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PART 1 CHAPTER 2
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Class notations
JULY 2016
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CONTENTS
A. General
A 100 Class notations
101 Class notations are assigned in order to determine applicable rule requirements for assignment and
retention of class. Class notations cover mandatory and optional requirements (see Table A1).
102 Applicable class notations are given in Tables B3 to B6 (mandatory notations) and Tables C1 to C7
(optional class notations).
103 Class notations may be given one or more qualifiers which are supplementary symbols used to identify
variants of the class notation or a design parameter. Qualifiers typically denote differences in levels of
complexity and/or special requirements or limitations, and may be assigned additional requirements.
104 The presentation of class notations in certificates and documents issued by the Society, in the Register
of Vessels and in electronic customer portals and user interfaces may differ from the presentation in the rules.
Reference is made to DNV GL rules for classification DNVGL-RU-0050 Sec.3[1.5].
105 Examples of typical class notations as defined in these rules are shown in Table A2.
106 Class notations with no specific survey requirements are marked with N/A in Tables B3 to B6 and Tables
C1 to C7.
Table A1 Class notations structure
Construction symbol, see B200
Main character of class, see B300
Mandatory class
notations Service area restriction, see B400
Main ship types, survey scheme and class notations for additional strengthening, see Table B3, B4,
B5 and B6
Related to ship types, see Table C1
Related to cargo, see Table C2
Related to service area, see Table C3
Optional class
Related to survey scheme, see Table C4
notations
Related to equipment and systems, see Table C5
Related to design features, see Table C6
NAUTICUS notations, see Table C7
Table B6 Additional mandatory class notations for main ship types (Continued)
Design Survey
Class notation Description Application requirements, requirements,
rule reference rule reference
Strengthened to carry dry bulk
cargoes with cargoes of density Mandatory for Bulk Carrier
A 1.0 t/m3 and above with without ESP, unless either HC-B,
HC-B*, HC-C or HC-M is
specified holds empty, at assigned
maximum draught.
Strengthened to carry dry bulk Mandatory for Bulk Carrier
cargoes with cargoes of density without ESP, unless either HC-A,
B 1.0 t/m3 and above with all holds HC-B*, HC-C or HC-M is
loaded. assigned
Strengthened to carry dry bulk Mandatory for Bulk Carrier
HC- cargoes with cargoes of density without ESP, unless either HC-A, Pt.5 Ch.2
B* N/A
1.0 t/m3 and above with any hold HC-B, HC-C, or HC-M is Sec.5 A
empty at maximum draught. assigned
Strengthened to carry dry bulk Mandatory for Bulk Carrier
C cargoes with cargoes of density without ESP, unless either HC-A,
less than 1.0 t/m3. HC-B, HC-B*, or HC-M is
assigned
Designed to carry dry bulk Mandatory for Bulk Carrier
cargoes, applicable for vessels without ESP, unless either HC-A,
M not in compliance with HC-A, HC-B, HC-B*, or HC-C is
HC-B, HC-B*, or HC-C. assigned
Holds may be empty at full
Holds n may be draught where n is the Mandatory for ships with class Pt.5 Ch.2 N/A
empty identification number for each notation BC-A or HC-A Sec.5
hold that may be empty
Systems for inerting of tanks and Mandatory if installed on Tanker Pt.5 Ch.3
INERT N/A
void spaces within the cargo area for Oil with DWT < 20 000 ton Sec.11
Mandatory for Bulk Carrier BC-
Maximum Cargo A or BC-B designed for a
Density x.y t/m3 Designed for a maximum cargo
density x.y in t/m3 maximum cargo density less than
Pt.5 Ch.2
Sec.5 N/A
3.0 t/m3
Ships not designed for loading Pt.5 Ch.2
No MP Bulk Carrier N/A
and unloading in multiple ports Sec.5
For vessels with regasification Pt.7 Ch.1
REGAS Liquefied natural gas carriers Pt.6 Ch.30
plant Sec.6
Mandatory for Pt.5 Ch.3
SPM Single point mooring Tanker for Oil N/A
Sec.15
when installed
Mandatory for Pt.5 Ch.3
STL Submerged turret loading Tanker for Oil N/A
Sec.14
when installed
804 New ships may be ordered with the NAUTICUS (Newbuilding) notation, see Pt.3 Ch.1. Upon delivery
from the yard, the NAUTICUS (Newbuilding) notation is retained and relevant parts of the newbuilding
product model are transferred to a ships in operation product model.
Table A1 Class notations currently in use which are not covered by this edition of Sec.1
Class notation Qualifier Published in rule edition Rule
reference
Name Description Name Description First Last Design
Vessel without
sufficient means of Oil
self-propulsion for products Oil products with
transit. Assistance
Barge from another vessel
with FP flashpoint > 60°C < 2001-01 < 2001-01
above carriage.
during transit or 60°C
transportation service
is assumed.
Vessel
Bulk Carrier bulk cargopurposes dry Double side skin
carriage Pt.5 Ch.2
or Tanker for alternating with oil ES(D) with enhanced 1998-01 2011-01
Sec.8
Oil strength
carriage
Double side skin
ES(D) with enhanced
Vessel purpose dry strength Pt.5 Ch.2
Bulk Carrier 1998-01 2011-01
bulk cargo carriage Single side skin Sec.8
ES(S) with enhanced
strength
Table A1 Class notations currently in use which are not covered by this edition of Sec.1 (Continued)
Class notation Qualifier Published in rule edition Rule
reference
Name Description Name Description First Last Design
Additional
requirements for
corrosion
prevention of
1 tanks and holds
for newbuildings
and with coating
system
specification 1 Pt.3 Ch.1
COAT 1999-07 2012-07
Sec.15
Additional
requirements for
corrosion
prevention of
2 tanks and holds
for newbuildings
and with coating
system
specification 2
Design lifetime
(25)
25 years
Ultimate strength
calculations of:
yield and
buckling, hull
Computational girder capacity Pt.3 Ch.1
CSA 1994-01 1999-07
structural analyses Fatigue strength Sec.15
1 calculations of:
panel knuckles,
discontinuous
plating structures,
vessel type
specific details
Maximum
operating depth
<= 125 m,
Vessel purpose diving I Pt.6 Ch.1
DSV Maximum < 1983-01 2004-07
support operating time <= Sec.4
12 h
III No restrictions
Environmental
regularity
number,
Pt.6 Ch.7
DYNPOS- ern(a,b,c) ern(a,b,c); 2013-07 2014-01
Sec.7
indicates probable
regularity for
keeping position
Table A1 Class notations currently in use which are not covered by this edition of Sec.1 (Continued)
Class notation Qualifier Published in rule edition Rule
reference
Name Description Name Description First Last Design
Emergency and
main propulsion
with common
1 passive and
accepted common
active
components
Emergency and
main propulsion
with common
2 passive and
without common
active
components
Emergency and
main propulsion
Emergency
EP 1) Propulsion
with passive and 2006-01 2010-01 Pt.6 Ch.19
active
3 components
separated by
watertight A-60
bulkheads
Propulsion power
emergency versus
a% propulsion power
main ratio
Given to vessels
able to remain in
position in wind
+ and significant
wave height as
specified in the
rules
Electric propulsion
EPR 1990-01 1996-07
redundant
Vessel purpose
Floating accommodation, at
< 1983-01 1998-01
Hotel stationary locations in
protected waters
<none>
GRAIN 1) Grain Loading 1992-01 2003-01
U Untrimmed ends
Empty holds
E permitted on full < 1983-01
Strengthened for draught Pt.5 Ch.2
HC 2002-07
heavy cargo Any hold Sec.5
EA permitted empty 1992-01
at full draught
Hull monitoring 1 Basic
HMON 1995-01 2004-07 Pt.6 Ch.11
system 2 Comprehensive
Inner bottom
strengthened for grab Pt.3 Ch.1
IB (+) < 1983-01 2007-01
loading and Sec.6H
discharging
A
ICE Navigation in ice A* < 1983-01 1969-01
B
Integrated computer
ICS system 1985-07 2007-07 Pt.6 Ch.5
Equipped with
KMC refrigeration < 1983-01 1990-01
machinery/system
Table A1 Class notations currently in use which are not covered by this edition of Sec.1 (Continued)
Class notation Qualifier Published in rule edition Rule
reference
Name Description Name Description First Last Design
D Damage stability
Loading computer G Grain loading
LCS 1994-01 2001-01 Pt.6 Ch.9
system I Intact stability
S Hull strength
Bridge
procedures,
A navigation 1992-07
equipment and
standard of bridge
design
NAUT Nautical safety 1985-01 Pt.6 Ch.8
Navigation
equipment and
B 1992-07
standard of bridge
design
Standard of bridge
C 2000-07
design
Onboard computer for
OCS stability control 1991-01 1994-01
Vessel purpose ore Pt.5 Ch.2
Ore Carrier ES(O) Enhanced strength 1998-01 2011-01
carriage Sec.5
Planned inspection
PIMS 1) and maintenance HULL Hull 2007-01 2009-01 NA
system
Structural scantlings Design life 30
1
and design of critical years
details in cargo area Pt.3 Ch.1
PLUS based on enhanced
1999-07 2009-01 Sec.15
Design life 40
procedures for fatigue 2
years
calculations
Pontoon Pontoon < 1983-01 1991-07
Combinations of
protective tank
arrangements,
2 double bottom
and side tanks for
ballast only
Hull designed to Double bottom
PP 1) reduce risk of marine and double side 1991-01 1996-01
pollution protecting/
covering the
3 complete cargo
area (possible
forward bunker
tanks included in
cargo area)
PST Protected slop tank < 1983-01 1999-01
Maximum
Service area
R (…) allowed distance < 1983-01 1991-01 Pt.1 Ch.1
restriction from safe harbour
Regasification plant Mainly intended
REGAS for liquefied natural 2 for continuous 2008-01 2011-01 Pt.5 Ch.5
gas operation
Survival capability
feature in terms of
SC 1986-01 1998-07
increased damage
stability
Subdivision and
damage stability
requirements in Pt.5 Ch.2
SSC 2006-07 2008-07
accordance with Sec.11
SOLAS Ch. II-1 (IMO
MSC194(80))
Table A1 Class notations currently in use which are not covered by this edition of Sec.1 (Continued)
Class notation Qualifier Published in rule edition Rule
reference
Name Description Name Description First Last Design
Designed
especially for
supply services to
<none> < 1983-01
offshore
installations in the
North Sea
Supply Vessel purpose Not strengthened Pt.5 Ch.7
2010-01
Vessel 1) offshore supply to regularly Sec.3
operate in the
North Sea but
Basic 2001-07
primarily operate
in less severe
offshore
environments
Chemicals with
flashpoint below
60°C, boiling
Liquid
Vessel purpose point below
Tanker for C* chemicals carriage Cargo 37.8°C, health
< 1983-01 < 1983-01 Pt.5 Ch.4
X-3, H-2
dangerous even in
moderate
concentrations
<none>
Trawler 1) Vessel purpose fishing
Shifting boards in < 1983-01 1990-07
by use of trawl (S) cargo holds
<none>
W1 1) 1991-07 2001-01 Pt.6 Ch.8
OC
Vessel purpose
Whaler < 1968-01 1968-01
whaling
Ships operating in
cold climate
environments for
longer periods,
where t1 =
material design
temp. in °C, t2 =
extreme design
WINTERIZED temp. in °C.
(t1, t2) 2006-01 2013-01
ARCTIC Additional
requirements for
ice strengthening,
propulsion, oil
pollution
prevention,
helicopter landing
Operation in cold facilities and ice Pt.5 Ch.1
climate surveillance radar. Sec.6
Ships operating in
cold climate
environments for
WINTERIZED
shorter periods, 2008-01 2013-01
BASIC not necessarily
including ice
covered waters
Ships operating in
cold climate
environments for
longer periods,
WINTERIZED (t1, t2)
COLD where t1 = 2008-01 2013-01
material design
temp. in °C, t2 =
extreme design
temp. in °C
1) Applies also to class notation
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