Section 15 Classification of ships not built under LR survey
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Section 15 Classification of ships not built under LR survey

15.1 General

15.1.1 When classification is desired for a ship not built under the supervision of LR Surveyors, application should be made in writing. The scope of classification will include hull and machinery aspects, as defined in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 15.2 Hull and equipment and Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 15.3 Machinery, in addition to any additional notations requested, but may be limited to hull-only aspects on request.

15.1.2 Periodical Surveys of ships not built under survey, when classed, are subsequently to be held as in the case of ships built under survey

15.1.3 Where classification is desired for a ship which has not been designed, constructed and maintained to appropriate standards recognised by the Naval Authority, special consideration will be given to the requirements of this Section.

15.1.4 Where classification is desired for a ship which is classed by another recognised Society, special consideration will be given to the requirements of this Section.

15.2 Hull and equipment

15.2.1 Plans showing the main scantlings, corrosion margins and arrangements of the actual ship together with any proposed alterations are to be submitted. As a minimum the plans are to comprise a midship section, longitudinal section and decks. LR may request further plans. Documents demonstrating compliance with appropriate standards recognised by the Naval Authority are to be submitted. In the absence of such documentation, an appraisal may be required to the satisfaction of LR. For vessels which have generated sufficient evidence of satisfactory in-service experience LR may consider this in lieu of compliance documentation or an appraisal. If plans cannot be obtained or prepared by the Owner, facilities are to be given for LR’s Surveyor to obtain the necessary information from the ship.

15.2.2 Particulars of the process of manufacture and the testing of the material of construction are to be supplied. The requirements for composite ships will be specially considered.

15.2.3 The full requirements of Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 5 Special Survey – Hull requirementsand Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 6 Special Survey – Thickness measurement requirements for steel shipsare to be carried out as applicable. Ships of recent construction will receive special consideration.

15.2.4 During the survey, the Surveyors are to satisfy themselves regarding the workmanship and verify the approved scantlings and arrangements. For this purpose, and also in order to ascertain the amount of any deterioration of a steel ship, parts of the structure will require to be gauged as necessary. Full particulars of the anchors, chain cables and equipment are to be submitted.

15.2.5 When the full survey requirements indicated in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 15.2 Hull and equipment 15.2.3 and Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 15.2 Hull and equipment 15.2.4 cannot be completed at one time, LR may consider granting an interim record for a limited period. The conditions regarding the completion of the survey will depend on the merit of each particular case, which should be submitted for consideration.

15.3 Machinery

15.3.1 Plans of the following items (plans of piping are to be diagrammatic), together with the particulars of the materials used in the construction of the boilers, air receivers and important forgings are to be submitted. Documents demonstrating compliance with appropriate Standards recognised by the Naval Authority are to be submitted. In the absence of such documentation, an appraisal may be required to the satisfaction of LR. For vessels which have generated sufficient evidence of satisfactory in-service experience LR may consider this in lieu of compliance documentation or an appraisal:

  • General piping system arrangements, including air and sounding pipes (Builder’s plan).
  • Bilge, dewatering, ballast and fuel oil piping arrangements including the capacities of the pumps on bilge service.
  • Arrangement and dimensions of main steam pipes.
  • Arrangement of fuel oil pipes and fittings at settling and service tanks.
  • Arrangement of fuel oil piping in connection with oil burning installations.
  • fuel oil overflow systems, where these are fitted.
  • Arrangement of boiler feed systems.
  • fuel oil settling, service and other fuel oil tanks not forming part of the ship’s structure.
  • Boilers, superheaters and economisers.
  • Air receivers.
  • Crank, thrust, intermediate and screw shafting.
  • Clutch and reversing gear with methods of control.
  • Reduction gearing.
  • Propeller (including spare propeller if supplied).
  • Electrical circuits, as listed in Vol 2, Pt 9, Ch 1, 1.4 Documentation required for design review 1.4.4, Vol 2, Pt 9, Ch 1, 1.4 Documentation required for design review 1.4.6 and Vol 2, Pt 9, Ch 1, 1.4 Documentation required for design review 1.4.7.
  • Arrangement of compressed air systems for main and auxiliary services.
  • Arrangement of lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, thermal oil and other systems containing flammable liquids.
  • Arrangements of cooling water systems for main and auxiliary services.
  • Steering gear system and piping arrangements together with manufacturer, model and rating information.
  • Aircraft/helicopter and vehicle fuel storage and distribution systems.
  • Chilled water systems.
  • High pressure sea-water systems.
  • Heating and ventilation systems.
  • Made and fresh water systems.
  • Hydraulic power actuating systems.
  • Propulsion engine details including manufacturer, model and rating information.
  • Electrical generator engine details including manufacturer, model and rating information.

For UMS notation the following plans are to be submitted for appraisal:

  • Fire alarm system.
  • Instrumentation list.
  • Plans for systematic maintenance and function testing.
  • Test schedule.

Where an Ice Class notation is required the following plans are to be submitted for appraisal:

  • Main propulsion line shafting.
  • Reduction gears.
  • Propeller.
  • Details of any clutch system in the propulsion line.

Replenishment at sea arrangements where a RAS notation is requested.

15.3.2 Plans additional to those detailed in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 15.3 Machinery 15.3.1 are not to be submitted unless the machinery is of a novel or special character affecting classification.

15.3.3 Where remote and/or automatic controls are fitted to propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries, a description of the scheme is to be submitted.

15.3.4 For new ships and ships which have been in service less than two years, calculations of the torsional vibration characteristics of the propelling machinery are to be submitted for consideration, as required for ships constructed under Special Survey. For older ships the circumstances will be specially considered in relation to their service record and type of machinery installed. Where calculations are not submitted, LR may require that the machinery certificate be endorsed to this effect. When desired by the Owner, the calculations and investigation of the torsional vibration characteristics of the machinery may be carried out by LR upon special request.

15.3.5 The main and auxiliary machinery, feed pipes, compressed air pipes and boilers are to be examined as required at Complete Surveys. Working pressures are to be determined from the actual scantlings in accordance with the Rules.

15.3.6 The screwshaft is to be drawn and examined.

15.3.7 The steam pipes are to be examined and tested as required by Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 12 Steam pipes

15.3.8 The bilge, dewatering, ballast and fuel oil pumping arrangements are to be examined and amended, as necessary, to comply with the Rules.

15.3.9 Oil burning installations are to be examined as required at Complete Surveys and found, or modified, to comply with the requirements of the Rules; they are also to be tested under working conditions.

15.3.10 The electrical equipment is to be examined as required at Complete Surveys.

15.3.11 The whole of the machinery, including essential controls, is to be tested under working conditions to the Surveyor’s satisfaction.

15.3.12 Relevant reports are to be prepared by the Surveyors.


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