Notices and General Information

RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

STEEL VESSELS
2012

NOTICES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2012 Rules ..........4
TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules..............................................4
Rule Change Notice (2012)............................................................................................. 5
TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2011 Rules..............................5

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Introduction
1. The year 2012 edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels consists of the eleven
(11) booklets as shown in Table 1. In this regard, we would bring the following to the user’s
attention:
a) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) is to
reflect the expanded contents of PART 1, as a result of including consolidated requirements
for “Classification” applicable to all types of and sizes of vessels, barges and specific
shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., except for those in offshore service, as specified in
the Foreword to Part 1.
b) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2) 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.
c) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Survey 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.
2. The numbering system applied in the Rules is shown in Table 2.
3. The primary changes from the 2011 edition of the Rules are identified and listed in Table 3. The
effective date of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 January 2012, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
4. 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 1 January 2000 (and subsequent years) (1996) 9 May 1996
(1999) 12 May 1999 (1995) 15 May 1995
(1998) 13 May 1998 (1994) 9 May 1994
(1997) 19 May 1997 (1993) 11 May 1993
5. 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 – only, and will be available free for downloading. It is not intended to publish hard
copies of future Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda to existing Rules or Guides. The
consolidated edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, which includes Rule
Change Notices and/or Corrigenda using different colors for easy recognition, will be published
on the ABS website only when Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda are issued.
6. The listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS is available from the ABS
website http://www.eagle.org/absdownloads/index.cfm for download.

7. In association with the introduction of the Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers
and Bulk Carriers, respectively, on 1 April 2006, Part 5 of the Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels was divided into three Sub-parts, 5A, 5B and 5C. The contents and application of
each Part are as follows:

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Contents
Part 5A: Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers (*See note below)
Part 5B: Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers (*See note below)
Part 5C: This Part is divided into two separate booklets as follows:
Chapters 1 to 6: Tankers not covered by Part 5A, Bulk Carriers
not covered by Part 5B and Container Carriers
Chapters 7 to 10: Passenger Vessels, Liquefied Gas Carriers,
Chemical Carriers and Vessels Intended to
Carry Vehicles.
* Note: In view of the effective date (1 July of each year) of the updated Common Structural Rules, the
2011 editions of Part 5A and Part 5B will be published in July 2011. Until the effective date of
the 2011 editions, the following 2010 editions are applicable:
Part 5A Specific Vessel Types (Chapter 1), 2010
Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers
[including Rule Change Notice No. 1 (January 2009, Amended Nov. 2009) and
Rule Change Notice No. 2 (April 2010)]
Part 5B Specific Vessel Types (Chapters 3 and 4), 2010
Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers
[including Rule Change Notice No. 1 (January 2009) and
Rule Change Notice No. 2 (April 2010)]

Application – Oil Tankers

The structural requirements in Part 5A of the Rules are applicable for double hull oil
tankers of 150 m in length and upward, with structural arrangements as specified in Part
5A, Section 2.
For oil tankers with structural arrangements not covered by Part 5A, the requirements in
Part 5C, Chapters 1 or 2, are to be complied with.
Application – Bulk Carriers
The structural requirements in Part 5B of the Rules are applicable for single side skin and
double side skin bulk carriers of 90m in length and upward, with structural arrangements
as specified in Part 5B, Chapter 1, Section 1.
For vessels intended to carry ore or bulk cargoes, other than the single side skin or double
side skin bulk carriers of 90 m in length and upward with structural arrangements as
specified in Part 5B, Chapter 1, Section 1, the requirements in Part 5C Chapters 3 or 4 are
to be complied with.
Application – ABS Construction Monitoring Program
These compulsory requirements for CSR notation are specified in Part 5C, Appendix 2.
Application – Onboard Systems for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers
The onboard systems for all tankers are to comply with the requirements of Part 5C,
Chapter 1, Section 7, and for all bulk carriers are to comply with the requirements of Part
5C, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Rules.
The following flow chart indicates the application of the Rules and typical Class Notations for
tanker and bulk carrier vessels, of which arrangements and scantlings are in full compliance with
the Rules:

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 Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes

L ≥ 150 m? L ≥ 90 m?

Yes Yes

No Arrangement and No
Arrangement and
layout comply with
layout comply with
5A-1-2/3.1.2 and
5B-1-1/1.1.2?
5A-1-2/Fig 2.3.1?

Yes Yes

Part 5A, Chapter 1: Part 5B, Chapters 1 through 13:

Common Structural Rules for Common Structural Rules for
Double Hull Oil Tankers, Bulk Carriers,
and and
Part 5C, Appendix 2 Part 5C, Appendix 2
Part 5C, Chapter 1, Section 7 Part 5C, Chapter 3, Section 7

À A1 Oil Carrier, CSR, AB-CM À A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, AB-CM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

Part 5C, Chapter 1, Part 5C, Chapter 3,

Appendix 1 to Part 5C Appendix 1 to Part 5C
(L ≥ 150 m) (L ≥ 150 m)
Or

À A1 Oil Carrier, SH, SHCM À A1 Bulk Carrier, SH, SHCM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

Part 5C, Chapter 2 Part 5C, Chapter 4

(L < 150 m) (L < 150 m)

À A1 Oil Carrier À A1 Bulk Carrier

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

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 TABLE 1
Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2011 Rules
Notices and General Information 2012
Part 1: Rules for Conditions of Classification 2012
Part 2: Rules for Materials and Welding 2012
Rules for Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for Welding and Fabrication
Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment 2012
Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery 2012
Part 5A: Specific Vessel Types 2010
(Booklet 1) Chapter 1 Common Structural Rules for Double (on and after
Hull Oil Tankers 1 July 2010)
Part 5B: Specific Vessel Types 2010
(Booklet 2) Chapter 3 & 4 Common Structural Rules for Bulk (on and after
Carriers 1 July 2010)
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2012
(Booklet 3) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier
Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier
Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2012
(Booklet 4) Chapter 7 Passenger Carrier
Chapter 8 Liquefied Gas Carrier
Chapter 9 Chemical Carrier
Chapter 10 Vehicle Carrier
Part 6: Optional Items and Systems 2012
Chapter 1 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice
Chapter 2 Refrigerated Cargo Vessels
Part 7: Rules for Surveys After Construction 2012

TABLE 2
Division and Numbering of Rules
Division Number
Part Part 1
Chapter Part 1, Chapter 1
Section Section 1-1-1
Subsection (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1
Paragraph (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1.1
Subparagraph 1-1-1/1.1.1
Item 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)
Subitem 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)i)
Appendix 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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Rule Change Notice (2012)

TABLE 3
Summary of Changes from the 2011 Rules

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2011 – shown as (2011)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

1-1-8/5 Notification of Port State Detention To include requirement to notify ABS of port state interventions.
or Intervention (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
1-1-A3/5.1.2 Survey and/or Testing of Prototype or To allow for consideration of testing without Surveyor witness when
Production Units carried out at a manufacturers facility that is certified to ISO 9001 and
1-1-3/5.3.1(b) of the ABS Rules. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 February 2011 – shown as (1 February 2011)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

1-1-3/15 AMS Notation To reiterate that AMS notation only applies to self-propelled vessels.
(Incorporates Notice No. 2)

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 August 2011 – shown as (1 August 2011)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

1-1-1/5 Representations as to Classification To remove language that might be construed as providing a warranty.
(Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-3/1 Unrestricted Service To remove language that might be construed as providing a warranty.
(Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-4/7.7.5iii) Applicable Uses of Type Approved To cover the situation where a component or product has been
(New) Products manufactured under an ABS Type Approved manufacturing process
but unit certification has been obtained at the place of manufacture.
(Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-4/7.7.7 The Terms and Conditions for use of To provide a logo for products which have received a Product Design
ABS Type Approved Product Logo Assessment (PDA) but the manufacturer does not have a Manufacturing
Assessment (MA) (Incorporates Notice No. 3)

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2011 – shown as (1 July 2011)

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner
when the date of purchase order of the materials is on or after 1 July 2011)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
2-1-1/5.3 Plates and Wide Flats To align the requirements with IACS UR W13 Rev. 4.

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2012 – shown as (2012)

(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
2-1-1/16 Rolled Plates over 100 mm (4 in.) To clarify the requirements and to add special requirements for
Thick vessels operating in low temperature environments.
2-1-13/Table 1 Chemical Properties of Higher- To provide limits for calcium in higher-strength steels.
strength Hull Structural Steel
100 mm (4.0 in.) and Under
2-1-5/1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-1-6/1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-2-1/3 Materials for Anchors To provide specific requirements with regard to test coupons.
2-2-1/5.5 Heat Treatment To provide specific requirements with regard to heat treatment.
2-2-2/7.1 General To specify the requirements for approval testing and validity period,
in line with IACS UR W18.
2-2-3/1.1 General To specify the requirements for approval testing for rolled steel bars,
in line with IACS UR W18.
2-3-7/1.1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-7/3.1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-7/5.1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-7/7.1.1 General To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-9/1.1 Process of Manufacture To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-9/15.9 Postweld-repair Heat Treatment To align the requirements with 2-1-5/13.9 of the ABS Rules for
Materials and Welding.
2-3-10/3.1 <No Title> To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-11/3.1 <No Title> To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-14/1.3 Number of Tests To align the requirements with 2-3-14/3.11 of the ABS Rules for
Materials and Welding. 2-3-1/Figure 1 round specimen (14 mm
diameter) tends to capture more grains in the specimen cross-section
than does 2-3-1/Figure 2 (10 mm diameter), generally giving more
consistent test results.
2-3-14/3.9 Tensile Properties To align the requirements with 2-3-14/3.11 of the ABS Rules for
Materials and Welding. 2-3-1/Figure 1 round specimen (14 mm
diameter) tends to capture more grains in the specimen cross-section
than does 2-3-1/Figure 2 (10 mm diameter), generally giving more
consistent test results.
2-3-14/3.1.1 Approval To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-3-15/1.3 Foundry Approval To clarify the period of approval and to indicate that the approval is
subject to annual endorsement.
2-4-3/Figure 7 Guided Bend Test Jig To add bend radius for high-strength quenched and tempered steel.
2-4-3/Figure 13 Orientation and Location of Charpy To add cross reference to 2-4-1/1.7.3, “Weld Metal Toughness –
V-notch Specimens for Weld and Criteria for Other Steels”.
Heat Affected Zone Properties

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

2-A2-1/23.1 Optional or Required Test To permit higher-strength wire-flux combinations to be listed with
the ABS diffusible hydrogen rating.
2-A4-1/5.11 Tests on Base Material To require original Photomacrograph pictures to be submitted for
engineering review of the steel during qualification tests.
2-A4-2/Table 1 Tests for Rolled Products Manufacturer To clarify that the ABS materials department has the authority to
Approval request further testing to verify that newly qualified plate is not
susceptible to strain ageing phenomena, particularly for thick plate
in the mid-thickness range.
2-A4-2/5.11.2(d) Sulphur Prints and Photomacrograph To require original Photomacrograph pictures to be submitted for
Pictures engineering review of the steel during qualification tests.
2-A7-3/3.1 <No Title> To align the requirements with Appendix 7-A-12 for tailshafts of
455 mm diameter and greater.
2-A7-3/Table 2 Acceptance Criteria for Shafts and To clarify Zones II and III acceptance criteria for tail shafts,
Machinery Components intermediate shafts, thrust shafts and rudder stocks.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2011 – shown as (1 July 2011)

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-1-2/15.5 Fabrication To withdraw the ABS Guide for Shipbuilding and Repair Quality
Standard for Hull Structures During Construction and refer to IACS
Recommendation No. 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”.
(Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-1/3.3.5 Sequential Ballast Water Exchange To align the requirements for sequential ballast water exchange with
recent revisions to IACS UR S11. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-1/3.7.3 Hull Girder Strength Outside of 0.4L To align the requirements for bending strength with recent revisions to
(New) Amidships IACS UR S11. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-4-1/1.7 Materials Containing Asbestos To align the requirements with IMO Res. MSC.282(86), adopting
SOLAS Reg II-1/3-5.2, which prohibits installation of materials
containing asbestos on all ships (both new construction and existing
vessels) after 1 January 2011. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Section 3-5-2 Mooring of Oil Carriers at Single To define an optional ABS Class notation to address arrangements
(New) Point Moorings where an Oil Carrier is fitted with equipment enabling it to be moored
to single point moorings, in line with OCIMF (Oil Companies
International Marine Forum) “Recommendations for Equipment
Employed in the Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers at Single
Point Moorings” 4th edition May 2007 applicable for the vessel as per
IACS Recommendation 13 [(1984), Rev 1, July 2004]. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
3-6-1/1.1.2(b) <No Title> To align the requirements for bridge wing visibility with IACS UI
SC325. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-6-1/Figure 2 <No Title> To align the requirements for bridge wing visibility with IACS UI
(New) SC325. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-3-4/1.5.6 Steering Gear Control Systems To clarify the definition to bring attention to the power actuating
system for the steering gear, instead of only the power unit for the
steering gear. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-3-4/13.1 General To align the requirements for control system redundancy with IACS
UI SC94 (Rev. 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-3-4/13.9 Computer-based Systems To provide clarification for steering control systems that are computer
(New) based systems. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

4-3-4/Table 1 Steering Gear Instrumentation To provide a requirement for monitoring of loop failures. To provide a
requirement for monitoring of failures of steering control systems that
are computer based systems To clarify that that monitoring for
hydraulic lock is not required when a steering failure alarm system is
provided. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-7-3/3.3.5 Controls To align the requirements for warning alarm in normally manned
spaces with IACS UISC132(Corr.1) and IMO MSC/Circ.1120.
To align the requirements for the order of valves operation with the
amended FSS Code Chapter 5, §2.2.2.1. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2012 – shown as (2012)

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-2-1/5 Hull Girder Moment of Inertia To clarify the requirements in line with IACS UR S4.
3-2-9/3.9 Chain Lockers To align the requirements for chain lockers with recent revisions to
IACS UR L4.
3-2-13/Figure 4 Propeller Nozzle Section View To clarify the definitions of propeller nozzle zones and dimensions.
3-2-14/Table 2 Coefficient kl To define coefficient kl for steering nozzles and azimuthal thrusters.
3-2-14/7 Rudder Stocks To align the requirements for rudder stocks with IACS UR S10.
3-2-14/15.1 Bearings To align the requirements for rudder supporting and anti-lifting
devices with IACS UR S10.
3-2-14/15.3 Rudder Carrier To align the requirements for rudder supporting and anti-lifting
devices with IACS UR S10.
3-2-14/Table 6 Allowable Bearing Surface Pressure To align the requirements for rudder supporting and anti-lifting
devices with IACS UR S10.
3-2-14/21 Steering Nozzles To add requirements for steering nozzles.
(New)
3-2-14/23 Azimuthal Thruster To add requirements for azimuthal thrusters.
(New)
3-2-14/25 Azimuthing Pod To add requirements for azimuthing pods.
(New)
3-2-18/5 Corrosion Protection of Steel To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
3-2-18/5.1 All Spaces To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
3-2-18/5.3 Dedicated Salt Water Ballast Tanks To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
and Double-side Skin Spaces
3-2-18/5.5 Corrosion Protection of Cargo Oil To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers
3-2-18/Figure 1 <No Title> To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
(New)
3-2-18/5.9 Void Spaces To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
(New)
3-2-18/5.11 Fuel Oil Tanks To align the requirements with the IMO PSPC and IACS UI SC223.
(New)
3-5-1/1 General To provide requirements for equipment mass and size for unconventional
vessels or vessels with unique topside arrangements or operational
profiles.
3-5-1/3 Equipment Mass and Size To align the definition of profile area with IACS UR A1.
3-7-1/7.3 Temporary Coating To clarify that epoxy-based shop primers may conceal defects.

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-2-1/5.9.4(a) Evaluation of Stress Concentration To provide an alternative method for calculation of Stress Concentration
Factors – General Factors in the web fillet radii of crankshafts by utilizing Finite Element
Method., in line with Appendix III of IACS UR M53
4-2-1A7 Alternative Method for Calculation of To provide an alternative method for calculation of Stress Concentration
(New) Stress Concentration Factors in the Factors in the web fillet radii of crankshafts by utilizing Finite Element
Web Fillet Radii of Crankshafts by Method., in line with Appendix III of IACS UR M53
Utilizing Finite Element Method
4-3-1/1.3.5 Intermittent Duty To provide clarification of gear ratings for intermittent duty.
(New)
4-3-1/5.17 Rating of Gears for Intermittent Duty To provide clarification of gear ratings for intermittent duty.
(New)
4-3-1A1/21.5.2 For Cylindrical and Bevel Gears To align the Rules with SO 10300-2, Calculation of load capacity of
when εβ ≥ 1 bevel gears – Part 2: Calculation of surface durability (pitting),
Clause 8.
4-3-1A1/23.17 Allowable Stress Number (Bending), To align the Rules with IACS UR M56 and ISO 6336/5 for grade MQ
σFE steel.
4-3-2/3.1.2 Elongation To indicate specified minimum elongation as both 4d and 5d in order
to accommodate American and other conventions. To accommodate
alloy steels with elongation lower than 16%.
4-3-2/35.1 Shaft Diameters To clarify the definition of required solid shaft diameter D in 4-3-2/5.1
to take into account both the steady-state propulsion torque and any
vibratory torque acting on the shaft in the vicinity of the coupling
flanges.
4-3-7 Podded Propulsion Units To add requirements for podded propulsion.
(New)
4-4-1/9.5 Steam and Feed Valves To clarify the requirements for the main steam stop valve and to specify
that for arrangements where at least two boilers are connected, a second
stop valve of non-return type is to be installed at each boiler outlet.
4-4-1/19.3.4 Tween Deck Installation To specify a 75 mm coaming height below boilers located on tween
decks, in line with industry practice.
4-6-2/3.5 Aluminum To align the requirements with SOLAS II-2/4. 2.2.5.1 Oil Fuel Piping,
(New) (and II-2/4. 3 Lube Oil, and II-2/4. 4 Other Flammable Oils).
4-6-4/3.3.1 Overboard Gravity Discharges – To align the Rules with Regulation 22 of the International Convention on
Normally Open Load Lines, 1966 and Protocol of 1988, as amended in 2003.
4-6-4/Figure 1 Overboard Discharges – Valve To portray the requirements of 4-6-4/3.3 in greater detail, in line with
Requirements IACS UI LL11 Rev3.
4-6-4/3.3.5 Required Minimum Wall Thicknesses To align the Rules with IACS UI LL36 Rev2.
(New) for Pipes
4-6-4/15.5.1 Pipes, Fittings and Valves To clarify that the requirement is not applicable to lubricating oil,
since this requirement is based on IACS UR P1.2.7, which applies to
fuel oil only.
4-7-3/1.5.3v) <No Title> To add reference to new Appendix containing IMO MSC/Circ. 1388
and to provide a 30% required net positive suction head margin value.
4-7-3/3.1.6 Location of Controls for Medium To reinstate the requirement that a single location for the release of a
Release fixed fire extinguishing system serving a cargo hold was acceptable
4-7-3/3.1.9 Storage of Medium Containers To clarify the requirements related to locations of controls for media
release.
4-7-3/11.3.1 Locations Requiring Manually To align the requirements for manually operated call points with
Operated Call Points IACS UI SC 241 (Nov. 2010), which interprets SOLAS II-2/7.7.
4-7-3/13 Sample Extraction Smoke Detection To align the requirements with the FSS Code per Resolution
Systems MSC.292(87) adopted on 21 May 2010.

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4-7-3A4 IMO MSC/Circ.1388 To incorporate the requirements of IMO MSC/Circ. 1388, which provides
guidance on the location of the emergency fire pump suction inlet.
4-8-1/5.1.5 Load Analysis To provide a more comprehensive list of the relevant Rule requirements.
4-8-2/5.5 Emergency Services To clarify the requirements for loads on the emergency generator.
4-8-3/3.11.1(b) Rotors of Integrated Auxiliary To specify that for the line shafting evaluation purpose, the fatigue
Machinery analysis specified in 4-3-2/1.1 of the Rules may also be considered.
4-8-3/15 Computer-based Systems To clarify the requirements for computer-based systems, in line with
IACS UR E22.1.
4-9-4/21.3v) <No Title> To require shutdown of fixed local application fire fighting systems
(New) before activation of a high-expansion foam fire extinguishing system
to avoid adverse water action on the foam.
4-9-1/7.3.14 Wireless Data Communication To incorporate requirements for wireless data communication in line
(New) Equipment with IACS UR E22.1.
4-9-6/1 Application To limit the scope of application to computer based system subject to
classification requirements in line with IACS UR E22.1.
4-9-6/3.17 Modifications To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR E22.2.4.2, E22.2.4.2,
and E22.3.5.
4-9-6/5.5.1 Data Communications Network To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR E22.2.3.1 and E22.2.3.5.
4-9-6/5.5.2 Duplicated Data Communications To provide consistent terminology.
Network
4-9-6/7.9 Type Test Delete and relocate requirements to 4-9-6/9.3.1.
4-9-6/7.9 Wireless Data Communication To incorporate requirements for wireless data communication in line
(New) with IACS UR E22.1.
4-9-6/9 Tests and Evidence To clarify the scope of application of Section 4-9-7 and Surveyor’s
witness for the type tests.
4-9-6/Table 1 Assignment to System Categories by To clarify the assignment to system categories.
Effects of Failure
4-9-6/Table 2 Tests and Evidence of Quality To incorporate requirements for wireless data communication in line
Assurance with IACS UR E22.1 and to clarify the responsibility for checking of
evidence.
4-9-6A1/1.3 Inspection of Components (Only To remove duplicated requirement.
Hardware) from Sub-suppliers
4-9-6A1/3.5 Failure Analysis for Safety Related To clarify requirements for FMEA or FMECA.
Functions Only (For Example
FMEA)
4-9-6A1/7.1 Type Tests To add cross-reference to 4-9-6/9.3.2.
4-9-6A1/11.5 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) To clarify requirements for Factory Acceptance Test.
4-9-6A1/13.5 Wireless Data Communication Tests To incorporate requirements for wireless data communication in line
(New) with IACS UR E22.1.
PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-1-7/1.7.2 Spaces Adjacent to Cargo Tanks To provide for special consideration of cases where short lengths of
piping serving the segregated ballast tanks pass through the bow
thruster room.
5C-1-7/5.3.2(b) Hazards To provide for special consideration of cases where short lengths of
piping serving the segregated ballast tanks pass through the bow
thruster room.
5C-1-7/7.7iv) <No Title> To provide for alternative arrangements of stop-check valves to
facilitate access by the crew t for closure as well as maintenance.
5C-1-7/17.1.4 Gas Detection System To align the Rules with the Fire Safety Systems Code (Introduction of
new Chapter 16 for FSS Code) per Resolution MSC.292(87) adopted
on 21 May 2010.

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5C-1-7/19.5.5 Gas Sampling System for Oil Carriers To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.291(87)
(New) 20,00 DWT and Above
5C-1-7/19.5.6 Oil Tankers Provided with Constantly To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.291(87)
(New) Operating Inerting Systems
5C-1-7/19.5.7 Cargo Pump-rooms To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.291(87)
(New)
5C-1-7/20 Gas Detection System To align the Rules with the Fire Safety Systems Code (Introduction of
(New) new Chapter 16 for FSS Code) per Resolution MSC.292(87) adopted
on 21 May 2010.
5C-3-73.3 Vessels Carrying Low Fire Risk To update the Rules in accordance with IMO MSC/Circ.1146.
Cargoes
PART 6 Optional Items and Systems
Section 6-1-1 Introduction To incorporate Polar Class ice strengthening requirements, based on
(New) IACS UR I1, I2, and I3, for vessels intended for operation in ice-
covered Polar waters.
Section 6-1-2 Structural Requirements for Polar To incorporate Polar Class ice strengthening requirements, based on
(New) Class Vessels IACS UR I1, I2, and I3, for vessels intended for operation in ice-
covered Polar waters.
Section 6-1-3 Machinery Requirements for Polar To incorporate Polar Class ice strengthening requirements, based on
(New) Class Vessels IACS UR I1, I2, and I3, for vessels intended for operation in ice-covered
Polar waters.
Section 6-1-4 Requirements for Enhanced Polar To incorporate requirements for Enhanced Polar Class notation.
(New) Class Notation
6-1-5/Title Requirements for Vessels Intended To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for Navigation in First-year Ice for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/1 General To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/3 Selection of Ice Class To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 1 Regions and Periods for Navigation To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
in Ice for Selecting Ice Class for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/7 Extent and Length of Ice Belt Areas To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 3 Dimensions of Ice Belt Areas, m (ft) To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Figure 1 Ice Belt Areas To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/9 Design Ice Loads To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 4 Bow Area Ice Pressure Coefficients To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 5 Ice Pressure Coefficients in Other To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
Areas for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 6 Extent of Ice Load Coefficients To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/11. Ice Belt with Transverse Framing To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 7 Minimum Thickness and Abrasion To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
Allowance of Ice Belt Plating for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/13.5.1 Section Modulus To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/13.5.2 Upper End of Frames To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.

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6-1-5/Table 8b Distance, m (ft) To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/13.5.3 Lower End of Frames To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/13.7 Web Frames To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/13.9.1 Arrangements To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 9 Maximum Stringer Spacing, m (ft) To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/19 Peak Frames To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/21 Double Bottom To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/23 Ice Decks To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/25 Bulkheads To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 10 Minimum Width of Reinforced To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
Bulkhead Plating for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/27.1 General To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 11 Solid Stem Bar Coefficients To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/27.3.2 Shaped Plate Stem To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 12 Stern Post Coefficient To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/29 Power of Propulsion Machinery To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 13 Power Coefficients To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 14 Ice Conditions for Towing or Pushing To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
Barges for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 15 Design Service Temperature, degrees To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
C (degrees F) for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 16 Material Class of Structural Members To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/37 Towing Arrangements To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 18 Design Ice Force Coefficient To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/41.1.2 Ice Class A0 To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/41.1.3 Ice Classes A0 through B0 To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/41.3 Rudder Stocks, Couplings and Pintles To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 19 Design Speed for Rudders, Couplings To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
and Pintles for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/45 Machinery Arrangements To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.

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6-1-5/49 Determination of Ice Torque for To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
Propulsion Systems for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/51.1 Propeller Arrangements To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 20 Value of Ice Torque M To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/Table 21 Values of m To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/51.3.2 Blade Tip Thickness To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-5/53 Propulsion Shafting Diameters To provide general ice strengthening requirements for vessels intended
for navigation in first-year ice.
6-1-6/1.3 Area of Operation To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/1.5 Additional Guidance To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
(New)
6-1-6/3.1 Ice Class To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/5.3 Upper and lower Ice Waterlines To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/7 Maximum and Minimum Draft Fore To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
and Aft
6-1-6/9.1.1 Definitions To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/9.1.2 Power Calculation To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/11 Hull Structural Design To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/Figure 3 Definition of the Frame Span and To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
(New) Frame Spacing for Curved Members
6-1-6/Figure 4 Ice Strengthened Regions of the Hull To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/13.1 Vertical Extent of Ice Strengthening To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
for Plating (Ice Belt)
6-1-6/15 Framing To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/17 Ice Stringers To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/19 Web Frames To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/21 Bow To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/Figure 6 Examples of Suitable Ice Stems To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/23 Stern To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/25 Rudder and Steering Arrangements To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/27.9.1(a) Maximum Backward Blade Force, Fb, To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
for Open Propellers
6-1-6/27.9.1(b) Maximum Forward Blade Force, Ff, To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
for Open Propellers
6-1-6/27.9.3(c) Ice Torque Excitation for Open and To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
Ducted Propellers
6-1-6/27.9.4 Blade Failure Load To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
6-1-6/27.11.2(a) Calculation of Blade Stresses To align the requirements with the 2010 Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
Appendix 6-1-A1 Comparison of Part 6, Chapter 1 of To provide listing of cross-references.
(New) the 2011 Steel Vessel Rules and the
2008 Polar Waters Guide vs. Part 6,
Chapter 1 of the 2012 Steel Vessel
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Part 7 “Rules 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., 7-9-20 “Oil Carriers Equipped for Mooring at Single Point Moorings”
(1 July 2011) is to apply for vessels undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2011].

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2011 – shown as (1 July 2011)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-1-1/3.23 Combined Cargo/Ballast Tank – All To include all vessels in the definition of combined cargo/ballast tank.
Vessels (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/1.1 All Vessels To require the Master to confirm if the crew conducted any temporary
repairs since the last annual survey. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/3.17.2 Piping Systems on Weather Decks To allow PV valves to be randomly selected based upon review of
maintenance records at the time of Intermediate Survey. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/3.18.2 Piping Systems on Weather Decks To allow PV valves to be randomly selected based upon review of
maintenance records at the time of Intermediate Survey. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/3.23.2 Piping Systems on Weather Decks To allow PV valves to be randomly selected based upon review of
maintenance records at the time of Intermediate Survey. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1 Annual Surveys – Machinery To add requirement reflecting the owner’s obligation to inform Class
of damages or repairs since the last annual machinery survey
(Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1.1.3 Steering Gear To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1.1.5 Communication To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1.1.6 Bilge System To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1.1.17 Gaseous Fuel for Domestic Services To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
(New) of IMO Resolution A.997(25) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-6-2/1.1.18 Expansion Joints To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
(New) of IMO Resolution A.997(25) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-9-6/3.1.11 Dynamic Positioning System To remove requirement that the DPS manual is to be stamped.
(Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-9-6/3.5 Special Periodical Surveys To remove requirement for a test environment that reflects the
limiting design operating conditions of a dynamic positioning system.
(Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Section 7-9-20 Oil Carriers Equipped for Mooring at To define the survey requirements for an optional ABS Class notation
(New) Single Point Moorings to address arrangements where an Oil Carrier is fitted with equipment
enabling it to be moored to single point moorings, in line with OCIMF
(Oil Companies International Marine Forum) “Recommendations for
Equipment Employed in the Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers
at Single Point Moorings” 4th edition May 2007 applicable for the
vessel as per IACS Recommendation 13 [(1984), Rev 1, July 2004].
(Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-12-2/1.13 <No Title> To remove survey requirements for masts, spars, rigging, sails, etc..
(Deleted) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-12-2/3.1.11 <No Title> To remove survey requirements for masts, spars, rigging, sails, etc..
(Deleted) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-1-1/1.7.1 Oil Carrier To clarify that all types of oil carriers (e.g., Fuel Oil Carriers) are subject
to ESP and referencing the definition of “oil” as contained in the Rules.
7-1-1/3.56 Ro-Ro Definitions To align the requirements with IACS UR Z24, “Survey Requirements
(New) for Shell and Inner Doors of Ro-Ro Ships”.
7-3-1/5.1 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-1/5.3 <No Title> To clarify that single person hoists/lifts are not acceptable means of
access for close-up survey.
7-3-2/1.1.2(g) <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-2/1.1.2(i) <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
(New) of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-2/1.1.3 Freeing Ports and Drainage To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-2/1.1.6 Load Line To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-2/1.1.7 Anchoring Systems and Mooring To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 classification coverage
Equipment of IMO Resolution A.997(25).
7-3-2/1.17 Vessels Carrying Vehicles To align the requirements with IACS UR Z24, “Survey Requirements
for Shell and Inner Doors of Ro-Ro Ships”.
7-3-2/3.1.6 Cargo Spaces To provide for a requirement for internal examination of spaces in all
(New) vessels not specifically covered by the Unified Requirements (i.e.,
Offshore Supply Vessels), in line with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 18).
7-3-2/5.17 Vessels Carrying Vehicles To align the requirements with IACS UR Z24, “Survey Requirements
for Shell and Inner Doors of Ro-Ro Ships”.
7-3-2/9.1.3 <No Title> To facilitate planning and in accordance with IACS UR Z10.3.
7-3-3/1 Definitions To expand the survey requirements in order to address concerns with
(New) Great Lakes bulk carriers.
7-3-3/3 Annual Hull Surveys To expand the survey requirements in order to address concerns with
(New) Great Lakes bulk carriers.
7-3-3/7.1.2 <No Title> To expand the survey requirements in order to address concerns with
Great Lakes bulk carriers.
7-3-3/7.5 Special Periodical Survey No. 7 and To expand the survey requirements in order to address concerns with
Subsequent Special Periodical Great Lakes bulk carriers.
Surveys
7-A-8/15.8 Identification of Tanks for Tank To align the requirements with IACS Z10.3 Rev. 10 and to include
Testing and Pipes for Pipe Testing Chemical Carriers for ESP Survey Program.
7-A-8/19.8 Identification of Tanks for Tank To align the requirements with IACS Z10.3 Rev. 10 and to include
Testing and Pipes for Pipe Testing Chemical Carriers for ESP Survey Program.
7-A-10/1.5.5(b)i) Low-skew Propellers To clarify that the bore of the hub is included in Zone C.
7-A-10/1.7.1. General To define major and minor welding repairs.
7-A-10/Figure 6 Critical Area (Shaded) of To remove figure which is no longer referenced.
(Deleted) Conventional Propeller
7-A-11/5.3 Application for Approval To clarify that the test results and not the test sample are to be sent to
the ABS Materials Department Houston.
7-A-11/17.3 Facility Approval To clarify that the test results and not the test sample are to be sent to
the ABS Materials Department Houston.

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7-A-11/17.9.1 Procedure Tests To eliminate the requirement for the welding procedure to describe an
approval range of shaft diameters that is not required anywhere else in
Appendix 11.
7-A-12/Note <No Title> To provide clarification pointing the reader to Part 2, Appendix 7 for
shafts smaller than those covered in Appendix 7-A-12.
7-A-14/3.9 Implementation Surveys and Program To Clarify those machinery and systems that are not permitted to be
Enrollment Restriction enrolled in the PM Program for vessel owners and Surveyors.

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