Expanded Inspection - Bulk Carrier

In addition to the items listed in Specific Items to be Inspected during an Expanded Inspection - All Ship Types, the following items are to be considered as part of the expanded inspection for bulk carriers:

	Item	Check	Remarks
	Documentation	Verification that the following documents are on board, complete and endorsed by the flag state or recognised organisation: The enhanced survey programme (ESP) including: Reports of structural survey Thickness measurement reports Condition evaluation reports Check whether the cargo carried is allowed by the DoC for Dangerous Goods Approval for loading instruments
	Structural condition	Condition of bulkheads and coamings Ballast tanks: At least one of the ballast tanks within the cargo area to be examined from tank manhole/deck access or entered if the inspector establishes clear grounds based on observation and the ESP records.

Item

Check

Remarks

Documentation

Verification that the following documents are on board, complete and endorsed by the flag state or recognised organisation:

Structural condition

Condition of bulkheads and coamings
Ballast tanks: At least one of the ballast tanks within the cargo area to be examined from tank manhole/deck access or entered if the inspector establishes clear grounds based on observation and the ESP records.