Vertical sides and curves were found fouled with barnacles and marine growth covering approx. 90% of the area with heavy density and with thickness of up to 2cm and were cleaned. Flat was fouled with barnacles and marine growth covering approx. 90% of the area with heavy density and with thickness of 0.5cm to 2cm and were cleaned. Four bladed fixed propeller was fouled with 100% salt and heavy sea grass with thickness of up to 0.3cm and was polished. No entanglements or leakage of oil was observed on the tail-shaft. Rope-guard was found in position. Sea chest gratings were found fouled with 80-100% barnacles and were cleaned. All grids were in position including bolts and nuts with securing arrangement. No abnormalities were observed the bilge keels. Weld joints found in good condition.
