"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Steel plating and primary structure appeared in good condition. As far as could be seen, no major indents or corrosion was noted. The weld seams appeared intact and overall, in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Soft Slimy marine growth was visible under the water line.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Accommodation ladders were free of any defects, no fractured steps, side ropes, were found. The gangway safety net was found in order to board the vessel. Pilot ladders were in satisfactory condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Forecastle and Aft Decks<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The longitudinal and transverse scantling strength members in way of the cargo and ballast tanks are positioned on the deck. The forecastle and Aft deck are raised compared to the main deck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The Aft deck, main decks and forecastle decks plates generally appeared with coating condition classified as good to fair, the rust pattern appeared to be as masked rust over an area of about no more than 15%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Fresh paint found applied in some places with good surface preparation. Coating on the underside of pipelines found to be satisfactory with some rust weeping marks around Welding seams, U clamps and saddles over an area of 7-10%. Strength members and secondary frame structures with scallop holes and edges with rust spots. The weld seams appeared intact, and no major deficiencies were found.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Structurally the plates appeared in good condition with no active pitting or erosion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Superstructure is white in colour and coating condition is satisfactory. Under deck areas exhibit minimal rusting (3-5%). Rust weeping stains found at some places on the superstructure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The superstructure, accommodation, bridge, monkey island and exposed decks appeared in good condition.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Ballast Tanks\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Vessel has 13 water ballast tanks and one forepeak tank.<\/span><span> <\/span><span>Total ballast tanks capacity is 7641.282 m<\/span><span>3<\/span><span> at 98% of full capacity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Gas detection system is fitted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>\u00a0The 2 Ballast pumps are installed in the Ballast pump room. Forepeak tank, and Ballast tank No. 3 Starboard and Port were inspected.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>All ballast tanks are epoxy coated. Last Ballast tank inspection reports (14 July 21) were sighted and no observations noted from the reports. All tanks indicate very little silt\/mud on the bottom. Average corrosion of the ballast tanks would be round 4-6 %. Report attached<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Sighted areas of the forepeak tank were generally satisfactory with coating in good condition in<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"