Section 2 General Information

2.1.1  Lloyd’s Register (Classification Society) is responsible for confirming and accepting that equipment and arrangements required by the applicable Rules and requirements associated with a particular class notation are satisfied. See Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 1.3 Interpretation of the Rules 1.3.1 regarding interpretation of the Rules.

2.1.2 The National Administration is responsible for confirming that the equipment and arrangements are acceptable to them for recognition of the requirements associated with a particular class notation with a star (★) endorsement, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 1.4 Topics within this Part of the Rules 1.4.7.

2.1.3 The Naval Administration is responsible for confirming that the equipment and arrangements are acceptable to them for recognition of the requirements associated with a particular class notation with a Double Star (★★) endorsement, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 1.4 Topics within this Part of the Rules 1.4.8.

2.1.4 The designer is responsible for co-ordination of all matters relating to demonstrating compliance with the Rules and any requirements of the Naval Administration as specified by the Owner.

2.1.5 The Owner has ultimate responsibility for ensuring a safety standard acceptable to the Naval Administration is being applied, see also Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 1.4 Owner's responsibilities.

2.2.1 Prior to the formal appraisal process being commenced a System Operational Concept is to be submitted and agreed with LR, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 2.3 Documentation required for design review 2.3.2.

2.2.2 A design disclosure is to be submitted to LR for appraisal as required by the applicable parts of the Rules.

2.2.3 All systems are to be constructed and assembled from equipment suitable for its intended purpose and acceptable to the National Administration and/or the Naval Administration where a ‘Star’ or ‘Double Star’ endorsement is required. Such equipment will typically have a relevant Type Approval Certificate or an EC Marine Equipment Directive Certificate issued by LR or an organisation acceptable to LR. Equipment with other certification may be acceptable as an alternative subject to a satisfactory review by LR. Details will be noted as an Annex in the applicable certification or class documentation, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 1.3 Scope of application 1.3.1.

2.3.1 The Concept of Operations including the ship’s civil and military operational profile specifying the functionality and capability in defined operating and foreseeable failure conditions of the ship is to be submitted. This is to be provided by the Owner.

2.3.2 A System Operational Concept detailing the capability and functionality of the system under consideration detailing defined civil and military operating and emergency conditions is to be submitted. The System Operational Concept is to include but is not limited to:

1. Required Certificates of Compliance or Class Notations.

2. Description of the ship's operational capabilities, to include any defined military survivability requirements.

3. Details of the intended mode of operation of the equipment/system to include environmental conditions.

4. Manning levels and operator competencies/authorisations required.

5. Indication of whether or not alternative design assessment is being sought if the proposed design deviates from the specified guidance identified in these Rules.

2.3.3 In addition to the submission of an acceptable System Operational Concept, a more detailed Design Disclosure is required for submission to and acceptance by LR. The Design Disclosure is to include, but is not limited to:

1. A statement of all design standards used in the design, manufacture, installation and testing of safety and pollution prevention systems.

2. A proposed list of all surveyable items together with any additional recommendations from equipment/component manufacturers. Evidence is also to be provided that all surveyable items of equipment have approval certificates.

3. Evidence of compliance with the Objectives and Goals defined in the Chapter of the Rules applicable to that system. This may be in the form of compliance with any specified guidance / technical references, Concessions, Alternative Design Justification Reports or an acceptable combination of all three, see Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 6 Route to conformance.

4. Details of the hazard identification process and Class related hazards are to be submitted. A hazard identification system is to be in place at the design stage whereby all hazards identified are recorded. If application of these Rules has been identified as a hazard avoidance/mitigation measure then details are to be submitted.

5. Descriptions of designated places of safety and safe havens etc. as required by the relevant Chapters of the Rules.

6. Details of the proposed test procedures required to demonstrate functionality at the time of commissioning for all systems covered by these Rules.

The details of the Design Disclosure are subject to review and acceptance by LR. A letter of acceptance will be issued by LR after satisfactory review of the Design Disclosure.

2.3.4 Where a Naval Administration has approved equipment, systems and arrangements which are usually subject to these Rules for Classification purposes, full details are to be submitted to LR for information. Details are to include information on the equipment/arrangements, certification and test reports.

2.4.1 The requirements for inspection and survey are such that it is to be demonstrated to LR that the arrangements on board the ship are in accordance with the description within those detailed in the Design Disclosure.

2.4.2 Where a Class Notation is requested, a survey regime is to be established to ensure that the arrangements on board are maintained to an acceptable standard as long as the vessel is to be assigned a particular Class Notation. All surveyable items as accepted in the Design Disclosure are to be included in the survey regime.