The IMO Enhanced Survey Programme is mandatory under SOLAS regulation XI-1/2 for bulk carriers and oil tankers. The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations enforce the Enhanced Survey Programme requirements in the UK. Bulk carriers are prohibited by SOLAS Chapter XII from carrying dense cargoes unless they have been surveyed in accordance with IMO Guidelines. (See also questions on Enhanced Surveys in this Section. )
What special survey arrangements are in force for bulk carriers?
