Bulk Carriers - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structures (IACS Rec 76)
These guidelines focus on IACS Member Societies' survey preparation guidelines and concentrate on bulk carrier ships that carry dry cargo, including ore, in bulk.
The book provides an outline of survey planning, preparation and execution (including Class requirements and technical background), as well as examples of structural deterioration and damage related to each structural area, demonstrating what to be aware of as well as possible causes and repair methods.
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world's cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance rules and standards set by the twelve Member Societies of IACS.
IACS is a not for profit membership organisation of classification societies that establish minimum technical standards and requirements that address maritime safety and environmental protection and ensures their consistent application.? It carries out this responsibility through its panels, expert groups and project teams and provides a Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) that its Members comply with, as an assurance of professional integrity and maintenance of high professional standards. IACS is recognized as the principal technical advisor of IMO.
