3.

COMPARISON OF EACH CLASSIFICATIONS NOTATION

CLASS DESCRIPTION HULL SERVICE LIMITATION MACHINERY AUTOMATION Navigation in Ice The Dynamic Positioning System Propulsion Redundancy In Water Survey Environmental Safety Monitoring system Refrigerated Plant Ballast Water Management Plan Navigation safety Enhanced surveys E0, ECO, ICE-C, 1A*, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1A*F, ICE-05, POLAR-10, Icebreaker, Sealer DYNPOS-AUT/AUTS/AUTR/AUTRO, POSMOOR, POSMOOR-V/TA/ATA R1, R1-S, R2, R2-S BIS CLEAN, CLEAN DESIGN HMON(A/C/D/E/G/H/L/M/N/O/P/S), TMON Reefer(.../ sea), RM(.../ sea ), RM(Container), CA, CA(port), Refrigerated Fruit, RC1/2/3, (X/Y), BWM-E(D,S,F)/T/TP NAUT-OC / AW/ OC-Q / AW-Q ESP SYS, SYS-NEQ / NEQ-1 / IBS / COM
,

DNV

BV
, ,

, 1A1,

R, RE

Unrestricted navigation Summer zone / Tropical zone Coastal area / Sheltered area AVM-APS / AVM-DPS / AVM-IPS AUT-CCS / AUT-IMS / AUT-PORT / AUTUMS ICE, ICE CLASS IA SUPER ICE CLASS IA, IB, IC, ID DYNAPOS RP1x%, RP2x%, RP3x% INWATERSURVEY CLEAN, CLEAN-AIR/SEA MON-HULL / SHAFT REF-CARGO / CONT / STORE

1. DET NORSKE VERITAS

1.1 General
Construction Symbols DNV DNV

Main character of class 1A1 DNV Service area WINTER EQUIPMENT, SCANTLING, ARRANGEMENT ( )

Service area notations R0 R1 R2 R3 R4 RE

Winter 250 100 50 20 5

Seasonal zones Summer Tropical No restrictions No restrictions 200 300 100 200 50 100 10 20 Enclosed waters

RE

, ,

Additional notations Ref) Pt.5 Ch.1 ICE-C ICE-1A* ICE-1A ICE-1B ICE-1C ICE-1A*F ICE-05 (or -10 or -15) POLAR-10 (or -10 or -15) Icebreaker Sealer Ref) Pt.5 Ch.2 Passenger Ship Car Ferry A(or B) Train Ferry A(or B) Car and Train Ferry

class

Service

and

type

Ships Arranged For Navigation In Ice

Basic ice rule Baltic ice rules Baltic ice rules Baltic ice rules Baltic ice rules ice strengthening of high powered ships for regular traffic in heavy ice Arctic ice rules Arctic ice rules Arctic ice rules

Passenger and dry cargo vessels

non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory

dry cargo ships dry cargo ships Ships specialised for the carriage of a single type of dry X Carrier cargo A = vehicles on enclosed decks B = vehicles on weather deck only ESP = enhanced survey program ES(S) = single side skin bulk carriers with enhanced strength ES(D) = double side skin bulk carriers with enhanced strength ES(O) = ore carriers with enhanced strength X = ex.)Alumina, Cement, Sugar etc Additional notations: RO/RO = roll on/roll off ships CONTAINER = arranged for carriage of containers BC-C = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1.0 t/m3 BC-B = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditions BC-A = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with specified holds empty, at maximum draught in addition to BC-B conditions. BC-B* = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of density 1.0 t/m3 and above with any hold empty at maximum draught, applicable to double hull vessels and general cargo carriers HC-A = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with specified holds empty, at maximum draught in addition to HC-B conditions. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m. HC-B = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with all holds loaded in addition to HC-C conditions. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m. HC-C = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1.0 t/m3. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m. HC-B* = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with any holds empty at maximum draught, applicable for double hull vessels and general cargo carriers. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150m. HOLDS...EMPTY = combination of empty holds No MP = not strengthened for multiport loading, i.e. not designed to carry maximum allowable cargo hold design mass at reduced draught Max Cargo Density x.y. (t/m3) = designed for a cargo density less than 3 t/m3 MCDK = arranged with movable car decks PWDK = permanent decks for wheel loading

A(or B) General Cargo Carrier Bulk Carrier Bulk Carrier ESP Ore Carrier ESP Bulk Carrier ESP ES(..) Ore Carrier ESP ES(O) Container Carrier Car Carrier

dry cargo ships dry cargo ships dry bulk cargoes, mandatory ore cargoes in center holds, mandatory Dry cargoes in center holds, mandatory ore cargoes in center holds, mandatory

PET = arranged for carriage of cars with fuel in their tanks RC-1 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated container containing mainly chilled cargo RC-2 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated containers containing both frozen and chilled cargo RC-3 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated containers containing mainly deep frozen cargoes (X/Y) = meaning that the vessel may carry X reefer containers on deck and Y in the holds SSC = the ship is built in compliance with the subdivision and damage stability requirements in accordance with revised SOLAS Ch.II- 1 (IMO MSC194(80)) Oil Carrier Ref) Pt.5 Ch.3 Tanker for Oil ESP mandatory Tanker for Oil mandatory Products ESP Bulk Carrier or mandatory Tanker for Oil ESP Ore Carrier or mandatory Tanker for Oil ESP Tanker for C* Additional notations BOW LOADING STL = submerged turret loading SPM = single point mooring Chemical Carriers Ref) Pt.5 Ch.4 Tanker for mandatory Chemical ESP Tanker for C ESP** mandatory Tanker for C* mandatory * C = specified cargo ** The additional class notation ESP is mandatory for self propelled ships intended for carriage of liquid chemicals in bulk in accordance with IMO's International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), or Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code), as applicable. Liquefied gas carriers Ref) Pt.5 Ch.5 Tanker for mandatory Liquefied Gas Tanker for C* * C = specified cargo Fishing vessels Ref) Pt.5 Ch.6 Fishing Vessel (S) Stern Trawler (S)

Fishing Vessel (S)(N) Stern Trawler (S)(N) S = arranged with shifting boards in cargo holds (N) = vessel also complying with the requirements of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate Tugs, escort vessels, supply vessels, and other offshore or harbour vessels Ref) Pt.5 Ch.7 Tug Escort (n,V) or (n,8 n,10) Supply Vessel Supply Vessel SF Supply Vessel Basic Standby Vessel Standby Vessel (S) Fire Fighter I or Fire Fighter II or Fire Fighter III or Fire Fighter I and II or Fire Fighter I and III Pipe Laying Vessel Cable Laying Vessel Crane Vessel Dredger Well Stimulation Vessel Well Stimulation Barge Pusher or Pusher and Pusher/Barge Unit Barge Barge for Oil Barge for Liquefied Gas Barge for Deck Cargo (n,V) = escort rating number n = transverse steering pull in tonnes V = the speed at which the pull may be attained OILREC = recovered oil reception and transportation SF = controlled stability and floatability Basic = applicable to offshore supply vessels not strengthened to regularly operate in the North Sea but primarily operate in less severe offshore environments such as: South East Asia, Africa and Brazil. LFL = low flashpoint (< 60C) liquid LFL* = low flashpoint (< 43C) liquid Slop reception and processing facilities Ref) Pt.5 Ch.8 Slop reception and processing facilities Ships for carriage of refrigerated cargoes Ref) Pt.5 Ch.10 Reefer(...C/...C refrigerated cargoes main purpose sea) RM(...C/...C sea) refrigeration plant, partial carriage and RM(Container) fishing vessels CA controlled atmosphere in cargo chambers CA(port.) controlled atmosphere in cargo chambers with partly portable equipment Refrigerated Fruit bulk transport in refrigerated tanks

Juice Carrier Ships arranged for carriage of dangerous goods Ref) Pt.5 Ch.11 DG B arranged for dangerous solid bulk cargoes DG P arranged for dangerous goods in packaged form Ships with controlled environmental standards(Comfort Class) Ref) Pt.5 Ch.12 COMF-V(crn)(or-C(crn) or V(crn)C(crn) V = noise and vibration C = indoor climate crn = comfort rating number, 1, 2 or 3, where 1 is best. Ships for carriage of potable water Ref) Pt.5 Ch.13 Tanker for Portable Water Naval vessels Ref) Pt.5 Ch.14 Naval Naval Support Naval Support(.) hull = additional naval requirements for arrangements as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.2, loads in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.3 and hull strength in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.4 have been applied stab = naval requirements for stability as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.5 have been applied system = additional naval requirements for piping as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.6, machinery in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.7, electrical in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.8, control and monitoring in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.9 have been applied fire = additional naval requirements for fire safety as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.10 or 11 have been applied evac = naval requirements for safe evacuation as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.12 have been applied radhaz = naval requirements for radiation hazards as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.13 have been applied emc = naval requirements for electromagnetic compatibility as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.14 have been applied sam = naval requirements for storage rooms for ammunition as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.15 have been applied F-NAVAL Additional fire protection requirements, as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.11 I, have been applied Compressed Natural Gas Carriers Ref) Pt.5 Ch.15 Tanker for Compressed Natural compressed natural gas carriers mandatory Gas Additional notations class : Equipment and systems

Miscellaneous notations Ref) Pt.6 Ch.1 HELDK(-S or -SH helicopter deck or -SHF) CRANE shipboard crane DEICE equipment with deicing or anti-icing systems DEICE-C equipment with deicing or anti-icing systems including cargo deck area DSV-SURFACE diving system (or -BOUNCE or -SAT) OPP-F systems including cargo S = ship safety requirements SH = ship and helicopter safety requirements SHF = ship and helicopter safety requirements and on board helicopter service facilities SF = intact and damage stability Redundant propulsion Ref) Pt.6 Ch.2 RP RPS

redundant propulsion separate redundant propulsion

Periodically unattended machinery space Ref) Pt.6 Ch.3 E0 unattended machinery space ECO machinery redundant propulsion Additional fire protection Ref) Pt.6 Ch.4 F-A for F-M for F-C for F-AM for F-AC for F-MC for F-AMC for

accommodation space machinery space cargo space accommodation and machinery space accommodation and cargo space machinery and cargo space accommodation, machinery and cargo space

Integrated computer systems Ref) Pt.6 Ch.5 ICS Centralised cargo control for liquid cargoes Ref) Pt.6 Ch.6 CCO Dynamic positioning systems Ref) Pt.6 Ch.7 DYNPOS-AUTS dynamic positioning system without redundancy DYNPOS-AUT DYNPOS-AUTR dynamic positioning system with an independent joystick back-up and a position reference back-up dynamic positioning system with redundancy in technical

design and with an independent joystick back-up dynamic positioning system with redundancy in technical design and with an independent joystick back-up. Plus a back-up dynamic positioning control system in an emergency dynamic positioning control centre, designed with physical separation for components that provide redundancy Position mooring systems (see Offshore Standard DNV-OS-E301) POSMOOR passive position mooring system mooring system designed for positioning in vicinity of POSMOOR-V other structures thruster assisted mooring system dependent on manual POSMOOR-TA remote thrust control system thruster assisted mooring system dependent on POSMOOR-ATA automatic remote thrust control system V = mooring in vicinity of other structures TA, ATA = mooring systems designed for thruster assisted mooring. DYNPOS-AUTRO Nautical Safety Ref) Pt.6 Ch.8 NAUT-OC bridge design, workstation arrangement, range and location of equipment (ocean areas and coastal waters) extended requirements for one-man workstation, grounding avoidance system and automation level. Data on maneuvering characteristics (all waters) Q denotes a successful audit of operational procedures and the qualifications of bridge personnel

NAUT-AW NAUT-OC-Q NAUT-AW-Q

Loading Computer Systems(LCS) Ref) Pt.6 Ch.9 loading computer systems for damage control, apply to LCS-DC integrated systems developed to assist the master as a decision aid under damage conditions Vapour control systems Ref) Pt.6 Ch.10 VCS-1 systems for control of vapour emission from cargo VCS-2 tanks VCS-3 additional notation for VCS-1 and VCS-2: B = vapour balancing Hull monitoring system Ref) Pt.6 Ch.11 system for monitoring hull response, sea state and operational parameters. Letters and numbers in the HMON() parenthesis will indicated type of sensors/features and number installed of each A = Sensor monitoring acceleration along one axis C = Online link to loading computer that is continuously up-dating the loading condition D = Online data link between hull monitoring system onboard to office ashore.

The link shall make it possible to operate the system from an onshore computer, perform maintenance and transfer data E = Sensor monitoring the propulsion shaft(s) output/rpm G = Sensor monitoring global hull strain H = Sensor monitoring the liquid motion pressures in tanks (sloshing) L = Sensor monitoring local hull strain M = Device for monitoring of hull rigid body motions (six degrees of freedom) N = Measured data to be stored in Nauticus O = Navigation sensors (GPS, speed log, gyro compass, rudder angle etc.) P = Sensor monitoring the sea pressure acting on the hull S = Device for monitoring the sea-state T = Sensor monitoring the temperature W = Wind sensor. Environmental class Ref) Pt.6 Ch.12 CLEAN CLEAN DESIGN basic requirements for controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges additional requirements for controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges. In addition, this notation specifies design requirements for protection against accidents and for limiting their consequences

Gas fuelled engine installations Ref) Pt.6 Ch.13 mandatory for ships with gas fuelled engine GAS FUELLED installations, other than steam driven LNG carriers Fuel treatment and conditioning system Ref) Pt.6 Ch.14 vessels with a fuel system and equipment complying with the relevant rules may be given the additional class notation FUEL (- cSt, - kg/m3, FUEL (- cSt, - kg/m3, -C) -C) The numbers in brackets indicate the maximum viscosity in cSt at 50C, the maximum density in kg/m3 at 15C of the fuel oil and the minimum outside air temperature for which the installations are approved. Vibration class Ref) Pt.6 Ch.15 VIBR applicable to newbuildings and ships in operation that meet specified vibration level criteria measured at pre-defined positions for machinery, components, equipment and structure

Bridge design on seagoing ships, bridge control console Ref) Pt.6 Ch.16 this class notation may be used to assign class to ships, constructed before 1 July 2002 and with an equivalent NAV-O class notation, that are transferred to DNV from another classification society

Safety of Navigation for naval vessels Ref) Pt.6 Ch.17 Requirements and guidelines on safety of navigation NAUT-NAVY for naval vessels to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS Ch. V and the HSC Code Ch. 13 and Ch. 15 as amended Management of safe ship operation and pollution prevention Ref) Pt.7 Ch.5 management of safety and environment protection in SBM ship operation Ballast Water Management Ref) Pt.6 Ch.18 Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and BWM-E Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments by (d, s, f) use of ballast water exchange. The letters in the bracket denote the kind of method that has been applied; d for dilution method, s for sequential method and f for flowthrough method. Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and BWM-T Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments by means of system(s) for treatment of ballast water complying with the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems. Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and BWM-TP Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments by means of system(s) for treatment of ballast water complying with the Guidelines for Approval of Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies. Additional class : Special features notations Special features notations Ref) Pt.6 Ch.18 Ships built for in-water survey of the ship's bottom and BIS related items Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.1 E) lowest design ambient air temperature DAT( - x C) Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.2) decks for heavy cargo DK(+) Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4) hatches for heavy cargo HA(+) Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4) tanks for heavy liquid HL( ) Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4) inner bottom strengthened for grab loading and IB(+) discharging Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.6) HOT(... C cargo tank structures built for high temperature cargo no ...) Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.15) CSA-2 structural scantlings based on extended calculation

COAT-1 COAT-2

PLUS-1 PLUS-2 ICM PWDK HOLDS(a, b, ......) MAY BE EMPTY No MP MAXIMUM CARGO DENSITY(x.y) ...TEU ETC INERT Tailshaft monitoring Ref) Pt.7 Ch.2 TMON

procedure covering loads and structural response analysis. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16) requirements to specifications of corrosion prevention in ballast tanks for newbuildings. Cargo tanks/holds are included depending on the type of vessel. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16) structural scantlings and design of critical details in cargo area based on enhanced procedures for fatigue calculations. Intended for vessels with a long target life or vessels operating in especially harsh areas. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16) increased corrosion margin Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.2 D300 and Pt.3 Ch.2 Sec.2 D300) decks strengthened for wheel loading Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.4) combination of holds which may be empty on full draught Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5) not strengthened for multiport loading, i. e. not designed to carry maximum allowable cargo hold design mass at reduced draught Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5) designed for a cargo density less than 3 t/m3 Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5) number of twenty-foot containers which may be carried Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.6) arranged for effective tank cleaning Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.1) oil carriers less than 20 000 dwt fitted with inert gas system Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.11)

Tailshaft condition monitoring arrangement

Additional class : NAUTICUS NAUTICUS notations Newbuilding enhanced documentation standard to achieve improved information availability for ship newbuildings, including FEM-modeling and extended fatigue calculations Ref) Pt.3 Ch.1 enhanced exchange of information between the owner and the Society in the operational phase Ref) Pt.7 Ch.7

Operation

2. BUREAU VERITAS
2.1 General
CLASS SYMBOLS 5 3

I II
CONSTRUCTION MARKS

Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 2, [4] Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 2, [4]

RULE ,

Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 1, [2.1] Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 1, [3.2]

SERVICE NOTATIONS Barge The service notation barge is assigned to non-propelled units intended to carry (dry or liquid) cargo inside holds or tanks. Ref) Part D, Chap 19 Bulk carrier ESP, for sea going self-propelled ships which are constructed generally with single deck, double bottom, hopper side tanks and topside tanks and with single or double side skin construction in cargo length area and intended primarily to carry dry cargoes in bulk. Ref) Part D, Chap 4 ships specially equipped for the carriage and/or laying, hauling and repair of submarine cables. Ref) Part D, Chap 18 Carry chemicals in bulk. For ships with integral cargo tanks, the service notation chemical tanker is always completed by the additional service feature ESP, which means that these ships are submitted to the Enhanced Survey Program. Ref) Part D, Chap 8 carry oil or dry cargoes, including ore, in bulk. Ref) Part D, Chap 6 carry ore cargoes in the centre holds or oil cargoes in centre holds and wing tanks. Ref) Part D, Chap 6 Carry containers in holds or on decks. Ref) Part D, Chap 2 Deck ship, for ships specially intended to carry cargo exclusively on the deck. dredger, for ships specially equipped only for dredging activities (excluding carrying dredged material) Ref) Part D, Chap 13 The service notations for ships intended to tow and/or

Bulk Bulk Bulk Bulk

carrier carrier carrier carrier

ESP BC-A ESP BC-B ESP BC-C ESP

Cable laying ship

Chemical tanker ESP

Combination carrier/OBO ESP Combination carrier/OOC ESP Container ship Deck ship Dredger Escort tug

push other ships or units are: Ref) Part D, Chap 14 ships specially intended and equipped for fighting fire. additional service features, as applicable: 1 or 2 or 3, when the ship complies with the applicable requirements of Pt D, Ch 16, Sec 3 E when the characteristics of the water fire-fighting system are not those required for the assignment of the additional service features 1, 2 or 3, and when the system is specially considered by the Society Ref) Part D, Chap 16 Ships specially equipped for catching and storing fish or other living resources of the sea. additional service feature, as applicable: F, related to fire prevention, ventilation systems and means of escape TORRE, when the Society has verified the compliance with the requirements for construction and equipment of fishing vessels of the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, as amended ED, when the Society has verified the compliance with the requirements for construction and equipment of fishing vessels of the European Directive 97/70/EC, as amended. Ref) Part D, Chap 20 floating docks meeting the requirements of the Rule Note NR 475 DTM. FLS tanker, for ships specially intended to carry in bulk flammable liquid products other than those covered by the service notations oil tanker, chemical tanker or liquefied gas carrier. Ref) Part D, Chap 20 General cargo ship, for ships intended to carry general cargo. additional service feature, equipped for carriage of containers, where the ships fixed arrangements comply with the applicable rule requirements in Part D, Chapter 2 heavycargo [ AREA1, X1 kN/m2 - AREA2, X2 kN/m2 -.... ], when the double bottom and/or hatch covers and/or other cargo areas designed to support heavy cargoes fulfil the appropriate rule requirements. The values Xi indicate the maximum allowable local pressures on the various zones AREAi where the cargo is intended to be stowed. nonhomload, when the ship has been designed in such a way that the cargo spaces may be loaded nonhomogeneously, including cases where some holds may

Fire-fighting ship

Fishing vessel

Floating dock

FLS tanker

General cargo ship

Hopper dredger Hopper unit

HSC, HSC-CAT A, HSCCAT B

Launch, Seagoing launch

Light ship

Liquefied gas carrier

Livestock carrier

be empty, at a draught up to the scantling draught and fulfil the appropriate rule requirements for general strength, and when the corresponding loading conditions are listed in the reviewed loading manual. This notation can be completed with the indication of the different maximum loads allowed in each hold and which holds may be empty, if appropriate. for ships specially equipped for dredging activities and carrying spoils or dredged material Ref) Part D, Chap 13 for ships specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged material Ref) Part D, Chap 13 The high speed crafts meeting the requirements of the Rules for the Construction and the Classification of High Speed Craft (NR396 UNITAS) are assigned the following service notations: HSC-CAT A (or high speed craft-CAT A) for passenger ships defined as Category A craft in respect of the IMO International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft HSC-CAT B (or high speed craft-CAT B) for passenger ships defined as Category B craft in respect of the IMO International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft The launches or motorboats with a length not exceeding 24m seagoing launch, for units intended for seagoing service, limited at a wind force not exceeding 6 Beaufort scale launch, for units intended for operation in ports, roadsteads, bays and generally calm stretches of water, limited at a wind force not exceeding 4 Beaufort scale. Ref) Part D, Chap 21 The service notation light ship is assigned to ships meeting the requirements of the Rules for the Construction and the Classification of High Speed Craft (NR396 UNITAS) for the hull requirements (Chapters 3 and 6) and the requirements of the present Rules for the stability (Part B) and for the machinery installation (Part C). for ships specially intended to carry liquefied gases or other substances. The service notation may be completed by the following additional service feature, as applicable: RV, where the ship is fitted with an installation for revaporisation of the liquefied natural gas. STL-SPM, where the ship is used as re-gasification terminal and fitted forward with equipment for non permanent mooring or single buoy. Ref) Part D, Chap 9 for ships specially intended to carry livestock. Ref) Part D, Chap 3

Oil recovery ship

The service notation oil recovery ship is assigned to ships specially equipped with fixed installations and/or mobile equipment for the removal of oil from the sea surface and its retention on board, carriage and subsequent unloading. Ref) Part D, Chap 17 Intended primarily to carry in bulk crude oil, other oil products, or oil-like substances having any flash point, or liquid at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature (or thus maintained by heating). flash point > 60C, where the ship is intended to carry only such type of products, under certain conditions asphalt carrier, where the ship is intended to carry only such type of products, under certain conditions. Ref) Part D, Chap 7 Intended primarily to carry ore cargoes in the centre holds only. Ref) Part D, Chap 5 for ships intended to carry more than 12 passengers. the additional service feature < 36 passengers, where the ship is intended to carry only such a limited number of passengers. Ref) Part D, Chap 11 pontoon is assigned to non-propelled units intended to carry cargo and/or equipment on deck only. When a crane is permanently fitted on board, the crane is to be certified and the service notation pontoon - crane is granted. Ref) Part D, Chap 19 For ships specially intended to carry refrigerated cargo. however, the requirements of Part E, Chapter 7 for the assignment of the additional class notation REF-CARGO are to be applied. Ref) Part E, Chap 7 for ships specially intended to carry vehicles, trains or loads on wheeled beds. The service notation may be completed by the additional service feature equipped for carriage of containers, where the ships fixed arrangements comply with the applicable rule requirements in Part D, Chapter 2. Ref) Part D, Chap 1 for ships intended to carry more than 12 passengers and specially equipped to load trains or wheeled vehicles. The service notation may be completed by the additional service feature < 36 passengers, where the ship is intended to carry only such a limited number of passengers. Ref) Part D, Chap 12 for ships specially equipped for towing and/or pushing having specific equipment for salvage Ref) Part D, Chap 14 Special service is assigned to ships which, due to the

Oil tanker ESP

Ore carrier ESP

Passenger ship

Pontoon

Refrigerated cargo ship

Ro-ro cargo ship

Ro-ro passenger ship

Salvage tug Special service

Split hopper dredger

Split hopper unit

Supply vessel

Tanker Tug

peculiar characteristics of their activity, are not covered by any of the notations mentioned above. The classification requirements of such units are considered by the Society on a case by case basis. for ships specially equipped for dredging and for carrying spoils or dredged material and which open longitudinally, around hinges. Ref) Part D, Chap 13 for ships specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged material and which open longitudinally, around hinges Ref) Part D, Chap 13 Ships specially intended for the carriage and/or storage of special material and equipment and/or which are used to provide facilities and assistance for the performance of specified activities, such as offshore, research and underwater activities. Ref) Part D, Chap 15 for ships intended to carry non-flammable liquid cargoes in bulk other than those covered by the service notations in [4.4.2] to [4.4.5], such as water. Ref) Part D, Chap 10 for ships specially equipped for towing and/or pushing Ref) Part D, Chap 14 Yacht is assigned to ships intended for pleasure cruising and with a length exceeding 40 m. The service notation charter yacht is assigned to ships intended for pleasure cruising, engaged in commercial sailing and with a length exceeding 40 m. Note 1: However, for yachts and charter yachts with a length between 24m and 40m, the current Rules may be applied, upon request of the Interested Party. Note 2: Ships that are assigned the service notation yacht or charter yacht are not assigned a navigation notation.

Yacht

Navigation notations unrestricted navigation summer zone tropical zone assigned to a ship intended to operate in any area and any period of the year. assigned to ships intended to operate only within the geographical limits as defined in ILLC 1966 for the Summer zones. assigned to ships intended to operate only within the geographical limits as defined in ILLC 1966 for the Tropical zones. assigned to ships intended to operate only within 20 nautical miles from the shore and with a maximum sailing time of six hours from a port of refuge or safe sheltered anchorage. assigned to ships intended to operate in sheltered waters , i.e. harbours, estuaries, roadsteads, bays, lagoons and

coastal area sheltered area

generally calm stretches of water and when the wind force does not exceed 6 Beaufort scale. * Additional class notations Lifting appliances Ships fitted with lifting appliances meeting the requirements of the Rules for the Classification and Certification of Lifting Appliances of Ships and Offshore Units (NR 184 DNC) may be assigned the following additional class notations: ALP for lifting appliances intended to be used in ALP, ALM, ALS harbours or similarly sheltered areas ALM for lifting appliances intended to be used in offshore conditions ALS for lifting appliances intended to lift underwater units. Automated machinery systems (AUT) Centralised control station (AUT-CCS) AUT-CCS is assigned to ships which are fitted with AUT-CCS machinery installations operated and monitored from a 17entralized control station. Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 2 Integrated machinery system (AUT-IMS) AUT-IMS is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions AUT-IMS including manoeuvring, and additionally provided with integrated systems enabling to handle control, safety and monitoring of machinery. Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 4 Automated operation in port (AUT-PORT) AUT-PORT is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling the ships operation in AUT-PORT port or at anchor without personnel specially assigned for the watch-keeping of the machinery in service. Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 3 Unattended machinery space (AUT-UMS) AUT-UMS is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to AUT-UMS remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including manoeuvring. Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 1 Availability of machinery (AVM) AVM-APS (Alternative propulsion system) AVM-APS is assigned to ships which are fitted with systems and/or arrangements enabling them to maintain AVM-APS operating conditions with some limitations in speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system. Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 1

AVM-DPS

AVM-IPS

AVM-DPS (Duplicated propulsion system) AVM-DPS is assigned to ships which are fitted with a duplicated propulsion system enabling them to maintain operating conditions with some limitations in power (but 50% of the main power is to be maintained), speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system. Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 2 AVM-IPS (Independent propulsion system) AVM-IPS is assigned to ships which are fitted with an independent propulsion system enabling them to maintain operating conditions with some limitations in power (but 50% of the main power is to be maintained), speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system. Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 3 Pollution prevention (CLEANSHIP SUPER) Ref) Part E, Chap 9 Pollution prevention (CLEANSHIP) Ref) Part E, Chap 9 Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) CLEANSHIP AWT and CLEANSHIP SUPER AWT are assigned when, in addition to the above, the ship is fitted with an Advanced Wastewater Treatment Note 1: The additional class notations CLEANSHIP and CLEANSHIP SUPER are followed by the number of consecutive days the ship is able to operate with the full complement of on-board personnel, including crew and passengers, without the need for discharging any substances into the sea. This number cannot be less than one day (24 hours). If this period is longer than seven days, notation 7+ is appended to the additional class notations CLEANSHIP and CLEANSHIP SUPER. Examples: CLEANSHIP 1 CLEANSHIP SUPER 3 CLEANSHIP 7+ AWT CLEANSHIP SUPER 7 AWT Ref) Part E, Chap 9

Pollution prevention CLEAN-AIR CLEAN-SEA

CLEAN

Comfort on board ships (COMF) High comfort level with regard to noise and vibration (COMF+) COMF+ is assigned to ships satisfying levels of noise and COMF vibrations. The requirements of notations COMF-NOISE and COMFVIB have to be fulfilled prior to assigning the notation COMF+. Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 1. COMF-NOISE Comfort with regard to noise (COMF-NOISE)

COMF-NOISE is assigned to ships satisfying levels of noise. The assessment of noise levels is only carried out through design review and sea trials. The notation is completed by a grade 1, 2 or 3 which represents the merit level achieved for the assignment of the notation, the grade 1 corresponding to the lowest level of acceptable noise. The notation COMF-NOISE is only assigned if at least the grade 3 is reached. Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 2. Comfort with regard to vibration (COMF-VIB) COMF-VIB is assigned to ships satisfying levels of vibration. The notation COMF-VIB is only assigned if at least the grade 3 is reached. Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 3. ICE is assigned to ships whose reinforcements for navigation in ice are similar but not equivalent to those required for the assignment of the notations ICE CLASS IA SUPER, IA, IB, IC, ID when this has been specially considered by the Society. Ref)Pt E, Ch 8 a) ICE CLASS IA SUPER, for navigation in extreme ice conditions b) ICE CLASS IA, for navigation in severe ice conditions c) ICE CLASS IB, for navigation in medium ice conditions d) ICE CLASS IC, for navigation in light ice conditions. Ref)Pt E, Ch 8 ICE CLASS ID is assigned to ships whose reinforcements for navigation in ice are different from those required for the assignment of the notations ICE CLASS IA SUPER, IA, IB, IC, ID Ref)Pt E, Ch 8

COMF-VIB

Navigation in ice

ICE

ICE ICE ICE ICE

CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS

IA SUPER IA IB IC

ICE CLASS ID

Monitoring equipment (MON) Hull stress monitoring (MON-HULL) MON-HULL is assigned to ships which are fitted with equipment continuously monitoring ships dynamic loads MON-HULL through measurements of motions in waves and stresses/deformations in the hull structure. Ref)Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 1. Tailshaft monitoring system (MON-SHAFT) MON-SHAFT is assigned to ships which are fitted with a MON-SHAFT temperature monitoring system for the tailshaft, sterntube, aft bearing. Ref)Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 2. Refrigerating installations REF-CARGO Refrigerating installations for cargo (REF-CARGO)

REF-CONT

REF-CARGO is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants and holds intended to carry cargoes, with the condition that the number and the power of the refrigerating units are such that the specified temperatures can be maintained with one unit on standby. Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 2. Refrigerating installations for insulated containers (REFCONT) REF-CONT is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants intended to supply refrigerated air to insulated containers carried in holds of container ships. Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 3. Refrigerating installations for domestic supplies (REFSTORE) REF-STORE is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants and spaces exclusively intended for the preservation of ships domestic supplies. Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 4. The above may also be completed by the following notations: a) PRECOOLING when the refrigerating plants are designed to cool down a complete cargo of fruit and/or vegetables to the required temperature of transportation b) QUICKFREEZE for the refrigerating plants of fishing vessels and fish factory ships where the design and equipment of such plants have been 20recognized suitable to permit quick-freezing of fish in specified conditions c) AIRCONT when the refrigerating plants are equipped with controlled atmosphere installations.

REF-STORE

VeriSTAR system Ref)Pt E, Ch 1. VeriSTAR-HULL is assigned to ships the structural condition of which is monitored using computerized survey data. VeriSTAR-HULL The additional class notation VeriSTAR-HULL may be completed by DFL xx years, with xx having values between 25 and 40, when a fatigue assessment has been carried out on selected structural details showing that their evaluated design fatigue life is not less than xx years. STAR-HULL is assigned to ships for which, in addition to the requirements for assignment of the additional class notation VeriSTAR-HULL, an Inspection and Maintenance Plan for the hull is implemented by the Owner. STAR-MACH is assigned to ships on which a Planned Maintenance Survey System for machinery (PMS) is implemented as per the requirements. In addition, the notation STAR-MACH includes a risk analysis review of the ships machinery and other equipment (navigation

STAR-HULL STAR-MACH

STAR

instrumentation, anchoring and mooring arrangements). When ships are assigned the notations STAR-HULL and STAR-MACH, the two separate notations are superseded by the cumulative additional class notation STAR.

Integrated ship systems (SYS) Ref)Pt E, Ch 4. Centralised navigation equipment (SYS-NEQ) SYS-NEQ is assigned to ships which are fitted with a centralised navigation control system so laid out and arranged that it enables normal navigation and manoeuvring operation of the ship by two persons in cooperation. SYS-NEQ SYS-NEQ-1 is assigned when, in addition to the above, the SYS-NEQ-1 installation is so arranged that the navigation and manoeuvring of the ship can be operated under normal conditions by one person, for periodical one man watch. This notation includes specific requirements for prevention of accidents caused by the operators unfitness. Integrated bridge system (SYS-IBS) SYS-IBS is assigned to ships which are fitted with an integrated bridge system which allows simplified and centralised bridge operation of all main functions of SYS-IBS navigation manoeuvring and communication, as well as monitoring from bridge of other functions related to specific cargoes and pollution; for passenger ships, heating, ventilation and air conditioning are also included in the monitored functions. Communication system (SYS-COM) SYS-COM is assigned to ships which are fitted with a local area network including the alarm, monitoring and control systems and computers used for management operations SYS-COM and external communication devices for reporting ashore navigation, maintenance and operational information. The notation SYS-COM is assigned only to ships which are also assigned the additional class notation AUT-IMS. Integrated ship systems notation (SYS) When ships are assigned the notations SYS-NEQ (or SYSNEQ-1), SYS-IBS and SYS-COM, the three separate SYS notations are superseded by the cumulative additional class notation SYS. * Other additional notations Strengthened bottom STRENGTHBOTTOM may be assigned to ships built with STRENGTHBOTTOM specially strengthened bottom structures so as to be able to be loaded and/or unloaded when properly stranded. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 1. VCS Vapour control system VCS (Vapour Control System) may be assigned to ships

equipped with cargo vapour control systems. The notation -TRANSFER is added to the notation where, in addition, the ship is fitted with specific arrangements for transferring cargo vapours to another ship. This notation is assigned only to ships having the service notation oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier/OOC, liquefied gas carrier, chemical tanker or FLS tanker. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 7. CARGOCONTROL may be assigned to ships (carrying liquid cargo in bulk) equipped with a centralised system for handling cargo and ballast liquids. In principle, this notation is assigned only to ships having the service notation oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier/OOC, chemical tanker or FLS tanker. Ref) Part E, Chap 10, Sec 9 Ships operating in cold weather conditions COLD may be assigned to ships intended to operate in cold weather conditions and fitted with arrangements for deicing. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 11. Cofferdam ventilation COVENT may be assigned to ships having cofferdams in the cargo area which can be used as ballast tanks and which may be ventilated through a fixed ventilation system. (bulk carrier, ore carrier, oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier/OOC, liquefied gas carrier, chemical tanker or FLS tanker..) Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 8. Dynamic positioning DYNAPOS may be assigned to ships equipped with a dynamic positioning system. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 6. Emergency towing arrangement ETA may be assigned to ships fitted with an emergency towing arrangement. In principle, this notation is assigned only to ships of less than 20000 tonnes deadweight having the service notation oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier /OOC, liquefied gas carrier, chemical tanker or FLS tanker. Ref)Pt B, Ch 10, Sec 4. Loading by grabs GRABLOADING may be assigned to ships with hold tank tops specially reinforced for loading/unloading cargoes by means of grabs or buckets. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 2. Inert gas IG may be assigned to ships fitted with an inert gas system. This notation is assigned only to ships having the service

CARGOCONTROL

COLD

COVENT

DYNAPOS

ETA

GRABLOADING IG

INWATERSURVEY

LASHING

MANOVR

SDS

SPM

notation oil tanker or FLS tanker of less than 20000 tonnes deadweight and to ships having the service notation chemical tanker for which an inert gas system is not required in pursuance of Pt D, Ch 8, Sec 9, [1.3.1]. Ref)Pt D, Ch 7, Sec 6.(oil tanker) Pt D, Ch 8, Sec 9.(chemical tanker) In-water survey INWATERSURVEY may be assigned to ships provided with suitable arrangements to facilitate the in-water surveys Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 3. Container lashing equipment LASHING may be assigned to ships initially fitted with mobile container lashing equipment which has been documented, tested and checked. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 5. Ship manoeuvrability MANOVR may be assigned to ships complying with manoeuvring capability standards, defined in IMO resolution A751(18) Interim Standards for Ship Manoeuvrability. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 10. Ship subdivision and damage stability SDS may be assigned to ships for which a damage buoyancy, subdivision and stability file has been examined and found to satisfy the requirements. An attestation of compliance may be issued to the Interested Party, specifying the rules and criteria considered for the examination of the file. Note 1: As a rule, class assigned to a ship does not cover requirements applicable to the assignment of the notation SDS. Ref)Pt B, Ch 3, Sec 3. Single point mooring SPM (Single Point Mooring) may be assigned to ships fitted with a specific mooring installation. Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 4.