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Rules and Regulationsfor the

Construction and Classification of Steel Ships

Part 1

RegulationsJanuary 2012

Publications of Indian Register of Shipping

1. Register Book - 2011 - with Quarterly Supplements (Also available on CD) 2. Rule Books

2.1 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Ships, July 2011 comprising of following six parts, which are further divided in chapters (plus Rule Change Notice No.1, January 2012) (Also available on CD)

Part 1 : Regulations Part 2 : Inspection and Testing of Materials Part 3 : General Hull Requirements Part 4 : Main and Auxiliary Machinery Part 5 : Special Ship Types (This part is published in two Volumes I & II) Part 6 : Fire Safety Requirements

2.2 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, January 1997, comprising of following five* parts which are further divided in chapters.

Part 1 : Regulations

Part 2 : Inspection and Testing of Materials (* This part is same as the Part 2 in 2.1 above)

Part 3 : General Hull Requirements Part 4 : Main and Auxiliary Machinery Part 5 : Special Ship Types (To be published)

2.3 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, March 2006 (This supersedes January, 1999 edition).

2.4 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of High Speed

Crafts and Light Crafts, July 2011. (Also available on CD)

2.5 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Naval Ships, January 2010, comprising of following six parts, which are further divided in chapters. (Only available on CD) Part 1 : General Regulations Part 2 : Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials Part 3 : General Hull Requirements Part 4 : General Requirements for Main and Auxiliary Machinery Part 5 : General Requirements for Electrical Installations and

Control Engineering Part 6 : Special Class Notations

2.6 Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Indian Coast

Guard Ships, July 2008, comprising of following six parts, which are further divided in chapters. (Only available on CD) Part 1 : General Regulations Part 2 : Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials Part 3 : General Hull Requirements Part 4 : General Requirements for Main and Auxiliary Machinery Part 5 : General Requirements for Electrical Installations and

Control Engineering Part 6 : Special Class Notations

3. Classification Notes

Marine Gears - Calculation of load capacity of involute parallel axis spur and helical gears, January 1997.

Cable trays/protective casing made of plastics materials, July 2003. Type approval of mechanical joints used in piping, January 2009. Type approval, installation and testing of water level detectors on bulk carriers, July

2011. Guidelines for non-destructive examination of steel castings for marine application,

January 2005. Guidelines for non-destructive examination of hull and machinery steel forgings,

January 2005. Guidelines for approval / acceptance of alternative means of access to spaces in oil

tankers, bulk carriers, ore carriers and combination carriers, August 2006. Approval scheme for the manufacturing process of normal and higher strength hull

structural steels, January, 2009. Calculation of crankshafts for internal combustion engines, January, 2012. Type testing procedure for crankcase explosion relief valves, February, 2008. Type testing procedure for crankcase oil mist detection and alarm equipment,

February, 2008. Type approval of electrical equipment used in control, protection, safety and internal

communication in marine environment, February, 2008.

4. Type Approval Certification Schemes

Type Approval Certification Scheme for Machinery Manufactured by Mass Production System, April 2000.

Certification Scheme for Type Approval of Products, December 2000 5. Other Information - available on Request

List of Type Approved Products List of Approved Works List of Approved Service Suppliers.

Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Ships - 2012

Indian Register of Shipping

General Information This rule change notice gives the new additions and amendments to the Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Ships along with the effective dates from which these changes are applicable. These new additions and amendments are to be read in conjunction with the requirements given in the July, 2011 edition of the Rules. The Part / Chapters where amendments are made and their effective dates are indicated in TABLE 1. The actual requirements, arranged in the order of Part / Chapter / Section / Sub-section / Clause, have been given subsequently. For ease of reference, the newly added text has been highlighted by underlining and the deleted text by striking through.

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MAIN RULES JANUARY 2012

TABLE 1 - AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED IN THIS NOTICE

These amendments will come into force as indicated in the Table

Section/ Clause

Subject/amendment

Part 1 Chapter 1 : General

The amendments to this chapter are effective from 01 January 20122/ 2.20.2 It is clarified that Surveyors should be given access for additional surveys of ships identified

for condition improvement.

Part 1 Chapter 2 : Periodical Surveys The amendments to this chapter are effective from 01 January 2012

1/ 1.2.20 Definition of ro-ro ship is added. 6/ 6.2.6.1 to 6.2.6.13

Requirements for annual surveys of shell and inner doors of ro-ro ships are added.

6/ 6.4.10.1 to 6.4.10.3

Requirements for special surveys of shell and inner doors of ro-ro ships are added.

7/7.2.3.2 During in-water surveys, the ship is to be in as light condition as possible. Cleanliness of the hull should be good enough to have meaningful examination by the diver and the surveyor.

Part 3 Chapter 12 : Openings and Closing Appliances The amendments to this chapter are effective from 01 January 2012

6/ 6.8.1 Requirement for having the class and statutory certificates of the vessel in the Operating and Maintenance manual of Shell and inner doors of ro-ro ships is deleted.

Part 3 Chapter 14 : Rudders The amendments to this chapter are effective from 01 January 2012

1/ 1.2.3 Formula for material factor is re-defined in accordance with normal practice for hull structure material as given in other chapters.

Part 3 Chapter 15 : Anchoring and Mooring Equipment The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ 2.1.4 It is clarified that any access opening to spurling pipes or chain lockers below deck are to be of watertight standards equivalent to watertight manhole covers.

Part 4 Chapter 1 : General Requirements for Design and Construction of Machinery The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ 2.4.2 It is clarified that only machinery spaces of category A need be ventilated continuously in all weather conditions. Requirement for other machinery spaces will depend upon their purpose. It is clarified that the objective of ventilation includes safety and comfort of personnel also.

3/3.2.2, 3.2.5 Reworded to consider non-conventional propulsion devices like waterjets/ azimuthing thrusters etc.

Part 4 Chapter 2 : Piping Design Requirements The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

1/1.9.5 It is clarified that Stainless steel grades 304, 304 L, 316 and 316 L are not suitable for use in seawater piping systems.

Part 4 Chapter 3 : Pumping and Piping The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ IR 2.4.4 It is clarified that local hand powered operation is required from above the bulkhead deck/ freeboard deck for valves at the collision bulkhead for pipes piercing collision bulkheads



Section/ Clause

Subject/amendment

Part 4 Chapter 6 : Steering Gear Amendments to Sections 1 , 2 and 6 are applicable to non-traditional arrangements for ships directional control: i) when an application for certification of non-traditional arrangement is dated on or after 01 Jan 2012 or ii) installed in ships whose date of contract for construction is on or after 01 Jan 2012 Amendments to Section 7 are applicable to ships whose date of contract of construction is on or after 01 July 2012. 1/ IR 1.2.3 Clarification on definition of steering gear power unit for non-traditional arrangements like

azimuthing propellers, water jets etc. 1/1.2.9 Definition of Declared steering angle limits is given to take into account non-traditional

steering arrangements, which have less than the usual 35 degree operational limits for rudders.

1/1.6.1 It is clarified that requirements are applicable to components of other steering arrangements for directional control in addition to that for rudder stock.

2/2.1, 2.3 The existing section 2.1 is renamed as Requirements for traditional type of steering gear and general requirements for all types of steering gear are shifted to new subsection 2.3.

2/2.2 New sub-section 2.2 giving performance requirements for non-traditional type steering gears (azimuthing thrusters, waterjets etc.) is added. These are interpretations of SOLAS requirements as applicable to such steering equipment.

6/ IR 6.1.1 Requirement for alternative power supply for non-traditional steering arrangements added similar to that for traditional systems. Thruster power is used as criteria for this requirement (2500 kW) instead of rudder stock diameter (230 mm).

7/ 7.2.1 Conditions for acceptance are specified when the steering trials are not conducted at the deepest seagoing draught.

Part 4 Chapter 7 : Control Engineering The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

6/ 6.2.1 It is clarified that requirements of the system need be satisfied only in normally anticipated operating conditions.

6/6.2.19 Requirement for carrying out engineering analysis for approval of alternative design and arrangements as per SOLAS Ch II-1/ Reg.55.

6/ 6.4.2 It is clarified in Note that when independent effective back-up or other means of averting danger are provided, the system category III may be decreased to Category II

6/6.5.1 It is clarified that the requirements for data communication links apply to systems categories II and III.

6/6.5.5 Reworded to clarify that protection of integrity of data is required. 6/6.5.6 Data communication link is to be self-diagnosing type and alarm to be initiated on detecting

failure. 6/6.5.7 Data link communications are to be arranged to cause systems to fail to safe (to the least

hazardous state) upon loss of data communications. 6/6.5.8 Data link communications capacity should be adequate to avoid data link congestion

(overloading) and data transmission time should be adequate as required by the application.

6/ 6.6.1 to 6.6.4 Additional requirements for wireless data links are specified.

6/6.8.6 Engineering analysis to be submitted when alternative design or arrangement is to be used

6/6.8.7 Additional information to be submitted when wireless is used are listed.



Section/ Clause

Subject/amendment

6/ Table 6.9.1, item 7, footnote *

Requirement for on board test of wireless systems to demonstrate electromagnetic compatibility added. In Category III systems, wireless communication is permitted only in exceptional cases after demonstration of reliable system performance. The level of witnessing on board will depend on the assessment as per 6.2.19.

6/ Table 6.9.1 Note 7

During Harbour and sea trials, tests should demonstrate that radio frequency transmission will not cause failure of any equipment due to electromagnetic interference. Where such failure is caused, the layout and /or the equipment is to be changed.

Part 4 Chapter 8 : Electrical Installations The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ 2.21.6.3.b) and Table 2.21.6.3

The reverse power protection of alternating current generators is specified with respect to prime mover type: Diesel generators and Turbo generators separately

4/4.4.1 IEC standard for Control gear is updated. 12/ 12.1.2 Definition and examples of combustible dust are added.

12/ 12.9.10 Electrical equipment can be installed in hazardous areas only if essential for operation and

complying with IEC 60092-502 12/ 12.9.10.1 to 12.9.10.3

Hazardous Zone definitions are updated generally as per IEC standard.

Part 5 Chapter 1 : Dry Bulk Cargo Carriers The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ 2.14.2 The existing text is re-worded to clarify that for pipes piercing collision bulkhead, valve operation by means of remote actuators may be accepted as an alternative to local operation from above the freeboard deck required by Part 4 Ch 3.

Part 5 Chapter 2 : Oil Tankers 6/6.2.7 It is clarified that for Fore peak ballast tanks (having common ballast system with cargo

area), distance of ventilator openings to sources of ignition to be appropriate. Reference is made to the zone distances as per IEC 60092-502.

Applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

8/ 8.1.14 b) It is clarified that electrical equipment fitted according to IEC 60092-502 is not considered as a source of ignition or ignition hazard.

Applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

8/8.2.6 Two portable instruments for measuring oxygen and flammable vapour concentration are to be provided. (Oxygen is added now.)

Applicable to new and existing ships after 01 Jan 2012. 8/ 8.3.6 In oil tankers of 20000 dwt and above, fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system in the

following spaces: i) All ballast tanks and void spaces of double hull and double bottom spaces adjacent to cargo tanks ii) Fore peak tanks and other tanks/ spaces below the bulkhead deck adjacent to cargo tanks

Applicable to oil tankers constructed on or after 01 Jan 2012 Part 5 Chapter 3 : Chemical Carriers The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

15/15.11.2 Definition of Lining used in chemical tanks and piping systems is added as Acid resistant material applied in a solid state and having defined elastic property.



Section/ Clause

Subject/amendment

Part 5 Chapter 4 : Liquefied Gas Carriers The amendments to this chapter are applicable to piping components and pumps:

i) when an application for testing is dated on or after 01 January 2012 ii) which are installed in new ships for which the date of contract for construction is on or after 01

January 2012 5/ IR.5.3.2.1.2 It is clarified that unit production testing can be waived if valves are approved as per 5.3.2.1.1

(which involves design assessment and prototype testing). 5/ IR 5.3.2.3.1 Cargo pumps; prototype testing : Consideration will be given to acceptance of satisfactory in-

service experience report by manufacturer for a class approved existing pump design. The requirements are also made applicable for testing of pumps with working temperature of not less than -55 deg. C. For submerged electric motor driven pumps, the capacity test may be carried out either using the design fluid or using another fluid below working temperature For shaft driven deep well pumps, as it is not practical to carry out prototype tests at the minimum working temperature, tests may be carried out with water. However, a spin test at minimum design temperature to demonstrate satisfactory operation.

5/ IR5.3.2.3.2 Similar requirements for prototype test is given for unit production testing of cargo pumps. However, spin test of deep well pumps is not required.

Part 5 Chapter : 32 Polar Class The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/2.3.2.1 Definition of L is clarified as the rule length as per Part3 Ch 1 but measured at the Upper Ice waterline. (Instead of summer load waterline)

2/ Fig.2.3.2.1 The measurements of angles are shown at the waterline in the figures. 2/ 2.5.8 Apn is defined as area of local frame instead of the attached plate, as it should not be taken

more than that of the local frame. 2/ Table 2.11.2 In the table for Corrosion/ abrasion additions for shell plating, the last row other areas is

deleted as all required areas are covered by the previous three rows.

Part 6 Chapter 1 : General

1/ 1.3.2.6 Existing oil tankers are to comply with the requirement for portable instruments for gas measurement.

This requirement applies to all ships from 01 Jan 2012. 3/ 3.2 IR .4 It is clarified that the A Class divisions and the means of affixing insulation to A class

structural members are to be consistent with the materials, details and arrangements used during fire tests as documented in the test reports.

This is applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

Part 6 Chapter 2 : Prevention of Fire and Explosion The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ IR 2.2.1.1 The conditions under which battery room ventilators require closing appliances are specified Where closing appliances are required for battery rooms, they are to be kept open in normal situation to prevent accumulation of explosive gases. Notice to be put to indicate that the ventilator it may be closed only in case of emergency.

Part 6 Chapter 3 : Suppression of Fire The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

4/ IR4.2.1.4.1 Clarifications are given on the insulation requirements of piping and valves of emergency fire pump suction piping when they run through the machinery spaces.



Section/ Clause

Subject/amendment

Part 6 Chapter 7 : Special Requirements The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships contracted for construction on or after 01 January 2012

2/ IR 2.3.4.4 It is clarified that adjacent spaces not separated by gas tight bulkheads from cargo spaces are to be considered as part of the cargo space.

2/ IR 2.3.4.5 The cargoes requiring continuous ventilation are listed according to the IMSBC Code. It is clarified that ventilators requiring continuous ventilation are to comply with the height requirements of ILLC given in Part3 for openings without means of closure.

IMSBC Code is already in force from 01 Jan 2011 3/ IR 3.3.1.4.1 Interpretations are given for the requirement to access ventilator controls to permit a rapid

shutdown taking into account the weather and sea conditions. Alternatively, remote closing and indication from the bridge/ fire control station is acceptable.

Part 6 Chapter 8 : Fire Safety Systems Code The amendments to this chapter are applicable to ships constructed on or after 01 January 2012

1/1.1.2 It is clarified that though the FSS Code (Ch 8 of the Rules) applies to ships keel laid on or after 01 July 2002, further amendments will apply only to ships which are keel laid after the amendments come into force.

10/10.2.1.1.1 The sample extraction smoke detection system components are defined. 10/10.2.1.2 The maximum interval between scanning a point twice in a sample extraction system is

defined as function of response time of the fans and number of points (Interval should not exceed 120 sec)

10/10.2.2.2 It is clarified that the fan capacity and pipe size of sample extraction systems is to take into account the maximum time limit of receiving an alarm after smoke is introduced at the accumulator.

10/ 10.2.2.6 Control panel for sample extraction systems is to be tested as per specified EN and IEC standards. Alternative standards may be accepted.

10/ 10.2.3.1.2 Location of smoke accumulators are specified: overhead or as high as possible in the space; upper part of each exhaust ventilation duct.

10/10.2.3.1.6 For cargo hold with movable tween decks, accumulator to be provided at upper and lower part of the hold.

10/10.2.4.1.1 Visual and audible fire signals for sample extraction smoke detection systems are to be provided at the control panel and indicating units. Automatic resetting capability after alarm and fault conditions are cleared.

10/10.2.4.1.2 An indicating unit is to be located at the bridge if the control panel is located at the fire control station

10/ 10.2.4.1.5 Means for acknowledging alarm are specified. Fault signals are to be provided at the control panel.

10/10.2.4.1.6 Automatic resetting capability is required after alarm and fault conditions are cleared.

10/10.2.4.2.2. Testing to be carried out for verifying the time required for alarm after smoke is introduced in the accumulator.

16/ 16.1, 16.2.1, 16.2.2

Detailed specifications for fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems for double hull and double bottom spaces of oil tankers are added.


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Contents

Chapter 1 General Chapter 2 Periodical Surveys

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Contents

Chapter 1 : General Section 1 : General Information 1.1 Indian Register of Shipping 1.2 Fees 1.3 Technical committee 1.4 Survey reports 1.5 Register of Ships 1.6 Liability 1.7 IACS QSCS audits 1.8 Access of Surveyor to ships, shipyards or works 1.9 Requirements for service suppliers 1.10 Responding to Port State Control Section 2 : Classification Regulations 2.1 General 2.2 Application of Rules 2.3 Scope of classification 2.4 Interpretations of the Rules 2.5 Definitions 2.6 Character of classification 2.7 Class notations - Hull 2.8 Class notations - Machinery

2.9 Materials 2.10 Request for surveys 2.11 Repairs 2.12 Alterations 2.13 Classification of new constructions 2.14 Date of contract for construction 2.15 Date of build 2.16 Appeal from Surveyors' recommendations 2.17 Certificates 2.18 Suspension, withdrawal and deletion of class 2.19 Reclassification of ships 2.20 Condition improvement program Section 3 : Classification of Ships not Built under the Survey of Indian Register of Shipping 3.1 General procedure for classification of ships not built under survey of IRS 3.2 Plans and data to be furnished as required in 3.1.1 Appendix 1 : Table of characters of class and type notations of IRS, their expanded form and significance

Chapter 2 : Periodical Surveys

Section 1 : General Requirements 1.1 General 1.2 Definitions 1.3 Laid up vessels 1.4 Surveys by Chief Engineers

1.5 Surveys for damage or alteration 1.6 Unscheduled surveys 1.7 Provision for surveys 1.8 Surveys at sea or at anchorage 1.9 Repairs

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1.10 Thickness measurements and close-up surveys 1.11 Extension of special surveys Section 2 : Surveys - Bulk Carriers and Ore Carriers 2.1 Scope 2.2 Annual surveys 2.3 Intermediate Surveys 2.4 Special Surveys - Hull 2.5 Special Surveys - Machinery Section 3 : Surveys - Oil Tankers, Ore or Oil Carriers, Oil or Bulk Carriers 3.1 Scope 3.2 Annual surveys 3.3 Intermediate Surveys 3.4 Special Surveys - Hull 3.5 Special Surveys - Machinery Section 4 : Surveys - Chemical Tankers 4.1 Scope 4.2 Annual surveys 4.3 Intermediate Surveys 4.4 Special Surveys - Hull 4.5 Special Surveys - Machinery Section 5 : Surveys - Liquefied Gas Carriers 5.1 Scope 5.2 Annual surveys 5.3 Intermediate Surveys 5.4 Special Surveys - Hull 5.5 Special Surveys - Machinery

Section 6 : Surveys - Other Ship Types 6.1 Scope 6.2 Annual surveys 6.3 Intermediate surveys 6.4 Special Surveys - Hull 6.5 Special Surveys - Machinery Section 7 : Docking Surveys 7.1 General 7.2 In-water surveys 7.3 Machinery verification runs Section 8 : Machinery - Special Surveys 8.1 General 8.2 Continuous survey of machinery (CSM) 8.3 Survey requirements: Auxiliary engines 8.4 Survey requirements: Air compressors, receivers and starting air pipes 8.5 Survey requirements: Fresh water generators and evaporators 8.6 Survey requirements: Fuel tanks 8.7 Survey requirements: Pumps, heat exchangers, forced draught fans, etc. 8.8 Survey requirements: Pumping and piping system 8.9 Survey requirements: Reduction gears, flexible couplings and clutch arrangements 8.10 Survey requirements: Securing arran-gements 8.11 Survey requirements: Shafting 8.12 Survey requirements: Sea connections 8.13 Survey requirements: Windlass and steering machinery 8.14 Survey requirements: Internal combustion engines for propulsion 8.15 Survey requirements: Steam turbines for propulsion


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8.16 Survey requirements: Steam reciprocating engines for propulsion 8.17 Survey requirements: Gas turbines and free piston gas generators for propulsion 8.18 Survey requirements: Unattended machinery spaces/Remote control systems 8.19 Survey requirements : Electrical equipment survey 8.20 Survey requirements : Electrical propelling machinery 8.21 In service testing of large permanently installed breathing gas containers onboard diving vessels - Special Requirements Section 9 : Boiler Surveys 9.1 General 9.2 Steam heated steam generator Section 10 : Steam Pipes Surveys 10.1 General 10.2 Cylindrical boilers having smoke tube superheaters 10.3 Copper pipes Section 11 : Surveys of Propeller Shafts, Tube Shafts and Propellers 11.1 General 11.2 Scope of survey 11.3 Modified survey 11.4 Partial survey 11.5 Tailshaft Condition Monitoring (TCM) Section 12 : Surveys of Inert Gas Systems 12.1 General 12.2 Annual surveys 12.3 Special surveys

Section 13 : Surveys of Vessels with Refrigerated Cargo Installations 13.1 General 13.2 Periodical surveys 13.3 Continuous special survey of refrigerating installation 13.4 Annual survey requirements 13.5 Requirements of first special survey 13.6 Subsequent special surveys 13.7 Loading port surveys Section 14 : Planned Maintenance System 14.1 General 14.2 Machinery acceptable for survey by Chief Engineers under Planned Maintenance System 14.3 Machinery not acceptable for survey by Chief Engineers 14.4 System Administration 14.5 System implementation 14.6 System surveys 14.7 Damage and repairs 14.8 Guidelines for machinery items surveyed on the basis of condition monitoring Section 15 : Surveys Vapour Control Systems 15.1 For tankers and combination carriers with notation VCS1 15.2 For tankers and combination carriers with notation VCS2 Section 16 : Surveys of Thermal Oil Heating Systems 16.1 General 16.2 Oil fired thermal oil heater and economiser 16.3 Circulating pumps 16.4 Dump cooler

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16.5 Piping arrangement 16.6 Expansion tank 16.7 Alarms and safety devices 16.8 Thermal oil analysis 16.9 System operation test 16.10 Repairs

Section 17 : Surveys of external Fire Fighting Systems 17.1 General 17.2 Annual survey 17.3 Special survey

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Chapter 1

General

Contents Section

1 General Information

2 Classification Regulations

3 Classification of Ships not built under the Survey of Indian Register of Shipping

Section 1

General Information

1.1 Indian Register of Shipping 1.1.1 Indian Register of Shipping (hereinafter referred to as "IRS") was incorporated in 1975 as a Public Limited Company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956 for the purpose of providing amongst other things a faithful and accurate classification of mercantile shipping classed with it, to approve designs of, to survey and to issue reports on mercantile and non mercantile ships, hovercrafts, hydrofoils etc; all within the scope of classification described in the Rules. This Section contains General Regulations which have been adopted by IRS for its governance. 1.1.2 The management of the affairs of IRS are carried out under the direction and control of the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as the 'Board'), in accordance with the provisions of its Memorandum and Articles of Association. 1.1.3 The Board of Directors shall consist of representative of the interests of various members of the Company and those concerned with shipping in general as under: 3 Directors representing Indian

Shipowners 2 Directors representing Indian

Shipbuilders 1 Director representing General Insurance

Corporation of India and other Indian underwriters

1 Director being the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India

1 Director representing Ship Design

Research and Development Institutions 1 Director representing Manufacturers of

Marine Engines/General Engineering Goods

1 Director representing Indian Navy/Coast

Guard 1 Director being a person of eminence

from the field of Law 3 Directors being persons of eminence

from any industry allied with maritime activities

1 Managing Director being full-time

employee appointed by the Board of Directors.

The composition of the Board as above is to be in accordance with the Articles of Association of IRS (as may be amended from time to time). 1.1.4 The Board shall consist of not less than six and not more than fifteen Directors. The Board of Directors shall elect one of its members to be Chairman of the Board of Directors. 1.1.5 The Board is to appoint a Sub-Committee of Classification representing concerned interests.

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1.1.6 The Board is to appoint the Chairman of the Sub-Committee of Classification and the Managing Director, IRS to be 'ex- officio' member of the Sub-Committee of Classification. 1.1.7 The employees of IRS are to be appointed by and be under the direction of the Board. 1.1.8 The Surveyors of IRS are not to be permitted without the special sanction of the Board of Directors to receive any fee, gratuity or reward whatsoever, for their own use or benefit, for any service performed by them in their capacity as Surveyors to IRS, except on pain of immediate dismissal. 1.1.9 The Funds and Accounts are to be under the authority and control of the Board of Directors. 1.2 Fees 1.2.1 Fees will be charged for all surveys and for other services rendered by IRS or any of its publications in accordance with established scales. Traveling expenses incurred by the Surveyors in connection with such services are also chargeable. 1.3 Technical committee 1.3.1 The Board is to appoint a Technical Committee whose function will be to consider:- a) Formulation of Technical Rules for

Classification Surveys, building of ships, their machinery and equipment.

b) Important alterations to Rules once framed

as may be required from time to time. 1.3.2 All decisions of the Technical Committee including amendments and/or additions to the Rules for classification surveys and building of ships' hull, their machinery and equipment to be reported to the Board of Directors. 1.3.3 The Technical Committee to be constituted as follows:

Number of Members Nominees/Representatives of 3 Board of Directors of IRS 1 Marine Engine Unit of

M/s. Garden Reach Ship-builders and Engineers Ltd.

1 Other Marine Engine Builders 6 Shipbuilders 1 Indian Institution of Naval

Architects 1 Institution of Marine

Technologists 1 Institute of Marine Engineers

(India) 1 Company of Master Mariners 1 Directorate General of Shipping 1 National Ship Design &

Research Centre 4 Indian National Shipowners

Association 1 Institution of Engineers (India) 1 Ex-Officio - Managing Director

of IRS 1.3.4 In addition to the foregoing, the Technical Committee may co-opt to the main body other members of high managerial positions in Ship Building and Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Insurance, Steel Making, etc. 1.3.5 Nomination of all members to the Technical Committee to be subject to confirmation by the Board. 1.3.6 The Technical Committee can appoint panels from amongst its body to which representatives of any organisation or industry or individuals specialised in relevant disciplines could be co-opted for the purpose of considering any particular Technical problem or area of Rules.


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1.3.7 The Board of Directors to appoint biennially, the Chairman of the Technical Committee and the Technical Committee to appoint from their own body biennially a Vice-Chairman. The same members are not to be eligible to hold office of Chairman or Vice-Chairman, as the case may be, for more than two terms in succession unless on the occasion of the third term, the appointing body approves of their continuation by a majority of at least three-fourths of the members present. The appointment of Vice-Chairman to be confirmed by the Board of Directors. 1.3.8 The terms of office of all members to be not more than four years, one-fourth of all members (including those co-opted) to retire at the end of each calender year. The members so retiring being those who have been longest in office since their last nomination and such members to be eligible for re-nomination for a second term. Unless specially so authorised by the Board of Directors, no member other than Chairman and/or Vice- Chairman, who has served for two periods of nomination, to be eligible for re-nomination for a third term until after the expiration of at least one year. In the event of any vacancy occurring before the expiration of the normal term of office, a representative to be nominated to fill the vacancy from the same group/body/institution and for such nominee the date of his nomination by the respective body to be considered as date of his joining the Technical Committee for purposes of his retirement by rotation. 1.3.9 The meeting of the Technical Committee to be convened as often and at such time and place as may appear necessary, but there shall be at least two meetings in each year. 1.3.10 The members desiring to propose alterations in, or additions to the Rules for the classification, survey or building of ship (hull and machinery) shall give notice of such proposals to the Secretary. Every meeting to be convened by notice from the Secretary, if possible one month before the date of the meeting and the Secretary to send to each member an Agenda paper as soon as possible thereafter. 1.3.11 The Board of Directors reserves to themselves the right of altering, adding to or rescinding any/or all of the above terms of reference including the dissolution of the Technical Committee.

1.4 Survey reports 1.4.1 All reports of survey are to be made by the Surveyors according to the form prescribed and submitted for consideration of the Board or the Sub-Committee of Classification, but the character assigned by the latter is to be reported to the Board. The Board may, in specified instances, vest in the Managing Director discretionary powers to act on its behalf, and all such actions being reported to the Board at its subsequent meeting. 1.4.2 The reports of the Surveyors shall, subject to the approval of the Managing Director, be open to inspection of the Owner and any other person authorised in writing by the Owner. Copies of the reports will, subject to the approval of the Managing Director, be supplied to Owners or their representatives. 1.5 Register of Ships 1.5.1 A Register Of Ships to be printed annually for the use of subscribers contains the names of ships, character of class notations assigned together with other relevant useful information for ships classed with IRS or registered in India. 1.6 Liability 1.6.1 Whilst Indian Register of Shipping (hereinafter referred to as IRS) and its Board/Committees use their best endeavours to ensure that the functions of IRS are properly carried out, in providing services, information or advice, neither IRS nor any of its servants or agents warrants the accuracy of any information or advice supplied. Except as set out herein, neither IRS nor any of its servants or agents (on behalf of each of whom IRS has agreed this clause) shall be liable for any loss damage or expense whatever sustained by any person due to any act or omission or error of whatsoever nature and howsoever caused of IRS, its servants or agents or due to any inaccuracy of whatsoever nature and howsoever caused in any information or advice given in any way whatsoever by or on behalf of IRS, even if held to amount to a breach of warranty. Nevertheless, if any person uses services of IRS, or relies on any information or advice given by or on behalf of IRS and suffers loss, damage or expenses thereby which is proved to have been due to any negligent act omission or error of IRS its servants or agents or any negligent inaccuracy in information or advice given by or on behalf of IRS then IRS will pay compensation to such person for his proved loss up to but not

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exceeding the amount of the fee charged by IRS for that particular service, information or advice. 1.6.2 Any notice of claim for loss, damage or expense as referred to in 1.6.1 shall be made in writing to IRS Head Office within six months of the date when the service, information or advice was first provided, failing which all the rights to any such claim shall be forfeited and IRS shall be relieved and discharged from all liabilities. 1.7 IACS QSCS audits 1.7.1 The surveys required by the regulations, and conducted by IRS may be subject to Audit by IACS as per the requirements of Quality System Certification Scheme and for this purpose, IACS auditors are to be given the necessary access to the ship, shipyard or works when requested by IRS. 1.8 Access of Surveyor to ships, shipyards or works 1.8.1 The Surveyors are to be given free access to ships classed with IRS as well as to shipyards, works, etc. so as to perform their duties, and are to receive adequate assistance for this purpose. 1.9 Requirements for service suppliers 1.9.1 Firms providing following services on behalf of the Owner, the results of which are used by Surveyors in making decision affecting classification and/or affecting statutory certifications, are to be approved by IRS in accordance with the laid down procedures. a) Class services

- Firms engaged in thickness measurements on ships

- Firms engaged in tightness testing of

hatches with ultrasonic equipment

- Firms carrying out in-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units.

- Firms engaged in the examination of

bow, stern, side and inner doors.

b) Statutory services

- Firms engaged in surveys and maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment and systems

- Firms engaged in service on inflatable

liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic release units, etc.

- Firms engaged in the servicing and

testing of radio communication equipment

- Firms engaged in inspection and testing

of centralised gas welding and cutting equipment

- Firms engaged in surveys and

maintenance of self contained breathing apparatus

- Firms engaged in the annual

performance testing of voyage data recorder

- Firms engaged in the surveys of low

location lighting systems using photo luminescent materials

- Firms engaged in sound pressure level

measurements of public address and general alarm systems.

1.9.2 For statutory services, approvals done by the flag Administration itself or duly authorised organisations acting on behalf of the flag Administration or by other organisations that are acceptable to the flag Administration (e.g. other governments, etc.) may be accepted. 1.10 Responding to Port State Control 1.10.1 When requested by Port State and upon concurrence by the vessel's owner/master IRS Surveyors would attend onboard a ship in order to assist in the rectification of reported deficiencies or other discrepancies that affect or may affect classification or the statutory certificates issued by IRS. The owner and the vessel's flag state will be notified of such attendance and survey. IRS Surveyors will also cooperate with Port States by providing inspectors with background information.


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Section 2

Classification Regulations 2.1 General 2.1.1 When a ship is assigned a specific Character of Class by Indian Register of Shipping, it implies that IRS has been satisfied that the said ship meets, for this particular class, with these Rules and Regulations or requirements equivalent thereto. The ship will continue to be classed with IRS so long as she is found, upon examination at the prescribed annual and periodical surveys, to be maintained in a fit and efficient condition and in accordance with the Periodical Survey requirements of these Rules. Classification will be conditional upon compliance with IRS requirements and assignment of character of class for both hull and machinery. 2.1.2 The Rules are framed on the understanding that ships will be properly loaded and handled; they do not, unless stated in the class notation, provide for special distributions or concentrations of loading and that ships will not be operated in environmental conditions more severe than those agreed for design basis and approval. 2.1.3 Compliance with the following require-ments, as applicable, is a pre-requisite of classification: - International Convention on Loadlines

(ILLC), International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention) International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code) or Bulk Chemical Code (BCH Code) International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code) or Gas Carrier Code (GC Code) Fire Test Procedures Code (FTP Code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

- Related Resolutions of the IMO Assembly,

the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO.

In addition, the Unified Interpretations of IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) related to the above IMO Conventions and Codes are also to be complied with unless the flag Administration has provided its own interpretation. 2.1.4 Where a vessel holds dual classification with IRS and the periodical survey requirements of the corresponding Society differ from those of the Rules of IRS, IRS may permit the requirements of the corresponding Society being applied, in so far as they are equivalent in purpose or are no less stringent than the IRS rule requirement. 2.1.5 The classification of a ship with IRS does not exempt the owners from compliance with any additional and/or more stringent requirements issued by the Administration of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly and provision for their application. 2.1.6 It is the responsibility of the Owners to ensure that the operating and maintenance instructions/manuals for the ship machinery equipment essential to the safe operation of the ship are available in a language understandable by those officers and crew members who are required to understand such information/ instructions in the performance of their duties. 2.2 Application of Rules 2.2.1 Unless directed otherwise by IRS, no new Regulations or amendments to the Rules relating to the character of classification or class notation is to be applied to the existing vessels. 2.2.2 Unless directed otherwise by IRS, no new Rules and Regulations or amendments to the existing Rules & Regulations become applicable within 6 months after the date of issue. 2.3 Scope of classification 2.3.1 Classification covers ship's hull, appendages and machinery including electrical systems to the extent as specified in these Rules & Regulations. 2.3.2 On application by Builder or Owner, certain installation, e.g. refrigerating machinery may be classed by IRS.

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2.4 Interpretations of the Rules 2.4.1 The correct interpretation of the requirements contained in the Rules and other Regulations is the sole responsibility and at the sole discretion of IRS. 2.5 Definitions 2.5.1 Clear water : Water having sufficient depth to permit the normal development of wind generated waves. 2.5.2 Fetch : The extent of clear water across which a wind has blown before reaching the ship. 2.5.3 Sheltered water : Water where the fetch is six nautical miles or less. 2.5.4 Reasonable weather : Reasonable weather is assumed to exclude winds exceeding Beaufort force six associated with sea states resulting in green water being frequently taken on board the ship's deck. However it is realised that this is largely a matter of judgment and good seamanship and can vary for particular ships. 2.5.5 Type notation : A notation indicating that the ship has been designed and constructed with applicable Rules to that type of ship, e.g. "Bulk Carrier", "Oil Tanker", etc. 2.5.6 Cargo notation : A notation indicating that the ship has been designed, modified or arranged to carry one or more particular cargoes, e.g. "Phosphoric Acid". Ships with one or more particular cargo notations are not thereby prevented from carrying other cargoes for which they are suitable. 2.5.7 Special feature notation : A notation indicating that the ship incorporates special features which significantly affect the design, e.g. "movable decks". 2.5.8 Service restriction notation : A notation indicating that a ship has been classed on the understanding that it will be operated only in suitable areas or conditions which have been agreed to by IRS e.g. "Sheltered Water Service". 2.6 Character of classification 2.6.1 The following Characters and symbols are assigned by IRS to indicate classification of Steel Ships. (For explanation of abbreviations, see Appendix I).

2.6.2 Character SUL assigned to sea-going vessels indicates that the hull and its appendages and equipment (i.e. anchors, chain cable and hawsers) meet the Rule requirements for assignment of this Character of Class. Guidance Note : Appendages to the hull referred to in 2.6.2, 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 means the rudder & rudder stock, rudder horn, sole pieces, propeller nozzles, shaft brackets, skeg etc. which are covered by the rule requirements. 2.6.3 Character SU- assigned to sea-going vessels indicates that the hull and its appendages meet the Rule requirements but equipment (i.e. anchors, chain cable and hawsers) is not supplied or maintained as per the relevant Rules but is considered by IRS to be acceptable for particular service. 2.6.4 Character SU assigned to sea-going vessels indicates that the hull and its appendages meet the Rule requirements but where special consideration has been given for reason of particular purpose of service and normal equipment may be unnecessary. In such cases letter 'L' is omitted from the Character SUL. 2.6.5 Character IY assigned to self-propelled seagoing vessels indicates that the machinery meets the Rule requirements for assignment of this Character of Class. 2.6.6 The distinguishing mark inserted before a Character of Class (SUL, SU-, SU, IY as appropriate) is assigned to new ships where the hull and its appendages, equipment and the machinery, as appropriate, are constructed under special survey of IRS in compliance with the Rules to the satisfaction of IRS. 2.7 Class notations - Hull 2.7.1 When requested by an Owner and agreed to by IRS or when considered necessary by IRS, a class notation will be appended to the character of classification. This class notation will consist of one of, or a combination of - a type notation, a cargo notation, a special duties notation, a special features notation and/or a service restriction notation, e.g. SUL CHEMICAL TANKER, "Sulphuric Acid", ESP, "Indian Coastal Service". 2.7.2 Details of the ship types and additional class notations are given in Appendix 1 and applicable Chapters in Pt.5 of the Rules.


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2.7.3 Service restriction notation will generally be assigned in one of the forms given below, but this does not preclude the Owners or Shipbuilders from requesting special consideration for other forms of restrictions. a) Sheltered Water Service : Service in

sheltered water adjacent to sand banks, reefs, breakwaters or other coastal features, and in sheltered water between islands. The geographical limits will form part of the Class Notation.

b) Restricted Water Service : Service in

sheltered waters and also for short distances (generally less than 15 nautical miles) beyond sheltered waters in 'reasonable weather'. The geographical limits will form part of the Class Notation.

c) Specified Coastal Service : Service along a

coast, during the course of which the vessel does not go more than 20 nautical miles from the nearest land and may cross gulfs or similar features recognised by the local Administration as a part of the coastal service. The geographical limits will form part of the Class Notation, e.g. "Indian Coastal Service".

d) Specified Route Service : Service between

two or more points or other geographical features which will form part of the Class Notation.

e) Specified Operating Area Service : Service

within one or more geographical area(s) which will form part of the Class Notation.

2.8 Class notations - Machinery 2.8.1 The class notations that may be assigned by IRS are given in Appendix 1. IRS may prescribe additional notations as found necessary/ expedient from time to time. 2.9 Materials 2.9.1 The materials used in the construction of hull and machinery intended for classification, or in the repair of ships already classed, are to be of good quality and free from defects and are to be tested in accordance with the relevant Rules. The steel is to be manufactured by an approved process at works recognized* by IRS. Alternatively, tests to the satisfaction of IRS will be required to demonstrate the suitability of the steel.

* Consideration may be given by IRS at their sole discretion to recognize the works on the approved list of Classification Societies with whom IRS currently has Dual Class Agreements for this purpose. Such approval of works is intended for limited periods only and may call for such tests and/or examination to be carried out by the Surveyors of IRS as may be decided from time to time. 2.10 Request for surveys 2.10.1 It is the responsibility of the Builders or Owners, as applicable, to inform the Surveyors of IRS in the port at which the surveys for supervision during new construction or ships in service are to be undertaken and to ensure that all surveys for issue of class certificate for new construction, and maintenance of class for ships in service are carried out. 2.11 Repairs 2.11.1 Any repairs to the hull, machinery and equipment either as a result of damage or wear and tear which are required for the maintenance of ship's class are to be carried out under the inspection of and to the satisfaction of the Surveyors. 2.11.2 Where a vessel is damaged to an extent resulting in towage outside port limits, it shall be the Owners' responsibility to notify IRS at the first practicable opportunity. 2.11.3 Where such repairs are effected at a port where there is no Surveyor of IRS, the ship is to be surveyed by one of its Surveyors at the earliest opportunity. 2.11.4 Where repairs to hull, machinery or equipment, which affect or may affect classification, are to be carried out by a riding crew, they are to be planned in advance. A complete repair procedure including the extent of proposed repairs and the need for Surveyor's attendance during the voyage is to be submitted to and agreed upon by the Surveyor reasonably in advance. Failure to notify IRS, in advance of the repairs, may result in suspension of the vessel's class. Where in any emergency circumstance, emergency repairs are to be effected immediately, the repairs should be documented in the ships log and submitted thereafter to IRS for use in determining further survey requirements.

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2.12 Alterations 2.12.1 Any alterations proposed to be carried out to approved scantlings and arrangements of the hull, machinery or equipment are to meet with the approval of IRS and for this purpose plans and technical particulars are to be submitted for approval in advance. Such approved alterations are to be carried out under the inspection of, and to the satisfaction of, the Surveyors. 2.13 Classification of new constructions 2.13.1 The request for classification of new constructions is to be submitted to IRS by the shipyard or shipowner in the form provided by IRS. The request is to include complete details regarding class notation and statutory certificates required, where applicable. The IRS Rules in force on the date of contract for construction of the vessel (See 2.14) will be applicable for classification, in general. However, statutory requirements coming into force after the date of contract for construction may have to be complied with if they become applicable based on any other criteria such as the date on which vessel is constructed (keel laid). 2.13.2 Where orders for major machinery and equipment are placed on manufacturer or suppliers, IRS will have to be informed. Responsibility for compliance with IRS Rules and Regulations shall be with the manufacturers/suppliers. Where relevant, the date of application for certification of specific major machinery will also be considered in addition to the date of contract for construction of the vessel, for determining the applicable rules for such machinery. 2.13.3 Plans and particulars as specified in the Rules will have to be submitted to IRS in triplicate sufficiently in advance of commencement of construction. One copy with stamp of approval will be returned. Any deviation from approved drawings will require to be approved by IRS prior to execution of work. IRS reserves the right to request for additional plans, information or particulars to be submitted. Where it is proposed to use existing previously approved plans for a new contract, written application is to be made to IRS.

Approval of plans and calculations by IRS does not relieve the Builders of their responsibility for the design, construction and installation of the various parts, nor does it absolve the Builders from their duty of carrying out any alterations or additions to the various parts on board deemed necessary by IRS during construction or installation on board or trials. 2.13.4 IRS will assess the production facilities and procedures of the shipyard and other manufacturers as to whether they meet the requirements of the construction Rules. Review of the construction facilities prior to any steel work or construction shall be carried out under the following circumstances: a) Where IRS has none or no recent experience of the construction facilities typically after a one year lapse or when significant new infrastructure has been added. b) Where there has been a significant management or personnel re-structuring having an impact on the ship construction process, or c) Where the shipbuilder contracts to construct a vessel of a different type or substantially different in design. 2.13.5 During construction of a vessel, IRS will ensure by surveys that parts of hull and machinery requiring approval have been constructed in compliance with approved drawings, all required tests and trials are performed satisfactorily, workmanship is in compliance with current engineering practices and welded parts are produced by qualified welders. 2.13.6 All hull, machinery and electrical installations will be subjected to operational trials in the presence of IRS Surveyor. 2.13.7 On completion of the ship copies of as fitted plans showing the ship as built, essential certificates and records, loading manual etc. are to be submitted by the Builder generally prior to issuance of the Interim Certificate of Class. 2.13.8 For each new construction the shipbuilder is required to prepare and deliver a ship construction file containing documents / plans / manuals etc. for facilitating the future inspection of survey, repair and maintenance as detailed in Pt.3, Ch.1, Sec.3. Some of these documents may be directly supplied by other parties e.g. shipowner, for inclusion in the ship


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construction file. The ship construction file is to be maintained onboard each ship. 2.14 Date of contract for construction 2.14.1 The date of contract for construction of a vessel is the date on which the contract to build the vessel is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. This date and the construction numbers (i.e. hull numbers) of all the vessels included in the contract are to be declared to IRS by the party applying for the assignment of class to a new building. 2.14.2 The date of contract for construction of a series of vessels, including specified optional vessels for which the option is ultimately exercised, is the date on which the contract to build the series is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. For the purpose of this requirement, vessels built under a single contract for construction are considered a series of vessels if they are built to the same approved plans for classification purposes. However, vessels within a series may have design alterations from the original design provided: a) Such alterations do not affect matters

related to classification, or b) If the alterations are subject to classification

requirements, these alterations are to comply with the classification requirements in effect on the date on which the alterations are contracted between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder or, in the absence of the alteration contract, comply with the classification requirements in effect on the date on which the alterations are submitted to IRS for approval.

The optional vessels will be considered part of the same series of vessels if the option is exercised not later than 1 year after the contract to build the series was signed. 2.14.3 If a contract for construction is later amended to include additional vessels or additional options, the date of contract for construction for such vessels is the date on which the amendment to the contract, is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. The amendment to the contract is to be considered as a new contract to which 2.14.1 and 2.14.2 above apply. 2.14.4 If a contract for construction is amended to change the ship type, the date of contract for

construction of this modified vessel, or vessels, is the date on which revised contract or new contract is signed between the Owner, or Owners, and the shipbuilder. 2.15 Date of build 2.15.1 The date of completion of the special survey inspection will normally be taken as the date of build to be entered in the Register Book. Where there is a substantial delay between completion of construction survey and the ship commencing service, the date of commissioning may be specified on the classification certificate. When modifications are carried out on a ship, the initial date of build remains assigned to the ship. 2.15.2 When a complete replacement or addition of a major portion of the ship (e.g. fwd.section, midship section or aft section) is involved, the following applies: - Date of build assigned to each portion of the

ship will be indicated on the classification certificate, and the date of modification will be indicated in the Register Book.

- Survey requirements shall be based on

the date of build associated with each major portion of the ship.

2.16 Appeal from Surveyors' recommen-dations 2.16.1 If the recommendations of the Surveyors are considered in any case to be unnecessary or unreasonable, appeal may be made to IRS, who may direct a special examination to be held. 2.17 Certificates 2.17.1 Certificates of Class will be issued to Builders or Owners when the required reports on completion of Special Surveys of new ships or of existing ships submitted for classification have been received from the Surveyors and approved by IRS. 2.17.2 Certificates of class maintenance in respect of completed periodical special surveys of hull and machinery will also be issued to Owners. 2.17.3 The Surveyors are permitted to issue Interim Certificates to enable a ship, classed with IRS, to proceed on her voyage provided

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that, in their opinion, she is in a fit and efficient condition. Such Certificates will contain Surveyors' recommendations for continuance of Class, but in all cases are subject to confirmation by IRS. 2.17.4 Individual Certificates can also be issued for propelling machinery, boilers, equipments and fittings which have been manufactured under IRS Survey and in accordance with these Regulations. 2.18 Suspension, withdrawal and deletion of class 2.18.1 Suspension 2.18.1.1 The class of a vessel will be automatically suspended from the expiry date of the Certificate of Class if the special survey has not been completed by the due date and an extension (See Ch.2, 1.11) has not been agreed to, or the vessel is not under attendance by the Surveyor with a view to complete the surveys prior to resuming service. 2.18.1.2 The class of a vessel will also be automatically suspended if the annual, intermediate survey become overdue. (See Pt.1 Ch.2, Table 1.1.1 for due dates and window period). 2.18.1.3 When the surveys relating to specific additional notations of hull or equipment or machinery have not been complied with and thereby the ship is not entitled to retain that notation, then the specific notation will be suspended till the related surveys are completed. 2.18.1.4 The class of a vessel will be subject to a suspension procedure if an item of continuous survey is overdue at the time of annual survey, unless the item is dealt with or postponed by agreement. 2.18.1.5 The class of the vessel will also be subject to a suspension procedure if recommendations and/or conditions of class are not dealt with by the due date or postponed by agreement, by the due date. 2.18.1.6 The class of a ship is liable to be withheld or, if already granted, may be withdrawn in case of any non-payment of fees or expenses chargeable for the service rendered. 2.18.1.7 Where any ship proceeds to sea with less freeboard than that approved by IRS or when the freeboard marks are placed higher on

the ship's sides than the position assigned or approved by IRS, the ship's class will be suspended. 2.18.1.8 When it is found that a ship is being operated in a manner contrary to that agreed at the time of classification, or is being operated in conditions or in areas more onerous than those agreed, the class will be suspended. 2.18.1.9 The class of a vessel will be liable to be suspended if the Owner fails to notify IRS of any damage to the ships hull, machinery or equipment, which may adversely affect classification of the vessel or subsequently fails to arrange for the survey as may be advised by IRS. 2.18.1.10 The class of a vessel will be suspended after a major casualty to the ship, such as grounding, sinking or breaking up, if the Owner is unable to arrange for the ships survey by IRS and commence repairs within a reasonable period of the occurrence of the casualty, unless otherwise agreed to with IRS. 2.18.1.11 Vessels laid up in accordance with the Rules prior to surveys becoming overdue will not be suspended when surveys addressed above become overdue. 2.18.1.12 When a vessel is intended for a demolition voyage with any periodical survey overdue, the vessels class will not be suspended till completion of a single direct ballast voyage from the lay up or final discharge port to the demolition yard. 2.18.1.13 Ships which are laid up after being suspended as a result of surveys becoming overdue, will remain suspended until the overdue surveys are completed. 2.18.1.14 Classification will be reinstated upon satisfactory completion of overdue survey. Such surveys will be credited from the date originally due. However, the vessel will remain disclassed from the date of suspension until the date class is reinstated. 2.18.1.15 The Owners and the Flag State, where applicable, would be informed in writing, of the suspension and reinstatement of Classification. 2.18.2 Withdrawal 2.18.2.1 Ships class will be withdrawn, at the end of six months of suspension, if the Owner has not commenced any action to reinstate the


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ships class. A longer suspension period may be granted when the vessel is not trading or in cases of lay-up awaiting attendance for reinstatement or disposition, in the event of a casualty. 2.18.2.2 When the class of a ship holding IRS class, is withdrawn by IRS in consequence of a request from the Owners, the notation "Class withdrawn at Owners' request" (with date) will be made in the subsequent reprints of the Register Of Ships. This entry will continue till the ships class is reinstated or deleted. 2.18.2.3 When the Regulations as regards surveys on the hull or equipment or machinery have not been complied with and the ship thereby is not entitled to retain her class, the class will be withdrawn and the notation "Class withdrawn" (with date) will be made in the subsequent reprints of the Register Of Ships. This entry will continue till the ships class is reinstated or deleted. 2.18.2.4 The withdrawal of a vessel will be confirmed in writing to the Owner and the Flag State, where applicable. 2.18.3 Deletion of Class 2.18.3.1 A ship will be considered to cease to exist when it is destroyed by scrapping or by sinking to unsalvageable depths or abandoned by the owner. 2.18.3.2 A ship can also be considered to cease to exist when it is broken up either by grounding or due to structural failure or due to actions of war or sabotage. 2.18.3.3 Ships class will be deleted when it ceases to exist.

2.19 Reclassification of ships 2.19.1 When Owners request for reclassification of a ship for which the class previously assigned has been withdrawn, IRS will require a Special Survey for Reclassification to be held by the Surveyors. The extent of the survey will depend upon the age of the ship and the circumstances of each case. 2.19.2 If the ship is found or placed in good and efficient condition in accordance with the requirements of the Rules and Regulations at the Special Survey for Reclassification, IRS may decide to reinstate her original class or assign such other class as considered appropriate. 2.19.3 The date of reclassification will appear in the supplement to the Register Of Ships and the subsequent issue of Register Of Ships. 2.20 Condition improvement program 2.20.1 The Condition Improvement Program (CIP) of IRS classed ships is aimed at improving fleet quality and safety and reducing the risk of Port State Control detentions. Under this program vessels requiring special attention are identified based on multiple risk criteria and study of the recent history of the vessel such as survey status, conditions of class, recommendations, detentions etc. and the shipowner so informed. 2.20.2 Vessels identified for condition improvement would be subject to additional surveys over and above the normal classification surveys. For this purpose, surveyors are to be given necessary access to the ship for identification of deficiencies and recommendation of repairs. Deficiencies requiring immediate attention as indicated by the Surveyor are to be repaired promptly and thoroughly.

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Section 3

Classification of Ships not Built under the Survey of Indian Register of Shipping

3.1 General procedure for classification of ships not built under survey of IRS 3.1.1 Plans of hull and machinery in duplicate, together with torsional vibration calculations, where applicable, as specified in 3.2.5 are to be submitted for approval. It is preferable to have the plans approved before the classification survey is commenced. 3.1.2 Full special classification surveys would require to be carried out by IRS Surveyors in order to satisfy themselves regarding the workmanship and condition of the ship and to verify the approved scantlings and arrangements. The scope of these surveys may, however, be modified in the case of vessels built under the Special Survey and holding valid certificates of class of established classification societies or equivalent, if prior to commence-ment of survey by IRS, documentary evidence of all hull and machinery classification surveys held by the other society subsequent to last special survey carried out by them could be produced. In such cases, a special survey notation will not be assigned in conjunction with the classification survey. The next special survey therefore would become due five years from the special survey held by the other society and not five years from classification with IRS. In cases of transfer of class from another society to single class of IRS, the interim certificate of class or any other documents enabling the ship to trade, can be issued : a) In case of vessels less than 15 years of age

only after IRS has completed all overdue surveys and overdue recommendations / conditions of class issued earlier, as specified to the Owner by the previous society.

b) In case of vessels 15 years of age and over

only after the previous society has completed all overdue surveys and all overdue recommendations / conditions of class issued earlier.

3.1.3 For vessels not built under survey of IRS but subsequently taken in class with the above

procedure, the mark signifying the survey during construction will be omitted. 3.1.4 Once a vessel has been taken into IRS class, periodical surveys are subsequently to be held as per these rules. 3.2 Plans and data to be furnished as required in 3.1.1 3.2.1 Plans of hull and equipment showing the main scantlings and arrangements of the actual ship and any proposed alterations are to be submitted for approval. These should normally comprise of the following plans: For information

- General arrangement

- Capacity plan

- Hydrostatic Curves

- Loading Manual

- Loading Instrument Details

- Lightweight Distribution For approval

- Midship section

- Longitudinal section and decks

- Shell expansion plan

- Transverse Bulkheads

- Fore body

- Aft body

- Sternframe

- Rudder and Rudder Stock

- Hatch Covers

- Fire detection, fighting and extinction and such other plans as may be requested.


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3.2.2 It would normally be expected that particulars of the process of manufacture and testing of material of construction are furnished. Consideration will however be given to waiving this where such particulars are not readily available, provided it can be established that the relevant vessel has been originally built under special survey of an established classification society and continues to be so classed with an established classification society. In the case of vessels which have been originally built under the special survey of an established classification society but subsequently not maintaining class, it should additionally be possible to reasonably ascertain that no changes that would significantly affect the material specifications have taken place. 3.2.3 Following machinery plans together with the particulars of the materials used in the construction of the boilers, air receivers and important forgings should be furnished: For information

- General machinery lay-out For approval

- Thrust, intermediate and propeller shafting

- Propeller

- Main engines, propulsion gears and

clutch systems (or manufacturer make, model and rating information)

- For steam turbine engines, main boilers,

superheaters and economisers (or manufacturer make, model and rating information) and steam piping

- Bilge and ballast piping system

- Wiring diagram

- Steering gear systems, piping and

arrangements and steering gear manufacturer make and model information

- Additional plans for oil tankers

- Pumping arrangements at the forward

and after ends and drainage of cofferdams and pump rooms

- General arrangement of cargo piping in

tanks and on decks - Additional plans for vessels with Unattended

Machinery Spaces

- Description and/or block diagram of method of operation of the control system

- Line diagrams of the control system for :

main propelling machinery and essential auxiliaries bilge level systems cargo pumping for tankers boiler controls fire detection fire prevention, including details in way of fuel oil pressure pipes overall alarm system including test schedule

- Additional plans for vessels with Ice Class

notations:

- Plans for flexible couplings and/or torque limiting shafting devices in the propulsion line shafting (or manufacturer make, model and rating information)

3.2.4 Calculations of torsional vibration characteristics of the main propelling machinery are to be furnished specially for ships which have been in service for less than about 2 years. 3.2.5 In addition to the requirements of 3.2.1 to 3.2.4, additional plans would require to be submitted in accordance with applicable Chapters of Pt.5 of the Rules for vessels with additional class notations.

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Appendix 1

Table of characters of class and type notations of IRS, their expanded form and significance

Abbreviation Expanded Form Significance

Characters of Class

SUL SARVOUTAM LANGER

Denotes vessels which are classed with Indian Register of Shipping where the hull and its appendages and equipment (i.e. anchors, chain cables, hawsers) meet the Rule requirements.

SU- SARVOUTAM

Denotes vessels which are classed with IRS where the hull and its appendages meet the rule requirements but when the equipment of ship is not supplied or maintained as per the relevant Rules but is considered by IRS to be acceptable for particular service

SU SARVOUTAM

Denotes vessels which are classed with IRS where the hull and its appendages meet the rule requirements but where for reason of their particular purpose or service normal equipment may be unnecessary

IY INDIAN YANTRA Denotes that for self propelled seagoing vessels, the machinery installation complies with the applicable requirements of Indian Register of Shipping

SWASTIKA

This distinguishing mark inserted before a Character of Class is assigned to new ships where the hull and its appendages, equipment and the machinery as appropriate, are constructed under special survey of IRS in compliance with the Rules to the satisfaction of IRS

[ ] When a Class Notation is enclosed within brackets, it indicates that applicable arrangements exist on board but the notation has been temporarily suspended

Class Notations - Hull

Sheltered Water Service Service in sheltered water adjacent to sand banks, reefs, breakwaters or other coastal features, and in sheltered water between islands

Restricted Water Service Service in sheltered waters and also for short distances (generally less than 15 nautical miles) beyond sheltered waters in 'reasonable weather'

Specified Coastal Service

Service along a coast, during the course of which the vessel does not go more than 20 nautical miles from the nearest land and may cross gulfs or similar features recognised by the local Administration as a part of the coastal service. The geographical limits will form part of the Class Notation, e.g. "Indian Coastal Service"

Specified Route Service Service between two or more points or other geographical features which will form part of the Class Notation

Specified Operating Area Service Service within one or more geographical area(s) which will form part of the Class Notation


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HAT(B) HIMA ATITIVRA (B)

Denotes that the ship is strengthened for first year ice conditions in Northern Baltic in winter or areas of similar ice with condition equivalent to unbroken level ice with a maximum thickness of 1.0 metre

HT(B) HIMA TIVRA (B)


HM(B) HIMA MADHYAM (B)


Ha(B) HIMA ALPA (B)


Ha HIMA ALPA Denotes that the ship is strengthened for light first year ice conditions in areas other than Northern Baltic

PC1 Polar Class 1 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for year-round operation in all polar waters according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC2 Polar Class 2 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for year-round operation in moderate multi-year ice conditions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC3 Polar Class 3 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for year-round operation in second-year ice which may include multi-year ice inclusions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC4 Polar Class 4 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for year-round operation in thick first-year ice which may include old ice inclusions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC5 Polar Class 5 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for year-round operation in medium first-year ice which may include old ice inclusions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC6 Polar Class 6 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for summer / autumn operation in medium first-year ice which may include old ice inclusions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

PC7 Polar Class 7 Denotes that the ship is strengthened for summer / autumn operation in thin first-year ice which may include old ice inclusions according to Pt.5, Ch.32

ESP Vessel complies with requirements of enhanced survey programme

STS SAMATARANA STHIRATVA

Denotes that the ship complies with the requirements for survival capability (floatability in damaged condition) in accordance with Chapter 3 of IMO Resolution MSC 235(82)

"Strengthened for heavy cargoes"

This will be entered in the Register of Ships where the scantlings and arrangements have been approved for heavier cargo loadings in any hold filled up to the top of the hatch coaming with cargo at a stowage rate of 1 [m3/tonne], when the draught in way of the hold is 80 per cent of the maximum permissible draught or more

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"Hold(s) ...(to be specified)......... may be empty"

This will be entered in the Register of Ships in association with the notation BC-A, for bulk cargo carriers

No MP

This will be entered in the Register of Ships when a bulk cargo carrier has not been designed for loading and unloading in multiple ports in accordance with the conditions specified in Part.5, Chapter 1 of the Rules

Maximum cargo density [t/m3] This will be entered in the Register of Ships when a bulk cargo carrier with notation BC-A or BC-B is designed for maximum cargo density less than 3 [t/m3]

HELDK

This will be entered in the Register Of Ships for vessels with erected platforms or landing area designed for helicopter landings in accordance with applicable requirements of Part 5, Chapter 27 of the Rules

ETA EMERGENCY TOWING ARRANGEMENT

Denotes that the ship is equipped with emergency towing arrangements in accordance with the requirements given in Part.5, Chapters 2, 3 or 4 of the Rules

Load Comp (1) LOADING COMPUTER (1)

Denotes that the ship is equipped with a loading computer capable of ascertaining and comparing with the permissible limits, the hull girder loads in still water in any loading condition as required by Pt.3, Ch.5 and Pt.5, as applicable, of the Rules


Denotes that in addition to the requirements for Load Comp (1) mentioned above, the ship's loading computer is capable of performing intact stability calculations for any loading condition to verify compliance with the applicable requirements indicated in Pt.3, Ch.1 of the Rules


Denotes that in addition to the requirements for Load Comp (2) mentioned above, the ship's loading computer is capable of performing the stability calculations in damaged condition


Denotes that in addition to the requirement for Load Comp (2) mentioned above, the ship's loading computer is capable of performing both stability and strength calculations in damaged condition

INWATER SURVEY

Denotes that the examination of the ship's bottom and related items may be carried out while the ship is afloat in accordance with the applicable requirements indicated in Pt.1, Ch.2, Sec.7.2

"For carriage of cement in bulk"

This will be entered in the Register of Ships for vessels which are designed and constructed solely for carriage of cement in bulk and the scantlings and arrangements have been approved accordingly

SPM SINGLE POINT MOORING Denotes that the vessel is fitted with standard arrangements for single point mooring as per Pt.5, Ch.28 of the Rules


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DOUBLE HULL

When bulk carriers, oil tankers, oil or ore carriers and oil or bulk carriers are of double hull construction, in the entire cargo area (See Ch.2, Sec.1), the main class notations described above will be appended by notation DOUBLE HULL

Class Notations - Machinery

CCS CENTRALIZED CONTROL STATION

Denotes that the propulsion and auxiliary machinery can be controlled and monitored with continuous supervision from a Centralized Control Station as detailed in Pt.4, Ch.7. It also denotes that the control engineering equipment has been arranged, installed and tested in accordance with Rules.

SYJ SWACHALIT YANTRIK JAHAZ

Denotes that the ship can be operated with the machinery spaces unattended in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 5, Chapter 22 of the Rules

HY HIMIKAR YANTRA Denotes that the refrigerated cargo installation of a ship complies with the applicable requirements of Part 5, Chapter 23 of the Rules

HY* HIMIKAR YANTRA*

Denotes that the refrigerated cargo installation is capable of cooling down fruit in general or a catch of fish and complies with the applicable requ

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