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 TB 55-1900-201-45/1
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Purpose. This bulletin is intended to provide guidance, technical and background information, specify the degree
of thoroughness required, and promote uniformity in the approach to marine condition surveys and/or inspections. How-
ever, it is not intended to be a substitute for the exercise of good judgment in the solution of any particular problem.
1-2. General. This bulletin is applicable to marine condition surveys and/or inspections of all watercraft, amphibians
and outboard propulsion units under the jurisdiction of the US Army whether assigned to active service or in wet or dry
storage. This bulletin shall be used by qualified Department of the Army civilians or military marine surveyors when per-
forming marine condition surveys and/or inspections and drydock examinations and as a basis for writing repair and
maintenance specifications.
a. The marine surveyor has definite responsibilities in connection with performing marine surveys and/or inspec-
tions of US Army watercraft. It is recognized that this work by its very nature, is a specialty.
b. To perform an intelligent survey, the surveyor must be thoroughly familiar with and capable of interpreting
written standards, federal laws, rules and regulations affecting vessel inspection, common vessel construction, mainte-
nance and repair procedures of wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass reinforced (plastic) vessels. The surveyor shall be
familiar with and capable of writing work specifications, estimating repair costs and manhours required to correct defi-
ciencies to return the vessel to condition code A (Reference AR 725-50).
c.
The marine surveyor must determine if vessels are suitable, seaworthy*, and safe for the purpose intended.
d. The marine surveyor, in the performance of his duties, must exercise a proper deportment and attitude to ac-
complish their purpose, which is, "to promote safety of life and US Government property".
e. The surveyor shall bring to the attention of his immediate supervisor, at the earliest possible time, items of in-
spection requiring decisions beyond his experience as well as items of a controversial nature.
f. The performance of an adequate survey requires a knowledge of where to look and what to look for. With re-
spect to hull structure, the surveyor is looking for deficiencies which may affect the strength and integrity of the vessel
hull to an extent which would
*Encyclopedia of Nautical Knowledge McEwen & Lewis, Cornell
Maritime Press
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