DNV DNV-RU-SHIPS PART 1 CHAPTER 2 PDF

General

The present edition of the rules includes amendments and additions decided by the Board as of December 2008 and supersedes the July 2008 edition of the same chapter.

The rule changes come into force as described below.

This chapter is valid until superseded by a revised chapter. Supplements will not be issued except for an updated list of corrections presented in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.3. Pt.0 Ch.1 is normally revised in January and July each year.

Revised chapters will be forwarded to all subscribers to the rules. Buyers of reprints are advised to check the updated list of rule chapters printed in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.1 to ensure that the chapter is current

Main changes coming into force 1 July 2009

• Sec.1 Class Notations

— In Table C2, a new EL-2 notation has been introduced based on the previous EL notation so that:

— the notation is applicable to Ore Carriers, in addition to Bulk Carriers

— the design and operational requirements accommodate loading each cargo hold in one pass.

The EL notation has been renamed to EL-1 and has been clarified in important areas such as definition of the "average loading rates". Its scope has also been expanded to cover Ore Carriers, in addition to Bulk Carriers.

Significant editorial changes entering into force with immediate effect

• Sec.1 Class Notations

— In Table C1, three new rows have been inserted after Barge, covering the following class notations: Pipe Laying Barge, Cable Laying Barge and Pipe Laying Vessel, respectively.

Corrections and Clarifications

In addition to the above stated rule requirements, a number of corrections and clarifications have been made to the existing rule text.