Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Common Structural Rules - Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, January 2019 - Part 1 General Hull Requirements - Chapter 1 Rule General Principles - Section 3 Verification of Compliance - 1 General

1 General

1.1 Newbuilding

1.1.1 For newbuildings, the plans and documents submitted for approval, as indicated in [2], are to comply with applicable requirements in these Rules, taking account of the relevant criteria, such as additional service features and classification notations assigned to the ship or the ship length.

1.1.2 When a ship is surveyed by the Society during construction, the Society:

  • Approves the plans and documentation submitted as required by the Rules.
  • Proceeds with the appraisal of the design of materials and equipment used in the construction of the ship and their inspection at works.
  • Carries out surveys or obtains appropriate evidence to satisfy itself that the scantlings and construction meet the Rule requirements in relation to the approved drawings.
  • Attends tests and trials provided for in the Rules.
  • Assigns the classification character of the Society’s notation.

1.1.3 The Society defines in specific Rules which materials and equipment used for the construction of ships built under survey are, as a rule, subject to appraisal of their design and to inspection at works, and according to which particulars.

1.1.4 As part of his/her interventions during ship’s construction, the surveyor:

  • Conducts an overall examination of the parts of the ship covered by the Rules.
  • Examines the construction methods and procedures when required by the Rules.
  • Checks selected items covered by the Rule requirements.
  • Attends tests and trials where applicable and deemed necessary.

1.1.5 Through all stages of ship construction, it is the builder’s responsibility to inform promptly the Society of the modifications or departures from approved arrangements and to deal with as necessary. The builder is to ensure that deviations from the requirements of the Rules or approved plans, other than those of a minor nature not affecting the structural strength of the vessel, are, in any case, accepted by the Society's approval office.

1.2 Ships in service

1.2.1 For ships in service, the requirements in Ch 13 are to be complied with.

Parent topic: Section 3 Verification of Compliance
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