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ABS Automated Thickness Measurement Report with UTM Reporting


Introduction:

In the maritime industry, Class reports are crucial for documenting vessel inspections, ensuring safety, and upholding operational standards. They serve as a comprehensive record, contributing to the overall integrity of maritime assets.


Classification Society Overview:

Founded in 1862, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in maritime classification, committed to life, property, and environmental safety through rigorous inspections and technological advancements.


Benefits of Using the Class Report Format:

UTM Reporting Empowers Certified ABS Thickness Measurement Inspectors with Customizable, Precise, and Automated TM Forms, Ensuring ABS Standards Compliance and Elevating Maritime Safety

 
Key Features of the Class Report
 

1. Automated Report Generation:

• The system automates the generation of comprehensive reports.
• This includes not only TM forms but also a detailed file incorporating measurements, blueprints with thickness measurements, survey images, and notes.


2. Auto Creation of TM Forms:

• The system automatically generates TM (Thickness Measurement) forms based on the survey data.
• The TM forms are created according to ABS standards.


3. Auto Populate Thickness Measurement:

• The TM forms are automatically populated with the relevant thickness measurements.
• This feature streamlines the process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting.


4. Dynamic Display Across Forms:

• If a unique measurement is linked to a hull item, it dynamically appears in all TM forms associated with that hull component.
• Ensures consistency and visibility of relevant measurements across multiple forms.


5. Centralized Data Hub for Streamlined Reporting:

• Consolidates all survey data, including TM forms, raw data files, survey pictures, and blueprints, into a single, easily accessible document.
• Enhances efficiency and minimizes the risk of data loss by providing a centralized hub for comprehensive reporting, saving valuable time during information retrieval.

 
Step-by-Step Guide: Generate Class Reports
 

1. Set Up Your Project:

• Before initiating the survey, ensure the project is properly set up. For guidance, refer to the "Prepare a class-compliant vessel inspection".

 


2. Input Survey Information:

• Locate the thickness measurements on the blueprint(s) within the app. Follow the provided guides to accurately input thickness measurement data into a thickness marker, ensuring automatic population into "TM-1","TM-2 (i), TM-2 (ii)", "TM-3", "TM-4", "TM-5", "TM-6", "TM-7", and "TM-7-S31".

 


3. Generate Class Report:

• Navigate to the "Report" tab within the app. Click on the "+" icon located at the bottom right of the screen.
• A popup will appear; select "Class Report" and click the "Generate" button. The app will take a few seconds to generate a detailed Class report.

 


4. Save and Share:

• After generating the report, Download it to your device for future reference.
• Share the detailed Class report effortlessly with relevant stakeholders.


By following these steps, you can efficiently create and generate Class reports using the UTM Reporting app, ensuring accuracy and compliance with classification standards.

 

 

TM1 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-1 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-1 form gathers data linked to one Hull Item and one Longitudinal Item.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-1 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM1 form.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common details such as Transverse item, Sub hull item, and Origin.
 • Measurements are organized into "Forward" and "Aft" tables, further categorized by Port and Starboard sides, enabling comparison between front and back measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within both the "Forward" and "Aft" tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM2 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-2 (i) forms and TM-2 (ii) forms are compiled into 2 Excel files (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-2 form collects data associated with multiple Hull Items, specifically at precise transverse locations, with up to 3 transverse sections displayed within a single TM-2 form.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-2(i) or/and TM-2(ii) for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM2 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common strake/longitudinal position.
 • In each transverse table, rows organize measurements based on the identical plate designation and corresponding plate thickness origin.
 • Measurements are organized into transverse tables (up to 3), further categorized by Port and Starboard sides, enabling comparison between transverse section measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM3 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-3 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-3 form collects data associated with multiple Hull Items, specifically at precise transverse locations, with up to 3 transverse sections displayed within a single TM-3 form.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-3 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM3 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common a structural hull component.
 • In each transverse table, rows organize measurements based on the identical plate designation and corresponding plate thickness origin.
 • Measurements are organized into transverse tables (up to 3), further categorized by Port and Starboard sides, enabling comparison between transverse section measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM4 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-4 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-4 form collects data associated with multiple Hull Items, specifically at precise transverse locations and at a precise space location.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-4 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM4 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common a structural hull component, sharing the same plate designation/Sub structural hull component and sharing the same thickness origin.
 • Measurements are structured by Port and Starboard sides facilitating comparison between measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM5 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-5 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-5 form collects data associated with multiple Hull Items, specifically at precise transverse locations and at a precise space location.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-5 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM5 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common a structural hull component and sharing the same thickness origin.
 • Measurements are structured by Port and Starboard sides facilitating comparison between measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM6 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-6 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-6 form collects data associated with a single Hull Item, specifically at a precise space/room/compartment location.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-6 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM6 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common a structural hull component and sharing the same thickness origin.
 • Measurements are structured by Port and Starboard sides facilitating comparison between measurements.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.
 • Blueprints name where each measurement has been located is display on each row


TM7 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-7 forms are compiled into a single Excel file (.xlsx).
 • Sheets: Each TM-7 form gathers data linked to a singular Hull Item, pinpointed to a precise space/room/compartment location.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-7 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM7 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common transverse frame location.
 • In each table (Upper part, Mid Part, Lower Part), rows organize measurements based on the identical plate thickness origin.
 • Measurements are categorized into an advanced location table, distinguishing between Upper, Mid, and Lower Parts, and further segmented by Port and Starboard sides.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.


TM7S31 form

 Structure:
 • Files: All TM-7-S31 forms are consolidated into two Excel files (.xlsx), each showcasing measurements exclusively from either the port or starboard side.
 • Sheets: Each TM-7 S31 form gathers data linked to a singular Hull Item, pinpointed to a precise space/room/compartment location.

 System Recognition:
 • Hull structural components must link to TM-7-S31 for accurate thickness measurement distribution in the TM7 S31 forms.

 Data Representation:
 • Each row contains thickness measurements sharing common transverse frame location.
 • In each table (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Zone D), rows organize measurements based on the identical plate thickness origin.
 • Measurements are categorized into an advanced location table, distinguishing between A, B, C and D zones, and further segmented by Port and Starboard sides.
 • TM repaired data is prioritized over measurements within the transverse tables and is displayed in the appropriate Port or Starboard cell.

 

Have questions? Look here

The Class Report.zip contains comprehensive information related to the ship inspection in a structured format. It includes:

• Excel files presenting thickness data formatted in Class TM forms.
• Blueprints containing thickness measurements.
• One Excel file, consolidating all survey data, was not distributed within the TM form due to a mismatch in the TM form name.
• Two CSV files with comprehensive raw data from the ship inspection.

For a seamless integration of survey data into ABS TM forms:
1. Ensure your project is properly linked to the ABS classification society.
2. Maintain exact name matching of TM forms within the hull item; variations won't be recognized by our system.

Here are the TM form names recognized by our system: "TM-1," "TM-2 (i)," "TM-2 (ii)," "TM-3," "TM-4," "TM-5," "TM-6," "TM-7," and "TM-7-S31"

If you want survey data linked to a hull component to be distributed to multiple forms, include the form names without additional spaces and separate them by a comma. For example: "TM-1,TM-2 (i),TM-3"

In the event of discrepancies, survey data linked to incorrectly associated hull items will be directed to the "Data_Not_Distributed_in_TM_Forms" Excel file, rather than being distributed into the TM form of the corresponding class.

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