Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2016

Classification Regulations Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 2

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(e) Pollution record of equipment.

(f) Tonnage Certificate.
(g) Safety Equipment record of equipment.
(h) Fire control plan.

1.6 Pre-Contract and Through-Life advice

1.6.1 LR will provide advice on the potential conditions of Classification for a naval ship, so that the Owner may specify
design, construction and operation parameters that satisfy the requirements for Classification whilst being consistent with the
intended application. A number of optional matters can be incorporated into the Conditions for Classification of the ship, see Vol 1,
Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.10 Other notations 3.10.9 and Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 2.4 Other notations. LR will also advise on Alterations and Additions
and other matters which may affect the Conditions for Classification, and to liaise with the Owner on any other matter of concern
for the purpose of assisting the Owner in establishing the parameters applicable to the ship’s operational needs.

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Scope of the Rules
2.1 Applicable ship types

2.1.1 The Rules are applicable to naval ships designed and constructed for the purpose of carrying and operating naval
systems. For the purposes of Classification, naval ships can be grouped into five categories as follows:
(a) NS1 ships
This category covers ships used for the deployment of aircraft or equipment and ships which may be used as centres of
command. Designed for world wide operation and usually supported by ships from the NS2 category.
Typically it will cover ships above 140 m in length with a deep displacement of 10000 tonnes or more. It will include aircraft
carriers, helicopter and amphibious support ships, and assault ships.
(b) NS2 ships
This category covers ships used to defend NS1 ships as part of a task force or act as independent units. They may have a
variety of sole or multiple roles including air defence, anti submarine, sea defence, shore support and will be designed for
world wide operation.
Typically it will cover ships of length of 70 m to 140 m with displacements of 1300 tonnes to 20000 tonnes. NS2 ships may
be described as cruisers, frigates, destroyers, corvettes or similar.
(c) NS3 ships
This category covers ships that have a front line role but are not covered by the above descriptions. This category includes a
variety of ships typically below 1500 tonnes displacement. They may operate independently or as part of a task force and are
usually designed and constructed for specific roles such as mine sweeping, beach landings, coastal defence or fast patrol
duties. A restricted service area may be specified.
(d) NS(SR) ships
This category covers auxiliary naval ships used for the support of civil and naval operations. They may have a variety of roles
including the movement of military and other personnel, ammunition, vehicles, stores and fuels and the transfer of such to
other naval ships. They do not have a defined military role but may have a limited self-defence capability. In general, the ships
will comply with LR’s Rules for Ships and any relevant requirements in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 3, 17 Classification of ships built under
survey to LR Classification Rules and Regulations other than LR Naval Ship Rules and Regulations and satisfy as far as
practicable the requirements of the International Conventions applicable to the ship type. Any deviation from the applicable
International Convention requires agreement with the National Administration. A Design and Operating Scenario Statement
declared by the Owner stating the role of the ship in terms of the carriage of equipment, personnel, stores and fuels is to be
acceptable to LR.
(e) NS(SSC) ships
This category covers ships that have been designed and built using the LR Rules and Regulations for the Classification of
Special Service Craft (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Special Service Craft). This category is limited to ships typically
below 1500 tonnes displacement or 110m length. They do not have a defined military role but may have a limited self-

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