Coating and PSPC (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings)
MSC.215(82) covers, within its construction-date scope, ballast tanks on ships ≥500 GT and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers ≥150 m; MSC.288(87) separately covers crude-oil cargo tanks.
Operational Explanation
MSC.215(82) covers, within its construction-date scope, ballast tanks on ships ≥500 GT and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers ≥150 m; MSC.288(87) separately covers crude-oil cargo tanks.
Regulatory Reference
SOLAS II-1/3-2 and MSC.215(82); MSC.288(87) for crude-oil cargo tanks; IMO coating-maintenance guidance.
For SOLAS II-1/3-2 scope, check a building contract from 1 July 2008; in the absence of a contract, keel laying from 1 January 2009; or delivery from 1 July 2012. Combine these criteria with the space and ship dimensions: the date of a dry-dock repair is not the construction date. IMO: protective coatings applicability.
Where PSPC applies, record maintenance, repairs and partial recoating in the Coating Technical File, retained onboard throughout the ship’s life. Document the system used, preparation, inspections and results; a DFT (dry film thickness) reading alone does not establish preparation quality or correct application. IMO MSC.215(82), 3.4.
Scope of Application
Newbuilding PSPC scope by space, size and contract/keel/delivery dates. Existing-ship repairs follow approved Coating Technical File, survey findings, class/flag and maker specification.
Procedure / How to Complete It
- Identify space and applicable PSPC instrument.
- Check size and construction dates.
- For repair use CTF, class/flag, findings and maker system.
- Control surface preparation, environment, DFT and records.
- Do not automatically turn restoration into full newbuilding PSPC.
Practical Example
A ballast-tank repair on an existing ship reuses technical principles but follows approved repair scope, not a new full MSC.215 application.
What Typically Goes Wrong
Writing other spaces or double-side/bottom without scope, or making newbuilding PSPC mandatory for every repair.
Common Mistakes Mistake Library
| Mistake | Consequence | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|---|
| Writing other spaces or double-side/bottom without scope, or making newbuilding PSPC mandatory for every repair. | Non-compliant decision or treatment | Follow the approved arrangement and applicable sources |
What the PSCO Checks
Operational Tips
- Separate current requirement, class/maker, SMS and voluntary guidance.
- Do not improvise tests, thresholds or intervals.
- Record deviations and corrective action.
Preparation checklist
- Correct space/scope
- 500 GT/150 m
- Construction dates
- CTF and repair records
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