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資料5-5
SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT
48th session
Agenda item 12
DE 48/12/4
27 December 2004
Original: ENGLISH
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Comments on the definition and record of coatings in the draft performance standards for protective coatings
Submitted by Japan
SUMMARY
Executive summary: This document provides Japan's comments to the draft performance standards for protective coatings in the document DE 48/12 submitted by IACS, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO.
Action to be taken: Paragraph 6
Related documents: DE 48/12 |
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Background
1 This document contains comments on the definitions and record of coating in the proposed draft performance standards for protective coating in document DE 48/12. This document has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4.10.5 of the Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the MSC and MEPC and their subsidiary bodies (MSC/Circ.1099/MEPC/Circ.405).
Introduction
2 Japan appreciates the efforts of the IACS-Industry Joint Working Group (JWG) for providing, by document DE 48/12, the draft performance standards for protective coatings.
3 This paper provides comments of Japan on document DE 48/12, based on its basic position on protective coatings, and proposals of modification to the draft performance standard contained in the document.
Comments of Japan and its basic position
4 Japan examined carefully the draft performance standards for protective coatings proposed by DE 48/12, taking into account the agreement at MSC 79 that the performance standards for protective coatings would become mandatory when IMO develop it in the future, and provides comments based on its basic position as follows:
.1 In order to verify effectively the application of coatings and surface preparation, test procedures for coating qualification and surface preparation should be introduced and survey guidance for the Administrations and the organizations recognized by the Administration should be developed.
.2 The Coating Technical File including information on coating specification and other technical data should be provided and kept on board so as to contribute for repair and maintenance of the coating.
Proposal of modification to the draft performance standard for protective coating
5 Japan proposes several modifications to the draft of performance standard for protective coating in DE 48/12, as in the annex of this document.
Action requested of the Sub-Committee
6 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above comments and proposals, and take action as appropriate.
For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies. |
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ANNEX
PROPOSAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAFT PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
(Underlined parts are proposed addition. Deletion-lined parts are proposed deletion.)
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