PART

5
CHAPTER 10 Vessels Intended to Carry
Vehicles (1999)

SECTION 1 Introduction

1 General

1.1 Classification

1.1.1
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Vehicle Carrier is to be assigned to
vessels designed and primarily fitted for the carriage of vehicles and built to the requirements
of Section 5-10-2 in this Chapter and other relevant sections of the Rules.

1.1.2
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Vehicle Passenger Ferry is to be
assigned to vessels designed and fitted for the carriage of both passengers and vehicles and
built to the requirements of Section 5-10-3 in this Chapter and other relevant sections of the
Rules.
Such vessels that carry more than twelve passengers on an international voyage or on a short
international voyage are to have a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate from the Administration
of registry, or its agent, evidencing the vessel’s compliance with the requirements of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended.

1.3 Application

1.3.1
The requirements of Section 5-10-2 are intended to apply to vessels intended to carry roll-
on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargoes (e.g., vehicles, cargoes in pallets or in containers and loaded and
unloaded by wheeled vehicles, etc.) on exposed or enclosed single deck or multiple
exposed/enclosed decks.

1.3.2
The requirements of Section 5-10-3 are intended to apply to vessels designed for passenger
and/or vehicle ferry service. Such vessels are also to comply with the applicable safety
requirements as specified in the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Passenger Vessels.

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