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CAP (Condition Assessment Program)

Model CAP-HULL, CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM

Specialized survey program giving owners a rated assessment of a ship's actual hull, machinery and cargo system condition.

Description

The NK Condition Assessment Program (CAP) is a specialized survey program that gives a detailed assessment of a ship's actual condition. It combines strength evaluation, fatigue strength analysis and systematic on-site inspection of the hull, machinery and cargo systems.

Key features

  • CAP-HULL covering hull structures
  • CAP-MACHINERY/CARGO SYSTEM available on request
  • Ratings from Level/Grade 1 "Very Good Condition" to 4 "Unsatisfactory Condition"
  • Based on strength evaluation, fatigue analysis and on-site inspection

Applications

Applies in principle to oil tankers, chemical carriers and bulk carriers, and can be adapted to other ship types.

Specifications

Rating scaleLevel/Grade 1 (Very Good) to 4 (Unsatisfactory)
Ship typesOil tankers, chemical carriers, bulk carriers; adaptable to others

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