Competence 11: Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

KUP 37 Have knowledge and ability to explain where to look for damage and defects most commonly encountered due to 1) loading and unloading operations, 2) corrosion, 3) severe weather conditions

KUP 38 Ability to state which parts of the ship shall be inspected each time in order to cover all parts within a given period of time

KUP 39 Ability to identify those elements of the ship structure which are critical to the safety of the ship

KUP 40 Ability to state the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented

KUP 41 Have knowledge of procedures on how the inspections shall be carried out

KUP 42 Ability to explain how to ensure reliable detection of defects and damages

KUP 43 Have understanding of the purpose of the ‘enhanced survey programme’