This standard practice details coating materials, test protocols and acceptance criteria, surface preparation, coating application, quality assurance and control, and repair methods for protective coatings systems for offshore platforms and structures. Also covered in this standard are generic protective coating systems, flange corrosion control, fastener coatings, pipe support corrosion control, and stainless steel tubing corrosion control. Included are tables on typical atmospheric and splash zone coating systems for stainless steel, nonferrous metals, and carbon steels, as well as tables detailing test protocols, surface finish grades, abrasive specifications, and ballast water tank coating systems. This standard is maintained by Task Group (TG) 313.