Rules & Guidelines

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General
User Guide
Licence Agreement and Software Order Document

I - Ship Technology
Part 0 - Classification and Surveys
Classification and Surveys I-0-0 2012

Part 1 - Seagoing Ships

Chapter 1 - Hull Structures I-1-1 2012
Chapter 2 - Machinery Installations I-1-2 2012
Chapter 3 - Electrical Installations I-1-3 2012
Chapter 4 - Automation I-1-4 2012
Chapter 5 - Structural Rules for Container Ships I-1-5 2012
Supplementary Rules for Application of Steel
with Yield Strength of 460 N/mm² 2009
Chapter 6 - Liquefied Gas Carriers I-1-6 2008
Chapter 7 - Chemical Tankers I-1-7 2008
Chapter 8 - Fishing Vessels I-1-8 2007
Chapter 9 - Oil Recovery Vessels I-1-9 1993
Chapter 10 - Refrigerating Installations I-1-10 2000
Chapter 11 - Bridge Arrangement and
Equipment on Seagoing Ships I-1-11 2012
Chapter 12 - Chemical Recovery Vessels I-1-12 2005
Chapter 14 - Redundant Propulsion and
Steering Systems I-1-14 2000
Chapter 15 - Dynamic Positioning Systems I-1-15 2010
Chapter 16 - Harmony Class – Rules on Rating Noise and Vibration
for Comfort, Cruise Ships (v ≤ 25 kn) I-1-16 2003
Chapter 17 - Guidelines for
Machinery Condition Monitoring I-1-17 2008
Chapter 18 - Harmony Class – Rules on Rating Noise and Vibration
for Comfort, Cruise Ships (v > 25 kn) I-1-18 2004
Chapter 19 - Guidelines for the Carriage of
Refrigerated Containers on Board Ships I-1-19 2003
Chapter 20 - Stowage and Lashing of Containers I-1-20 2012
Chapter 21 - Ventilation I-1-21 2005
Chapter 22 - Guidelines for the Construction of
Polar Class Ships I-1-22 2008
Chapter 23 - Harmony Class - Rules on Rating Noise and
Vibration for Comfort, Cargo Ships I-1-23 2009
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Part 2 - Inland Navigation Vessels
Chapter 1 - Classification and Surveys I-2-1 2011
Chapter 2 - Hull Design and Construction I-2-2 2011
Chapter 3 - Machinery, Systems and Electricity I-2-3 2011
Chapter 4 - Additional Requirements for Notations I-2-4 2011

Part 3 - Special Craft

Chapter 1 - High Speed Craft I-3-1 2012
Chapter 2 - Yachts ≥ 24 m I-3-2 2003
Chapter 3 - Yachts and Boats up to 24 m I-3-3 2003
Chapter 4 - Guidelines for Lifeboats and Rescue Boats I-3-4 2008
Chapter 5 - Floating Docks I-3-5 1993
Chapter 6 - Preliminary Rules for Patrol Boats I-3-6 2010

Part 4 – Rigging Technology

Chapter 1 - Tall Ship Rigs I-4-1 1997
Chapter 2 - Guidelines for Design and Construction
of Large Modern Yacht Rigs I-4-2 2009
Chapter 3 - Guidelines for the Type Approval of
Carbon Strand and PBO Cable Rigging
for Sailing Yachts I-4-3 2008

Part 5 - Underwater Technology

Chapter 1 - Diving Systems and Diving Simulators I-5-1 2009
Chapter 2 - Manned Submersibles I-5-2 2009
Chapter 3 - Unmanned Submersibles (ROV,AUV)
and Underwater Working Machines I-5-3 2009

Part 6 – Offshore Service Vessels

Chapter 1 - Hull Structures I-6-1 2012
Chapter 2 - Machinery and Systems I-6-2 2011
Chapter 3 - Crew Boats and Offshore
Wind Farm Service Craft I-6-3 2012

II - Materials and Welding

Part 1 - Metallic Materials
Chapter 1 - Principles and Test Procedures II-1-1 2009
Chapter 2 - Steel and Iron Materials II-1-2 2009
Rule Change Notice Chapter 2, Section 1 1 December 2011
Chapter 3 - Non-Ferrous Metals II-1-3 2009
Chapter 4 - Equipment II-1-4 2009
Chapter 5 - Materials for Propeller Fabrication II-1-5 2009
Chapter 6 - Special Materials for Naval Ships II-1-6 2003
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Part 2 - Non-metallic Materials
Chapter 1 - Fibre Reinforced Plastics and Bonding II-2-1 2006
Chapter 2 - Wooden Materials II-2-2 2006
Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Elastomeric Adhesives and
Adhesive Joints II-2-3 2002

Part 3 - Welding
Chapter 1 - General Requirements,
Proof of Qualifications, Approvals II-3-1 2000
Chapter 2 - Design, Fabrication and Inspection
of Welded Joints II-3-2 2000
Chapter 3 - Welding in the Various Fields
of Application II-3-3 2000
Rule Change Notice Chapter 3, Section 1, F March 2008

III – Naval Ship Technology

Part 0 - Classification and Surveys
Classification and Surveys III-0-0 2012

Part 1 - Surface Ships

Chapter 1 - Hull Structures and Ship Equipment III-1-1 2004
Chapter 2 - Propulsion Plants III-1-2 2012
Chapter 3a - Electrical Installations III-1-3a 2012
Chapter 3b - Automation III-1-3b 2012
Chapter 4 - Ship Operation Installations and
Auxiliary Systems III-1-4 2012

Part 2 –Sub-Surface Ships

Chapter 1 - Submarines III-2-1 2008
Chapter 2 - Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles III-2-2 2005
Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Air Independent Power
Systems for Underwater Use III-2-3 2005

IV – Industrial Services
Part 6 - Offshore Technology
Chapter 1 - Classification, Certification and Surveys IV-6-1 2007
Chapter 2 - Mobile Offshore Units IV-6-2 2007
Chapter 3 - Fixed Offshore Installations IV-6-3 2007
Chapter 4 - Structural Design IV-6-4 2007
Chapter 5 - Machinery Installations IV-6-5 2007
Chapter 6 - Electrical Installations IV-6-6 2007
Chapter 7 - Guideline for the Construction of Fixed Offshore
Installations in Ice Infested Waters IV-6-7 2005
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Chapter 8 - Guideline for the Certification of
Blow-Out Preventers IV-6-8 2011
Chapter 9 - Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means
of Lifting Appliances IV-6-9 2011

Part 11 - Machinery and Civil Engineering Works

Chapter 1 - Ship Lifts and Ro-Ro Ferry Ramps IV-11-1 2010

V - Analysis Techniques
Part 1 – Hull Structural Design Analyses
Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Global Strength Analysis
of Container Ships V-1-1 2011
Chapter 2 - Guidelines for Fatigue Strength Analyses
of Ship Structures V-1-2 2004

Part 2 – Risk Analyses

Chapter 1 - Guidelines for the Analysis of Alternative
Design and Arrangements V-2-1 2009

VI - Additional Rules and Guidelines

Part 1 – Container Technology
Chapter 1 - Guidelines for the Construction, Repair and
Testing of Freight Containers VI-1-1 1995

Part 2 – Loading Gear

Chapter 2 - Loading Gear on Seagoing Ships and
Offshore Installations VI-2-2 2012

Part 3 – Machinery Installations

Chapter 1 - Guidelines for the Use of
Gas as Fuel for Ships VI-3-1 2010
Chapter 4 - Guidelines for Equipment on
Fire Fighting Ships VI-3-4 2008
Chapter 5 - Guidelines for Design, Equipment and Testing
of Gas Welding Installations on
Seagoing Ships VI-3-5 2008
Chapter 6 - Guidelines for the Construction,
Equipment and Testing of Closed
Fuel Oil Overflow Systems VI-3-6 2008
Chapter 11 - Guidelines for the Use of Fuel Cell Systems
on Board of Ships and Boats VI-3-11 2003

Part 4 – Diesel Engines

Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Mass Produced Engines VI-4-1 1987
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Chapter 2 - Calculation of Crankshafts
for Internal Combustion Engines VI-4-2 2012
Chapter 3 - Guidelines for the Seating of Propulsion Plants
and Auxiliary Machinery VI-4-3 2010

Part 5 – Pumps
Chapter 1 - Guidelines for the Design, Construction and
Testing of Pumps VI-5-1 2007

Part 6 – Modular Certification System

Chapter 2 - Guidelines for the Inspection of Mechanical
and Electrotechnical Products VI-6-2 2009

Part 7 - Guidelines for the Performance of Type Approvals

Chapter 1 - Procedure VI-7-1 2007
Chapter 2 - Test Requirements for Electrical /
Electronic Equipment and Systems VI-7-2 2012
Chapter 4 - Test Requirements for Sealing Systems of
Bulkhead and Deck Penetrations VI-7-4 2003
Chapter 6 - Test Requirements for Electrical Machinery VI-7-6 1999
Chapter 7 - Test Requirements for Statical Converters
with Semi-Conductors VI-7-7 1999
Chapter 8 - Test Requirements for Components and
Systems of Mechanical Engineering and
Offshore Technology VI-7-8 2008

Part 8 – Electrical Engineering

Chapter 5 - Guidelines for the Restoration of Electrical
Systems following Damage caused by Fire,
Water and Extinguishing Agents VI-8-5 1998

Part 9 – Materials and Welding

Chapter 2 - Guidelines for the Fabrication and Inspection
of Welded Pipelines of Copper-Nickel-Alloys VI-9-2 2007
Chapter 5 - Guidelines for the Approval of Reaction
Plastics and Composite Materials for the
Seating and Repair of Components VI-9-5 2006

Part 10 – Corrosion Protection

Chapter 1 - Coating of Ballast Water Tanks VI-10-1 2010
Chapter 2 - Guidelines for Corrosion Protection and
Coating Systems VI-10-2 2010
Chapter 3 - Corrosion Protection of
Crude Oil Cargo Tanks VI-10-3 2006
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Part 11 - Other Operations and Systems
Chapter 2 - Preliminary Guidelines for Safe Return to
Port Capability of Passenger Ships VI-11-2 2009
Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Sea Trials of Motor Vessels VI-11-3 2012
Chapter 4 - Chamber Systems for Tunnelling VI-11-4 2011
Chapter 5 - Guidelines for Extended Dry-Dock Interval VI-11-5 2010
Chapter 6 - Guidelines for the Preparation of
Damage Stability Calculations and
Damage Control Documentation on Board VI-11-6 2008
Chapter 7 - Guidelines for Loading Computer Systems VI-11-7 2005
Chapter 8 - Guidelines and Approval Procedure for
"In Service Inclining Test Systems" (ISITS) VI-11-8 2000
Chapter 9 - Guidelines for the
Condition Assessment Program VI-11-9 2010
Chapter 10 - Guidelines on Ballast Water Management VI-11-10 2001
Chapter 11 - Guidelines for the Preparation of Operating
and Maintenance Manuals for Shell Doors VI-11-11 2005

Part 12 - Environment Protection

Chapter 1 - Guidelines for the Environmental
Service System VI-12-1 2012

Part 13 – Energy Efficiency

Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Determination of the Energy
Efficiency Design Index VI-13-1 2012

IACS Common Structural Rules

Bulk Carriers
IACS Common Structural Rules, consolidated version, effective 1 July 2010

Double Hull Oil Tankers

IACS Common Structural Rules, consolidated version, effective 1 July 2010