This guide provides information relevant to the development and implementation of a marine vessel structural inspection process. It is intended to provide considerations for owners, operators, shipyards, and designers who are involved in planning, organizing, and executing a structural survey plan that covers all stages of a marine vessel's operating life, including the design, construction, and in-service periods. This guide also provides the basis for development of a recommended corrective action plan for typical structural deficiencies or deviations, or both.

1.1 this guide provides information to develop and implement marine vessel inspection process. It is intended to provide considerations for persons interested in planning, organizing, and implementing a structural survey plan for a marine vessel especially during the design phase of the vessel. It is intended to be used in conjunction with any other required inspection or survey requirements but can form the basis for such planning in the absence of other such applicable requirements.