Condition assessment program
Condition Assessment Program (CAP) is a specialized survey program which offers owners a detailed assessment of a ship’s actual condition, based on strength evaluation, and fatigue strength analysis as well as a detailed-on site systematic inspection of the hull, machinery, and cargo systems. With the CAP, owners can be confident that they have an accurate assessment of the ships actual condition, especially as far as the condition compares with the normal Class requirements.
The CAP applies to oil tankers, chemical carriers and bulk carriers, though other types of ships may be covered, provided that the CAP is properly modified.
The CAP consists of two major parts.
(1) CAP-HULL (Condition Assessment for Hull Structures)
(2) CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM (Condition Assessment for Machinery and Cargo Systems)
The results of condition assessment are clearly identified using a rating system. The definitions corresponding to each rating are indicated below.
(1) CAP-HULL RATING
(a) Rating Level 1 : “Very Good Condition”
Items examined and measured found as close “as new” according to current rule. No maintenance or repair required.
(b) Rating Level 2 : “Good Condition”
Items examined and measured found to have minor deficiencies which does not require correction or repair. Found all thicknesses significantly above class limits.
(c) Rating Level 3 : “Satisfactory Condition”
Items examined and measured found to have deficiencies, which do not require immediate corrective action, or found to have thicknesses, reduced. Although this thickness is generally above class renewal levels, but they seems to have substantial corrosion.
(d) Rating Level 4 : “Unsatisfactory Condition”
Items examined and measured either found having a deficiencies which may affect the ship’s potential ability to remain in class. In some areas, thicknesses measurement found at or below the class renewal levels.
(2) CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM RATING
(a) Rating Grade 1 : “Very Good Condition”
Items and systems examined, and function tested, found with no deficiencies.
Documentation and maintenance practices considered good.
No maintenance or repair required.
(b) Rating Grade 2 : “Good Condition”
Items and systems examined and function tested, some minor deficiencies found which do not affect safe operation and/or normal performance.
Documentation and maintenance practices considered adequate.
No immediate maintenance or repair considered necessary.
(c) Rating Grade 3 : “Satisfactory Condition”
Items and systems examined and function tested, found some deficiencies but not affecting safe operation.
Documentation and maintenance practices considered to be of a minimum standard.
Some maintenance and repair may be considered necessary.
(d) Rating Grade 4 : “Unsatisfactory Condition”
Items and systems examined and function tested, found some deficiencies significantly affecting operation and/or performance.
Documentation and maintenance practices considered inadequate.
Maintenance and repair required to reinstate serviceability.
After the completion of the CAP,
→ the certificate of CAP indicating the ship’s comprehensive rating (Overall Rating for CAP-HULL and/or CAP-MACHINERY / CARGO SYSTEM) is issued.
Detailed assessment results and the relevant records shown below are attached to the certificate of CAP.
(1) CAP-HULL
(a) CAP-HULL rating for each structural group and strength evaluation
(b) Survey record
(c) Report for fatigue strength assessment
(d) Rating for corrosion protection systems of water ballast tanks and coated cargo tanks
(e) Photographic report
(f) Thickness measurement record
(2) CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM
(a) CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM rating for each item
(b) Survey record
(c) Photographic report