This document specifies the selection criteria and minimum requirements for protective coating systems for field maintenance and repair of risers exposed to conditions in the splash zone. This document does not cover the selection of techniques and materials used to restore integrity of the risers to be coated. This document neither covers the selection of additional mechanical protective materials that are not part of the described coating systems included in this document. This document is applicable for maintenance requirements and field repairs of risers. New construction riser coatings and repair of damaged applied coatings before installation are covered in ISO 18797-1.