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January 2015
Rule Note
NR 608 DT R00 E
ARTICLE 1 ARTICLE 6
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ARTICLE 12
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ARTICLE 5 exclusively submitted to arbitration, by three arbitrators, in London according to the Arbitration
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warranty of proper operation, beyond any representation set forth in the Rules, of any Unit, equipment or BV Mod. Ad. ME 545 L - 7 January 2013
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vey by the Society.
RULE NOTE NR 608
NR 608
Classification of Lifting Units
SECTION 1 GENERAL
January 2015
Section 1 General
1 General 5
1.1 Application
1.2 Scope
1.3 Exclusion
1.4 Class notation
1.5 Applicable rules
2 Lifting equipment 5
2.1 General
2.2 Certification of the lifting equipment
2.3 Subsea lifting
3 References 6
3.1 Acronyms
3.2 Definitions
3.3 Referenced documents
4 Documents to be submitted 7
4.1 General
4.2 Lifting equipment documentation
SECTION 1 GENERAL
1.2.4 The requirements for the certification of the lifting 2 Lifting equipment
equipment are not in the scope of the present Note.
2.1 General
1.3 Exclusion
2.1.1 Lifting appliance
1.3.1 This Rule Note does not cover the following vessel The term lifting appliance is used herein to designate the
types: whole of the elements used for suspending, raising or low-
vessels granted with the notation Pontoon - crane which ering loads or moving them from one position to another
are to comply with Ship Rules, Part A while suspended or supported, for instance a crane and the
whole of its mechanisms.
vessels granted with lifting equipment used for drilling
operations
semi-submersible heavy lift transport vessels. 2.1.2 Offshore handling system
The term offshore handling system is used to designate
1.4 Class notation equipment such as winches, windlasses, strand jacks, chain
jacks, sheaves and their foundations used for pulling of a
1.4.1 Service notation load. In particular, equipment used for mooring lines and
The present Note provides the requirements for the classifi- risers installation are concerned.
cation of vessels for which the service notation lifting is Compared to lifting appliances, offshore handling systems
assigned. may handle cargos not only subjected to gravity.
Ships equal to or
Item Ships less than 500 GT Offshore Units
greater than 500 GT
General arrangement Sec 2 and NR467, Part B Sec 2 and NR566 Sec 2 and NR445, Part B
Stability Sec 3 and NR467, Part B Sec 3 and NR566 Sec 3 and NR445, Part B
Structural assessment Sec 4 and NR467, Part B or NR600, as applicable Sec 4 and NR445, Part B
Machinery and systems Sec 5 and NR467, Part C Sec 5 and NR566 Sec 5 and NR445, Part C
Electrical installations and automation Sec 6 and NR467, Part C Sec 6 and NR566 Sec 6 and NR445, Part C
Safety features Sec 7 and NR467, Part C Sec 7 and NR566 Sec 7 and NR445, Part C
Materials and welding NR216
Note 1:
NR445: Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units (Offshore Rules)
NR467: Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships (Ship Rules)
NR566: Hull Arrangement, Stability and Systems for Ships less than 500 GT
NR600: Hull Structure and Arrangement for the Classification of Cargo Ships less than 65 m and Non Cargo Ships less than 90 m
NR216: Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units (Materials & Welding).
2.2.1 The lifting equipment is to be certified and compliant 3.2.1 Nominal pulling load
with the rules of a recognized Classification Society. The nominal pulling load of a handling system is defined as
the maximum load which may be pulled by the system in a
2.2.2 Certification of the lifting equipment is independent safe manner, in kN.
from classification of the ship or offshore unit. When the handling system is a lifting appliance, the nomi-
nal pulling load is equivalent to the Safe Working Load.
2.2.3 Lifting appliance
Lifting appliances may be granted the class notation ALM or 3.2.2 Safe Working Load (SWL)
ALS as defined in [1.4.2]. The Safe Working Load (SWL), in kN, is defined as the max-
imum static load which may be lifted vertically by the appli-
2.2.4 Offshore handling system ance under normal use and within its geometrical limits.
Offshore handling systems may be granted the class nota- 3.2.3 Rated Line Pull (RP)
tion OHS as defined in [1.4.2].
The Rated line Pull (RP) of a winch is the maximum rope
tension, in kN, that the winch can haul at the relevant layer,
2.3 Subsea lifting in normal service condition, when the drum rotates at its
maximum service speed.
2.3.1 Lifting appliances used to perform subsea lifting are
to be specially certified to do so. The relevant requirements 3.2.4 Working Load Limit (WLL)
of the NR526 or another recognized standard are to be The Working Load Limit (WLL), in kN, is defined as the
complied with. maximum load that a lifting accessory (loose gear) is certi-
fied to withstand under normal use and in a given configu-
ration.
3 References
1 General 1.1.2 Onboard offshore units, cranes and lay down areas
are to be located so as to minimise load lifting over well-
head and process areas, when relevant.
1.1 Location of lifting appliances and lay
down areas
1.2 Position of the crane during navigation
1.1.1 Lifting appliances should be so located and protected
as to reduce to a minimum any danger to personnel, due 1.2.1 When the lifting appliance is a crane, it is to be possi-
regard being paid to moving parts or other hazards. Ade- ble to lower the crane boom and to secure it to the support-
quate provisions should be made to facilitate cleaning, ing unit during transit.
inspection and maintenance.
Symbols
LCG : Longitudinal Centre of Gravity 1.3.2 In lifting operations involving a lifting appliance such
as a crane, derrick, sheerlegs or any other similar lifting
TCG : Transversal Centre of Gravity device:
VCG : Vertical Centre of Gravity. the magnitude of the lifted load shall be the maximum
allowed static load at a given outreach of the lifting
appliance
1 General the longitudinal position of the lifted load shall be taken
in correspondence to the point at which the load is
1.1 Application applied to the lifting appliance
the transverse position of the centre of gravity (TCG) of
1.1.1 This Section apply to ships and offshore units which the lifted load shall be taken as the distance between
are engaged in lifting operations at sea and are equipped for the point at which the load is applied to the lifting appli-
that purpose with one or several lifting equipment. ance and the vessel's centreline in the upright position
the vertical position of the centre of gravity of the lifted
load (VCG) shall be taken as the vertical distance from the
suspension point to the baseline in the upright position.
1.1.2 The requirements of this Section specify the criteria
these vessels are to satisfy in addition to those in Part B, Ch
1 of the Offshore Rules for offshore units and Part B, Ch 3 of 1.4 Trim and stability booklet
the Ship Rules for ships, as applicable.
1.4.1 The following information is to be included in the
trim and stability booklet in addition to the information
1.2 Purpose of the stability check required in Ship Rules Pt B, Ch 3, App 2:
Maximum heeling moment for each direction of
1.2.1 The purpose of the stability verifications specified in lift/inclination as a function of the counter-ballast heel-
paragraphs [2.3] to [2.6] is to ensure adequate residual sta- ing moment, if used, the draft, and vertical centre of
bility during lifting operations. gravity.
Loading conditions at each draft for which lifting opera-
For international voyage or/and transit condition, the crite- tions may be conducted with the maximum vertical
ria of Offshore Rules or Ship Rules, as applicable, shall load of the lift. Where applicable, righting lever curves
apply. for both before and after load drop should be presented
for each loading condition.
1.3 Loading conditions Limitations on operation including permissible load
moment or heel angles.
1.3.1 The criteria stated in paragraphs [2.3] to [2.6] shall be Instructions related to normal operations, including use
satisfied for all loading conditions intended for lifting and of counter-ballast.
with the crane load at the most unfavorable position. Instructions including ballasting/de-ballasting proce-
dures to righting the vessel following a sudden loss of
Several loading conditions corresponding to various boom
lifted load.
positions and counter ballast with different filling levels
may need to be checked. Load chart for lifting operations covering the range of
operational drafts related to lifting and including a sum-
The loading conditions used to derive the righting arm mary of the stability results.
curve (GZ) shall include: Where fixed counter ballast is used the following infor-
the weight and centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) of the mation shall be included:
lifted load and its rigging - mass of the fixed counter ballast
- centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) of the fixed
the weight and centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) of the
counter ballast.
boom
A crane specification manual provided by the manufac-
the weight and centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) of the turer shall be submitted separately for information.
counter ballast if applicable.
2 Intact stability 40% in excess of the area under the wind heeling
moment curve (B + C) to the same limiting angle (See
Fig 1):
2.1 General
(A + B)
------------------ 1.40
2.1.1 Lifting operations involving lifting or lowering of (B + C)
weights with the use of a lifting device may affect the ship
or the unit's stability depending on the: b) For column stabilized units the area under the righting
type of the lifting equipment installed on board (eg. moment curve to the second intercept, or the angle of
crane, derrick or sheerlegs) downflooding, whichever is less, is not to be less than
30% in excess of the area under the wind heeling
the lifted load (type, size and shape), and
moment curve to the same limiting angle (see Fig 2):
the geographical location (sheltered area, open sea).
(A + B)
------------------ 1.30
(B + C)
moment
213,5 - 228,5 1,75
228,5 - 244,0 1,77
C
B 244,0 - 259,0 1,79
above 259 1,80
C Angle of inclination
2.4.7 Wind heeling moments derived from wind tunnel
tests on a representative model of the floating unit may be
Table 1 : Shape coefficient Cs considered as alternatives to the method given in [2.4.2] to
[2.4.6]. Such heeling moment determination is to include
Shape CS lift and drag effects at various applicable heel angles.
Figure 3 : Righting moment curve after sudden loss of the lifted load
Moment
GZ1
GZ0
f Angle of inclination
C1
B C0
b) Under these circumstances, the area B, as indicated in C0 : Heeling angle of static equilibrium before loss
Fig 3, under the righting arm curve GZ1 to the second of the lifted load
intercept or downflooding angle is not to be less than
40% in excess of the area A under the righting arm C1 : Heeling angle of static equilibrium after loss of
curve GZ1 to the heel at static equilibrium C0 prior to the lifted load
the loss of the lifted load: f : Downflooding angle.
B
---- 1, 40
A
2.6 Intact stability criteria for crane overload
When, after the loss of the lifted load, the floating unit still
heels to the same side, there is no need to comply with
test
above criteria.
GZ0 : Righting lever curve for the loading condition 2.6.1 Intact stability check during crane overload testing
may be deemed necessary.
stated in paragraph 1.5 which includes the
weight and centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) As guidance, floating units which have onboard cranes of
of the lifted load and that of the counter ballast significant size compared to the ship general particulars
GZ1 : Righting lever curve for the loading condition or/and in case the intact stability particulars during normal
stated in paragraph 1.5 which excludes the crane operations are deemed marginal, the residual intact
weight and centre of gravity (LCG, TCG, VCG) stability during crane overload test shall be checked and
of the lifted load and includes the weight and shall never be significantly less than that required by [2.3]
centre of gravity of the counter ballast to [2.5] as applicable.
1 General
2.1.2 Crane pedestal
1.1 Application In general, crane pedestal is to be continuous through the
deck.
1.1.1 This Section provides requirements for the structural
assessment of the foundations of the lifting equipment, as Otherwise, continuous deck plate is to be made of Grade Z
defined in [1.2], the connecting bolts between the lifting steel quality in way of the crane pedestal.
equipment and the foundations, and the devices for stow-
age during transit.
2.1.3 Structural category and steel grades for lifting
appliances and their surrounding structure
1.1.2 When the lifting operations are inducing significant
hull girder stresses, the hull girder loads due to the lifting For ships, the steel grade of the structural elements of the
operations are to be considered in the hull scantling verifi- foundation is to comply with NR526, Sec 2.
cation, as defined in [3]. For offshore units, the steel grade of the structural elements
of the foundation is to comply with the Offshore Rules,
1.2 Foundations of the lifting appliance and Part B and taking into account the minimum structural cate-
hull reinforcements gories given in Tab 1.
1.2.1 The foundations of the lifting appliance are consid- Table 1 : Guidance for structural categories for
ered as integral part of hull. offshore units
2.1.4 Welding
1.2.3 The hull is to be strengthened with due consideration As a rule, full penetration welding is to be provided
to the loads due to lifting operations and lifting appliance between crane pedestal and deck plate.
stowage during transit.
3.3 Torsional moment severe sea state allowed, within the geometrical limits of
the crane utilisation chart
3.3.1 When torsional moments into the hull are induced by the maximum holding load corresponding to either the
lifting operations, the hull girder strength is to be checked maximum brake capacity or the overload release value
against torsion. the overload test value of the lifting equipment.
4.7.1 The reference stress of material, Rf, is defined by: : Basic allowable stress factor defined in [5.1.3].
R f = min R eG , ---------
R 5.1.3 Basic allowable stress factor
1, 2
The basic allowable stress factor is to be taken as follows:
where:
a) In general:
ReG : Minimum specified yield stress of the material
R : Tensile strength of the material. for load case 1 (static): = 0,6
for load case 2 (design): = 0,8
4.7.2 For hull steels, as defined in NR216 Materials and
for load case 3 (accidental): = 1,0
Welding, Rf is equal to the minimum specified yield
strength of steel. with the load cases 1, 2 and 3 as defined in Offshore
Rules, Pt B, Ch 2, Sec 3
4.7.3 For light alloy materials (aluminium), when used in b) For specific calculations:
non-welded constructions, Rf is to be defined taking into for load case 4 (testing): = 0,9
account the material properties in the specified condition of
delivery. For welded aluminium, Rf is to be taken based on with the load case 4 as defined in Offshore Rules, Pt B,
ReG in the annealed condition (refer to NR216 Materials and Ch 2, Sec 3.
Welding).
5.1.4 Hot spot stress criteria
Where the stresses are obtained through a very fine mesh
5 Allowable stress Finite Element Model, the above criteria may be replaced
by the criteria defined in Offshore Rules, Pt B, Ch 3, Sec 3,
[5.4.3].
5.1 Allowable stress for lifting operations
5.1.1 General 5.2 Allowable stress for transit conditions
For lifting conditions, the foundations of the lifting equip-
ment are to comply with allowable stress criteria defined in 5.2.1 Allowable stress for transit conditions are to be taken
Offshore Rules, Pt B, Ch 3, Sec 3 and transcribed below. as per the rules applicable to the hull of the floating unit.
6.2 Buckling check for transit conditions 7.3.1 Fatigue check of the hull structure apply for ships
equal to or greater than 170 m in length, as specified in
6.2.1 When deemed necessary, buckling check for transit NR467, Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 4.
conditions are to be performed as per the rules applicable
to the hull of the floating unit. 7.3.2 The relevant operating conditions to apply for fatigue
assessment of a ship intended to lifting operations at sea are
7 Fatigue to be considered on a case by case basis.
7.1 Fatigue check for lifting operations 8 Connection of the lifting equipment
on the foundation
7.1.1 The foundations of the lifting equipment are to com-
ply with fatigue check defined in Offshore Rules, Pt B, Ch 3,
Sec 3. 8.1 Connecting bolts
7.1.2 Structural details located between the connection 8.1.1 The arrangement and scantling of the connecting
flange with the lifting equipment and the strength deck are bolts between the lifting equipment and its foundations are
to be checked against fatigue failure. to comply with a recognized standard.
7.1.3 In this case, the justification of the long term distribu- 8.1.2 The manufacture, steel grades and installation of
tion of fluctuating stress is to be provided. bolts and nuts used for the connection of the lifting equip-
Note 1: In the absence of data on loading conditions, assumptions ment on the foundation are to comply with a recognized
may be taken from a recognized standard, eg: API Specification 2C. standard.
1.1 Application 2.2.1 When the unit is fitted with a dynamic positioning
system, it may be assigned the additional class notation
1.1.1 The requirements of this Section specify criteria to be DYNAPOS defined in Part A of the classification rules used
satisfied in addition to those in Part C, Ch 1 of the Offshore for the supporting unit.
Rules for offshore units and Part C, Ch 1 of the Ship Rules
for ships, as applicable.
2.2.2 In this case, lifting units are to be granted with the
additional class notation DYNAPOS AM/AT, completed by
1.2 Essential service one of the following symbols:
1.2.1 Lifting appliances on vessels granted with the service R, when the dynamic positioning is provided with
notation lifting, are considered essential services. redundancy means. In this case, IMO class 2 equipment
is to be used.