Rules for the Classification

of Steel Ships
NR 467

AMENDMENTS

January 2015

These sheets contain amendments within the following Sections of July 2014 issue of the
Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships.

These amendments are effective from January 1st, 2015.

Part Volume Chapter Section / Appendix

Part A NR 467 A1 DT R12 E Ch 1 Sec 1, Sec 2

Ch 2 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 3 Sec 1, Sec 6
Ch 4 Sec 1, Sec 2, Sec 3, Sec 4, Sec 8
Ch 5 Sec 1, Sec 6, Sec 10

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NR 467 DT Amd 010 E January 2015


ARTICLE 1
1.1. - BUREAU VERITAS is a Society the purpose of whose Marine & Offshore Division (the "Society") is
the classification (" Classification ") of any ship or vessel or offshore unit or structure of any type or part of
it or system therein collectively hereinafter referred to as a "Unit" whether linked to shore, river bed or sea
bed or not, whether operated or located at sea or in inland waters or partly on land, including submarines,
hovercrafts, drilling rigs, offshore installations of any type and of any purpose, their related and ancillary
equipment, subsea or not, such as well head and pipelines, mooring legs and mooring points or otherwise
as decided by the Society.
The Society:
"prepares and publishes Rules for classification, Guidance Notes and other documents (" Rules ");
"issues Certificates, Attestations and Reports following its interventions (" Certificates ");
"publishes Registers.
1.2. - The Society also participates in the application of National and International Regulations or Stand-
ards, in particular by delegation from different Governments. Those activities are hereafter collectively re-
ferred to as " Certification ".
1.3. - The Society can also provide services related to Classification and Certification such as ship and
company safety management certification; ship and port security certification, training activities; all activi-
ties and duties incidental thereto such as documentation on any supporting means, software, instrumen-
tation, measurements, tests and trials on board.
1.4. - The interventions mentioned in 1.1., 1.2. and 1.3. are referred to as " Services ". The party and/or its
representative requesting the services is hereinafter referred to as the " Client ". The Services are pre-
pared and carried out on the assumption that the Clients are aware of the International Maritime
and/or Offshore Industry (the "Industry") practices.
1.5. - The Society is neither and may not be considered as an Underwriter, Broker in ship's sale or char-
tering, Expert in Unit's valuation, Consulting Engineer, Controller, Naval Architect, Manufacturer, Ship-
builder, Repair yard, Charterer or Shipowner who are not relieved of any of their expressed or implied
obligations by the interventions of the Society.
ARTICLE 2
2.1. - Classification is the appraisement given by the Society for its Client, at a certain date, following sur-
veys by its Surveyors along the lines specified in Articles 3 and 4 hereafter on the level of compliance of
a Unit to its Rules or part of them. This appraisement is represented by a class entered on the Certificates
and periodically transcribed in the Society's Register.
2.2. - Certification is carried out by the Society along the same lines as set out in Articles 3 and 4 hereafter
and with reference to the applicable National and International Regulations or Standards.
2.3. - It is incumbent upon the Client to maintain the condition of the Unit after surveys, to present
the Unit for surveys and to inform the Society without delay of circumstances which may affect the
given appraisement or cause to modify its scope.
2.4. - The Client is to give to the Society all access and information necessary for the safe and efficient
performance of the requested Services. The Client is the sole responsible for the conditions of presenta-
tion of the Unit for tests, trials and surveys and the conditions under which tests and trials are carried out.
ARTICLE 3
3.1. - The Rules, procedures and instructions of the Society take into account at the date of their
preparation the state of currently available and proven technical knowledge of the Industry. They
are a collection of minimum requirements but not a standard or a code of construction neither a
guide for maintenance, a safety handbook or a guide of professional practices, all of which are
assumed to be known in detail and carefully followed at all times by the Client.
Committees consisting of personalities from the Industry contribute to the development of those docu-
ments.
3.2. - The Society only is qualified to apply its Rules and to interpret them. Any reference to them
has no effect unless it involves the Society's intervention.
3.3. - The Services of the Society are carried out by professional Surveyors according to the applicable
Rules and to the Code of Ethics of the Society. Surveyors have authority to decide locally on matters re-
lated to classification and certification of the Units, unless the Rules provide otherwise.
3.4. - The operations of the Society in providing its Services are exclusively conducted by way of ran-
dom inspections and do not in any circumstances involve monitoring or exhaustive verification.
ARTICLE 4
4.1. - The Society, acting by reference to its Rules:
"reviews the construction arrangements of the Units as shown on the documents presented by the Cli-
ent;
"conducts surveys at the place of their construction;
"classes Units and enters their class in its Register;
"surveys periodically the Units in service to note that the requirements for the maintenance of class are
met.
The Client is to inform the Society without delay of circumstances which may cause the date or the
extent of the surveys to be changed.
ARTICLE 5
5.1. - The Society acts as a provider of services. This cannot be construed as an obligation bearing
on the Society to obtain a result or as a warranty.
5.2. - The certificates issued by the Society pursuant to 5.1. here above are a statement on the level
of compliance of the Unit to its Rules or to the documents of reference for the Services provided for.
In particular, the Society does not engage in any work relating to the design, building, production
or repair checks, neither in the operation of the Units or in their trade, neither in any advisory serv-
ices, and cannot be held liable on those accounts. Its certificates cannot be construed as an im-
plied or express warranty of safety, fitness for the purpose, seaworthiness of the Unit or of its value
for sale, insurance or chartering.
5.3. - The Society does not declare the acceptance or commissioning of a Unit, nor of its construc-
tion in conformity with its design, that being the exclusive responsibility of its owner or builder.
5.4. - The Services of the Society cannot create any obligation bearing on the Society or constitute any
warranty of proper operation, beyond any representation set forth in the Rules, of any Unit, equipment or
machinery, computer software of any sort or other comparable concepts that has been subject to any sur-
vey by the Society.
MARINE & OFFSHORE DIVISION
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 6
6.1. - The Society accepts no responsibility for the use of information related to its Services which was not
provided for the purpose by the Society or with its assistance.
6.2. - If the Services of the Society or their omission cause to the Client a damage which is proved
to be the direct and reasonably foreseeable consequence of an error or omission of the Society,
its liability towards the Client is limited to ten times the amount of fee paid for the Service having
caused the damage, provided however that this limit shall be subject to a minimum of eight thou-
sand (8,000) Euro, and to a maximum which is the greater of eight hundred thousand (800,000)
Euro and one and a half times the above mentioned fee. These limits apply regardless of fault in-
cluding breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort, strict liability, breach of statute, etc.
The Society bears no liability for indirect or consequential loss whether arising naturally or not as
a consequence of the Services or their omission such as loss of revenue, loss of profit, loss of pro-
duction, loss relative to other contracts and indemnities for termination of other agreements.
6.3. - All claims are to be presented to the Society in writing within three months of the date when the Serv-
ices were supplied or (if later) the date when the events which are relied on of were first known to the Client,
and any claim which is not so presented shall be deemed waived and absolutely barred. Time is to be in-
terrupted thereafter with the same periodicity.
ARTICLE 7
7.1. - Requests for Services are to be in writing.
7.2. - Either the Client or the Society can terminate as of right the requested Services after giving
the other party thirty days' written notice, for convenience, and without prejudice to the provisions
in Article 8 hereunder.
7.3. - The class granted to the concerned Units and the previously issued certificates remain valid until the
date of effect of the notice issued according to 7.2. here above subject to compliance with 2.3. here above
and Article 8 hereunder.
7.4. - The contract for classification and/or certification of a Unit cannot be transferred neither assigned.
ARTICLE 8
8.1. - The Services of the Society, whether completed or not, involve, for the part carried out, the payment
of fee upon receipt of the invoice and the reimbursement of the expenses incurred.
8.2. - Overdue amounts are increased as of right by interest in accordance with the applicable leg-
islation.
8.3. - The class of a Unit may be suspended in the event of non-payment of fee after a first unfruitful
notification to pay.
ARTICLE 9
9.1. - The documents and data provided to or prepared by the Society for its Services, and the information
available to the Society, are treated as confidential. However:
"Clients have access to the data they have provided to the Society and, during the period of classifica-
tion of the Unit for them, to the classification file consisting of survey reports and certificates which
have been prepared at any time by the Society for the classification of the Unit ;
"copy of the documents made available for the classification of the Unit and of available survey reports
can be handed over to another Classification Society, where appropriate, in case of the Unit's transfer
of class;
"the data relative to the evolution of the Register, to the class suspension and to the survey status of
the Units, as well as general technical information related to hull and equipment damages, may be
passed on to IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) according to the association
working rules;
"the certificates, documents and information relative to the Units classed with the Society may be
reviewed during certificating bodies audits and are disclosed upon order of the concerned governmen-
tal or inter-governmental authorities or of a Court having jurisdiction.
The documents and data are subject to a file management plan.
ARTICLE 10
10.1. - Any delay or shortcoming in the performance of its Services by the Society arising from an event
not reasonably foreseeable by or beyond the control of the Society shall be deemed not to be a breach of
contract.
ARTICLE 11
11.1. - In case of diverging opinions during surveys between the Client and the Society's surveyor, the So-
ciety may designate another of its surveyors at the request of the Client.
11.2. - Disagreements of a technical nature between the Client and the Society can be submitted by the
Society to the advice of its Marine Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE 12
12.1. - Disputes over the Services carried out by delegation of Governments are assessed within the
framework of the applicable agreements with the States, international Conventions and national rules.
12.2. - Disputes arising out of the payment of the Society's invoices by the Client are submitted to the Court
of Nanterre, France, or to another Court as deemed fit by the Society.
12.3. - Other disputes over the present General Conditions or over the Services of the Society are
exclusively submitted to arbitration, by three arbitrators, in London according to the Arbitration
Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The contract between the Society
and the Client shall be governed by English law.
ARTICLE 13
13.1. - These General Conditions constitute the sole contractual obligations binding together the
Society and the Client, to the exclusion of all other representation, statements, terms, conditions
whether express or implied. They may be varied in writing by mutual agreement. They are not var-
ied by any purchase order or other document of the Client serving similar purpose.
13.2. - The invalidity of one or more stipulations of the present General Conditions does not affect the va-
lidity of the remaining provisions.
13.3. - The definitions herein take precedence over any definitions serving the same purpose which may
appear in other documents issued by the Society.
BV Mod. Ad. ME 545 L - 7 January 2013
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Part Volume Chapter Section / Appendix

Part B NR 467 B1 DT R07 E Ch 1 Sec 1

Ch 2 Sec 1
Ch 3 Sec 1
NR 467 B2 DT R07 E Ch 5 Sec 6
Ch 6 Sec 2
Ch 7 Sec 1, Sec 2, Sec 3
NR 467 B3 DT R07 E Ch 8 Sec 1, Sec 2, Sec 10

Part C NR 467 C2 DT R07 E Ch 2 Sec 6, Sec 9, Sec 13

Part D NR 467 D1 DT R07 E Ch 1 Sec 1, Sec 2

Ch 2 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 3 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 4 Sec 1, Sec 3, Sec 4
Ch 5 Sec 1, Sec 3
Ch 6 Sec 1, Sec 3
Ch 7 Sec 1, Sec 3

NR 467 D2 DT R07 E Ch 9 Sec 4

Ch 10 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 11 Sec 1, Sec 3
Ch 12 Sec 1, Sec 3

NR 467 D3 DT R07 E Ch 13 Sec 1

Ch 14 Sec 1, Sec 2, Sec 3
Ch 15 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 16 Sec 1
Ch 17 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 18 Sec 1
Ch 19 Sec 1, Sec 2
Ch 20 Sec 1, Sec 3
Part E NR 467 E2 DT R07 E Ch 6 Sec 1, Sec 3
Ch 9 Sec 3, Sec 4
Ch 10 Sec 5

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4 Bureau Veritas Amendments January 2015
 Part A

Amendments to PART A

Ch 1, Sec 1, [4.1]
Replace requirement [4.1.4] by:

4.1.4 In statutory matters, when authorized by the Admin-

istration concerned and acting on its behalf, the Society
applies the available IACS Unified Interpretations (UIs),
unless provided with written instruction to apply a different
interpretation by the flag Administration.

Ch 1, Sec 2, Table 1
Add the following row lifting in Table 1:
Replace row Wind farms service ship in Table 1 by:
T1 : Table 1 : List of service notations and additional service features

Service notation [ref. in Part A] Reference Corresponding type of ship according to

Additional service feature Reference Conventions and/or Codes

lifting [4.7.9] Rule Note NR 608

Wind farms service ship - Xi [4.15.7] Guidance Note NI 589
X = S, M or L; i = 0, 1 or 2

Ch 1, Sec 2, [4.7]
Add the following requirement [4.7.9]:

4.7.9 The service notation lifting is assigned to ships Note 1: For being eligible, at least one of the following additional
intended to perform lifting operations at sea. class notations is to be assigned:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of ALM, ALS, OHS
this notation are given respectively in Rule Note NR608
Classification of Lifting Units and in Ch 4, Sec 8, [12].

Ch 1, Sec 2, [4.13]
Replace requirement [4.13.1] by:

4.13.1 Elastic Shaft Alignment (ESA)

The additional service feature ESA is to be assigned to new
ships designed with propulsion shaft line(s) falling into the
categories as defined in Rule Note NR592 Elastic Shaft
Alignment (ESA).
The criteria and requirements for the assignment of this
additional service feature are given in Rule Note NR592.

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Part A

Ch 1, Sec 2, [4.15]
Replace requirement [4.15.7] by:

4.15.7 The service notation Wind farms service ship - Xi is
intended to cover ships specifically designed to operate in
offshore wind farms for the typical following duties:
transfer of personnel from shore to offshore wind farms
or from mother ships or accommodation units at site to
offshore wind farms
lifting operations required for wind turbines assistance
(transfer of materials on wind turbines platforms).
The service notation is to be completed by the additional
service feature Xi, where:
X : Capacity parameter having one of the following
values: S, M, or L
i : Type ship parameter having one of the following
values: 0, 1 or 2.
Example: Wind farms service ship - S0
The requirements for the assignment of this service notation
are given in the Guidance note NI 589 Wind Farms Service
Ships.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.4.1]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.4.1] by:

The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of

these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 3
and in Ch 5, Sec 4.

Ch 1, Sec 2, Table 2
Add the following rows MON-ICE, OHS and URN in Table 2:
T2 : Table 2 : List of additional class notations

Reference in NR 467 or
Additional class notation Definition in Remarks
to other Rule Notes
MON-ICE [6.6.4] Rule Note NR 616 MON-ICE is to be completed by criteria L(i), where i
is a (list of) Roman numeral(s) from I to VII, or/and G
OHS (1) [6.14.33] Rule Note NR 595
URN [6.14.34] Rule Note NR 614

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.5.1]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.5.1] by:

The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of

these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 4
and in Ch 5, Sec 5.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.6.1]
Delete the second paragraph in requirement [6.6.1].

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.6.2]
Add the following paragraph at the end of requirement [6.6.2]

The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of

this notation are given respectively in Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 1 and
in Ch 5, Sec 6.

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Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.6.3]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.6.3] by:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
this notation are given respectively in Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 2 and
in Ch 5, Sec 6.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.6]
Add the following requirement [6.6.4]:
6.6.4 Ice load monitoring system (MON-ICE)
The additional class notation MON-ICE is assigned to ships
which are fitted with equipment to continuously monitor
ice loads exerted on ships hull by ice formations.
The notation MON-ICE is to be completed by one of the cri-
teria L(i) and G, as follows:
MON-ICE L(i) for ships equipped with a local ice load
monitoring system, where i is a (list of) Roman numeral(s)
from I to VII, depending on the design scenario
MON-ICE G for ships intended to perform ramming and
required to be equipped with a hull girder ice load
monitoring system.
Note: The above letters and numerals denote the location (i.e. areas
and regions) of the sensors and the interaction scenario, and the
two notations are cumulative.
Examples: MON-ICE L(I, III, VI), MON-ICE G
MON-ICE L(II), MON-ICE G
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
these notations are given respectively in NR616 Ice Load
Monitoring System (MON-ICE) and in Ch 5, Sec 6.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.7.1]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.7.1] by:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 6
and in Ch 5, Sec 10.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.8.1]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.8.1] by:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 9
and in Ch 5, Sec 7.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.9.1]
Replace the last paragraph of requirement [6.9.1] by:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 7
and in Ch 5, Sec 8.

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.10.1]
Replace the second paragraph of requirement [6.10.1] by:
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
these notations are given respectively in Part E, Chapter 8
and in Ch 5, Sec 9.

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Part A

Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.14]

Add the following requirements [6.14.33] and [6.14.34]:

6.14.33 Offshore Handling Systems (OHS)
The additional class notation OHS may be assigned to ships
having offshore handling systems such as winches, strand
jacks, chain jacks, sheaves and their foundations used for
lifting/pulling of a load.
The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of
this notation are given respectively in NR595 Classification
of Offshore Handling Systems and in Ch 5, Sec 10.
Note 1: Specific procedures for non-permanent equipment are not
applicable for ships.
6.14.34 Underwater Radiated Noise (URN)
The additional class notation URN may be assigned to self-
propelled ships meeting the underwater radiated noise level
limits complying with the requirements of NR614 Under-
water Radiated Noise (URN).
According to the limits given in Rule Note NR614, the nota-
tion URN is to be completed as follows:
URN - controlled vessel

URN - advanced vessel

URN - specified vessel

The requirements for the assignment and maintenance of

this notation are given in Rule Note NR614.

Ch 2, Sec 1, [3.2.3]

Replace items a) and b) of the alphanumeric list by:

a) Main plans: Decks

General arrangement Shell expansion
Capacity plan
Transverse bulkheads
Hydrostatic curves
Rudder and rudder stock
Loading manual, where required
Damage Stability calculation, where required. Hatch covers

b) Hull structure plans: For ship assigned with the additional service feature
CSR, plans showing, for each structural element,
Midship section
both as-built and renewal thicknesses and any thick-
Scantling plan ness for voluntary addition.

Ch 2, Sec 2, [4.1.2]

Add the following paragraph at the end of requirement [4.1.2]:

In cases where the vessel has been laid up or has been out
of service for a considerable period because of a major
repair or modification and the Owner elects to carry out
only the overdue surveys, the next period of class will start
from the expiry date of the renewal survey. If the Owner
elects to carry out the next due renewal survey, the period
of class will start from the survey completion date.

Ch 2, Sec 2, [5.7.1]

Reference to Fig 3 is to be understood as reference to new Figure 3.

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Ch 2, Sec 2

Insert the following Figure 3:

Figure 3: Links between anniversary dates and annual, intermediate and class renewal surveys

Start of class End of class

period period

years 0 1 2 2.5 3 4 5

Annual survey
-,+ 3 m -,+ 3 m -,+ 3 m -,+ 3 m

Intermediate survey
-,+ 9 m

Class renewal survey -15 m

(normal system)

Ch 3, Sec 1, [3.2]

Add the following requirement [3.2.4]:

3.2.4 For electrical steam generators, a functional test while

in operation is to be carried out, during which the following
items are checked:

the heater system for detection of leakages

the condition of the electrical insulation resistance

the operation of indication, control, alarm and safety

devices.

Ch 3, Sec 6, [1.1]

Add the following requirement [1.1.8]:

1.1.8 For electrical steam generators, in addition to the

above requirements on the water-steam side, the following
items are to be verified:

condition of the electrical insulation resistance of the

heating elements

verification of proper operation and functioning of indi-

cation, remote control, automatic alarm and safety
devices

verification of absence of signs of corrosion and leakage

of water

opening-up of forced circulation pumps, wherever pos-

sible.

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Part A

Ch 4, Sec 1, Table 1
Add the following rows lifting, diving support-, yacht and charter yacht in Table 1:
Replace row anchor handling vessel in Table 1 by:
T3 : Table 1 : Service notations for which specific requirements are applicable

Section or Article applicable Type of surveys affected by

Service notation assigned Remarks
in this Chapter these specific requirements
anchor handling vessel Ch 4, Sec 8, [10] annual survey
class renewal survey
lifting (new) Ch 4, Sec 8, [12] annual survey
class renewal survey
diving support-integrated Ch 4, Sec 8, [12] annual survey
diving support-portable class renewal survey
yacht Ch 4, Sec 8, [15] intermediate survey
charter-yacht

Ch 4, Sec 2, [1.4]
Delete requirement [1.4.2].

Ch 4, Sec 3, [1.4]
Delete requirement [1.4.2].

Ch 4, Sec 4, [1.4]
Delete requirement [1.4.2].

Ch 4, Sec 8, [1.1.1]
Insert the following eleventh item in the bullet list of requirement [1.1.1]:

lifting, in (new) Article [12]

Ch 4, Sec 8
Insert the following Article [12]:

12 Lifting verification of the presence onboard of the following

12.1 General
12.1.1 The requirements of this Article are additional to
those laid down in NR526 Rules for the Certification of Lift-
ing Appliances onboard Ships and Offshore Units or NR595
Classification of Offshore Handling Systems, whichever is
applicable.
12.2 Annual survey
12.2.1 The survey is to include verification and testing of
the lifting equipment, as follows:
documents:
- technical manual
- planned maintenance system
general examination of the electrical cabling
functional testing of the main and alternative two-way
communication system at the lifting operating position
verification of the structural arrangement and founda-
tions of the lifting equipment
testing of hydraulic installations
load tests in accordance with the rules or requirements
referred to in the lifting equipment certificate.

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12.3 Class renewal survey

12.3.1 The requirements given in Rule Notes NR526 and
NR595 are applicable for renewal survey.
In addition, load tests in accordance with the rules or
requirements referred to in the lifting equipment certificate
are to be carried out.

Ch 5, Sec 1, Table 1

Add, in the first column of Table 1, the additional class notations MON-ICE L(i) and MON-ICE G in
the row Monitoring equipment and OHS in the row Other notations.

Ch 5,Sec 6, [1.1.1]

Add the additional class notations MON-ICE L(i) and MON-ICE G at the end of the list in require-
ment [1.1.1].

Ch 5, Sec 6

Add the following Article [4]:

4 MON-ICE L(i) and MON-ICE G

4.1 Annual survey

4.1.1 The Owner or his representative is to declare to the
attending Surveyor that:
all the components of the ice load monitoring system
are able to ensure the main functions
the ice load monitoring equipment has been calibrated
complying with the declaration of the Manufacturer for
the period and procedure of calibration.

Ch 5, Sec 10, [1.1.1]

Add the additional class notation OHS at the end of the list in requirement [1.1.1].

Ch 5, Sec 10

Add the following Article [13]:

13 Offshore handling systems (OHS) 13.2 Periodical surveys

13.2.1 For survey requirements and for periodical surveys,
refer to Section 4 of NR595 Classification of Offshore Han-
13.1 Application
dling Systems.
13.1.1 The requirements of this Article apply to ships
which have been assigned the additional class notation
OHS, as defined in Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.14.33].

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Part B

Amendments to PART B

Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2]

Add the following requirement [1.2.3]:

1.2.3 The foundations of lifting appliances intended to be

used at sea are to comply with the requirements of NR608
Classification of Lifting Units, Section 4.

Ch 2, Sec 1, Table 2

Replace Head of Table 2 by:

T1 : Table 2 : Doors

Sliding type Hinged type Rolling

type
Remote Indicator Local Remote Indicator Local
(cargo
operation on the operation operation on the operation between
indication bridge only indication bridge only deck
on the and on the and
spaces)
bridge locally bridge locally

Ch 3, Sec 1, [1]

Add the following sub-article [1.3]:

1.3 Application to ships performing lifting

operations at sea
1.3.1 In addition to the requirements of the present Chap-
ter, ships performing lifting operations at sea are to comply
with the stability requirements of NR608 Classification of
Lifting Units, Section 3, as appropriate.

Ch 5, Sec 6, [2.5.1]

Replace the first sentence of requirement [2.5.1] by:

For tanks with arrangements such that C is greater than

0,13 L at any filling level dF from 0,050 H to 0,095 H, the
dynamic impact pressure due to liquid motions is to be con-
sidered as acting on:

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Ch 5, Sec 6, [2.5.2]
Replace the first sentence of requirement [2.5.2] by:

For tanks with arrangements such that bC is greater than

0,56 B at any filling level dF from 0,050 H to 0,095 H, the
dynamic impact pressure due to liquid motions is to be con-
sidered as acting on:

Ch 6, Sec 2, [4.4.1]
Replace the formula of IYR by:

n 2
I YR = 3 ----- Z R, MIN L 10
n1

Ch 7, Sec 1, Table 1
Delete column Impact pressure (fifth column).

Ch 7, Sec 1, [1.4.1]
Replace the last item of the bullet list by:

for transverse framing, at the lower edge of elementary

plate panel.

Ch 7, Sec 1, [3]
Add the following sub-article [3.6]:

3.6 Plating subject to impact loads Cd = 1,2 for bow flare impact
3.6.1 General Cd = 1,3 for flat area of the bottom aft
Unless otherwise specified, the net thickness of plate panels PI : Any impact pressure defined in the Rules,
subject to impact generated by fluids is to be not less than including:
the value obtained, in mm, from the following formula:
bottom impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
15, 8s P Ch 8, Sec 1, [3.2]
t = -------------------- -------I-
Cd R eH
bow impact pressure, as defined in Pt B, Ch
where: 8, Sec 1, [4.2]
: Coefficient defined as follows: dynamic impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
s Ch 5, Sec 6, [2.5]
= 1, 2 ------------
2, 1
stern impact pressure, as defined in Pt B, Ch
without being taken greater than 1,0. 8, Sec 2, [4.2].
Cd : Plate capacity correction coefficient: If deemed necessary by the Society and depending on spe-
Cd = 1,0 for sloshing and flat bottom for- cific natures of loadings, different calculation methods may
ward impact be applied, on a case-by-case basis.

Ch 7, Sec 2, Table 1
Delete column Impact pressure (fifth column).

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Part B

Ch 7, Sec 2, [3]

Add the following sub-article [3.10]:

3.10 Net section modulus and net shear bow impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
sectional area of ordinary stiffeners Ch 8, Sec 1, [4.2]
subject to impact loads dynamic impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
3.10.1 Single span longitudinal, transverse and Ch 5, Sec 6, [2.5]
vertical ordinary stiffeners
Unless otherwise specified, the net plastic section modulus stern impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
Zpl , in cm3, as defined in Ch 4, Sec 3, [3.4.3] and the net Ch 8, Sec 2, [4.2].
web thickness tw , in mm, of stiffeners subject to impact gen- n : Number of fixed ends of stiffener:
erated by fluids are to be not less than the values obtained
from the following formulae: n = 2 for continuous members or members
PI with brackets fitted at both ends
- s 2 10 3
Z pl = -------------------------------------------
0, 9x4 ( n + 2 )R eH n = 1 for one end equivalent to built-in and
3 PI the other end simply supported
- s10 3
t w = ------- -----------------------------
2 ( h w + t p )R eH
n = 0 for both ends with low end fixity
where:
tp : Attached plating net thickness, in mm.
PI : Any impact pressure defined in the Rules,
including: If deemed necessary by the Society and depending on spe-
bottom impact pressure, as defined in Pt B, cific natures of loadings, different calculation methods may
Ch 8, Sec 1, [3.2] be applied, on a case-by-case basis.

Ch 7, Sec 3

Insert the following Article [6]:

6 Primary members subject to impact b SI = MIN ( A SI ; s )

loads
ASI = 1,1 L B CB 103

6.1 General PI : Any impact pressure defined in the Rules,

including:
6.1.1 The net shear area Ash, in cm2, of primary supporting
members at any position along their span is not to be less bottom impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
than the value obtained from the following formula: Ch 8, Sec 1, [3.2]

3Q SI bow impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,

A sh = 10 ------------------
0, 9 R eH Ch 8, Sec 1, [4.2]

where: dynamic impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,

Ch 5, Sec 6, [2.5]
QSI = fpt fdist PI SI bSI
stern impact pressure, as defined in Pt B,
fpt = 0,5 (fSI3 2 fSI2 + 2) Ch 8, Sec 2, [4.2].
fSI = bSI / s For complex arrangements of primary supporting members,
fdist : Coefficient for shear force distribution along the especially where grillage effect may not be ignored, the
span, as defined in Fig A greatest shear force, QSI , at any location along the span of
each primary supporting member is to be derived by direct
SI = MIN ( A SI ; 0, 5 ) calculations in accordance with Tab A.

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Ch 7, Sec 3
Insert the following Figure A and Table A:

Figure A : Distribution of fdist along the span

of simple primary supporting members
fdist

1.00

0.55

s s
/2 /2

T2 : Table A : Direct calculation methods for derivation of QSI

Type of analysis Model extent Assumed end fixity

Overall span of members between effective
Isolated beam model (1) Fixed at ends
bending supports
Longitudinal extent to cover at least 3 primary
member spans or spacings Longitudinal and transversal members
Grillage
Transverse extent to cover at least 3 primary to be fixed at model boundaries
member spans or spacings
(1) The envelope of greatest shear force along the span of primary members is to be derived by applying the load QSI on a square
area ASI to a number of locations along the span.

Ch 8, Sec 1, [3.2.1]
Replace the definition of coefficient C1 by:
C1 : Coefficient defined as follows: for non-propelled units:
general case: T
119 2300 -----F
T L
119 2300 -----F C 1 = ----------------------------------- + 0, 09
L TF
C 1 = ----------------------------------- 156 + 3600 - ----
TF L
78 + 1800 -----
L without being taken greater than 0,59
without being taken greater than 1,0

Ch 8, Sec 1, [3]
Delete sub-article [3.3] and replace sub-article [3.4] by:

3.4 Scantling less than the values obtained from the formulae given in
(new) Ch 7, Sec 2, [3.10.1].
3.4.1 Plating 3.4.3 Primary supporting members
The net thickness t, in mm, of the hull envelope plating is to The net shear area Ash , in cm2, of primary supporting mem-
be not less than the value obtained from the formula given bers at any position along their span is not to be less than
in (new) Ch 7, Sec 1, [3.6.1]. the value obtained from the formula given in (new) Ch 7,
Sec 3, [6.1.1].
3.4.2 Ordinary stiffeners
3.4.4 Tapering
The net plastic section modulus Zpl , in cm3, as defined in Outside the flat bottom forward area, scantlings are to be
Ch 4, Sec 3, [3.4.3] and the net web thickness tw , in mm, of gradually tapered so as to reach the values required for the
longitudinal or transversal ordinary stiffeners are not to be areas considered.

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Ch 8, Sec 1, [4]
Delete sub-article [4.3] and replace sub-article [4.4] by:

4.4 Scantling 4.4.3 Primary supporting members

4.4.1 Plating
The net thickness t, in mm, of the hull envelope plating is to
be not less than the value obtained from the formula given
in (new) Ch 7, Sec 1, [3.6.1].
4.4.2 Ordinary stiffeners
The net plastic section modulus Zpl , in cm3, as defined in
Ch 4, Sec 3, [3.4.3] and the net web thickness tw , in mm, of
longitudinal or transversal ordinary stiffeners are not to be
less than the values obtained from the formulae given in
(new) Ch 7, Sec 2, [3.10.1].
The net shear area Ash , in cm2, of primary supporting mem-
bers at any position along their span is not to be less than
the value obtained from the formula given in (new) Ch 7,
Sec 3, [6.1.1].
4.4.4 Tapering
Outside the bow flare area, scantlings are to be gradually
tapered so as to reach the values required for the areas con-
sidered.
4.4.5 Intercostal stiffeners
Intercostal stiffeners are to be fitted at mid-span where the
angle between the stiffeners and the attached plate is less
than 70.

Ch 8, Sec 1
Delete Table 12, Table 13, Table 14 and Table 15.

Ch 8, Sec 2, [4.1.2]
Replace the second paragraph of requirement [4.1.2] by:

The scantling pressure defined in [4.2.1] is to be applied to

flat areas of the bottom aft having a maximum deadrise
angle of 30 and located at a distance not greater than hSI
from the design waterline.

Ch 8, Sec 2, [4.2.1]
Replace T by T1 in the formula of PSI.
Add the following definition of T1 at the end of requirement [4.2.1]:

T1 : Draugtht as defined in Part B, Chapter 5, Sym-

bols.

Ch 8, Sec 2, [4]
Replace sub-article [4.3] by:

4.3 Scantling longitudinal or transversal ordinary stiffeners are not to be

4.3.1 Plating
The net thickness t, in mm, of the hull envelope plating is to
be not less than the value obtained from the formula given
in (new) Ch 7, Sec 1, [3.6.1].
4.3.2 Ordinary stiffeners
The net plastic section modulus Zpl , in cm3, as defined in
Ch 4, Sec 3, [3.4.3] and the net web thickness tw , in mm, of
less than the values obtained from the formulae given in
(new) Ch 7, Sec 2, [3.10.1].
4.3.3 Primary supporting members
The net shear area Ash , in cm2, of primary supporting mem-
bers at any position along their span is not to be less than
the value obtained from the formula given in (new) Ch 7,
Sec 3, [6.1.1].

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Ch 8, Sec 10, [6.3]

Replace requirement [6.3.1] by:
6.3.1 Freeing port area for continuous trunk or 33% of the bulwark area where the trunk/hatchway
continuous hatchway coaming coaming meets the conditions of the International Con-
The freeing port area in the well contiguous to substantially vention on Load Lines in force and is included in the
continuous trunk/hatchway coaming is to be not less than: freeboard calculation.
that obtained from Tab 5, where the trunk/hatchway
coaming is not included in the freeboard calculation

Ch 8, Sec 10, [6.4.2]

Replace the definition of hS and hW at the end of requirement [6.4.2] by:
hS, hW : As defined in Tab 5.

Ch 8, Sec 10, [6.4.3]

Delete the definition of cSH , hS and hW in requirement [6.4.3].

Ch 8, Sec 10
Replace Table 5 by:
Table 5 : Freeing port area in a well
T3 :

contiguous to a continuous trunk or hatchway

Breadth BH , in m, Area A2 , in m2,

of hatchway or trunk of freeing ports
hS
B H 0, 4B 0, 2 B h B ----------
-
2h W

B hS
0, 4B < B H 0, 75B 0, 2 0, 286 ------H 0, 4 B h B ----------
-
B 2h W

hS
B H 0, 75B 0, 1 B h B ----------
-
2h W

Note 1:
B : Length, in m, of bulwark in a well at one side of
the ship
hB : Mean height, in m, of bulwark in a well of
length B
hS : Standard superstructure height, in m, defined in
[1.2.1]
hW : Distance, in m, of the well deck above the free-
board deck, to be taken not less than 0,5 hS .

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Amendments to PART C

Ch 2, Sec 6, [1.1]
Insert the following requirements [1.1.2], [1.1.3] and [1.1.4]:
1.1.2 The design of semi-conductor converters is to com-
ply with the requirements of IEC Publication 60146-1-1
with applicable requirements modified to suit marine instal-
lations like e.g. environmental requirements stated in Pt C,
Ch 2, Sec 2.
1.1.3 The design of semi-conductor converters for power
supply is to comply with the requirements of IEC 62040
serie (see Article [2]).
1.1.4 The design of semi-conductor converters for motor
drives is to comply with the requirements of IEC 61800
serie.

Ch 2, Sec 9, [1.3.1]
Replace IEC Publication 60092-351 by IEC Publication 60092-351 or 60092-360 in requirement
[1.3.1].

Ch 2, Sec 13, [3.3.1]

Delete high frequency in requirement [3.3.1].

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Amendments to PART D

Ch 1, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:

T1 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 1, Sec 2 Ch 1, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 1, Sec 2, [5]

Add the following sub-articles [5.2] and [5.3]:

5.2 Superstructures 1 : Coefficient defined in Tab 1

5.2.1 Plating and ordinary stiffeners 2 : Coefficient equal to:

When superstructures are aligned with side shell below and 2 = 1,00 if L 120 m
contribute to longitudinal strength, the net thickness of plat- 2 = L / 120 if L < 120 m.
ing and the net scantlings of ordinary stiffeners of sides of
superstructures are to be determined in accordance with the
T2 : Table 1 : Coefficient for pressure on exposed decks
applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7,
Sec 2, considering the lateral pressure defined in [5.2.2].
Exposed deck location 1
5.2.2 Lateral pressure on sides of superstructures Between freeboard deck and top of lowest tier 1,00
For application of [5.2.1], the lateral pressure is to be Between top of lowest tier and top of second tier 0,75
obtained, in kN/m2, from the following formula: Between top of second tier and top of third tier 0,56

p = g (T1 + h z) without being less than 0,15 1 2 L Between top of third tier and top of fourth tier 0,42
Between top of fourth tier and top of fifth tier 0,32
However p is not to be taken less than 2,5 kN/m2.
Between top of fifth tier and top of sixth tier 0,25
: Sea water density taken equal to 1,025 t/m3 Between top of sixth tier and top of seventh tier 0,20
h = CF1 h1 Between top of seventh tier and top of eighth tier 0,15
At top of eighth tier and above 0,10
with:

CF1 : Combination factor, equal to: 5.3 Freeboard deck

CF1 = 1,0 for load case a 5.3.1 Flooding
CF1 = 0,5 for load case b The net thickness of plating and the net scantlings of ordi-
nary stiffeners of freeboard deck are to be determined in
h1 : Reference values of the ship relative motions in accordance with the applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7,
the upright ship condition, defined in Pt B, Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 2, considering the flooding pres-
Ch 5, Sec 3, [3.3] sure defined in Pt B, Ch 5, Sec 6, [9.1.1].

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Ch 2, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:
T3 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 65 m
Hull Ch 2, Sec 2 Ch 2, Sec 2
L < 65 m NR600 NR600

Ch 2, Sec 2, Table 4
Replace N by NC in Note 1 of Table 4.

Ch 2, Sec 2, Table 10
Replace the value of K for Curve 1 and N 107 by 5,8021012.

Ch 3, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T4 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 3, Sec 2 Ch 3, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600
Ch 3, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 3, Sec 2 Ch 3, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 3, Sec 2, [4.1.1]
Delete or NR600, Chapter 4, as applicable in the second paragraph of requirement [4.1.1].

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Ch 4, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T5 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Ships having the additional Ships having not the additional service feature CSR
Item
service feature CSR Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT
NR522 Part B NR566
L 90 m
Ch 4, Sec 2, [3] Ch 4, Sec 2 Ch 4, Sec 2
Part B NR566
Ship arrangement 65 m L < 90 m N.A.
Ch 4, Sec 2 Ch 4, Sec 2
NR566
L < 65 m N.A. NR600
Ch 4, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 90 m NR522 Ch 4, Sec 3 Ch 4, Sec 3
Ch 4, Sec 4 (1) Ch 4, Sec 4 (1)
Hull Part B Part B
65 m L < 90 m N.A. Ch 4, Sec 3 Ch 4, Sec 3
Ch 4, Sec 4 (1) Ch 4, Sec 4 (1)
L < 65 m N.A. NR600 NR600

Ch 4, Sec 3, [5.2.2]
Delete or NR600, as applicable in the first paragraph of requirement [5.2.2].

Ch 4, Sec 3, [5.2.3]
Delete or NR600, as applicable in the second paragraph of requirement [5.2.3].

Ch 4, Sec 4, [2]
Delete or NR600, as applicable in requirements [2.1.1], [2.2.1] and [2.3.1].

Ch 4, Sec 4, [7] and Ch 4, Sec 4, [8]

Delete or NR600, as applicable in requirements [7.1.1], [7.2.1] and [8.1.1].

Ch 5, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T6 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 m
Ch 5, Sec 2 Ch 5, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 m NR600
Ch 5, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 m
Hull Ch 5, Sec 3 Ch 5, Sec 3
L < 65 m NR600 NR600

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Ch 5, Sec 3, [3.6.2]
Parenthesis opened with to be used for ... is to be closed after or NR600, as applicable.

Ch 6, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T7 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 m
Ch 6, Sec 2 Ch 6, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 m NR600
Ch 6, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 m
Hull Ch 6, Sec 3 Ch 6, Sec 3
L < 65 m NR600 NR600

Ch 6, Sec 3, [3.4.2]
Parenthesis opened with to be used for ... is to be closed after or NR600, as applicable.

Ch 6, Sec 3, [6.4.2]
Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of requirement [6.4.2].

Ch 7, Sec 1, Table 1
Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:

T8 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Ships having the additional Ships having not the additional service feature CSR
Item
service feature CSR Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT
NR 523 (1) Part B NR566
L 65 m
Ch 7, Sec 2 Ch 7, Sec 2 Ch 7, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 m N.A. NR600
Ch 7, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 m NR 523 (1)
Hull Ch 7, Sec 3 Ch 7, Sec 3
L < 65 m N.A. NR600 NR600

Ch 7, Sec 3, [3.2.2] and Ch 7, Sec 3, [4.4.2]

Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of requirements [3.2.2] and [4.4.2].

Ch 9, Sec 4, [2]

Replace twice 155000 m3 by 180000 m3 in requirement [2.2.2].

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Replace sub-article [2.3] and Figure 5 by:

2.3 Sloshing pressure for membrane tanks 2.3.2 Pressures and tank regions
of ships having a capacity less than For standard filling levels, the sloshing pressure is to be
obtained, in kN/m2, from the following formula:
180000 m3
ps = pwi + ppv
2.3.1 Standard filling levels where:
Standard filling levels are: pwi : Quasi static pressure, in kN/m2, taken equal to:
pwi = 240 kN/m2
full load condition:
If duly justified (for example by numerical anal-
the liquid height in the cargo tank is comprised between ysis and/or model tests), an other value of pwi
70% and 98% of the cargo tank height can be considered by the Society
ppv : Setting pressure of safety valves, in kN/m2.
ballast condition:
The areas to be checked accordingly are described in Fig 5.
the liquid height in the cargo tank is comprised between For filling levels other than standard filling levels, the slosh-
0% and 10% of the cargo tank height. ing pressure is to be specially considered by the Society.

Figure 5 : Areas to be checked for sloshing

z
3m 3m
9m

3m
9m

1m
4m

y
6m

x
6m

Ch 10, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T9 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 m
Ch 10, Sec 2 Ch 10, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 m NR600
Ch 10, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 m
Hull Ch 10, Sec 2 Ch 10, Sec 2
L < 65 m NR600 NR600

Ch 10, Sec 2, [5.4.1] and Ch 10, Sec 2, [5.5.2]

Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of requirements [5.4.1] and [5.5.2].

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Ch 11, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T10 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Ships having the Ships having a navigation notation other than

Item navigation notation unrestricted navigation
unrestricted navigation Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT
Part B Part B
L 90 m NR566
Ship arrangement Ch 11, Sec 2 Ch 11, Sec 2
L < 90 m NR600 NR600 NR566
Part B Part B Part B
L 90 m
Hull Ch 11, Sec 3 Ch 11, Sec 3 Ch 11, Sec 3
L < 90 m NR600 NR600 NR600

Ch 11, Sec 3, [5.1.1]

Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of requirement [5.1.1].

Ch 11, Sec 3, Table 2

Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of footnote (1) in Table 2.

Ch 11, Sec 3, [5]

Add the following sub-articles [5.2] and [5.3]:

5.2 Superstructures 2 : Coefficient equal to:

5.2.1 Plating and ordinary stiffeners 2 = 1,00 if L 120 m

When superstructures are aligned with side shell below and 2 = L / 120 if L < 120 m.
contribute to longitudinal strength, the net thickness of plat-
ing and the net scantlings of ordinary stiffeners of sides of T11 : Table 3 : Coefficient for pressure on exposed decks
superstructures are to be determined in accordance with the
Exposed deck location 1
applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7,
Sec 2, considering the lateral pressure defined in [5.2.2]. Between freeboard deck and top of lowest tier 1,00
5.2.2 Lateral pressure on sides of superstructures Between top of lowest tier and top of second tier 0,75
For application of [5.2.1] the lateral pressure is to be Between top of second tier and top of third tier 0,56
obtained, in kN/m2, from the following formula: Between top of third tier and top of fourth tier 0,42
p = g (T1 + h z) without being less than 0,15 1 2 L Between top of fourth tier and top of fifth tier 0,32
However p is not to be taken less than 2,5 kN/m2. Between top of fifth tier and top of sixth tier 0,25
: Sea water density taken equal to 1,025 t/m3 Between top of sixth tier and top of seventh tier 0,20
h = CF1 h1 Between top of seventh tier and top of eighth tier 0,15
with: At top of eighth tier and above 0,10
CF1 : Combination factor, equal to:
CF1 = 1,0 for load case a
5.3 Freeboard deck
CF1 = 0,5 for load case b 5.3.1 Flooding
The net thickness of plating and the net scantlings of ordi-
h1 : Reference values of the ship relative motions in
nary stiffeners of freeboard deck are to be determined in
the upright ship condition, defined in Pt B, accordance with the applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7,
Ch 5, Sec 3, [3.3] Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 2, considering the flooding pres-
1 : Coefficient defined in Tab 3 sure defined in Pt B, Ch 5, Sec 6, [9.1.1].

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Ch 12, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:

T12 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Ships having the Ships having a navigation notation other than

Item navigation notation unrestricted navigation
unrestricted navigation Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT
Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1) NR566
Ship arrangement Ch 12, Sec 2 Ch 12, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600 NR566
Part B Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 12, Sec 3 Ch 12, Sec 3 Ch 12, Sec 3
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600 NR600

Ch 12, Sec 3, [3.1]

Delete the title of [3.1.1] and replace the title of [3.1] by:

3.1 Lowest 0,5 m of bulkheads forming

vertical division along escape routes

Ch 12, Sec 3, Table 3

Delete or NR600, as applicable at the end of footnote (1) in Table 3.

Ch 12, Sec 3, [5.1.2]

Replace references at the end of requirement [5.1.2] by:

according to Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 1, where the loads are defined

in [3.1.1].

Ch 12, Sec 3, [5.2.1]

Replace references at the end of requirement [5.2.1] by:

according to Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 2, where the loads are defined

in [3.1.1].

Ch 12, Sec 3, [5.3.2]

Replace references at the end of requirement [5.3.2] by:

according to Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 3, where the loads are defined

in [3.1.1].

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Ch 12, Sec 3, [5]

Add the following sub-articles [5.4] and [5.5]:

5.4 Superstructures 2 : Coefficient equal to:

5.4.1 Plating and ordinary stiffeners 2 = 1,00 if L 120 m

When superstructures are aligned with side shell below and 2 = L / 120 if L < 120 m.
contribute to longitudinal strength, the net thickness of plat-
ing and the net scantlings of ordinary stiffeners of sides of T13 : Table 4 : Coefficient for pressure on exposed decks
superstructures are to be determined in accordance with the
Exposed deck location 1
applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7,
Sec 2, considering the lateral pressure defined in [5.4.2]. Between freeboard deck and top of lowest tier 1,00
5.4.2 Lateral pressure on sides of superstructures Between top of lowest tier and top of second tier 0,75
For application of [5.4.1] the lateral pressure is to be Between top of second tier and top of third tier 0,56
obtained, in kN/m2, from the following formula: Between top of third tier and top of fourth tier 0,42
p = g (T1 + h z) without being less than 0,15 1 2 L Between top of fourth tier and top of fifth tier 0,32
However p is not to be taken less than 2,5 kN/m2. Between top of fifth tier and top of sixth tier 0,25
: Sea water density taken equal to 1,025 t/m3 Between top of sixth tier and top of seventh tier 0,20
h = CF1 h1 Between top of seventh tier and top of eighth tier 0,15
with: At top of eighth tier and above 0,10
CF1 : Combination factor, equal to:
5.5 Freeboard deck
CF1 = 1,0 for load case a
5.5.1 Flooding
CF1 = 0,5 for load case b
The net thickness of plating and the net scantlings of ordi-
h1 : Reference values of the ship relative motions in nary stiffeners of freeboard deck are to be determined in
the upright ship condition, defined in Pt B, accordance with the applicable requirements of Pt B, Ch 7,
Ch 5, Sec 3, [3.3] Sec 1 and Pt B, Ch 7, Sec 2, considering the flooding pres-
1 : Coefficient defined in Tab 4 sure defined in Pt B, Ch 5, Sec 6, [9.1.1].

Ch 13, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:
T14 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 65 m
Hull Ch 13, Sec 2 Ch 13, Sec 2
L < 65 m Ch 13, Sec 2 Ch 13, Sec 2

Ch 14, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:
T15 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 90 m
Hull Ch 14, Sec 2 Ch 14, Sec 2
L < 90 m NR600 NR600

Ch 14, Sec 2, [2.4.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable (twice) in requirement [2.4.1].

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Ch 14, Sec 3, [4.5.1]

Replace Pt B, Ch 5, Sec 5 by Pt B, Ch 5, Sec 5 or NR600, as applicable, in requirement [4.5.1]

Ch 15, Sec 1, Table 2

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 2 by:

T16 : Table 2 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 15, Sec 2 Ch 15, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600
Ch 15, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 15, Sec 2 Ch 15, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 15, Sec 2, [7.1.2]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in the first paragraph of requirement [7.1.2].

Ch 15, Sec 2, [7.2.1] and Ch 15, Sec 2, [7.2.2]

Delete or NR600 as applicable at the end of requirements [7.2.1] and [7.2.2].

Ch 15, Sec 2, Table 8

Delete or NR600 as applicable in the third column of Table 8.

Ch 15, Sec 2, [8.3.3]

Replace the reference NR600 by NR566 in the requirement [8.3.3].

Ch 15, Sec 2, [8.4.1] and Ch 15, Sec 2, [9.2.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in the requirements [8.4.1] and [9.2.1].

Ch 16, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:

T17 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 90 m
Hull Ch 16, Sec 2 Ch 16, Sec 2
L < 90 m NR600 NR600

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Ch 17, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:
T18 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Ships less than 500 GT

Part B NR566
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 17, Sec 2 Ch 17, Sec 2
Ship arrangement
NR566
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600
Ch 17, Sec 2
Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 17, Sec 2 Ch 17, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 17, Sec 2, [3.1]

Replace requirement [3.1.2] by:
3.1.2 If lifting appliances are used during oil recovery
operations, the scantling of their supporting structures is to
be checked according to Pt B, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2].

Ch 18, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:
T19 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 18, Sec 2 Ch 18, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 19, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the row Hull in Table 1 by:
T20 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Greater than or equal to 500 GT Less than 500 GT

Part B Part B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Hull Ch 19, Sec 2 Ch 19, Sec 2
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600 NR600

Ch 19, Sec 2, [5.1.3] and Ch 19, Sec 2, [5.2]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in requirements [5.1.3], [5.2.2] and [5.2.3].

Ch 19, Sec 2
Delete Article [6], Table 2 and Table 3.

Ch 19, Sec 2, [7.1.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable (four times) in requirement [7.1.1].

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Ch 20, Sec 1, Table 1

Replace the rows Ship arrangement and Hull in Table 1 by:

T21 : Table 1 : Applicable requirements

Item Reference
Pt B
Ship L 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 20, Sec 2
arrangement
L < 65 or 90 m (1) NR600
Pt B
L 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 20, Sec 3

Hull NR600
Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.4]
L < 65 or 90 m (1)
Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.5]
Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.6]

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.2.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable at the end of requirement [2.2.1].

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.3.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in the first paragraph of requirement [2.3.1].
Replace the second paragraph by:

The net thickness of plating of the aft ramp and the lower
part of the aft ramp side is to be not less than 11 mm.

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.3.2]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in requirement [2.3.2].

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2]

Replace the title of sub-article [2.4] by:

2.4 Machinery casings for ships less than

65 m in length

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.4.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable at the end of requirement [2.4.1].

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2]

Replace the title of sub-article [2.5] by:

2.5 Hatch covers for ships less than 65 m in

length

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Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.5]

Insert the following requirement [2.5.1]:
2.5.1 Hatch cover arrangement and scantlings are to be in
accordance with Pt B, Ch 8, Sec 7.

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2]

Replace the title of sub-article [2.6] by:

2.6 Arrangement for hull and superstructure

openings for ships less than 65 m in
length

Ch 20, Sec 3, [2.6.2]

Delete or NR600 as applicable in the first paragraph of requirement [2.6.2].

Ch 20, Sec 3, [3.3.3] and Ch 20, Sec 3, [4.1.1]

Delete or NR600 as applicable at the end of requirements [3.3.3] and [4.1.1].

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Amendments to PART E

Ch 6, Sec 1, [1.2]
Insert the following requirement [1.2.2]:

1.2.2 For a series of ships, at least one comfort grade grant-

ing is to be made on the basis of measurements performed
by an acoustic and vibration specialist from the Society.

Ch 6, Sec 3, [2.1.2]
Add the following paragraph at the end of item a) in requirement [2.1.2]:

For crew cabins within passenger ships, refer to Ch 6,

Sec 4.

Ch 6, Sec 3, [3.1.2]
Add the following paragraph at the end of requirement [3.1.2]:

For crew cabins within passenger ships, refer to Ch 6, Sec 4.

Ch 9, Sec 3, [2]
Replace sub-article [2.2] by:

2.2 Definitions and abbreviations
2.2.1 BOD5
BOD5 means 5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
BOD5 is the amount, in milligrams per litre, of oxygen used
in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in five days
at 20C.
2.2.2 Thermotolerant coliforms (TC)
Thermotolerant coliforms means the group of coliform bac-
teria which produce gas from lactose in 48 hours at 44.5C.
Note 1: Thermotolerant coliforms are sometimes referred to as
"fecal coliforms". The term thermotolerant coliforms is now
accepted as more appropriate, since not all of these organisms are
of faecal origin.
2.2.3 TRC
TRC means Total Residual Chlorine. TRC is the chlorine
remaining in wastewater at the end of a specified contact
period as combined or free chlorine.
2.2.4 TSS
TSS is the pollutant parameter total suspended solids.

Ch 9, Sec 3, [2.3]
Replace requirements [2.3.2] and [2.3.3] by the following requirement [2.3.3] and Table 1:

2.3.3 Type approval

Advanced Wastewater Treatment plants are to be of a type
approved in accordance with the effuent standards given in
Tab 1.

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T1 : Table 1 : Effluent standards for the type approval of advanced wastewater treatment plants

Parameter Limit Reference of the standard

Thermotolerant Coliform (TC)
Total Suspended Solid (TSS)
5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
pH
Total residual chlorine (TRC)
(1) Geometric mean of the samples taken during the test period.
14 TC / 100 ml (1) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - General
permit 2013DB0004, effective August 29, 2014
30 mg / 100 ml (1) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - General
permit 2013DB0004, effective August 29, 2014
25 mg / l (1) IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55)
125 mg / l IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55)
Between 6 and 8,5 IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55)
7,5 g / l Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - General
permit 2013DB0004, effective August 29, 2014

Ch 9, Sec 4
Replace Table 1, Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4 by:
T2 : Table 1 : Frequency of analyses of waste streams T4 : Table 3 : Permissible number of analyses
during the first year of service exceeding limit values

Frequency of Number of analyses in a 5-year Maximum number of

Waste stream
analyses period analyses above limit
Metals analyses in incinerator ash (1) quarterly 2-5 0
Metals analyses in grey water quarterly 20 2
Effluent analyses sewage treatment plan yearly
Effluent analyses for Advanced Wastewater quarterly
Treatment (2)
(1) If the ship is equipped to dump incinerator ash overboard.
(2) Applies only to ships having the additional class nota-
tion AWT)

T3 : Table 2 : Frequency of analyses of waste streams

after the first year of service

Number of analyses
Waste stream
in a 5-year period
Metals analyses in incinerator ash (1) 2
Metals analyses in grey water 2
Effluent analyses sewage treatment 2
plan
Effluent analyses for Advanced Waste- 20
water Treatment (2)
Oil content analyses of machinery 2
bilge water
(1) If the ship is equipped to dump incinerator ash overboard.
(2) Applies only to ships having the additional class nota-
tion AWT)

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T5 : Table 4 : Biological analyses standard for waters

Water to be tested Pollutant Limit concentration Reject value

Effluent of oil filtering equipment Oil 15 ppm
Effluent of sewage treatment plant Thermotolerant coliforms (TC) 100 TC/100 ml
Total suspended solids (TSS) 35 mg/l
5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 25 mg/l
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 125 mg/l
Effluent of AWT unit (applies only Thermotolerant coliforms (TC) 14 TC/100 ml 40 TC/100 ml
to ships having the additional class
Total suspended solids (TSS) 30 mg/l 150 mg/l
notation AWT)
5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 25 mg/l 60 mg/l
Chlorine 7,5 g/l 100 g/l

Ch 10, Sec 5
Replace Figure 9 by:
Figure 9 : Permissible transverse and longitudinal
racking loads on frames of 20' and 40' containers

125 150

125
150

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