Guide for

Vibration of Machinery Equipment and

Related Structures

November 2022
GUIDE FOR

VIBRATION OF MACHINERY EQUIPMENT AND RELATED

STRUCTURES
NOVEMBER 2022

American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862

© 2022 American Bureau of Shipping. All rights reserved.

ABS Plaza
1701 City Plaza Drive
Spring, TX 77389 USA
Foreword
This Guide provides vibration measurement requirements and acceptance criteria for vibration levels of
local structures, machinery, and equipment for a vessel to obtain the optional classification notation VIB-
M.

The requirements provided in this Guide are in addition to the mandatory class requirements of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels (Marine Vessel Rules).

ABS may give special consideration to aluminum structures as well as offshore units and installations to
obtain this optional classification notation.

ABS also provides the requirements for vibration for the optional notations related to crew habitability and
passenger comfort. See the ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships and the ABS Guide for Crew
Habitability on Ships.

This Guide becomes effective on the first day of the month of publication.

Users are advised to check periodically on the ABS website www.eagle.org to verify that this version of
this Guide is the most current.

We welcome your feedback. Comments or suggestions can be sent electronically by email to

rsd@eagle.org.

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GUIDE FOR

VIBRATION OF MACHINERY EQUIPMENT AND RELATED

STRUCTURES

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 General..................................................................................................5
1 Application...................................................................................... 5
2 Scope..............................................................................................5
3 Process for Obtaining a Notation....................................................5
4 Submission of Documents.............................................................. 6
5 Terminology.................................................................................... 7
6 Abbreviations and References........................................................7
6.1 Abbreviations..................................................................... 7
6.2 References........................................................................ 7

FIGURE 1 Process for Obtaining the VIB-M Notation ............................ 6

SECTION 2 Acceptance Criteria............................................................................. 8

1 General........................................................................................... 8
2 Vibration Limits for Local Structures............................................... 8
3 Vibration Limits for Machinery and Equipment .............................. 8
3.1 Main Propulsion Machinery............................................... 8
3.2 Machinery and Equipment................................................. 9
4 Alternatives................................................................................... 11

TABLE 1 Vibration Limits for Main Propulsion Machinery .................... 9

TABLE 2 Vibration Limits for Machinery and Equipment ......................9

SECTION 3 Measurements....................................................................................12
1 General......................................................................................... 12
2 Instrumentation............................................................................. 12
2.1 General Requirements.....................................................12
2.2 Calibration........................................................................12
3 Measurement Conditions..............................................................12
3.1 Environmental Conditions................................................12

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 3.2 Loading Condition............................................................13
3.3 Course............................................................................. 13
3.4 Speed and Engine Power................................................ 13
3.5 Machinery Operating Condition....................................... 13
4 Measurement Locations............................................................... 13
4.1 Measurement Locations for Local Structures.................. 13
4.2 Measurement Locations for Machinery and Equipment.. 13
5 Data Processing Analysis............................................................. 13
6 Test Plan....................................................................................... 14
6.1 Drawings..........................................................................14
6.2 Testing Personnel............................................................ 14
6.3 Test Conditions................................................................ 14
6.4 Measurement Locations.................................................. 14
6.5 Instruments and Data Acquisition.................................... 14
6.6 Data Analysis...................................................................14
6.7 Data Collection Sheets.................................................... 14
7 Survey...........................................................................................14
7.1 Initial Survey.................................................................... 14
7.2 Annual Survey................................................................. 15
7.3 Special Periodical Survey................................................ 15

APPENDIX 1 List of Machinery and Equipment Intended for Essential

Services for Vibration Measurement................................................16
TABLE 1 Measurement List for Machinery and Equipment
Intended for Essential Services ...........................................16

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 SECTION 1
General

1 Application
This Guide applies to both new construction and existing vessels. Section 2 provides vibration acceptance
criteria for local structures as well as machinery and equipment. Section 3 provides requirements for the
vibration measurement procedure addressing the instrumentation, measurement conditions and locations as
well as data processing and reporting.

2 Scope
This Guide outlines the process and acceptance criteria to obtain the optional classification notation VIB-M
based on vibration measurements. Compliance with the vibration acceptance criteria is to be verified to the
satisfaction of the attending Surveyor through the measurement of the vibration of

i) Local structures

● Structures supporting the main propulsion system or other machinery and equipment, as well
as nearby structures
● Structures in compartments of machinery and equipment that may be affected by the operation
of the associated machinery and equipment
ii) Machinery and equipment specified in this Guide

Where major modifications to the vessel result in changes to the vibration characteristics of the vessel, new
measurements are to be taken to maintain the notation. For sister vessels, measurements are to be carried
out for each vessel.

The additional requirements provided in the Guide do not alter the mandatory class requirements of the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels (Marine Vessel Rules).

For aluminum structures as well as offshore units and installations, special consideration by ABS may be
required to obtain this optional classification notation.

3 Process for Obtaining a Notation

Prior to scheduling vibration testing activities, the vessel’s Owner or shipyard is to submit the vessel’s
operational status information confirming the vessel is fully operational and/or inclusive of all relevant
equipment and furnishings to ABS for review.

If the vessel is not fully operational, a complete list of deficiencies of compartments, components and
equipment is to be submitted to ABS for review. ABS will make the decision and notify the vessel’s Owner
or shipyard whether to proceed with the required vibration testing.

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Section 1 General 1

Section 1, Figure 1 outlines the process for obtaining the VIB-M notation.

FIGURE 1
Process for Obtaining the VIB-M Notation

4 Submission of Documents
The following documents are to be submitted to ABS Engineering for review:

● Vessel Status Information (See Subsection 1/3)

● Test Plan (See Subsection 3/6)
● Test Report (See Subsection 3/7)

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Section 1 General 1

5 Terminology
Free-Route. The condition achieved when the vessel is proceeding at a constant speed and course with
minimum helm adjustment (±2 degrees or less) and no throttle adjustment.

Local Structures. Structures including machinery foundation structures and structures in compartments of
machinery and equipment that may be affected by the operation of the associated machinery and
equipment.

Root Mean Square (RMS) Value. An indication of an equivalent steady state energy contained in an
oscillating signal. It can be calculated from a time series of a measured signal or from a frequency
spectrum obtained using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Refer to ISO 20283-4 for methodologies of
RMS calculations in frequency domain or in time domain.

Severity of Vibration. The peak value of vibration (velocity, acceleration, or displacement) during periods
of steady-state vibration.

Windowing. A technique used to minimize the spectral leakage during FFT of random signals. This is
accomplished by multiplying the time series of the measured signal with a window function. The window
is a symmetric function in time and usually begins and ends with a zero value and has a value of one in the
middle

6 Abbreviations and References

6.1 Abbreviations
ABS American Bureau of Shipping

AP Aft Perpendicular

FFT Fast Fourier Transform

FP Forward Perpendicular

ISO International Organization for Standardization

RMS Root Mean Square

RPM Revolutions Per Minute

SS Service Supplier

6.2 References
6.2.1 Application
The international and recognized industry standards form the basis of the requirements in this
Guide. Where the requirements in this Guide differ from those in the reference standards, this
Guide takes precedence.

6.2.2 List of References

ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels (Marine Vessel Rules)

ABS Guidance Notes on Risk Assessment Application for the Marine and Offshore Industries

ABS Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration

ISO 20816-1 (2016), Mechanical vibration – Measurement and evaluation of machinery vibration

ISO 20283-4, Mechanical vibration - Measurement on vibration on ships - Part 4: Measurement

and evaluation of vibration of the ship propulsion machinery

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 SECTION 2
Acceptance Criteria

1 General
This Section provides the vibration acceptance criteria including:

i) Vibration limits for local structures

ii) Vibration limits for machinery and equipment

The vibration limits with corresponding frequency ranges in this Section are given as the broadband RMS
values, unless otherwise agreed. These limits are only applicable when the equipment is operating within
the permissible operating range. Operating restrictions are to be documented.

2 Vibration Limits for Local Structures

The RMS value of the vibration velocity (measured in either vertical, transverse, or longitudinal direction)
in the range from 4 Hz to 200 Hz is not to exceed 45 mm/s.

The vibration limits for foundation structures are to be the same as the limits for the mounted equipment.

The severity of vibration induced fatigue damage may vary according to local structural detail, actual
stress level, local stress concentration, and material properties of local structures. Fatigue analysis as an
alternative may be considered to address the excessive vibration levels that normally are not acceptable.

3 Vibration Limits for Machinery and Equipment

3.1 Main Propulsion Machinery

The vibration of main propulsion machinery can be affected by propeller excitation. The vibration criteria
for the main propulsion machinery provided in this Section are not to be exceeded for internally and/or
externally excited vibrations.

The vibration limits are provided in Section 2, Table 1 in terms of RMS values with multi-frequency
components.

Commentary:

For additional measurements required by the attending Surveyor but not specified in this Guide, the ABS Guidance Notes on
Ship Vibration or other applicable recognized industry standards may be referred to.

End of Commentary

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Section 2 Acceptance Criteria 2

TABLE 1
Vibration Limits for Main Propulsion Machinery

Frequency Displacement Limit

Propulsion Machinery Direction Velocity Limit (RMS)
Range (RMS)

Lateral, measured
Shaft Line Oil Lubricated
on bearings 1-200 Hz 7 mm/s
Bearing
casing/housing

All directions, 10 mm/s (vertical) 1 mm (vertical)

Slow-Speed Diesel Engines
measured on 1-200 Hz 10 mm/s (longitudinal) 1 mm (longitudinal)
(RPM: less than 200)
engine block top 25 mm/s (transverse) 1.5 mm (transverse)

15 mm/s (fixed
All directions,
Diesel Engines mounting)
measured on 4-200 Hz
(RPM: greater than 200) 25 mm/s (resilient
engine block top
mounting)

3.2 Machinery and Equipment

The machinery and equipment include generators, turbochargers, gears, turbines, motors, centrifugal
pumps, compressors, turbochargers, boilers, fans, pipes, and electrical equipment, as applicable. The
machinery and equipment required to be measured for this optional notation are those intended for
essential services as defined in 4-8-1/7.3.3 of the Marine Vessel Rules. A list of these machinery and
equipment is given in Appendix 1.

The vibration levels of machinery and equipment are not to exceed the limits specified in Section 2, Table
2 in terms of RMS value for normal operating conditions. In the case where the manufacturer requires
more stringent vibration limits for specific machinery or equipment and its foundation, these requirements
are to be satisfied.

The vibrations are to be measured for normal operation conditions. All possible restricted operating ranges
are to be specified.

TABLE 2
Vibration Limits for Machinery and Equipment

Measurement
Frequency Acceleration Limit
Machinery/Equipment Locations and Velocity Limit (RMS)
Range (RMS)
Directions

45 mm/s (for below 5 2.5 g (for below 5

MW) (2) MW) (2)

Measured at the casing 50 mm/s (for 5 to 10 2.0 g (for 5 to 10

Turbochargers (1) 4 - 200 Hz
top at compressor part MW) (2) MW) (2)

55 mm/s (for above 1.5 g (for above 10

10 MW) (2) MW) (2)

Measured on the
Generators driven by diesel (7) bearings for all 4 - 200 Hz 18 mm/s (3)
directions

Measured on the
Electric motors on thrusters bearings for all 4 - 200 Hz 18 mm/s (3)
directions

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Measurement
Frequency Acceleration Limit
Machinery/Equipment Locations and Velocity Limit (RMS)
Range (RMS)
Directions

Measured on the
Turbines bearings for all 4 - 1000 Hz 7 mm/s
directions

Measured on the
Turbine driven generators bearings for all 4 - 1000 Hz 7 mm/s
directions

Measured on the
Gears bearings for all 4 - 1000 Hz 7 mm/s
directions

Measured at rigid part

Boilers 4 - 200 Hz 45 mm/s
(i.e., cover flanges)

Measured where large

Pipes (6) vibration amplitude 4 - 200 Hz 45 mm/s
occurs

7 mm/s (fixed
Measured on the
Compressors (rotary, axial or mounting)
bearings for all 4 – 200 Hz(4)
centrifugal) 10 mm/s (resilient
directions
mounting)

Measured on the
Compressors and pumps
bearings for all 4 - 200 Hz 30 mm/s
(reciprocating)
directions

Electric motors, separators, 7 mm/s (Internal

Measured on the
motor driven hydraulic pumps, (4) Vibration) (5)
bearings for all 4 – 200 Hz
fans driven by non- 12 mm/s (Forced
directions
reciprocating engines Vibration) (5)

Measured where large

On machinery vibration amplitude 4 - 200 Hz 25 mm/s
occurs

Electronic Measured where large

instrument/ On bulkheads vibration amplitude 4 - 200 Hz 12 mm/s
equipment occurs

Measured where large

On masts vibration amplitude 4 - 200 Hz 20 mm/s
occurs

Notes:
1 The vibration limit may be increased by 20 percent for non-continuous running in the operating speed range.
2 Total power of the cylinders served by each turbocharger.
3 Narrowband velocities with RMS above 7 mm/s for the first vibration mode to be investigated.
4 The upper limit of frequency range is to be at least 200 Hz, and greater than twice of RPM.
5 For the motors vertically mounted, the vibration level at motor top may be increased by 50 percent.
6 Those pipes associated with the machinery and equipment intended for essential services.
7 For small generator sets, recognized industry standards may be referred to for the limits.

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Section 2 Acceptance Criteria 2

4 Alternatives
Any departure from the acceptance criteria of this Guide may be considered by ABS based on suitable
engineering analysis or risk assessment. In such cases, the vibration test results exceeding the limits
specified in this Guide are subject to ABS’s approval upon a demonstration of acceptable levels of safety
in line with the principles of this Guide and recognized industry standards. Based on the risk assessment
with consideration of mitigation measures, enhanced monitoring and more frequent inspections may be
required for those locations.

Refer to the ABS Guidance Notes on Risk Assessment Application for the Marine and Offshore Industries
for an overview of risk assessment techniques and additional information.

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 SECTION 3
Measurements

1 General
This Section provides general requirements for the measurement and evaluation of the vibration. Vibration
levels of local structures, machinery, and equipment are to be measured to verify that vibration responses
on board do not exceed the vibration limits defined in Section 2. Actual items for measurements are to be
determined based on vessel specifications or specific needs.

2 Instrumentation

2.1 General Requirements

Measurements are preferably to be made with an electronic system which produces a permanent record.
Provisions are to be made for suitable attenuation control to enable the system to accommodate a wide
range of amplitudes. See ISO 20816-1.

2.2 Calibration
Calibration is to be carried out using system calibration or electrical calibration. Recognized industry
standards are to be applied for the calibration procedure. Instrument calibration is to be performed every
other year or following the calibration interval specified by the manufacturer, whichever interval is shorter.

3 Measurement Conditions
Vibration tests are to be conducted under the following conditions. Any deviation from the below
conditions is to be recorded in the report.

3.1 Environmental Conditions

3.1.1 Sea State
The test is to be conducted in a sea state that does not have a significant impact on measurement
results. The actual sea state during the vibration measurement is to be clearly stated in the report.

3.1.2 Water Depth

The test is to be conducted in a water depth of not less than five times the draft of the vessel, with
machinery running under normal conditions. Where it is not practical to meet the water depth
requirements, a shallower water depth may be acceptable provided it can be demonstrated that
such water depth will have no significant impact on the measurement. If a vessel normally
operates in shallow water, the depth during the test is to be representative of normal operating
depths.

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3.2 Loading Condition

The vessel is to be ballasted to a displacement and trim as close as possible to normal operating conditions
within the ordinary ballasting capacity of the vessel. The propeller is to be fully immersed.

3.3 Course
Tests are to be conducted for free-route runs. During free-route runs, the vessel is to maintain a straight
course. Rudder action is to be kept to a minimum.

3.4 Speed and Engine Power

Free-route runs are to be conducted under normal operating conditions of the propulsion system. Data
recording of steady-state values is to cover the operational speed range of the engine for main propulsion
machinery and associated machinery components. Slow run-up may be required.

3.5 Machinery Operating Condition

All other machinery components are to be run under defined normal operating conditions during the test.
Consideration is to be given to other operating conditions that may cause more severe vibration.

Commentary:

Scenarios in normal operating conditions where adjacent equipment and/or systems are in operation concurrently may need
to be considered as part of the above requirement.

End of Commentary

4 Measurement Locations
All measurement locations are subject to a walkthrough inspection by the attending ABS Surveyor. At the
discretion of the attending ABS Surveyor, additional measurements are to be included for the locations and
components that present significant vibrations during the sea trial or vibration test.

4.1 Measurement Locations for Local Structures

Vertical, transverse, and longitudinal measurements are to be taken at the locations of local structures
supporting the main propulsion system or other machinery and equipment listed in 2/3.2 as well as the
structures in compartments of machinery and equipment that could potentially present significant
vibrations.

4.2 Measurement Locations for Machinery and Equipment

Measurement locations for machinery components and equipment are to be in accordance with ISO
20816-1.

5 Data Processing Analysis

Measured data is to be recorded for the displacements, velocities, or accelerations for the appropriate
frequency range. The frequency ranges of transducers, signal conditioners, and recording equipment are to
be selected to match the frequency components of interest. Refer to Section 2 for corresponding frequency
ranges for each item required for the vibration test. Any deviation from the specified frequency range is to
be clearly stated in the test report.

For measurements of internal vibration which is self-excited with a single excitation source, such as
rotating machinery, amplitudes are constant, and a large sample in time series is not required. For
machinery (e.g., main propulsion machinery) where vibration data are excited by mixed sources, the
amplitudes could be modulated and random. A sample large enough to account for the randomness is to be
taken.

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6 Test Plan
Vibration test plans for local structures, machinery, and equipment are to be submitted to ABS for review.
A Test Plan serves as the principal means for verifying that the measurements are in compliance with the
vibration requirements in this Guide. A list of machinery and equipment as well as the affected local
structures required to be measured is to be included in the test plan. This document is to be prepared by the
ABS recognized vibration Service Supplier with additional input provided by the designer/builder.

The Test Plan is to include the following items described in this Subsection.

6.1 Drawings
The Test Plan is to include drawings indicating the locations of all vibration sources.

6.2 Testing Personnel

The Test Plan is to provide information about the ABS recognized vibration Service Supplier conducting
the test and their recognition certificates.

6.3 Test Conditions

The Test Plan is to document the conditions under which the tests will be performed. More details on
documenting the measurement conditions are provided in Subsection 3/3.

6.4 Measurement Locations

All locations where measurements will be taken are to be documented in the Test Plan, in detail, using
appropriate drawings. In addition, transducer placement positions are to be indicated. Details on selecting
measurement locations are provided in Subsections 2/3 and 3/4.

6.5 Instruments and Data Acquisition

The Test Plan is to provide information regarding the methods and instrumentation to be used for
measurement and data recording. Instrumentation specification details are to include the type of
instruments to be used, accuracy, calibration, sensitivity, and frequency range.

6.6 Data Analysis

The Test Plan is to provide information regarding the methods, software, and devices/instrumentation to be
used for data analysis.

FFT techniques are to be applied to obtain the narrowband vibration levels in frequencies by converting
the waveform data in time domain to frequency domain. For the frequency range between 1 Hz and 200
Hz, a resolution of at least 400 spectral lines and a Hanning window are to be used. For frequency range up
to 1000 Hz, minimum of 1600 spectral lines resolution with flat top window is to be used.

6.7 Data Collection Sheets

The Test Plan is to provide sample data sheets (in table format) that will be used for reporting the
measurement data.

7 Survey

7.1 Initial Survey

The data collection is to be executed by an ABS recognized Service Supplier (SS), for Vibration
Measurement, and witnessed by an ABS Surveyor. The test personnel are to complete the Test Report at
the time of the survey. Equipment and instrumentation calibration certificates, together with the results of
the field setup and calibration check, are to be provided to the ABS Surveyor.

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The ABS Surveyor is to verify that the actual vibration measurement is carried out according to the
approved measurement plan (see Subsection 3/6), and sign the Vibration Measurement report if the
measurement meets the applicable requirements.

The contents of the test report are to at least include:

● Particulars of tested vessel

● Particulars of propulsion-shaft system
● Particulars of main diesel engine or turbine driven plants
● A sketch showing locations of machinery transducers and their directions of measurement as well as
the associated vibration limits given in this Guide. Transducer locations for local vibration
measurements are to be shown on a separate sketch where the precise location of the transducer is
denoted
● Trial conditions during vibration measurements including sea state, wave direction, wind speed/wind
direction, vessel heading, water depth, draft at forward perpendicular (FP) and aft perpendicular (AP),
and propeller immersion
● Measurement and analysis system including type of measurement instrument, method of analysis, and
recording system
● Description of data processing procedures and parameters including frequency resolution, number of
spectral lines, and type of windows
● Plots of displacement, velocity, or acceleration amplitudes versus frequency as well as time history
data (waveforms) if applicable
● Tables of maximum narrowband RMS values in different directions of all measured locations and
corresponding engine RPM or shaft rotational frequency for machinery-excited vibration
● Summary of vibration measurements, including RMS, the excessive measurements, alternative
assessment (risk assessment or engineering analysis), and mitigation measures, if applicable

7.2 Annual Survey

See 7-9-47/5.1 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7).

7.3 Special Periodical Survey

See 7-9-47/5.3 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7).

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 APPENDIX 1
List of Machinery and Equipment Intended for Essential Services for
Vibration Measurement

TABLE 1
Measurement List for Machinery and Equipment Intended for Essential
Services

(Also see 4-8-1/7.3.3 of the Marine Vessel Rules)

Machinery and Equipment item Application

1 Main Propulsion Machinery See Section 2, Table 2

2 Steering Gears

3 Pumps See 4-8-1/Table 1 (c), (e), (g), (k), (n), and 4-8-1/Table 2 (b), (c),
(f), and (m) of the Marine Vessel Rules for those pumps intended
for essential service, as applicable

4 Turbines

5 Turbochargers

6 Generator driven by diesel engine

7 Generator driven by Turbine

8 Electric motors on thrusters

9 Boilers for essential services

10 Pipes Associated with machinery/equipment required to be measured

11 Compressors ● Gas compressor supporting boil-off gas usage as fuel to main

propulsion or electric power generation machinery
● Starting air and control air compressors
12 Electric motors for power sources
supplying essential equipment

13 Separators For heavy fuel oil and lubrication oil

14 Fans ● Forced ventilating fans for engine and boiler rooms

● Used for maintaining dangerous spaces in a safe condition
(See 4-8-1/Table 2 of the Marine Vessel Rules)

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Appendix 1 List of Machinery and Equipment Intended for Essential Services for Vibration A1
Measurement

Machinery and Equipment item Application

15 Electrical equipment ● Ambient temperature control equipment required by

4-8-3/1.17.2 of the Marine Vessel Rules
● Navigation equipment on masts
● Other equipment identified for essential service depending on
the vessel type
16 Machinery/Equipment used for the
methods as defined in 5C-8-7/1 of the
Marine Vessel Rules on liquefied gas
carriers

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