check repair history with defect reporting system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \u00b7  Review Condition Evaluation Reports for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \n
                      • Coating condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Corrosion and thickness measurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        \u00b7  Examine Coating Technical File for evidence of repairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \u00b7  During physical inspection, identify any:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \n
                        • Cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Distortion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Corrosion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Structural thinning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Expected evidence:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          \u2022             The Enhanced Survey File (which must be onboard for the lifetime of the ship from at least one year prior to the first special survey).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \u2022             The Coating Technical File, where required to be carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \u2022             Supporting documents required to be carried onboard according to the ESP Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \u2022             Inspection reports for cargo, ballast and void spaces by ships personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \u2022             Incident investigation reports relevant to structural damage and repair within the scope of the enhanced hull survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          REFERENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          TMSA KPI 4.2.2 requires that cargo, void and ballast spaces are inspected to ensure their integrity is maintained. The frequency of inspections is determined by the applicable regulations of Class, Flag State and national authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IMO: ISM Code\/10.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IMO: SOLAS\/Chapter II-1 Regulation 3-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IMO: MSC.215 (82) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IMO: ESP Code<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          IACS: Double Hull Tankers. Guidelines for Surveys Assessment and Repair of Hull Structures IACS: UR Z10.4 Rev<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          16 May 2019 Hull Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers IACS: UR Z10.3 Rev<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          19 May 2019 Hull Surveys of Chemical Tankers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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