0000-00-00: IMO PSPC- What is a Coating Technical File (CTF)
Basically the CTF is a logbook that has to be created right from the start of the new building and kept up to date during the whole construction period but also during the service life of the vessel. The CTF must remain with the ship at all times.
What information should be stated in the CTF as minimum?
• Copy of the Technical Data Sheet for the coating system
• Statement of compliance or type approval for the coating system
• The shipyard’s work records regarding application of the coating
• Procedures for the inspection and repair of the particular coating system used
• A coating log provided by the coating inspector, stating that the coating
was applied in accordance with specifications and to the satisfaction of the
coating supplier
• Documentation of the shipyard’s verified inspection, featuring the completion
date, inspection results, any remarks and the relevant signatures
• Details about any maintenance and repair of the coating during its service life
Special software to create CTF’s will be introduced in the market soon. This software will make the creation of the CTF much easier and guarantees uniformity.
