DNV GL ADDITIONAL RULES AND GUIDELINES VI-7-8 PDF

This Guideline defines how type approval tests for components and systems of mechanical engineering and offshore technology have to be technically performed.

The structure of the administrative and commercial procedure for the performance of the type approval tests is defined in GL Guidelines for Procedure (VI-7-1).

Which components and systems have to be type approved in the frame work of a Classification procedure for ship technology or offshore technology will be defined in the relevant Rules for Classification and Construction of GL. On request of a client, a type approval test for components and systems for which a test is not obligatory may also be performed.