Class and Statutory aspects

of conversions
and refurbishment

<Arnstein Eknes>
<Mariehamn, 12 October 2006>

On the agenda today

Starting point for all conversions

What is minor / major conversion

Statutory

Examples

Summary
- Key questions to address early and repeatedly!

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 Planning
Know the purpose with conversion
- and what is major

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Plan your conversion

What is the purpose with the conversion
- Describe as early as possible

Proper planning pay off later

- Reduce risk of delays, extra work & late suprises
- Part of planning is knowing the regulatory consequences
- Early identification of critical focus areas
- Establish responsibility for important key tasks early

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 Plan your conversion

Typical early questions to address:
- Will the ship be engaged in different trade than before the conversion?
- Will any of the ship certificates be affected
- Do we know what require approval and by whom?

When looking at solutions:

- What is possible
- What are the consequences on function & process & cost

When planning the process:

- What should be prepared & approved prior to construction?

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Major conversion - definition

By modifications of a major character it is to be understood that

major conversions are defined as a conversion of an existing
ship:

i) which substantially alters the dimensions or carrying capacity

of the ship; or
ii) which changes the type of ship; or
iii) the intent of which in the opinion of the Society substantially
prolongs the life of the ship.

(MARPOL 73/78, Annex I, Regulation 1(8)(a))

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 Major conversion

i) which substantially alters the dimensions or
carrying capacity of the ship;

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Major conversion

ii) which changes the type of ship;

Stern Trawler Seismographic vessel

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 Major conversion

iii) the intent of which in the opinion of the Society
substantially prolongs the life of the ship.

Example:
Renewal of passenger accommodation on one entire deck on a
passenger ship.

The renewed accommodation is to comply with

current rules.

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Application of rules

Fire safety

Modifications in connection with a major conversion shall comply with

current rules.

Notwithstanding passenger ships w. > 36 passengers

shall comply with the following (SOLAS Ch.II-2 Reg1.3.2):

a) all new material shall comply with current rules.

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 Application of rules

Fire safety

( > 36 passengers .. (SOLAS Ch.II-2 Reg1.3.2)) :

b) When 50 t new interior material;

systems and interior arrangement shall comply
with current requirements.

DNV interpretation : 50 t per deck.

USCG interpretation: 50 t per Main Fire Zone.

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Can the draught be increased?

Initial questions will include:

What is scantling draught and which draughts have been approved earlier?

Has the question been raised before for this ship or sister ships?

Will there be any redefinition of the freeboard deck?

Will it be feasible to meet load line regulations?

Will it meet current (or new) stability requirements?

Global strength

Bow height requirements

Stern-, bow- or side doors

Position of side scuttles, valves and discharges

Rudder system Next step: start calculations.

Maintain ice class after conversion? Ref.: DNV Classification Note
no.8 Cn8.pdf
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 Statutory
not only SOLAS

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Statutory
regulations (all)

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 Which SOLAS to use

1981 1997
1960 1983 2001
1948 1974 1992 2004

+ Amendments + Codes + Res./Circs.

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The Maritime Safety Regime

Rules of the game:

Different roles

FLAG Provide and implement

FLAGSTATE
STATE maritime safety regulations

CLASS Enforcement through

CLASS classification and certification

SHIPOWNER Ensure implemented

SHIPOWNER standards being maintained
Verify implementation
PORT
PORTSTATE
STATE and enforcement
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 Rules and regulations

Classification Statutory

IACS Unified Requirements
Statutory regulations

Validity / edition
Validity / edition
- Date of class request / date of - Keel laying date important
contract between builder and owner
for new ship

Classification principles
Statutory principles

- New rules prevail - Existing regulations valid for existing
ships
- Grandfather clause? - Flag
- Ports

New regulations for new ships

- Unless clearly specified

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Applicable statutory regulations

SOLAS Ch. II-1
- Increase in number of passengers, added
/ relocated weights may affect stability
calculations and imply new inclining test
SOLAS Ch. II-2
- Re-arrangement of stairs & corridors and
accesses to escape ways are critical as well
as changing the function of a space may
require re-categorisation of spaces.
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 Applicable statutory regulations
SOLAS Ch. III
- New and relocated lifesaving equipment
shall always follow latest SOLAS
amendments.
- Lifesaving equipment in new positions will
require fire integrity of ship side / protection
of windows
- This may be extensive work, class A
requirements for post October 2004 ships, class
B requirements for pre October 2004 ships
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MVZ - Main Structural Fire Subdivision

Vertical Fire Passenger Ships
Zone

MVZ MVZ~40 m (max 48 m) MVZ MVZ

A-60 A-60 A-60

MVZ AreaMax=1600 m2 (1600/48 =33.33 m)

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 Structural Fire Subdivision RO-RO
Passenger Ships

MAIN HORIZONTAL FIRE ZONE

MVZ MVZ~40 m, max 48 m MVZ MVZ

A-60 A-60 A-60

MVZ AreaMax=1600 m2 (1600/48 =33.33 m)

ESC: Stairways
MVZ: Main Vertical
Fire Zone
Fig.1: ESC serves one MVZ

Alt. 1

Alt. 2

Fig.2: ESC serves two MVZ

Fig.3: ESC serves two MVZ

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 Spaces within a Main Vertical Fire Zone
Plan View
Office Cabin Cabin (6)Cabin (6)
or (7) or (7)
(6) or (6) or (7)
Galley
Shop Restaurant
(7) Corridor (3) B-15 (12) A-30
(6), (7) or
(7)
(8)
A-0 or A-15 B-0
A/C Room A-60 (2)
A-0 (10)
(2)
Corridor (3) B-15 A-0 (3)
Store
Store (A>4m2) A-0 (A<4m2) A/C Room
A-15 (13)
(7) (10)
Toilets A-0
MVZ MVZ MVZ

Spaces within a Main Vertical Fire Zone

Longitudinal Section
MVZ MVZ MVZ

(2)

(2) A-15 A-0 (3) A-15 A-60 (3)

(2) (6) (6) (6) (7) (8) (12)

A-0 A-15 A-30

(2) (6) (7) (7) (8)

Main horizontal fire zone A-60

Vehicle deck

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 Means of Escape: Horizontal Stairway
4th deck

ECS 3rd deck

HST (Bulkhead deck)

2nd deck

ECS
1st deck

WTD
2 p 1 Bottom deck

MVZ WTB WTB MVZ

WTC.1 WTC.1 WTC.1

ECS: Stairway enclosed in a continuous fire shelter

HST: Horizontal stairway: route protected as a category 2 space
MVZ: Main vertical zone
WTB: Watertight bulkhead
WTC: Watertight compartment
WTD: Watertight door

Means of Escape

Emergency lighting,
non slip &
insulation as for fire
risk cat. (4)

MVZ MVZ MVZ

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 Examples
showing importance of proper planning

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Examples
Hotel manager ordered, without any pre-
approval from own shore based offices nor
Class or Flag, contractors to re-arrange
pantry & restaurant spaces, including new
direct accesses to staircases and closing
excisting escape corridors.

Consequence was impairment of staircase boundaries

and blocking of mandatory escape routes

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 Examples
Owner decided to install new sewage
handling system while in operation, work
started without any further clarification with
Class or Flag.

Consequence was that water tight bulkheads and structrual

elements where cut open by subcontractors damage
stability properties seriously impaired

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Examples
- Current Statutory Certificates and i.e.
vessel arrangements may be based on
numerous exemptions / operational
limitations
- Vital to have the PSSC & exemption
certificates, List of Operational Limitations
as well as latest stability booklets, damage
control plan, fire and life saving plans
(including the approval letters from Flag
State / RO, not only the stamped
documents)
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 Examples
Older vessels taken from a domestic trade or fixed
route between two neighbouring ports are
traditionally not up to SOLAS compliance for
international trade.

Inability of current Owner to provide upfront the key

documents referred to traditionally confirm sub-
SOLAS standard and need for significant
upgrades if international trade with PSSC is the
target.
- Acceptance by new Flag may be a challenge
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Summary
Conversion and refurbishment

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 Critical for successful processes

Early involvement!

Kick off meeting incl. class

- Exchange information
- Be clear on responsibility
- Discuss purpose of conversion
- Discuss possible solutions

- Early identification of regulatory impact, DNV can

advise

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Critical for successful processes

Early involvement!

Kick off meeting incl. class

- Agree upon
- rule interpretations
- a drawing approval schedule
- Identify and discuss possible problem areas
- Agree upon the required documentation scope for
submittal
- target: planning & approval before construction

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