CLASS PROGRAMME Type approval DNVGL-CP-0110 Edition March 2016 The electronic pdf version of this document, available free of charge from http://www.dnvgl.com, is the officially binding version.
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CONTENTS Changes - current...3 Contents Section 1 General...5 1 Introduction...5 2 Documentation...6 Section 2 General requirements...7 1 Design requirements...7 2 Requirements to production and quality control arrangement... 7 3 Laboratory Testing...7 4 Requirements for marking of product...8 Changes historic...9 Class programme DNVGL-CP-0110. Edition March 2016 Page 4
SECTION 1 GENERAL 1 Introduction 1.1 Objective The objective of this class programme is to describe the type approval (TA) scheme for anti-fouling systems. The general requirements for obtaining DNV GL type approval certificate is given in class programme DNVGL CP 0338, Type Approval scheme. The procedures and requirements described in this CP are applicable for obtaining the Society's TA certificate based on requirements in: IMO AFS Convention: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (2001) IMO Resolution MEPC.102(48). Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (2002) IMO Resolution MEPC.105(49). Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (2003) Section 1 Guidance note: This class programme is not applicable for obtaining EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certificates. Visit www.dnvgl.com for information on MED certification. ---e-n-d---o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- 1.2 Scope This CP gives a description of the procedures and requirements related to documentation, design and type testing applicable for TA of anti-fouling systems. The type approval comprises the anti-fouling system in liquid condition and in the condition when applied in full compliance with the manufacturer s recommendations (see [1.3]). Quality control during surface preparation and/or application of the anti-fouling system is, however, not included in the type approval. The Society's TA certificate will cover one grade of the actual product with the possibility to include variants. For an anti-fouling system this means: grade: full anti-fouling system, including one or more coats (as per system definition) variants: e.g. color variants or thinned variants. A DNV GL type approval certificate is normally limited to one manufacturer at one production site. 1.3 Application A TA certificate in accordance with this CP will confirm compliance with the requirements in the regulations as specified in [1.1]. The TA certificate will not confirm compliance with requirements in other parts of the rules. In case additional requirements in other parts of the rules shall be covered by the TA certificate, this shall be specified in the application for TA and will be stated in the TA certificate The Society's rules do not require that anti-fouling systems shall be type approved, and TA in accordance with this CP is therefore voluntary for anti-fouling systems to be applied on classed vessels. 1.4 Renewal Provided an approval of manufacturer certificate (see DNVGL CP 0425, Manufacturer of Fibre Reinforcements) which is still valid for at least one year is available, an exemption from the obligation concerning retention and renewal surveys listed in the class programme DNVGL CP 0338, Type Approval scheme will typically apply. Class programme DNVGL-CP-0110. Edition March 2016 Page 5
2 Documentation For TA of anti-fouling systems the following additional documentation shall be submitted by the manufacturer at initial type approval, and updated at renewal (general requirements for documentation is given by DNVGL CP 0338). The documentation shall, to the extent possible, be submitted as electronic files. The manufacturer shall keep one (1) copy of type approval documentation in their own file. The documentation that forms the basis for the TA shall be easily available for the Society's surveyors at the TA applicant s premises. When documentation is submitted in paper format, normally two copies of the documentation shall be submitted to the Society. No documentation will be returned to the company applying for TA. Please number documentation according to below list to facilitate review: 1) type designation, i.e. product name (grade) with list of variants to be included in and stated on the TA certificate 2) product description (product ID number, number and type of components, colour, consistence, etc.) 3) field of application and special limitations of the product 4) product specification or technical data sheet, materials safety data sheet, with relevant information such as: trade name of the anti-fouling system type of anti-fouling system, e.g. self-polishing, ablative, conventional, non-stick (silicone), etc. documentation that the organotin, if present, is harmless to organic life, i.e. does not act as a biocide binder type active ingredients with CAS-number packaging, storage solids content, thinners viscosity flash point service temperatures any other operational limitations safety and health data requirements for surface preparation application temperature range air humidity limitations application methods, equipment curing times versus temperatures dry film thickness per coat, and total number of coats repair or re-coating instructions. 5) description of fabrication 1 6) description of quality control arrangement including copies of the relevant certificates with issue number and/or date (e.g. quality management system certification) 1 7) test results with references to standards, methods etc. and relevant calibration certificates for equipment used in type tests (if applicable) 8) information regarding marking of the product or package 1 9) in-service experience, if available 10) witnessed type test results and initial assessment report by the Society's local office shall be submitted when completed. Section 1 1 Will be verified by initial assessment prior to the issuance of the type approval certificate Class programme DNVGL-CP-0110. Edition March 2016 Page 6
SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 Design requirements The anti-fouling system shall comply with the relevant requirements of this class programme and the following publication: IMO AFS Convention: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (2001). Section 2 2 Requirements to production and quality control arrangement The manufacturer should have a quality system that meets ISO 9001 standards, or equivalent. If this quality standard is not fulfilled, the extent of type testing and assessments will be specially considered. The quality control arrangement in production shall be checked with respect to: control of incoming materials scope of quality control, i.e. proof that test methods, test quantity and test equipment complies to the applicable standard EN or ISO traceability and marking system production records storage condition and procedure. The manufacturer shall check the production for either: content of total tin by analysis (ICP, AAS, XRF or similar), or content of organotin by raw material certificates or by analysis (GCMS or similar) and make a log for the analysis. This log shall be made available to the Society during assessment. 3 Laboratory Testing A condition for type approval is that total tin is less than 0.25% by weight in dry film, mixed and cured if plural components, as determined by laboratory tests as described in Table 1 below. If the total tin content is tested to be higher than 0.25% by weight in dry film (mixed and cured if plural components), additional laboratory testing as described in Table 2 is required. Type approval certificate may be issued only provided that the tin or organotin compound present does not act as a biocide (TBT is a common organotin compound normally acting as a biocide). One dry sample is sufficient for carrying out the tests (alternatively one wet sample), and may be collected and treated as follows: make a dry sample by applying some paint on a plastic sheet or similar, size about 10 10 cm let it dry for two days or more at 20 C or higher and cover it with some soft plastic material the paint shall be taken from a well-mixed paint container in the presence of the Society's surveyor alternatively, a wet sample of about 100 ml may be collected, from the same paint container, in a tin can or bottle. Class programme DNVGL-CP-0110. Edition March 2016 Page 7
Table 1 Requirements for type testing of anti-fouling system - tin content only Property Test method 1) selection of Number and specimens Total tin (Sn) 2) Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), atomic absorption (AAS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), or similar Minimum one representative sample Acceptance criteria Maximum 0.25% by weight tin (Sn) 2) in dry film (mixed and cured if plural components) Minimum level of verification DNV GL Assessment Frequency of verification Initial, Renewal 3) Section 2 1) Other test methods may be agreed upon with the Society prior to testing 2) If tin is identified or present in higher level than 0.25% by weight total tin, the product must be tested as per Table 2 3) Required testing at renewal will be considered and decided upon for each anti-fouling system Table 2 Requirements for type testing of anti-fouling system - if tin content too high Property Test method 1) selection of Number and specimens Acceptance criteria Minimum level of verification Frequency of verification Tin (Sn) 3) Gas chromatographymass spectroscopy (GCMS), or similar Minimum one representative sample Action criterion maximum 0.25% by weight of TBT 4) calculated as tin (Sn) 3) in dry film (mixed and cured if plural components) DNV GL Assessment Initial, Renewal 2) 1) Other methods may be agreed upon with the Society prior to testing 2) Required testing at renewal will be considered and decided upon for each anti-fouling system 3) If TBT is identified/present in higher level than 0.25% by weight, it must be documented that the TBT or organotin compound present is harmless to aquatic life, i.e. does not act as a biocide 4) A common organotin compound normally acting as a biocide is TBT, tributyltinoxide. 4 Requirements for marking of product The package shall be marked. The marking shall at least include the following information: manufacturer's name and/or logo manufacturer's production address type designation type of Anti-Fouling System used, see Sec.1 [2], if relevant storage instruction production date batch number quality guarantee period, if any The marking shall be carried out in such a way that it is visible, legible and indelible. The marking of product shall enable traceability to the type approval certificate. Class programme DNVGL-CP-0110. Edition March 2016 Page 8
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