RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

STEEL VESSELS 2003

NOTICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862

Copyright 2002 American Bureau of Shipping ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 USA

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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................1
TABLE 1 TABLE 2 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2003 Rules .............3 Division and Numbering of Rules .................................................3

Change Notice (2003) ....................................................................................4

TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2002 Rules .................................4

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Introduction
1. The year 2003 edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is a complete reprint of the 2002 edition, consisting of the nine (9) booklets as shown in Table 1. In this regard, we would bring the following to the users attention: a) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rule Requirements for Materials and Welding of PART 2 is to emphasize the common applicability of the requirements to ABS-classed vessels, other marine structures and their associated machinery, and thereby make PART 2 more readily a common PART of various ABS Rules and Guides, as appropriate. For the 2002 edition, a new Section 4, Piping was added to Part 2, Chapter 4, Welding and Fabrication. This new Section is applicable only to piping for installation on vessels to be built in accordance with the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. b) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rule Requirements for Surveys After Construction Part 7 is to reflect the expanded contents of PART 7, as a result of including consolidated requirements for Surveys After Construction applicable to all types and sizes of vessels, barges and specific shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., as specified in Part 7, Chapter 1, Section 1.

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The numbering system applied in the Rules is shown in Table 2. The primary changes from the 2002 edition of the Rules are identified and listed in Table 3. The effective date of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 January 2003, unless specifically indicated otherwise. The effective date of each technical change since 1993 is shown in parenthesis at the end of the subsection/paragraph titles within the text of each Part. Unless a particular date and month are shown, the years in parentheses refer to the following effective dates:
(2000) and after (1999) (1998) (1997) 1 January 2000 (and subsequent years) 12 May 1999 13 May 1998 19 May 1997 (1996) (1995) (1994) (1993) 9 May 1996 15 May 1995 9 May 1994 11 May 1993

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Until the next edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is published, Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda, as necessary, will be published on the ABS website www. eagle.org and will be available free for downloading. It is not intended at this time to publish hard copies of future Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda to existing Rules/Guides. In Part 1 Conditions of Classification of the subject Rules, there is an Appendix 2 for the users ready reference, which provides a listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS available to the Owners of vessels, offshore drilling and production units and other marine structures and systems.

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TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2003 Rules

Notices and General Information Part 1: Conditions of Classification Part 2: Materials and Welding Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery Part 5: Specific Vessel Types (Booklet 1) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier Part 5: Specific Vessel Types (Booklet 2) Chapter 7 Passenger Carrier Chapter 8 Liquefied Gas Carrier Chapter 9 Chemical Carrier Chapter 10 Vehicle Carrier Part 6: Optional Items and Systems Part 7: Surveys After Construction 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003

2003

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TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules

Division Part Chapter Section Subsection Paragraph Subparagraph Item Subitem Appendix Number Part 1 Part 1, Chapter 1 Section 1-1-1 1-1-1/1 1-1-1/1.1 1-1-1/1.1.1 1-1-1/1.1.1(a) 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)i) Appendix 1-1-A1 or Appendix 1-A1-1

Note: 1

An odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) numbering system is used for the Rules. The purpose is to permit future insertions of even-numbered paragraphs (2, 4, 6, etc.) of text and to avoid the necessity of having to renumber the existing text and associated cross-references, as applicable, within the Rules and associated process instructions, check sheets, etc.

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Change Notice (2003) TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2002 Rules
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2002 (based on the keel laying date or similar stage of construction) Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery 4-6-4/13.9.2 Segregation of Purifiers for To require a local water-based fixed fire-extinguishing system for protection of heated oil fuel purifier rooms, Heated Fuel Oil in line with SOLAS 2000. 4-6-5/3.3.8 (new) 4-6-5/3.5.6 (new) Part 4, Chapter 7 Isolating Valves in Fuel Supply and Spill Piping Isolating Valves in Fuel Supply and Spill Piping Fire Safety Systems To incorporate the requirements of SOLAS 2000. To incorporate the requirements of SOLAS 2000. Entire Chapter revised to incorporate the requirements of SOLAS 2000.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2002 (based on the contract date for construction) Part/Para. No. Title/Subject PART 1 Conditions of Classification 1-1-1/3.7 Certificates and Reports 1-1-8/7 Safety Management System Status/Remarks To provide for publication of certificates, reports, etc. on the Bureau website or by other media. To provide for the Surveyor to report on vessel compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, as defined in SOLAS IX/1.1.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2002 (based on the contract date for construction) Part/Para. No. Title/Subject PART 5 Specific Vessel Types 5-3-4/19.3 Hatch Covers Status/Remarks To specify the design load criteria (internal pressures) for all hatch covers installed on water ballast holds or cargo oil tanks. To specify the design load criteria (internal pressures) for all hatch covers installed on water ballast holds or cargo oil tanks. To reflect the requirements in the revised FinnishSwedish Ice Class Rules, 1985. To reflect the requirements in the revised FinnishSwedish Ice Class Rules, 1985. To reflect the requirements in the revised FinnishSwedish Ice Class Rules, 1985.
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5-3-6/15.7

Internal Pressure Due to Ballast or Cargo Oil Optional Items and Systems Northern Baltic Waters Propulsion Machinery Output, Ice Classes IB, IC Propulsion Machinery Output, Ice Classes IA*, IAA*

PART 6 6-1-2/1.3 6-1-2/9.1 6-1-2/9.3

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2003 (based on the contract date for construction) Part/Para. No. Title/Subject PART 1 Conditions of Classification 1-1-3/20 Spectral Fatigue Analysis 1-1-4/3.7 Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program ABS Type Approval Program Status/Remarks Introduction of the new optional class notation, SFA (year). To restate the Type Approval Program, in line with the changes to Appendix 1-1-A3. To restate the current Type Approval Program. Introduction of AQS, RQS and PQA for Evaluation Process. Certificate of Type Approval consists of three types of certificate: CTA/AQS, CTA/RQS and CTA/PQA.

PART 2 2-1-1/1.2 (New) Appendix 2-A4 (New) PART 3 3-1-2/Table 2 3-2-1/3.3

Rule Requirements for Materials and Welding Manufacturer Approval To provide specific requirements for ABS approval of the manufacturers of rolled hull structural steel in line with IACS UR W11 (Rev. 3). Scheme for the Approval of Rolled Hull Structural Steel Manufacturer To provide specific requirements for ABS approval of the manufacturers of rolled hull structural steel in line with IACS UR W11 (Rev. 3).

Hull Construction and Equipment Material Class or Grade of To incorporate the revised IACS UR S6 (Rev. 3). Structural Members Still-water Bending Moment and Shear Force Loading Instrument To reflect the revised IACS UR S11 (Rev. 2) to prohibit the practice of using partially filled ballast tanks, in design conditions, to control longitudinal strength. To reflect IACS UR S1 (Rev. 5), which waives the requirements for loading instruments for vessels less than 100 meters in length. To reflect IACS UR S1A (Rev. 4) and S11 (Rev. 2). See change to 3-2-1/3.3.

3-2-A2/5.3

3-2-A3/5.3 PART 4 4-1-1/3.3

Loading Conditions

Vessel Systems and Machinery Type Approval Program To bring the requirements for Type Approval in Section 4-1-1 in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. Non-mass Produced Machinery Certification Details Prime Movers Certification Details Propulsion, Maneuvering and Mooring Machinery Certification Details Electrical and Control Equipment Certification Details Fire Safety Equipment ditto ditto ditto

4-1-1/3.5 4-1-1/Table 1 4-1-1/Table 2

4-1-1/Table 3

ditto

4-1-1/Table 4

ditto

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 4-1-1/Table 5 Certification Details Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Fired Equipment 4-1-1/Table 6 4-2-1/13.13.2 Certification Details Piping System Components Certification Under Type Approval Program Engines with Cylinder Bore > 300 mm Shop Trial Approval Under Type Approval Program Approval Under Type Approval Program Approval Under Type Approval Program Bearings Gear Cases Gears with Multiple Prime Mover Inputs Approval Under Type Approval Program Helix Deviation, F Steering Gear Torque

Status/Remarks ditto

ditto To bring the requirements for Type Approval of diesel engines in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. The specification of operating temperature of compressor and turbine casings is deleted inline with industry practice and IACS UR M18. To change the required testing conditions in line with industry practice and IACS UR M23.2.3. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of turbochargers in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of gas turbines in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of steam turbines in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. To enhance the requirements to prevent similar gear failures to those recently experienced. To enhance the requirements to prevent similar gear failures to those recently experienced. To enhance the requirements to prevent similar gear failures to those recently experienced. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of gears in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. To enhance the requirements to prevent similar gear failures to those recently experienced. To provide equations for assessment of transmitted torque and maximum allowable torque for the rudder stock for clarity in application of the Rules. To refine the requirements for automatic override. Automatic override of an autopilot by a manual operation is an optional requirement. To refine the requirements for automatic override. Automatic override of an autopilot by a manual operation is an optional requirement. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of massproduced boilers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice.

4-2-2/3.5

4-2-2/11.1.5 4-2-2/11.3.2

4-2-3/13.3.2

4-2-4/13.3.2

4-3-1/5.3 4-3-1/5.5 4-3-1/5.15 (New) 4-3-1/9.7.2

4-3-1A1/ 17.1.1 4-3-4/5.13 (New) 4-3-4/13.5.2

Autopilot

4-3-4/Table 1

Steering Gear Instrumentation

4-4-1/1.11.2

Mass-produced Boilers and Pressure Vessels

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 4-4-1/Table 2 Maximum Allowable Stress Values for Ferrous Materials 4-5-1/1.5 4-5-1/5.5.1 4-6-1/7.5 Plans and Particulars to be Submitted Electric Motors Certification Based on the Type Approval Program

Status/Remarks To reflect the changes in safety factor and to retain the Rule requirement in agreement with the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME). To clarify the requirements for gears of windlasses rated 100 kW and over. To clarify the requirements for gears of windlasses rated 100 kW and over. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of pipes, pipe fittings, valves and pumps in line with Appendix 11-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. Revised in line with the change to 4-6-4/13.5.3(a). To specify the design details of vent outlet closing devices in line with the latest IACS UR P3 (Rev. 1, May 01). To eliminate the nomenclature extra heavy, which is in excess and is also in disagreement with the current requirements of 4-6-2/Table 4. To clarify the requirements based on ABS practice. To reflect the requirements of IACS UR P1.2.7 and P1.4 (Rev. 5) and to clarify the design pressures for pipes, pipe fittings and valves. To clarify the requirements based on ABS practice.

4-6-1/Table 4 4-6-4/9.3.5(a) 4-6-4/9.3.7 (New) 4-6-4/13.5.3(a)

Minimum Wall Thickness for Steel Pipes Exposed to Weather Vent Outlet Closing Devices Required Valves

4-6-4/13.5.7

Heating Arrangements in Tanks Pipes

4-6-4/13.7.1 4-6-4/13.7.2 4-6-4/Table 3 (New)

4-6-4/13.7.4(c) (New) 4-6-4/13.7.4(e) (New)

Heating Media and Electric Heating ACC or ACCU Notation General Arrangements Manifold Arrangements Gas Storage Piping System Components AC Generators AC Motors Overspeed Test Dielectric Strength Test Factory Test Schedule for Generators 100 kVA and Motors 100 kW (135 hp) Size of Earthing Conductors (Equipment and System Earthing) High Voltage Systems

4-6-5/13.3.1 4-6-5/13.3.2 4-6-7/7.3 4-6-7/7.5

To delete the corrosion resistant flame screen in line with UR M 10 and industry practice. Revised in line with industry practice. To change the requirements in line with IACS UR E13 and to clarify the requirements. To change the requirements in line with IACS UR E13 and to clarify the requirements. To change the requirements in line with IACS UR E13 and to clarify the requirements. To reflect the current IEC standards in lieu of the deleted IACS UR E4 To change the requirements in line with IACS UR E11 and to clarify the requirements.

4-8-3/3.7.1 4-8-3/3.7.2 4-8-3/3.15.8 4-8-3/3.15.9 4-8-3/Table 3

4-8-4/Table 1

4-8-5/3.

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 4-9-2/Table 1 Instrumentation and Controllers on Remote Propulsion Control Stations 4-9-3/15.1.3 4-9-3/Table 2 Fuel Oil Heating Instrumentation and Controllers in Centralized Control Station All Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery Instrumentation and Safety Functions in Centralized Control Station Slow Speed (Crosshead) Diesel Engines Equipment Type Approval Program

Status/Remarks To clarify the application of the term auxiliary in line with ABS practice. Revised in line with the changes to 4-6-4/13.5.7 and 4-6-4/13.7.4. Revised in line with the change to 4-9-3/15.1.3.

4-9-4/ Table 3A

To specify the requirements for low speed engines based on the similar requirements for medium/high speed engines. To reorganize the Section in line with IACS UR E10. To bring the requirements for Type Approval of equipment, subassemblies or complete assemblies of control, monitoring and safety systems in line with Appendix 1-1-A3 ABS Type Approval Program and with current practice. To introduce the new optional class notation, FL (years). To reflect the 2001 International Convention on Load Lines. To reflect the 2001 International Convention on Load Lines. For clarification. To provide a fixed foam fire extinguishing system in bow and stern loading (unloading) areas, based on IMO Circular 474. To provide a fixed foam fire extinguishing system in bow and stern loading (unloading) areas, based on IMO Circular 474. To clarify the recommended element size used for extrapolation of surface component stresses. To correct the figure in line with the change to 5-1-A1/13.5. To re-define the stress at hot spot, in line with the change to 5-1-A1/13.5, in order to avoid possible confusion. To reflect the 2001 International Convention on Load Lines. To reflect the 2001 International Convention on Load Lines. For clarification.
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Section 4-9-7 4-9-7/13.5

PART 5 5-1-1/1.2 (New) 5-1-1/3.1 5-1-1/3.11 5-1-1/3.13 5-1-7/3.3.3ix) (New) 5-1-7/27.19 (New) 5-1-A1/13.5 5-1-A1/ Figure 12 5-1-A1/13.7

Specific Vessel Types Optional Class Notation for Design Fatigue Life General Flooding Ventilators Bow or Stern Loading and Unloading Bow or Stern Loading and Unloading S-N Data and SCFs <No Title> Calculation of Hot Spot Stress for Fatigue Analysis of Ship Structures Special Requirements for Deep Loading Flooding Ventilators

5-2-1/3 5-2-1/3.9 5-2-1/3.11

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 5-3-1/1.2 Optional Class Notation for (New) Design Fatigue Life 5-3-3/Figure 1 5-3-3/Table 1 5-3-3/Table 3 Loading Pattern of Conventional Bulk Carrier Loading Pattern of Conventional Bulk Carrier Design Pressure for Local and Supporting Members General

Status/Remarks To introduce the new optional class notation, FL (years). To refine the draft at heavy ballast conditions for Load Cases 9 and 10. To refine the draft at heavy ballast conditions for Load Cases 9 and 10. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To specify the loads/equation for assessment of the scantlings of internals in double side skin spaces used as voids. To clarify the requirements. To reflect IACS UR S18, the requirements for welding are also changed. To clarify the requirements. To reflect IACS UR S18, the requirements for welding are also changed. To clarify the recommended element size used for extrapolation of surface component stresses. To correct the figure in line with the change to 5-3-A1/13.5. To re-define the stress at hot spot, in line with the change to 5-3-A1/13.5, in order to avoid possible confusion. To introduce the new optional class notation, FL (years). To clarify the recommended element size used for extrapolation of surface component stresses. To correct the figure in line with the change to 5-5-A1/11.5.

5-3-4/11.1

5-3-4/11.3

Frame Section Modulus

5-3-4/13.11

Vertical Diaphragms and Side Stringers in Double Hull Side Tanks or Void Spaces Definitions of Parameters for Hold Frame Transversely Framed Plating

5-3-4/ Figure 6 5-3-4/21.9.2

5-3-4/21.9.3

Longitudinally Framed Plating

5-3-4/25.15 5-3-4/ Figure 17 (New) 5-3-A1/13.5 5-3-A1/ Figure 16 5-3-A1/13.7

Bulkhead End Connections Full/Deep Penetration Welding

S-N Data and SCFs <No Title> Calculation of Hot Spot Stress for Fatigue Analysis of Ship Structures Optional Class Notation for Design Fatigue Life S-N Data and SCFs <No Title>

5-5-1/1.2 (New) 5-5-A1/11.5 5-5-A1/ Figure 13

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 5-5-A1/11.7 Calculation of Hot Spot Stress for Fatigue Analysis of Ship Structures PART 6 6-1-1/43.1 6-1-1/43.3 Optional Items and Systems General Rudder Stocks, Coupling and Pintles

Status/Remarks To re-define the stress at hot spot, in line with the change to 5-5-A1/11.5, in order to avoid possible confusion. To refine the requirements for Ice Classes A0 through D0. To refine the requirements for Ice Classes A0 through D0.

Part 7 Rule Requirements for Survey After Construction The reference date which is indicated in the parentheses following the title of the requirement in this Part is the date that the requirement becomes effective [e.g. 7-3-2/5.1.9 Tank Testing (1 July 2001) is to apply for vessels undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2001]. EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2002 Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks PART 7 Rule Requirements for Survey After Construction 7-3-2/1.1.9 Suspect Areas, Salt Water Enhancement of the survey requirement for fair coating Ballast Spaces and Combined conditions in ballast tanks of vessels greater than 15 Cargo/Ballast Spaces years of age. 7-3-2/3.7.5 (New) 7-3-2/3.17.6 (New) 7-3-2/ 5.7.3(c)ix) (New) 7-3-2/ 5.7.3(d)xi) (New) 7-3-2/5.7.5 (New) 7-3-2/5.13.6 (New) 7-3-2/13.1 Drydocking Requirements Drydocking Requirements To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. Enhancement of surveys for older vessels (10 < age < 15 years). To comply with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 9). Vessels over 15 years old are to be placed in drydock or upon a slipway at the time of the Intermediate Survey. Thickness measurements of the corrugated transverse watertight bulkhead between Nos. 1 and 2 cargo holds are required for vessels subject to IACS UR S19 and UR S23 that are over 10 years of age.

Special Periodical Survey No. 3 (10 < Age 15 years) Special Periodical Survey No. 4 and Subsequent Special Periodical Surveys (Age > 15 years) Drydocking Requirements Drydocking Requirements Procedure for Thickness Measurements of ESP Vessels General Boiler Mountings and Safety Valves Condition Evaluation Report

To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. To comply with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 9). To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. Clarifies Surveyors obligation in the Rule required thickness measurement process. To prevent possible casualties due to boiler safety valves not working correctly, examination of safety valve relieving gear is newly required. To provide clarification of required contents/data in report.

7-7-1/3

7-A-9/ Report 2

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2003 Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks PART 7 Rule Requirements for Survey After Construction 7-1-1/7.3 Repairs To expedite repair work for small engines (bore 300 mm), the revised requirements give more flexibility in the endorsement process of each engine part. 7-2-1/ 13.1.2(b) 7-3-2/1.1.2(d) 7-3-2/1.1.9 Water-Lubricated Bearings in Fresh Water and Sea Water Multiple Screw Protection of Other Openings Suspect Areas, Salt Water Ballast Spaces and Combined Cargo/Ballast Spaces Examination of Cargo Holds Vessels Subject to SOLAS XII/9.1 Intermediate Survey Salt Water Ballast Spaces and Combined Cargo/Ballast Spaces Other than Double Bottom Tanks Tank Testing Bulk Carriers ESP and Bulk Carrier Features of Combination Carriers Tankers ESP, Chemical Carriers ESP and Tanker Features of Combination Carriers ESP Double Hull Engine Room Spaces Salt Water Ballast Spaces and Combined Cargo/Ballast Spaces Protection of Other Openings To extend the survey interval from 4 years to 5 years in order to harmonize the intervals with the Special Periodical Survey. To require verifications of the condition of airpipe closing devices. To bring the requirement in line with IACS UR Z7.3.2.3. To add a condition where an ABS Surveyor requires additional Close-up Survey for all cargo holds. To enhance the items for Annual Survey Hull for bulk carriers in line with IACS agreement. To comply with IACS UR Z7.4.2.1. To expand survey for suspect areas based on ABS experience.

7-3-2/1.7.2 7-3-2/1.7.3 (New) 7-3-2/3 7-3-2/3.1.1(a)

7-3-2/3.1.3 (New) 7-3-2/3.7

To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. Enhancement of surveys for older vessels (10 < age < 15 years). To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z10.4.

7-3-2/3.18 (New)

7-3-2/5.1.6(b) 7-3-2/5.1.6(c)

To comply with IACS UR Z7.2.2.6. To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. To expand survey for suspect areas based on ABS experience. To avoid possible Port State Control detentions, examination of airpipe closing arrangements is newly required. To comply with IACS UR Z7. Progressive gauging requirements are specified on basis of the age of the vessel. To comply with IACS UR Z10.2. To comply with IACS UR Z10.2.

7-3-2/5.1.7

7-3-2/5.1.14

Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Periodical Surveys for Vessels without ESP Notation Close-up Survey Requirements Tank Protection

7-3-2/5.7.2(b) 7-3-2/5.7.6 (New)

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject 7-3-2/5.14 Tankers ESP (Oil Carriers ESP, Chemical Carriers ESP (New) and Oil Carrier Features of Combination Carriers ESP) Double Hull 7-3-2/7.7 (New) Oil Carriers ESP, Chemical Carriers ESP and Oil Carrier Features of Combination Carriers ESP Double Hull Preparations for Intermediate Survey and Special Survey of ESP Vessels Survey at Sea or at Anchorage Fire Pumps

Status/Remarks To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z10.4.

To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z10.4.

7-3-2/9

7-3-2/9.1.1 and 7-3-2/9.1.3 are modified in line with the changes to 7-3-2/3.7.2. To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z10.4. To avoid Port State Control detentions due to system failure of fire pumps, examination of priming arrangements is newly required. To clarify the survey items at the Annual Survey Machinery of vessels carrying dangerous goods. To clarify the machinery survey items for tankers. To clarify the machinery survey items for tankers. To clarify the machinery survey items for tankers. To avoid Port State Control detentions due to system failure of the emergency fire pump, examination of the non-return valve, if fitted, is newly required. To clarify the survey items at the Special Periodical Survey Machinery of vessels carrying dangerous goods. To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z10.4.

7-3-2/9.9 7-6-2/1.1.8(b)

7-6-2/1.1.13 (New) 7-6-2/1.3.5 (New) 7-6-2/1.3.6 (New) 7-6-2/1.3.7 (New) 7-6-2/3.1.1(a)

Dangerous Goods Gas Detection Bilge Level Monitoring Temperature Sensing Devices Openings to the Sea

7-6-2/3.1.6 (New) Appendix 7-A-13 Appendix 7-A-14

Dangerous Goods

Report on Thickness Measurement of Oil Carriers Double Hull Guide for Survey Based on Preventative Maintenance Techniques

To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR Z20.

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