RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL SHIPS 2018

April 2018

CR Classification Society

FOUNDED 1951

RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL SHIPS 2018

CR

PART I – CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY

April 2018

CR Classification Society

FOUNDED 1951

RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL SHIPS 2018

CR

PART I – CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY

RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL SHIPS

PART I CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY 2018

PART II HULL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT 2018

PART III SPECIAL SERVICE AND TYPE OF SHIPS 2018

PART IV MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS – CONSTRUCTION AND SHAFTING

2018

PART V BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS, THERMAL OIL HEATERS AND INCINERATORS

2018

PART VI PIPING AND PUMPING SYSTEMS 2018

PART VII ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 2018

PART VIII AUTOMATIC OR REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

2018

PART IX FIRE PROTECTION, DETECTION AND EXTINCTION 2018

PART X REFRIGERATED CARGO INSTALLATIONS 2018

PART XI MATERIALS 2018

PART XII WELDING 2018

PART XIII NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY SYSTEMS 2018

PART XIV GOAL-BASED SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SHIPS 2018

List of major changes in Part I from 2017 edition

1.1.2 Amend No.1

2.2.2(e) Amend No.1 2.3.3(b) Amend No.1

2.3.7 Amend No.1

2.5.2(k) Amend No.1 2.5.2(l) Amend No.1

2.7.6(a) Amend No.1

2.14.2 Amend No.1

Table I 1-3 Amend No.1

Table I 1-10 Amend No.1

Table I 2-3A Amend No.1

Acronyms

AIS Automatic Identification System

ANTS Automatic Navigation and Track-keeping System ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

BC Code Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes BNWAS Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System

CA Controlled Atmosphere

CDI Chemical Distribution Institute

COW Crude Oil Washing

CPA Closest Point of Approach

CPP Controllable Pitch Propeller

CSC International Convention for Safe Containers

CSR Common Structural Rules

CTOD Crack Tip Opening Displacement

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System EEBD Emergency Escape Breathing Devices

ENC Electronic Navigational Chart

ESP Enhance Survey Plan

ETA Emergency Towing Arrangement

FEU Forty-foot Equivalent Unit

FMEA Failure Mode & Effect Analysis FRP, GRP Fibreglass Reinforced Plastics

FTP Code International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures GBS Goal-Based ship construction Standards

GDC General Dry Cargo

GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System

GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

GPS Global Positioning System

HAZ Heat Affected Zone

HHP anchor High Holding Power anchor

HSC High Speed Craft

HTS High Tensile Steel

IACS International Association of Classification Societies IBC Code International Code for the Construction and Equipment of

Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IGC Code International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

ILO International Labour Organization

IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IMO International Maritime Organization

ISO International Standards Organization

LAN Local Area Network

LCS Loading Computer System

LEL Lower Explosive Limit

LRIT Long-range Identification and Tracking of ships

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

MARVS Maximum Allowable Relief Valve Setting MEPC Marine Environment Protection Committee

MSC Maritime Safety Committee

NDT Nondestructive Testing

OCIMF The Oil Companies International Marine Forum

OOW Officer Of the Watch

PA Public Address

PMA Permanent Means of Access

PMS Planned Machinery Maintenance Scheme

RH Relative Humidity

PSPC Performance Standard for Protective Coating SENC System Electronic Navigational Chart

SHHP anchor Super High Holding Power anchor

SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

SRE Ship Recycling

STCW International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers STS operation Ship-To-Ship operation

S-VDR Simplified Voyage Data Recorder

TCPA Time to CPA

TEU Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit

THD Total Harmonic Distortion

TMCP Thermo-Mechanical Controlled Processing

VDR Voyage Data Recorder

VEC Vapor Emission Control

RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL SHIPS

2018

PART I

CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Classification of Steel Ship ... 1

1.1 General ... 1

1.2 Application... 2

1.3 Classification Characters ... 2

1.4 Class Notations ... 3

1.5 Application for Classification and Surveys ... 5

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships ... 5

1.7 Approval ... 13

1.8 Certificates of Classification ... 13

1.9 Notice of Surveys ... 13

1.10 Withdrawal of Class ... 14

1.11 Reclassification ... 15

1.12 Survey Fees and Expenses ... 15

1.13 International Conventions and Codes ... 15

1.14 Governmental Regulations ... 15

1.15 Sea Trials ... 15

1.16 Stability Experiment ... 16

1.17 Liability and Compensation ... 17

Chapter 2 Survey Requirements of Steel Ship ... 28

2.1 General ... 28

2.2 Bottom Surveys ... 39

2.3 Propeller Shaft and Tube Shaft Surveys ... 40

2.4 Boiler Survey and Thermal Oil Heater Surveys ... 44

2.5 Annual Surveys ... 45

2.6 Intermediate Surveys ... 52

2.7 Special Surveys ... 55

2.8 Surveys of Refrigerated Cargo Installations ... 65

2.9 Surveys of Inert Gas Systems ... 67

2.10 Surveys of Liquefied Gas Carriers ... 69

2.11 Surveys of Chemical Carriers ... 74

2.12 Surveys of General Dry Cargo Ships - Hull ... 76

2.13 Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers – Hull ... 79

2.14 Surveys of Passenger Ships ... 82

2.15 Surveys of Double Skin Bulk Carriers - Hull ... 83

2.16 Classification Survey of Ships not Built under Survey ... 85

Appendix 1 Loading Computer System (LCS) for Stability and Longitudinal Strength ... 128

A1.1 General Requirements ... 128

A1.2 Approval and Testing Requirements ... 130

Appendix 2 Guidance for Inclining Test ... 132

A2.1 General ... 132

A2.2 Preparation for the Test ... 132

A2.3 Inclining Test and Record of Data ... 134

A2.4 Postponement of the Test ... 135

A2.5 Inclining Test Report ... 135

Appendix 3 Procedure for Certification Firms Engaged in Thickness Measurement of Hull Structure ... 136

A3.1 Application... 136

A3.2 Procedures for Certification ... 136

A3.3 Certification ... 136

A3.4 Information of any alteration to Certified Thickness Measurement Operation System ... 137

A3.5 Cancellation of Approval ... 137

Appendix 4 Load-Line Markings ... 138

1.1 General

Chapter 1

Classification of Steel Ship

1.1 General

1.1.1 Steel ship built and surveyed in accordance with the Rules for Construction and Classification of Steel Ships (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) published by the CR Classification Society (hereinafter referred to as the Society) or alternatives found to represent an overall safety standard equivalent to that of the Rules (See 1.1.6 of this Part) will be assigned a class in the Register of Ships (hereinafter referred to as the Register) and will continue to be classed so long as they are found, upon examination at the prescribed surveys, to be maintained in a fit and efficient condition and in accordance with the requirements of the Rules.

1.1.2 Classification will be conditional upon compliance with the Rules in respect of both hull and machinery (i.e., main and auxiliary engines, boilers, essential appliances, pumping arrangements and electrical equipment). The products including the equipment, components, systems and materials intended for classed ships or ships to be classed are to comply with the requirments in "Guidelines for Survey of Product for Marine Use".

1.1.3 The Rules are framed on the understanding that ships will be properly loaded and handled; they do not, unless stated in the class notation, provide for special distributions or concentrations of loading. The Society may also require additional strengthening to be fitted in any ship which, in their opinion, may be subjected to severe stresses due to particular features in her design, or when it is desired to make provisions for exceptionally loaded or ballasted conditions. In these cases particulars are to be submitted for consideration.

1.1.4 The stability of the ship is to be sufficient and in compliance with the requirements of governmental authority or International conventions and codes.

1.1.5 The Rules do not cover certain technical characteristics, such as trim, hull vibration, etc., but the Society is willing to advise on such matters although it cannot assume responsibility for them.

1.1.6 Alternatives are to be accepted, provided that they are considered by the Society to be equivalent to the Rules.

1.1.7 Ships the construction of which involves novel features of design in respect of hull, machinery or equipment and to which the provisions of the Rules are not directly applicable may be classed, when approved by the Society on the basis that the Rules insofar as applicable have been complied with and that special consideration based on the best information available at the time has been given to the novel features. The Rules are framed on the understanding that ships are not to be operated in environmental conditions more than those agreed for the design basis and approval, without the prior agreement of the Society.

1.1.8 Register

Steel ships with their class approved by the Society are to be recorded in the Register. The Register is to be printed annually and is to contain the names of ships and other useful items of information such as class notations, owners, shipbuilders, dimensions, machinery particulars, the date of build, etc.

1.1.9 Date of build

(a) The date of build is normally to be the date of completion of the classification initial survey during construction of ships built under the inspection.

(b) If the period between launching and completion or putting a ship to use is unduly made longer than usual, the date of launching may be additionally indicated in the Register.

(c) If a ship is not immediately put into service after completion, but is laid up for a period, the ship is to be drydocked for examination by the Surveyor of the Society (hereinafter referred to as the Surveyor) before proceeding to sea, and the subsequent special survey is based on the date of such an examination provid ed that the result of such survey is satisfactory in all respects.

1.2 Application

1.1.10 Loading conditions and any other preparations required to permit a ship with a notation specifying some service limitation to undertake a sea-going voyage, either from port of loading to service area or from one service area to another, are to be in accordance with arrangement agreed by the Society prior to the voyage.

1.1.11 Damage, repairs and alternations

Any damage, defect, breakdown or grounding, which could invalidate the conditions for which a class has been assigned, is to be reported to the Society without delay.

1.1.12 For ships, the arrangements and equipment of which are required to comply with the requirements of the International Convention Regulations and applicable Protocols and Amendments relating thereto, such compliance is to be demonstrated by possession of applicable Convention Certificates issued by the Government of the State whose flag the ship is flying (hereinafter refer to as the Administration) or by any organization authorized by the Administration.

1.1.13 Where an on-board computer system having either a longitudinal strength or a stability computation capability or both, is provided on new ships, or newly installed on existing ships, then the system is to be certified for such use in accordance with the Society's procedure for approval of on-board computer systems for stability calculation (Refer to Appendix 1).

1.1.14 When longitudinal strength calculations have been required, loading guidance information is supplied to the Master by means of a Loading Manual and in addition, when required, by means of loading instrument.

1.1.15 For all ships, new installation of materials which contain asbestos is to be prohibited.

1.1.16 Ships of length less than 24 meters may be designed and constructed in accordance with other recognized standards, e.g. ISO standards provided the agreement is issued by the Society.

1.1.17 In general, while references are made to IACS URs (Unified Requirements), the latest version of the documents are to be used.

1.2 Application

1.2.1 Except in the case of a special directive by the Society, no new Regulation or alteration to any existing Regulation relating to classification character or to class notation is to be applied to existing ships.

1.2.2 Except in the case of a special directive by the Society, no new Rule or alteration to any existing Rule materially affecting classification is to be applied compulsorily within six months of its adoption, nor after the approval of the original midship section or equivalent structural plans. Where it is desired to use existing previously approved plans for a new contract, written application is to be made to the Society.

1.2.3 The Rules may be used in High Speed Crafts, Aluminum Vessels and FRP ships, if applicable.

1.3 Classification Characters

1.3.1 All ships, when classed, will be assigned following classification characters as applicable.

1.3.2 Classification symbols

(a) CR100 This class is to be assigned to the ship's hull which in all their parts complies with the Rules for the draught required.

(b) CMS This class is to be assigned to the machinery including propelling and essential auxiliary machinery and all other equipment covered by the classification which complies with the Rules.

(c) RMS This class is to be assigned to the refrigerating machinery including hold insulation and working condition which complies with the Rules.

1.4 Class Notations

(d) The symbol CMS and/or RMS will be added concurrently to a ship assigned with CR100.

1.3.3 Surveying symbols

(a) This symbol when affixed to classification symbols means the plans of ship have been approved by the Society in accordance with the Rules, and ship has been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyor to the Society.

(b) This symbol is to be assigned to the ship has not been built under the survey of the Society but has been constructed under the survey of a recognized society. In addition, the whole of hull and machinery will be required to have been installed and tested to the satisfaction of the Surve yor to the Society in accordance with the Rules of the Society.

(c) No surveying symbol are to be assigned to the hull and machinery of any ship not having been surveyed during construction by either the Society or any other recognized party but the existing installation and arrangement has been examined and tested and found to be acceptable to the Society.

1.3.4 Equipment symbols

The letter E which is affixed to surveying symbols of hull means the equipment including anchors, chain cables and hawsers of new or existing ships is supplied and maintained in accordance with the full requirements of the Rules, or partial requirements under special approval. In the case of a ship classed for a special or restricted service, if approved by the Society that requirements of the Rules are not necessary to apply, no equipment symbol is to be affixed.

1.3.5 Automation symbols

A symbols, which is to be round-bracketed and be affixed next to the classification symbol CMS, indicating that an automatic or remote control and monitoring system for propulsion machinery, propulsion machinery spaces, etc. is provided and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-1.

1.3.6 Positioning Mooring symbols (a) Position Mooring Equipment

When requested by the Owner, the symbol POME may be placed after the classification symbol, thus: CR 100 POME which will signify that the mooring equipment, anchors, chain or wire rope which have been specified by the Owner for position mooring have been tested in accordance with the specifications of the Owner and in the presence of a Surveyor.

Fabrication tests of the position mooring equipment, such as anchors, chains, wires, shackles, etc. are to at least satisfy the requirements of Part XI and Part XII of the Rules for the respective sizes of equipment.

(b) Position Mooring Systems

When requested by the Owner, the Society is prepared to certify the position mooring capability of the unit.

A unit so certified for position mooring will be designated by the symbol POMS placed after the classification symbol, thus: CR 100 POMS.

1.4 Class Notations

(a) When considered necessary by the Committee, or when requested by an Owner and agreed by the Committee, a class notation will be appended to classification character assigned to the ship. This class notation will consist of one of, or a combination of, the notations listed in 1.4.2 to 1.4.5. The classification characters and class notations assigned to a ship are indicated on the Certificate of Classification as well as in the Register of Ships published by the Society.

(b) The notations for type of ship, service restriction, feature, cargo, equipment, additional survey, etc. are added after the classification symbol CR100. The notations for automation, navigation safety system, special equipment of machinery, machinery survey, etc. are added after the classification symbol CMS.

1.4 Class Notations

(c) Where a class notation assigned to a specific ship together with classification characters is required by the Rules to which the ship is subject, such notation is a necessary one for this ship, otherwise an optional one.

(d) Where multiple class notations for type of vessel are assigned, such individual notations are to be separated by a slash "/", e.g.:

CR100 E Oil/Chemical Tanker

(e) Any suffix to a class notation is to be curly-bracketed and every two suffixes are to be separated by a semicolon ";", e.g.:

CR100 E Bulk Carrier, BC-A{No MP; Holds 2, 4 and 6 may be empty}, ……

(f) Every two sets of class notations are to be separated by a comma ",", e.g.:

CR100 E Oil Tanker, CSR, ESP, ……

CMS(CAU) PCM, NAV……

Unless specially stated otherwise, class notations are generally given in the following sequence.

1.4.2 Hull structural material notation

A notation indicating that the ship uses materials other than steel as the structural materials for the main hull, e.g. FRP Hull, Aluminum Alloy Hull etc.

1.4.3 Ship type notation, special duty notation and additional service notation (a) Ship type notation

A notation indicating that the ship has been arranged and constructed in compliance with particular usage intended to apply to that type of ship. See Table I 1-2.

(b) Special duties notation

A notation indicating that the ship has been designed, modified or arranged for special duties other than those implied by the type and cargo notation, e.g. Research Vessel. Ships with special duties notations are not thereby prevented from performing any other duties for which they may be suitable.

(c) Additional service notation

A type notation and/or a special duty notation may be completed by one or more additional service notations. The specific rule requirements applicable to each service notation are to be complied with. See Table I 1-3.

1.4.4 Service restriction notation

A notation indicating that the ship has been classed on the understanding that it will be operated only in suitable areas or conditions which have been agreed by the Committee. See Table I 1-4.

1.4.5 Additional Class Notation

A notation expressing the classification of equipment or specific arrangement, which has been requested by the Owner.

(a) Special features notation.

A notation indicating that the ship incorporates special features which significantly affect the design, e.g.

Movable Decks.

(b) Cargo notation

A notation indicating that the ship has been designed, modified or arranged to carry one or more particular cargoes, e.g. Sulphuric Acid. Ships with one or more cargo notation are not thereby prevented from carrying other cargoes for which they are suitable.

(c) Additional survey notation.

1.5 Application for Classification and Surveys

A notation indicating that one or more special surveys are adopted and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-5.

(d) Special equipment notation.

A notation indicating that one or more special equipments are provided and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-6.

(e) Ice notation.

A notation indicating that the ship has been strengthened for navigation in ice in accordance with relevant requirements of the Rules. See Table I 1-7.

(f) Navigation safety notation.

A notation indicating that a navigational safety system is provided and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-8.

(g) Refrigerated cargo installation notation.

A notation indicating that a refrigerated cargo installation is provided and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-9.

(h) Environmental protection notation.

A notation indicating that one or more environmental protection features are adopted and relevant requirements of the Rules are complied with. See Table I 1-10.

1.5 Application for Classification and Surveys

1.5.1 An application for the classification of ships is to be submitted in writing by the builder for a ship to be built under the Society's survey or by the owner for a ship not built under the Society's survey.

1.5.2 An application for surveys for maintenance of class is to be submitted in writing or typing by e-mail or fax by the owner or owner's representative.

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

(a) All ships classed with the Society are subjected to the following periodical surveys:

(i) Annual surveys.

(ii) Bottom surveys.

(iii) Intermediate surveys.

(iv) Special surveys.

(v) Boiler surveys and thermal oil heater surveys.

(vi) Propeller shaft and tube shaft surveys.

(b) The contents of surveys by the Society are detailed in the "Survey Requirements of Steel Ships" in Chapter 2 of this Part.

(c) Special consideration may be given to any unusual circumstances justifying a modification of either survey requirements or the interval of surveys. This Society may make special requirements including intervals of periodical surveys to coincide with the regulations of the flag state of ships if owner requests.

(d) Statutory survey will be acted by this Society, when authorized on behalf of Governments, in respect of National and International statutory safety and other requirements for passenger and cargo ships.

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

(e) Survey planning meeting(Kick- off meeting) is to be held prior to the commencement of the intermediate survey and special survey.

1.6.2 Classification initial survey during construction

(a) New ships are to be built in accordance with the Rules. The constructional plans and particulars of the hull, equipment and machinery, together with their drawing list, are to be submitted for approval of the Society before the work is commenced. In case these plans need to be modified or altered, a re -approval is indispensable.

(b) The new machinery including boilers, pressure vessels and electrical equipment for ships classed or intended to be classed is to be manufactured under and surveyed according to the Rules.

(c) From the commencement of the work until the completion of the ship and final test of the machinery under working condition, the Surveyors are to be satisfied that the materials, workmanship and arrangements are satisfactory and in accordance with the Rules or the approved plans, or any material, workmanship or arrangement found to be unsatisfactory, it is to be rectified.

(d) The materials used in the construction of hulls and machinery intended for classification are to be of good quality and free defects and are to be tested in accordance with the requirements of Part XI. The steel is to be manufactured by an approved process at works recognized by the Society. Alternatively, tests to the satisfaction of the Society will be required to demonstrate the suitability of the steel.

(e) Copies of finish plans (showing the ship as built), essential Certificates and records, required loading and other instruction manuals are to be readily available for use when required by the Surveyor, and may be required to be kept on board.

(f) Hull Survey for New Construction

(i) Qualification and Monitoring of Personnel

Exclusive surveyors of this Society are to confirm through patrol, review and witness that the ships are built using approved plans in accordance with the relevant rules and statutory requirements. The surveyors are to be qualified to be able to carry out the tasks and procedures are to be in place to ensure that their activities are monitored through the QM of this Society.

(ii) Survey of the hull structure

IACS UR Z23 Table 1 provides a list of surveyable items for the hull structure and coating and is applicable to this Society including:

(1) Description of the shipbuilding functions;

(2) Classification and statutory survey requirements;

(3) Survey method required for classification;

(4) Relevant IACS and statutory requirement references;

(5) Documentation to be available for the classification surveyor during construction.

- The shipbuilder is to provide the classification surveyors access to documentation required by classification, this includes documentation retained by the shipbuilder or other third parties.

- The list of documents approved or reviewed by this Society for the specific new construction are as follows:

plans and supporting documents examination and testing plans NDE plans

welding consumable details welding procedure specifications welding plan or details

welder's qualification records NDE operator's qualification records

(6) Documents to be inserted into the ship construction file.

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(7) A list of specific activities which are relevant to the shipbuilding functions. This list is not exhaustive and can be modified to reflect the construction facilities or specific ship type.

(8) Evidence is also to be made available, as required, by the shipbuilder, to the surveyor whilst the construction process proceeds to prove that the material and equipment supplied to the ship has been built or manufactured under survey relevant to the classification rules and statutory requirements.

(iii) Newbuilding survey planning

Prior to commencement of surveys for any newbuilding project, a kick off meeting shall be carried out.

A record of the meeting is to be made. The records are to take note of specific published Administration requirements and interpretations of statutory requirements. The shipyard shall be requested to advise of any changes to the activities agreed at the kick off meeting and these are to be documented. Shipbuilding quality standards for the hull structure during new construction are to be reviewed and agreed during the kick-off meeting. Structural fabrication is to be carried out in accordance with IACS Recommendation 47, "Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard", or a recognized fabrication standard which has been accepted by this Society prior to the commencement of fabrication/construction. The work is to be carried out in accordance with the Rules and under survey of this Society. In the event of series ship production consideration may be given to waiving the requirement for a kick off meeting for the second and subsequent ships.

(iv) Examination and test plan for newbuilding activities. The shipbuilder is to provide plans of the items which are intended to be examined and tested. These plans need not be submitted for approval and examination at the time of the kick off meeting, but the plans and any modifications to them are to be submitted to the surveyors in sufficient time to allow review before the relevant survey activity commences. They are to include:

(1) Proposals for the examination of completed steelwork - generally referred to as the block plan and are to include details of joining blocks together at the pre-erection and erection stages or at other relevant stages;

(2) Proposals for fit up examinations where necessary;

(3) Proposals for testing of the structure (leak and hydrostatic) as well as for all watertight and weathertight closing appliances;

(4) Proposals for non-destructive examination;

(5) Any other proposals specific to the ship type or to the statutory requirements.

(v) Ship Construction File

(1) The shipbuilder is to deliver documents for the Ship Construction File. In the event that items have been provided by another party such as the shipowner and where separate arrangements have been made for document delivery which excludes the shipbuilder, that party has the responsibility. The Ship Construction File shall be reviewed for content.

(2) Ship Construction File on board the ship, is to facilitate inspection (survey) and repair and maintenance, shall include in addition to documents listed in IACS Z23 Table 1, but not be limited to:

- As-built structural drawings including scantling details, material details, and, as applicable, wastage allowances, location of butts and seams, cross section details and locations of all partial and full penetration welds, areas identified for close attention and rudders (IACS Z7.1, Z7.2, Z10.1, Z10.2, Z10.3, Z10.4, Z10.5);

- Manuals required for classification and statutory requirements, e.g. loading and stability, bow doors and inner doors and side shell doors and stern doors – operations and maintenance manuals (IACS S8 and S9);

- Ship structure access manual, as applicable;

- Copies of certificates of forgings and castings welded into the hull (IACS W7 and W8);

- Details of equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the ship;

- Tank testing plan including details of the test requirements (IACS S14);

- Corrosion protection specifications (IACS Z8 and Z9);

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- Details for the in-water survey, if applicable, information for divers, clearances measurements instructions etc., tank and compartment boundaries;

- Docking plan and details of all penetrations normally examined at drydocking;

- Coating Technical File, for ships subject to compliance with the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) as a class requirement under the IACS Common Structural Rules.

(vi) Review of the construction facility

The Society is to familiarize themselves with the yard's production facilities, management processes, and safety for consideration in complying with the requirements of Table 1 of IACS UR Z23 prior to any steelwork or construction taking place in the following circumstances:

(1) where the Society has none or no recent experience of the construction facilities – typically after a one year lapse - or when significant new infrastructure has been added;

(2) where there has been a significant management or personnel re-structuring having an impact on the ship construction process;

(3) or where the shipbuilder contracts to construct a vessel of a different type or substantially different in design.

1.6.3 Classification survey of ships not built under survey

Ships which have not been built under survey to the Society, but which are submitted for classification, are to be subjected to a classification survey of ships not built under survey (See 2.16 of this Part). Survey planning meeting(Kick- off meeting) is to be held prior to the commencement of the survey.

1.6.4 Special survey (a) Survey intervals

The special survey is to be subjected to surveys at the fixed intervals not exceeding five years. Special surveys are normally to be effected in the sequences of :

No.1 - for ships up to 5 years old.

No.2 - for ships between 5-10 years old.

No.3 - for ships between 10-15 years old.

No.4 & subsequent - for ships age > 15 years old.

(b) Commencement of special survey

(i) The special survey may be commenced at the 4th annual survey and be progressed with a view to completion by the 5th anniversary date.

(ii) As part of the preparation for the special survey, the thickness measurement held and survey plan (see 2.1.5(a) of this Part) are to be dealt with in advance of the special survey. However, the thickness measurement held before the 4th annual survey cannot be credited as a part of special survey.

(c) Premature of special survey

(i) If a special survey is completed prematurely but within three months prior to the due date, the due date of the next special survey is based upon a date not exceeding five years from the due date of the existing special survey.

(ii) Where a special survey is commenced more than three months prior to the range of the 4th annual survey, the entire survey is normally to be completed within fifteen months, if such work is to be credited to the special survey. Survey is based upon a date not exceeding 5 years from the date of completion of the special survey.

(d) Extension of special surveys

(i) If a ship at the time when the special survey is due but not in a port in which it is to be surveyed, the Society may upon the Owner's written request in advance in each case extend a period not exceeding three months. Such extension is, however, only to be granted for allowing the ship to

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be surveyed, and only in cases where it is considered proper and reasonable to do so.

(ii) If a special survey is completed after the due date, the due date of the next special survey is based upon a date not exceeding five years from the due date of the existing special survey.

(iii) A maximum three months extension of special survey beyond the due date may be granted provided an occasional survey has been carried out satisfactorily based on a scope of annual survey and the additional items considered by the Head Office of the Society.

(e) If a special survey has been completed and a new final certificate can't be issued or placed on board the ship before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the attending Surveyor authorized by the Society may endorse the existing certificate and such a certificate is to be accepted as valid for a further period which is not to exceed six months from the expiry date.

(f) Continuous survey

(i) At the request of the owner, and upon approval of the proposed arrangement, a system of continuous surveys for hull, machinery and cargo refrigerating machinery appliances, may be undertaken, except for hull surveys of tankers, bulk carriers and similar types of ships, where-by the special survey requirements are carried out in regular cycle to complete all the requirements of the particular special survey within a five-year period. If the continuous survey is completed beyond the five-year period, the completion date is to be recorded to agree with the original due date of the cycle. If the continuous survey is completed prematurely but within three months prior to the due date, the special survey is to be credited to agree with the effective due date. The continuous survey can, also be adopted respectively for the hull, the machinery including the electrical equipment and the refrigerated cargo installations.

(ii) Where some items of the machinery are opened up and examined by the recognized chief engi neer as normal routine for maintenance at ports where the Surveyor is not available or at sea, the open -up inspection of the items, at the request of Owner, under certain conditions, may be dispensed with at the discretion of the Surveyor subject to a confirmatory survey at the convenient port of call where the Surveyor is available. The confirmatory survey is to be carried out within five months from the date of the item of the machinery which was opened up and inspected by the recognized chief engineer. If deemed necessary by the Surveyor, the individual item may be inspected again.

(iii) All items stipulated in 2.7.1, 2.7.2 and 2.7.3 except thickness measurement are covered by a system of continuous survey for hull. The thickness measurement for the vessel which adopts a system of continuous survey for hull conducted before the 4th annual survey cannot be credited for the special survey.

(g) Planned machinery maintenance scheme(PMS)

An approved PMS is considered as an alternative to continuous survey for machinery specified in (f).

(i) Application

The PMS, in principle, apply to those items of machinery and equipment installed on the following ships which are to comply with International Safety Management Code adopted by IMO.

(1) The ships are to be less than fifteen years old.

(2) The ships operated by Owners/ship management companies have the maintenance system fixed satisfactorily.

(ii) Survey for PMS

(1) Initial survey for PMS

The initial survey is to be carried out by the Surveyor within one year from the date of approval of PMS, and it is to be verified that the planned machinery maintenance is carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.

(2) Annual survey for PMS

The annual survey is to be carried out at each class periodical survey and it is to be verified that the planned machinery maintenance is carried out by the recognized chief engineer in accordance with the approved machinery maintenance scheme and survey schedule table and recorded correctly and that the machinery is in good order.

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

(3) Open-up survey

The following machinery is, in principle, to be opened and examined in attendance of the Surveyor in accordance with the survey schedule table.

- Crankpins and bearings, crank-journals and bearings for main diesel engines.

- Rotors, blades, casings, main bearings, couplings between turbine and reduction gear, nozzle valves and maneuvering valves for main steam turbine.

- Aux. steam turbine for main generator.

- Thrust shaft and bearings for main propulsion.

- Reduction gear for main propulsion.

- Flexible coupling for main propulsion.

- Other items deemed necessary by the Society.

(4) Occasional survey

Where serious damage is found on the important components/machinery, occasional survey is to be carried out by the Surveyor.

(iii) For engine with bore 300 mm or under of the non-ocean going vessels, special consideration may be given to modify the above PMS requirements based on the manufacturer's recommendation of maintenance manual.

1.6.5 Annual survey

(a) Annual survey are to be carried out within three months either way of each anniversary date after the date of build or the assigned date of a previous special survey.

(b) The anniversary date is to be changed if the annual survey is completed before the period specified in (a) of this subparagraph.

(i) The new anniversary date is to be amended by endorsement to a date which is not three months later than the date on which the survey was completed.

(ii) The subsequent annual survey is to be completed at the intervals prescribed as above using the new anniversary date.

(iii) The expiry date for a special survey may remain unchanged provided one or more annual surveys, as appropriate, are carried out so that the maximum intervals between the surveys prescribed are not exceed.

1.6.6 Intermediate surveys

Intermediate surveys are to be carried out at the second or third annual survey after the classification initial survey during construction or a special survey. Annual surveys are not required to be carried out when an intermediate survey is carried out. Parts of the intermediate surveys which are additional to the requirements of the annual survey may be surveyed either at or between the second or third annual survey.

1.6.7 Bottom survey (a) Survey intervals

(i) At least two bottom surveys are to be carried out during five year special survey period. In all cases, taking account of extension of special survey, the maximum interval between two bottom survey is not to exceed 36 months and one of the two bottom surveys required in each five year special survey period is to be coincided with the special survey. For vessels operating solely in fresh water, the maximum interval is not to exceed five years.

(ii) A maximum three months extension of bottom survey beyond the due date may be granted provided an occasional survey has been carried out satisfactorily with the survey items required by the Head Office of the Society.

(iii) For ESP ships exceeding fifteen years of age, bottom surveys are to be carried out in dry dock.

(b) In-water survey in lieu of bottom survey in dry dock

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

(i) An approved in-water survey equivalent to a docking survey may be considered as an alternative to a docking survey.

(ii) An in-water survey not credited as a bottom survey of the special survey may be carried out with the ship afloat. Special consideration is to be given to ships of fifteen years of age or over before being permitted to have such inspection.

(c) Bottom survey at special survey

A bottom survey in dry dock is to be a part of the special survey

(d) For passenger ships, the bottom surveys are to be carried out at each annual survey and special survey, at least two bottom surveys to be carried out in dry dock within each five years period of the classification special survey and the maximum interval between the two bottom survey in dry dock is not to exceed 36 months. The in-water surveys may be carried out and credited as the other bottom survey.

1.6.8 Propeller shaft and tube shaft survey (a) Survey intervals

(i) Water-lubrication bearings

The normal survey interval of the following propeller shaft is five years:

(1) For propeller shaft fitted with approved keyway and approved propeller hub, which are designed for avoiding excessive stress concentration, and protected by a continuous liner or by an approved equivalent arrangement, to prevent seawater from contacting the steel shaft effectively, or which has shafts of corrosion resistance material.

(2) For the propeller shaft lubricated with fresh water exclusively in bearing.

(3) For multiple screw propeller shaft.

(ii) Oil-lubrication bearings

Normal survey interval is five years.

(iii) Tube shaft survey:

Tube shaft, if fitted, is to be examined at the same interval as propeller shaft.

(iv) Controllable pitch propellers for main propulsion purposes are to be surveyed at the same intervals as the propeller shaft.

(v) Directional propellers for main propulsion purposes are to be surveyed at intervals not exceeding five years.

(vi) Water jet units for main propulsion purposes are to be surveyed at intervals not e xceeding five years provided the impeller shafts are made of approved corrosion resistant material or have approved equivalent arrangements.

(vii) All other shafts not covered above, their normal survey interval is three years.

(b) Extensions of normal survey for propeller shaft and tube shaft (i) Extension up to one year

(1) Water-lubricated bearings

An extension up to one year may be considered, when requested by the Owner, provided a survey is carried out in accordance with 2.3.7(a)(i) of this Part.

(2) Oil-lubricated bearings

Up to two separate extensions of approximately one year may be considered when requested by the Owner, provided a survey is carried out in accordance with 2.3.7(a)(ii) of this Part.

(ii) Extension up to five years

In lieu of (b)(i)(2) above, up to two(2) separate extensions may be granted by the Society, when requested by the Owner, provided a survey is carried out at the fifth year and at the fifth year after the first extension in accordance with 2.3.7(b) of this Part.

1.6.9 Boiler surveys and thermal oil heater surveys

1.6 Surveys of Steel Ships

(a) Survey intervals for boiler

(i) For ship fitted with more than one water tube boiler for propulsion, the interval between two consecutive surveys of each boiler is not to exceed 21

2 years. For ships fitted with only one water tube boiler for propulsion, the interval between 2 consecutive surveys of the boiler is not to exceed 21

2 years until the boiler is 7 1

2 years old; thenceforth the boiler is to be surveyed annually. For ships fitted with fire tube boilers for propulsion, the boiler are to be surveyed when four years and six years old; thenceforth the boiler is to be surveyed annually.

(ii) Auxiliary boilers or thermal oil heaters, waste heat steam generators/economizers having a working pressure exceeding 0.34 MPa and heating surface exceeding 4.5 m² are to be surveyed twice in every five year special survey period and one of the two boilers or thermal oil heaters, etc. surveys is to be coincided with the special survey. The period between surveys will not exceed three years.

(b) Extension of boiler surveys

When requested by Owners, subject to a survey for extension, an extension for a boiler survey may be granted by the Surveyor after a satisfactory external examination of the boiler and review of boiler operation and feed water records.

1.6.10 Occasional surveys

Occasional surveys are to be carried out when ships have sustained damage, undergone major repairs or alternations, or lay-up and re-commissioning.

(a) Damage, major repair or alternations

(i) The Society is to be immediately informed about any deficiencies and damages to hull and machinery or other equipment classed, where these may be of relevance to the ship 's class. An occasional survey is to be arranged for a date not later than that ship's arrival at the next port. A ship may be temporarily repaired and retained her class if the Surveyor deems so and reports to the Society that the ship has been repaired to such a degree as being considered in a technical fitness condition for the intended voyage. In such cases a permanent repair and survey are to be duly carried out. If the survey reveals that a ship's class has been affected, the class is to be maintained only on condition that the repairs or modifications demanded by the Society are to be carried out within the period specified by the Surveyor. Until full settlement of recommendations the class is to be restricted.

(ii) In the case of alternations, plans are to be approved before the work is commenced.

(iii) If any part of the main or auxiliary machinery including boilers, or insulation or fittings, is removed for repair or alternation, the exposed part of the structure normally not accessible is to be specially examined.

(iv) In exceptional cases, the inspection of hull and machinery, and the performance of the repairs required for maintenance of the original class may be dispensed with, if the Owner agree to the class and/or the range of service being restricted, or possibly a higher freeboard being assigned.

(b) Lay-up and re-commissioning

(i) The Society is to be notified by the Owner that a ship has been laid up. Ships intended to be laid up are to comply with the requirements of "Guidelines for Lay-up of Ships" of the Society. This status is to be noted in the Register, and surveys falling due during lay-up may then be held in abeyance until the ship re-commissions. Lay-up procedures and arrangements for maintenance of conditions during lay-up may be submitted to the Society for review and verified on board by the Surveyor.

(ii) In the case of ships which have been laid up for an extended period (i.e. six months or more) the requirements for surveys on re-commissioning are to be specially considered in each case, due regard being given to the status of surveys at the time of the commencement of the lay-up period, the length of the period and the conditions under which the ship has been maintained during that period.

(iii) Where the lay-up preparations and procedures have been submitted to the Society for review and verified by annual lay-up surveys, consideration may be given to deducting part of or all of the time in lay-up from the progression of survey intervals.

1.7 Approval

(iv) For ships returning to active service regardless of whether the Society has been informed previously that the ship has been laid up, a re-commissioning survey is required.

1.6.11 Miscellaneous items

(a) If the recommendations of the Surveyor are considered in any case to be unnecessary or unreasonable, appeal may be made to the Society, who may direct a special examination to be held.

(b) It is the responsibility of the Owner to ensure that all surveys necessary for the maintenance of class are carried out at the proper time under the supervision of the Surveyor. It is, however, the normal practice of the Society to give timely notice to Owners when surveys become due, but the non-receipt of such notice, or of notice regarding other surveys, does not absolve Owners from their responsibility.

(c) Period of class

The ship's hull and machinery are always assigned the same period of validity of class (duration of one class period). The class continues to be valid, provided that the hull and machinery are subjected to all surveys stipulated and that any repairs required are carried out to the satisfaction of the Society.

(d) If the hull and/or the machinery are not subjected to the prescribed surveys on their due dates, a ship 's class is to be suspended for both hull and machinery. If special shipboard equipment classed is not subject to the prescribed surveys on their due dates, the class of the special equipment only is to be suspended (i.e. Aux.

boiler, CAS, CAB or CAU, or RMS).

1.7 Approval

Upon completion of a survey of a classed ship, the Surveyor is to send one original and one copy of his reports with his recommendations, if set up, to the applicant, and at the same time, one copy to the Society. The Society reserves the right for final decision on the Surveyor's recommendations.

1.7.2 Decision of classification

Any member of the Committee or the staff of the Society having either direct or indirect interest in a ship to be classed, is not permitted to be present at or to participate in the meeting for the decision of the classification.

1.8 Certificates of Classification

When the required reports and interim certificates on completion of the classification initial survey during construction of new ships, or the classification survey of ships not built under survey have been submitted for classification and approved by the Classification Committee, final Certificates of Classification signed by the Chairman, the President and the Chief Surveyor will be issued to the builders or owners.

1.8.2 Interim certificates of classification

(a) Upon completion of a classification entry survey, when the ship in the Surveyor 's opinion, is considered to be in a fit and efficient condition and eligible to be classed, the Surveyor is permitted to issued an Interim Certificate of Classification stating that he has recommended to the Classification Committee that the ship is in a fit and efficient condition and eligible to be classed.

(b) The validity of Interim Certificates is limited to six months.

1.9 Notice of Surveys

1.9.1 It is the responsibility of the Owners to ensure that all surveys necessary for the maintenance of class are carried out at the proper time and in accordance with the instruction of the Society.

1.10 Withdrawal of Class

1.9.2 The Society will give timely notice to an Owner about forthcoming surveys by means of a letter or e-mail.

The omission of such notice, however, does not absolve the Owner from his responsibility to comply with CR's survey requirements for maintenance of class.

1.10 Withdrawal of Class

1.10.1 In any of the following cases, the class of a ship is liable to be withheld or if already granted, may be withdrawn or expunged from the Register:

(a) The wording, symbols or marks on the certificate is altered, defaced or obliterated.

(b) Any damage or casualty is done to the hull or machinery to such an extent as affecting her class in the Register and the damage so sustained has been un-repaired or not been repaired to the satisfaction of the Society.

(c) The structure or arrangement of the hull, equipment and machinery have been altered without approval of the Society.

(d) The loading of the ship exceeds the load line assigned by the Society or the freeboard marks have been placed higher on the ship's sides than the positions assigned by the Society.

(e) The applicant fails to pay any survey fees or expenses.

(f) The applicant fails to fulfill the Society's requirements.

(g) The Owner so request.

(h) If the annual survey or intermediate survey is not complete within three months of the due date of the survey.

1.10.2 Class suspension and cancellation

(a) Class will be suspended automatically in the following condition.

(i) If a class periodical survey , MCS survey or HCS survey is over-due.

(ii) If any outstanding recommendation is over-due.

(iii) If other required survey in the Rules is over-due. However, over-due of required survey of environmental protection notation as listed in Table I 1-10 will not cause the suspension of class.

Class will be reinstated automatically from the date of satisfactory completion of the ove r-due surveys or the over-due recommendations.

(b) If the Owners failed to apply for a survey on any casualty, damage, operational failure or any repair upon the first opportunity, class may be suspended until the date before the repair survey is completed satisfactorily.

(c) Class Maintenance Certificate is not to be issued during the period of class suspension and before the required survey is completed satisfactorily.

(d) Class suspended for over 3 months may result in cancellation of class.

1.10.3 Change of periodicity, postponement or advance of surveys.

(a) This society reserves the right, after due consideration, to change the periodicity, postpone or advance surveys, taking into account particular circumstances.

(b) When a survey becomes overdue during a voyage, the following applies:

1.11 Reclassification

(i) In the case of a class renewal survey, this society may grant an extension to allow for completion of the class renewal survey, provided there is documented agreement to such an extension prior to the expiry date of the Certificate of Classification, adequate arrangements have been made for attendance of the surveyor at the first port of call and the society is satisfied that there is technical justification for such an extension. Such an extension will be granted only until arrival at the first port of call after the expiry date of the Certificate of Classification.

However if owing to "exceptional circumstances" as defined below, the class renewal survey cannot be completed at the first port of call, the Society may grant an extension according to 1.6.4(d), but the total period of extension shall in no case be longer than three months after the original limit date of the class renewal survey.

"Exceptional circumstances" means:

(1) unavailability of dry-docking facilities, or (2) unavailability of repair facilities, or

(3) unavailability of essential materials, equipment or spare parts, or (4) delays incurred by action taken to avoid severe weather conditions.

(ii) In the case of annual and intermediate surveys, no postponement is granted. Such surveys are to be completed within their prescribed windows;

(iii) In the case of all other periodical surveys and recommendations, extension of class may be granted until the arrival of the ship at the port of destination.

1.11 Reclassification

1.11.1 When reclassification is desired for a ship for which the class previously assigned has been withdrawn, the Society is to direct a reclassification survey, appropriate to the age of the ship and the circumstances of the case, to be carried out by the Surveyor. If at such a survey, the ship is found or placed in a good and efficient condition in accordance with the requirements of the Rules, the Society is prepared to reinstate her original class as may be deemed necessary. The date of reclassification is to be recorded in the Register.

1.12 Survey Fees and Expenses

1.12.1 Survey fees are to be chargeable and expenses to be reimbursed if incurred according to the "Scale of Survey Fees" of the Society. All fees and expenses are to be promptly paid by the Owner or the applicant or their representatives after completion of each survey. In default of such payment, the Society may withhold the issuance of the certificates or reports. If the class is already granted, the same may be withdrawn or expunged from the Register.

1.13 International Conventions and Codes

Where authorized by the government of the country in which a ship is registered or intended to be registered and upon request by builders or owners of the ship, the Society is to survey a new or existing ship for compliance with the provisions of International Conventions and Codes.

1.14 Governmental Regulations

Where authorized by a government agency and upon request of the Owners of the ships, the Society will survey and certify a new or existing ships for compliance with particular regulations of that government.

1.15 Sea Trials

1.15.1 In the classification survey of all ships, sea trials specified in following (a) to (j) are to be carried out in full load condition, in the calmest possible sea and weather condition and at the deep unrestricted water. However, where sea trials cannot be carried out in full load condition, sea trials may be carried out in an appropriate loaded condition.

(a) Speed test.

1.16 Stability Experiment

(b) Astern test.

(c) Steering test and the change-over test from the main to auxiliary steering gear.

(d) Turning test.

(e) Confirmation of no abnormality for the operating condition of machinery and behaviors of the ship during the trials.

(f) Performance test of windlass.

(g) Performance test of automatic and remote control systems for main propulsion machinery or the controllable pitch propellers, boilers and electric generating sets.

(h) The accumulation test of boilers.

(i) Measurement of the torsional vibration for the shafting systems.

(j) Other tests where deemed necessary by the Society.

Some sea trial tests of an individual ship may be dispensed with provided that the available data can be obtained from those of a sister ship or other adequate means and a special approval in given by the Society.

1.15.2 The results of the tests are to be submitted to the Society as sea trial record.

1.15.3 In the case of classification survey of the ships not built under the Society's survey, the above tests may be dispensed with, provided that sufficient data on the previous tests are available and no alteration affecting the tests specified above have been made after the previous tests.

1.16 Stability Experiment

1.16.1 In the classification survey, stability experiment by inclining test of a ship are to be carried out upon completion of the ship (See Appendix 2). A stability information booklet, which is to be prepared on the basis of the particulars of stability determined by the results of stability experimental and to be approved by the Society, is to be provided on board. The intact stability criteria in Part A of 2008 IS Code (MSC.267(85)) shall be as a minimum requirement.

1.16.2 Inclining test may be dispensed with, provided that:

(a) The ship's basic stability data is available from inclining test of a sister ship, if a weight survey is carried out upon completion, and in comparison with the data derived from the sister ship, the deviation from the lightship displacement is not exceeding 1% for ship of 160 m or more in length, and 2% for ship of 50 m or less in length and as determined by linear interpolation for intermediate lengths, and a deviation from lightship LCG not exceeding 0.5 % of subdivision length (Ls); or

(b) The ship is especially designed for the carriage of liquid or ore in bulk, when reference to existing data for similar ships clearly indicates that due to the ship's proportions and arrangements, more sufficient GM will be available in all probable loading cases.

1.16.3 Where any alteration are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information, amended and approved stability information shall be provided. The ship shall be re-inclined if anticipated deviations exceed one of the values specified in next paragraph.

1.16.4 At periodical intervals not exceeding five years, a lightweight survey shall be carried out on all passenger ships to verify any changes in lightweight displacement and LCG. The ship shall be re-inclined whenever, in comparison with the approved stability information, a deviation from the lightship displacement exceeding 2% or a deviation of LCG exceeding 1% of Ls is found or anticipated.

1.17 Liability and Compensation

1.17 Liability and Compensation

(a) CR CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY is a Society (the "Society") whose purpose is the classification (« Classification ») of any ship or vessel 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:

(i) prepares and publishes Rules for classification, Guidance Notes and other documents (« Rules »);

(ii) issues Certificates, Attestations and Reports following its interventions (« Certificates »);

(iii) publishes Registers.

(b) The Society also participates in the application of National and International Regulations or Standards, in particular by delegation from different Governments. Those activities are hereafter collectively referred to as « Certification ».

(c) 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 activities and duties incidental thereto such as documentation on any supporting means, software, instrumentation, measurements, tests and trials on board.

(d) The Society can also provide services in independent surveys, such as independent survey of a ship, materials and equipment, or other equipment carried out according to the Purchase Agreement or specified rules; or appraisal before purchase of a non-CR class ship or verification of seaworthiness of a ship conducted at the request of the owner; or damage survey of a non-CR class ship as required by an insurance company.

(e) The interventions mentioned in (a), (b) and (c) are referred to as « Services ». The party and/or its representative requesting the services is hereinafter referred to as the « Client ». The Services are prepared and carried out on the assumption that the Clients are aware of the International Maritime and/or Offshore Industry (the "Industry") practices.

(f) The Society is neither and may not be considered as an Underwriter, Broker in ship 's sale or chartering, Expert in Unit's valuation, Consulting Engineer, Controller, Naval Architect, Manufacturer, Shipbuilder, Repair yard, Charterer or Shipowner, who are not relieved of any of their expressed or implied obligations by the interventions of the Society.

1.17.2 Article 2

(a) Classification is the appraisement given by the Society for its Client, at a certain date, following surveys by its surveyors along the lines specified in 1.17.3 and 1.17.4 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.

(b) Certification is carried out by the Society along the same lines as set out in 1.17.3 and 1.17.4 here after and with reference to the applicable National and International Regulations or Standards.

(c) 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.

(d) The Client is to give to the Society all access and information necessary for the performance of the requested services.