General Dry Cargo Ships – Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structures (IACS Rec 55)

Updated to IACS Rec 55, this publication assists Surveyors of IACS Member Societies, and other interested parties involved in the survey, assessment and repair of hull structures of a general dry cargo ship.

This book includes a review of survey preparation guidelines covering safety aspects related to the performance of the survey, the necessary access facilities and the preparation to be undertaken before the surveys can be carried out. This book demonstrates examples of structural deterioration and damage related to each structural area, providing details of issues to be aware of, possible causes and recommended repair methods.