Section 1 General requirements
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Chapter 18 Integrated Propulsion Systems - Section 1 General requirements

Section 1 General requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 18 Integrated Propulsion Systems

1.1 General

1.1.1 This Chapter applies to both cargo ships and passenger ships and is in addition to other relevant Chapters of the Rules.

1.1.2 The Rules contained in this Chapter cover machinery arrangements and control systems necessary for operating essential machinery from a (centralised) control station on the bridge under normal seagoing and manoeuvring conditions, but do not signify that the machinery space may be operated unattended.

1.1.3 In general, ships complying with the requirements of this Chapter will be eligible for the machinery class notation IP, see Pt 1, Ch 2, 2.4 Class notations (machinery).

1.1.4 The details of control systems will vary with the type of machinery being controlled, and special consideration will be given to each case.

1.2 Plans

1.2.1  Control systems. Where control systems are applied to essential machinery or equipment the following plans are to be submitted in triplicate:

  • Details of operating medium, i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic or electric including standby sources of power.
  • Description of operation with explanatory diagrams.
  • Line diagrams of control circuits.
  • List of monitored points.
  • List of control points.
  • List of alarm points.
  • Test schedule including test facilities provided.

1.2.2 Plans for the control systems of the following machinery are to be submitted:

  • Main propelling machinery, including all auxiliaries essential for propulsion.
  • Controllable pitch propellers.
  • Electric generating plant.
  • Evaporating and distilling systems for use with main steam machinery.
  • Steam raising plant for essential services.

1.2.3  Alarm systems. Details of the overall alarm system linking the machinery space control station with the bridge control station are to be submitted.

1.2.4  Control stations. Details of bridge and machinery space control stations are to be submitted, e.g. control panels and consoles.

1.2.5  Machinery configurations. Plans showing the general arrangement of the machinery space, together with the layout and configuration of the main propulsion and essential machinery, are to be submitted.

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