Answer
A – Ref URZ27 deals with Condition Monitoring Scheme and Condition basd maintenance where the condition monitoring results influence the scope/frequency of class survey.
These req. are applied to vessel using approved PMS survey.
Approved by individual society
1.3 Condition Monitoring (CM)- Resposibility CE
1.3.1 Where an approved condition monitoring system is fitted, credit for survey may be based on acceptable condition monitoring results. The condition monitoring results are to be reviewed during the annual Audit.
1.3.2 Limiting parameters are to be based on the Original Equipment Manufacturers guidelines (OEM), or a recognised international standard.
1.3.3 The condition monitoring system is to provide an equivalent or greater degree of confidence in the condition of the machinery to traditional survey techniques.
1.3.4 The condition monitoring system shall be approved in accordance with each Member Society’s procedures.
1.3.5 A condition monitoring system may be used to provide a greater understanding of equipment condition, and a condition basd maintenance scheme may be used to obtain maintenance efficiency. Class approval is required where owners wish to change the survey cycle based on CM/CBM
1.4 Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
1.4.1 Where an owner wishes to base their equipment maintenance on a CBM approach, this is to meet the requirements of the ISM Code.
1.4.2 Where an agreed planned maintenance and CBM scheme is in operation, the CMS and other survey intervals may be extended based on OEM maintenance recommendations and acceptable condition monitoring results.
1.4.4 The CBM scheme is to provide an equivalent or greater degree of confidence in the condition of the machinery to traditional maintenance techniques
Judicious usage of spares.
Effective utilization of manpower into more productive jobs as per prioritized jobs. Avoiding unnecessary wear/tear or risk exposed by a machinery during any overhaul. Cost effectiveness and Budget friendly.