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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.

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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.

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

Evidence of the approved arrangement, procedures, records, competence, defect management and consistency with statutory/class/maker requirements.

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

FAQ

Does PSPC cover every space?

No.

Is repair full newbuilding PSPC?

Not automatically.

Cargo oil tanks?

MSC.288(87) within scope.

Coating and PSPC (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings)

Operational Explanation

Regulatory Reference

Scope of Application

Procedure / How to Complete It

Practical Example

What Typically Goes Wrong

Common Mistakes Mistake Library

What the PSCO Checks

Operational Tips

Preparation checklist

FAQ

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