Rules For Cruise Ships, 2017 PDF

CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
RULES FOR CRUISE SHIPS
2017
Effective from: 1 January 2017
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2 CLASS NOTATIONS
CHAPTER 2 HULL STRUCTURES

Section 2 LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH
Section 3 SCANTLINGS OF HULL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Section 4 DIRECT CALCULATION OF THE WHOLE SHIP
Section 5 DIRECT CALCULATION OF LOCAL STRENGTH
Section 6 FATIGUE STRENGTH
Section 7 ULTIMATE STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER
Section 8 RESIDUAL STRENGTH
CHAPTER 3 FIRE SAFETY

Section 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACES WITH SPECIAL STRUCTURES
Section 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE DESIGN AND ARRANGEMENTS
CHAPTER 4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Section 2 STABILITY
Section 3 LIFE-SAVING
Section 4 SECURITY MEASURES ON BOARD
Section 5 PASSENGER OCCUPATION
Section 6 VIBRATION AND NOISE
Section 7 PASSENGER LEISURE FACILITIES
Section 8 LIGHTING
CHAPTER 5 CRUISING EXPERIENCE DESIGN INDEX

Section 3 COMFORT
CHAPTER 6 SANITATION ENSURANCE DESIGN INDEX

Section 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITATION ENSURANCE DESIGN INDEX CLASS
NOTATION
Appendix 1 COMFORT LEVEL MEASUREMENT AND REPORT
Chapter 1 GENERAL
Chapter 2 NOISE MEASUREMENT
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Chapter 3 VIBRATION MEASUREMENT
Chapter 4 INDOOR CLIMATE MEASUREMENT
APPENDIX 2 LIGHTING MEASUREMENT AND REPORT
APPENDIX 3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT MEASUREMENT AND REPORT
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
1.1.1 Cruise ships are high-level passenger ships for the purpose of travelling, which provide
travel and leisure services, e.g. culture, sports, dining, shopping, accommodation and sightseeing
for passengers through various living and recreational facilities provided on board.
1.1.2 The Rules apply to sea-going cruise ships.
1.1.3 Cruise ships satisfying the requirements of the rules will, upon the request, be assigned
corresponding class notations.
1.1.4 Other ships (e.g. high-level ro-ro passenger ships) having functions of cruise ship may also
be assigned corresponding class notations in relation to cruise ship.
1.1.5 In addition to the provisions of the Rules, applicable requirements for passenger ships in
CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships (hereinafter referred to as Rules for Steel
Ships) are also to be satisfied.
1.1.6 Cruise ships are also to satisfy provisions for passenger ships specified by the flag State
Administration and the port State.
1.1.7 Ships applying for the cruise class notation are to obtain ERS class notation assigned by
CCS. Where ERS is provided by other organizations, relevant information is to be submitted to
CCS for approval.
Section 2 CLASS NOTATIONS
1.2.1 A cruise ship, which has, upon its request, undergone plan approval and surveys by CCS
and its compliance with the requirements of the Rules is confirmed, will be assigned class
notations in relation to cruise ship after the ship type notation:
For passenger ships:
Passenger Ship, Cruise, or
Passenger Ship, Cruise, CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx), or
Passenger Ship, Cruise, SEDI (x), or
Passenger Ship, Cruise, CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx), SEDI(x).
For ro-ro passenger ships:
RO-RO Passenger Ship, Cruise, CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx), SEDI (x).
Description of Class Notations Table 1.2.1

Class notation Description Technical
requirements
to be complied with
Cruise Cruise class A passenger ship or other ships having Chapters 2 to 4 of the
notation functions of cruise ships satisfying the Rules
requirements for cruise class notation
may be assigned Cruise class notation
CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx) Cruising A cruise ship satisfying the Chapter 5 of the Rules
Experience requirements for Cruising Experience
Design Index Design Index class notation may be
class notation assigned CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx) class
notation as appropriate
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SEDI (x) Sanitation A cruise ship satisfying the Chapter 6 of the Rules
Ensurance requirements for Sanitation Ensurance
Design Index Design Index class notation may be
class notation assigned SEDI (x) class notation as
appropriate
1.2.2 The class notations of Cruising Experience Design Index and Sanitation Ensurance Design
Index are described in detail as follows:
CEDI- Cruising Experience Design Index, including passenger occupation, comfort and passenger
leisure facilities;
O - passenger occupation, including tonnage per passenger, living area per passenger and
passenger to crew ratio;
C – comfort, including vibration, noise and indoor climate;
F - passenger leisure facilities, including facilities provided in passenger cabin, passenger public
space and recreational and leisure spaces;
SEDI - Sanitation Ensurance Design Index;
x is divided into grade 3, 4 and 5, matching the ship hardware such as space arrangement,
equipment and system provision corresponding to 3 star and 3 star +, 4 star and 4 star +, 5 star and
5 star + used in the rating of cruise ship industry respectively, so as to achieve passenger
occupation, comfort and functional needs required by relevant star rating at the design and
construction stage of cruise ships.
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CHAPTER 2 HULL STRUCTURES
2.1.1 General requirements

2.1.1.1 This Chapter is applicable to sea-going steel cruise ships of 90 m and above in length.
2.1.1.2 In addition to the provisions of this Chapter, the relevant requirements of Chapter 9,
PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships are also to be complied
with.
2.1.2 Definitions
2.1.2.1 Strength deck is the uppermost continuous deck to which the shell plating extends
upwards.
2.1.2.2 Moulded depth of scantling calculation DS (in m) is the vertical distance measured at the
middle of the ship length from top of keel to top of the deck beam on the freeboard deck.
2.1.3 Plans and documents

2.1.3.1 In addition to plans and documents required by Chapters 2 and 9, PART TWO of CCS
Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships, the following plans and documents are also to
be submitted to CCS:
(1) direct calculations of primary members;
(2) direct calculations of local strength, if applicable;
(3) direct calculations of whole ship structure, if applicable;
(4) structure and arrangement of superstructure windows glass;
(5) arrangement of glass roofs, if applicable;
(6) direct calculation of strength of roof glass, if applicable;
(7) plans and information of aluminium materials, if applicable.
Section 2 LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH

2.2.1.1 For ships of 90 m and over in length, their longitudinal strength is to be checked in
accordance with the requirements of this Section. For ships of 150 m and over in length, their
longitudinal strength is also to be checked by direct calculation of the whole ship carried out in
accordance with the requirements of Section 4.
2.2.2 Design still water bending moment and shear force

2.2.2.1 Design still water bending moment and shear force are to include still water bending
moment and shear force at each transverse section in all conditions in the loading manual.
Loading conditions are given in 2.2.2, Section 2, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.
2.2.2.2 Where sagging conditions are not included in the loading manual, the minimum hogging
bending moment of all conditions in the loading manual can be taken as the design sagging still
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water bending moment, and the sum of the sagging wave bending moment and sagging still water
bending moment is not to be less than 0.9 times the sagging wave bending moment specified in
2.2.3.
2.2.3 Design wave bending moment and wave shear force

2.2.3.1 Design wave bending moment and wave shear force are calculated in accordance with
2.2.3, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships. Where the
block coefficient is less than 0.6, it is to be taken as 0.6 in calculation.
2.2.3.2 When calculating the sagging wave bending moment Mw(–), the distribution factor M for
sagging bending moments is to be determined according to the Cf value obtained from the
following formula:
0.2V Ad  Aw
Cf  
L Lh f
where: V —— maximum service speed, in kn;
L —— ship length, in m;
Ad —— horizontal projected area, in m2, at 2.8 m above freeboard deck, forward of 0.2L
from the fore perpendicular;
Aw —— waterplane area, in m2, forward of 0.2L from the fore perpendicular at the
draught of summer load line;
hf ——factor, to be taken as 2.8 m.
(1) Where Cf is less than 0.4, the distribution factor M for bending moments is to be
determined in accordance with paragraph 2.2.3.1, Section 2, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS
Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.
(2) Where Cf is equal to or greater than 0.50, the distribution factor M for bending moments
within 0.65L from the aft end is to be determined in accordance with paragraph 2.2.3.1,
Section 2, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships. The
distribution factor M for bending moments within 0.65L ~ 1.0L from the aft end is to be
determined in accordance with Table 2.2.3.2.;
(3) Where Cf is equal to or greater than 0.4 and less than 0.50, the distribution factor M for
bending moments within 0.65L from the aft end is to be determined in accordance with
paragraph 2.2.3.1, Section 2, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-going
Steel Ships. The distribution factor M for bending moments within 0.65L ~ 1.0L from the
aft end is to be determined in accordance with Table 2.2.3.2 and obtained by linear
interpolation in accordance with Cf.
Distribution factor M for bending moments Table 2.2.3.2
①
Distribution factor M for bending moments
Cf
0.65L 0.75L 1.0L
0.4 1.0 0.714 0
≥ 0.5 1.0 0.8 0
Note ①: M is obtained by linear interpolation in accordance with the value of distance x from aft
end.
2.2.4 Calculation of hull girder section properties

2.2.4.1 Longitudinal continuous members of and under the strength deck are included in the
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calculation of hull girder section properties. Where there are a large number of openings or
non-continuities on the side bulkhead of the superstructure and the deckhouse, the effectiveness of
the superstructure on the longitudinal strength is to be determined in accordance with Section 4
Direct calculation of the whole ship.
2.2.4.2 Ineffective area in way of openings, non-continuous decks, longitudinal bulkheads and
side shell is determined according to Figure 2.2.4.2. The shadow area, which indicates the area
that is not effective, is obtained by drawing two tangent lines with an angle of 15 degrees to the
longitudinal axis of the ship.
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Figure 2.2.4.2
2.2.5 Hull girder bending strength

2.2.5.1 Hull girder bending strength is to comply with the requirements of 2.2.5, Section 2,
Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.
2.2.6 Hull girder shearing strength

2.2.6.1 The permissible hull girder positive and negative still water shear force
envelopes, F s , are to comply with the following requirements:
F s ( )  Fa  Fw ( )
F s ( )   Fa  Fw ( )
where: Fw ——wave shear force, in kN;
Fa ——hull girder shearing strength, in kN, to be calculated according to 2.2.6.2.
2.2.6.2 The hull girder shearing strength, Fa , is to be calculated as follows, taken as the
minimum value for all plate elements that contribute to the hull girder shearing strength:
[ ]t j
Fa  kN
1000qv
where: tj —— thickness, in mm, of the jth panel;
[τ] ——the permissible shear stress, to be taken as 110/K, in N/mm2;
qv —— shear flow for the plate, to be calculated as follows:
S
qv  f1  .10 1 mm1
I
f 1 —— factor, f 1 = 0.5;
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S —— static moment, in cm3. Where the point considered is above the horizontal neutral
axis, S is to be taken as the static moment, about the horizontal neutral axis, of all
continuous longitudinal members above a horizontal line passing through the
point. Where the point considered is below the horizontal neutral axis, S is to be
taken as the static moment, about the horizontal neutral axis, of all continuous
longitudinal members below a horizontal line passing through the point;
I —— moment of inertia, in cm4, of the considered transverse section about the
horizontal neutral axis.
2.2.6.3 The hull girder shearing strength Fa may also be determined according to the thin-wall
shear flow theory, the permissible shear stress [τ] being given in 2.2.6.2.
2.2.7 Hull girder buckling strength

2.2.7.1 Where the plate panels and longitudinals are subject to hull girder bending compressive
stresses and shear stresses, the buckling strength is to be checked in accordance with 2.2.7, Section
2, Chapter 2 of PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
2.2.7.2 For check of buckling strength, the standard deduction of thickness of plate panels and
longitudinals is to comply with the requirements of Table 2.2.7.2.
Standard deduction of thickness Table 2.2.7.2
Structure Standard deduction of thickness (mm)
(1) Panels and longitudinal members below freeboard; As required in Table 2.2.7.4, Section 2, Chapter 2,
(2) Tank boundaries; PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of
(3) Members within tanks Sea-Going Steel Ships
(1) Side shell above freeboard deck;
(2) Exposed panels of superstructure deck used as 0.5
strength deck
(1) Other longitudinal structures 0
2.2.7.3 The working compression stress, , is to be one of the values obtained from the
following formulas, whichever is the greater:
M s  Mw
σ  103 N / mm 2
Wc
30
σ N / mm 2
K
where: M s —— permissible still water bending moment, in kN ·m;
Mw —— wave bending moment, in kN ·m, determined by:

using Mw(+) for permissible hogging still water bending moments,
using Mw(–) for permissible sagging still water bending moments;
Wc —— hull girder section modulus, in cm3, at the point considered;
K —— material factor, see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
2.2.7.4 The working shear stress  is to be one of the values obtained from the following
formulas, whichever is the greater:
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1000qv
τ  ( F s (  )  Fw ( ))( ) N / mm 2
t
1000qv
τ  ( F s ( )  Fw ( ))( ) N / mm 2
t
where: F s —— permissible still water shear force, in kN;
Fw —— wave shear force, in kN, determined by:

using Fw(+) for permissible positive still water shear forces,
using Fw(–) for permissible negative still water shear forces,
t —— plate thickness, in mm, at the point considered;
qv —— shear flow for the plate, see 2.2.6.2.
Section 3 SCANTLINGS OF HULL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

2.3.1.1 The scantlings and arrangement of hull structural members are to satisfy the relevant
requirements of Chapter 9, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships,
except as specified in this Section.
2.3.2 Decks
2.3.2.1 The minimum thickness of deck plating is to be 4.5 mm.
2.3.2.2 The thickness t of strength deck is not to be less than that obtained from the following
formula:
t  10s K mm
where:
s —— spacing, in m, of deck longitudinals, taken not less than sb in calculation;
2.3.2.3 Strength deck stringer plates are to comply with the following requirements:
(1) The breadth b of strength deck stringer plates within 0.4L amidships is to be not less than:
b = 800 + 5L mm, but need not be greater than 1,800 mm
where: L —— ship length, in m.

(2) The breadth of strength deck stringer plates at ends of the ship is to be not less than 65% of
that amidships.
(3) The thickness of strength deck stringer plates is to be not less than that of the strength deck.
2.3.2.4 The thickness t of the exposed life-saving deck is to be not less than that obtained from
the following formula:
t = 0.85s√𝐿𝐾+2
where: s —— spacing, in m, of longitudinals, taken not less than sb in calculation;
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2.3.2.5 The thickness t of decks under the strength deck is to be not less than that obtained from
the following formula:
𝑡 = 8.0s√𝐾 for deck accomodation and public spaces
t = 10s√𝐾 for other spaces

where: s —— spacing, in m, of longitudinals, taken not less than sb in calculation;
2.3.3 Deck framing

2.3.3.1 The design heads h of decks are to comply with the specifications of Table
2.3.3.1:
Design Heads of Decks Table 2.3.3.1
Design head h (m)
Name and location of deck
Secondary member Primary member
Accommodation and public

0.9 0.45
spaces
Exposed superstructure deck 0.9 0.45
Balcony spaces 0.56 0.28
Luggage spaces 0.5H, H being the average height between decks
Decks for stores 2.0
Decks for engine room platform 2.6
Exposed life-saving deck 1.2
Dome spaces 0.35
2.3.3.2 The section modulus W of longitudinals of the strength deck and decks under the strength
deck is to be not less than that obtained from the following formulae:
4.25 2
W= shl K cm3
f
where: s—— spacing, in m, of longitudinals;
h—— design heads, in m, according to Table 2.3.3.1;
l ——span of longitudinals, in m;
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f ——factor, to be calculated according to the following formulae, to be taken as not
more than 0.55 in calculation:
Z  Z n , if Z≥Z
f  1.314  Fd n
D  Zn
Z n  Z , if Z＜Z
f  1.314  Fb n
Zn
Zn ——the height of horizontal neutral axis, from base line, of hull cross
section, in m;
D ——moulded depth, in m;
Fb, Fd——reduction factor, see 2.2.5.6, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships;
Z ——height of longitudinals from base line, in m;
K——material factor see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of Rules for
2.3.3.3 The section modulus and moment of inertia of primary supporting members of and under
the strength deck structures are not to be less than:
W=5Shl2K cm3
I=2Wl/K cm4
where: S ——spacing, in m, of primary supporting members;
h ——design heads of the deck, in m, according to Table 2.3.3.1;
l ——span of primary supporting members, in m;
K ——material factor, see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
2.3.4 Side shell plating

2.3.4.1 The side shell plating from the freeboard deck to 2.3 m above the freeboard deck is to
comply with the following requirements:
(1) The side shell plating aft of 0.075L from the fore perpendicular is to comply with the
requirements for side plating of forecastles in Section 17, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules
for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships, and the side shell plating within other areas is to
comply with the requirements for side plating of bridges and poops in Section 17, Chapter 2,
PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
(2) The requirements for bending strength, shear strength and buckling strength of hull girders of
the Rules.
2.3.4.2 The side shell plating from 2.3 m above the freeboard deck to the strength deck is to
comply with the following requirements:
(1) the requirements for boundary bulkheads of deckhouses in Section 17, Chapter 2, PART TWO
of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships;
(2) the requirements for bending strength, shear strength and buckling strength of hull girders of
the Rules.
2.3.4.3 The thickness t of side shell plating below the strength deck and above the freeboard
deck is, in addition to complying with the requirements of 2.3.4.1 and 2.3.4.2 of this Section, to be
not less than that calculated as follows, whichever is greater:
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t1  t F  Z  Ds 0.24  0.0012 L 
sK
mm
sb
t 2  0.7 ( L  50) K mm
where: tF —— thickness, in mm, of side shell plating at freeboard deck;

Z —— height, in m, of the considered point above baseline;
DS ——moulded depth of scantling calculation, in m;
s —— spacing, in m, of longitudinals, taken not less than sb in calculation;
sb —— standard spacing, in m, of longitudinals;
2.3.5 Side framing

2.3.5.1 The side framing is to comply with the relevant requirements of Section 7, Chapter 2,
PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships, but the considered pressure
head may be measured to the freeboard deck at side and the moulded depth of scantling
calculation is to be taken as the moulded depth.
2.3.5.2 The section modulus of side frames above the freeboard deck is to be not less than that
calculated as follows:
(1) areas of the first-tier superstructure above the freeboard deck within 0.075L aft of the fore
perpendicular:
W  0.89slLK cm3
where: s —— spacing, in m, of frames;
l —— span, in m, of the frame, i.e. height of tween deck space measured at side, taken
not less than 2.3 m in calculation;
L —— ship length, in m, need not be taken greater than 230 m in calculation;
(2) other areas of the first-tier superstructure above the freeboard deck:
3
W  0.54slLK cm
where: for s, l, L and K, see (1) above.
(3) the second-tier and higher superstructures above the freeboard deck:
3
W  0.44slLK cm
where: for s, l, L and K, see (1) above.
2.3.5.3 The section modulus of side longitudinals, including bilge longitudinals, below the
freeboard deck is not to be lower than that calculated as follows:
8.5 cm3
W hsl 2 K
f
where: s ——spacing, in m, of longitudinals;
l——span, in m, of longitudinals;
f——factor, to be calculated according to the following formulae, to be taken as not more
than 1.077 in calculation:
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Z - Zn
f  1.73 - Fd , if Z≥Zn
D - Zn
Zn - Z
f  1 . 7 3Fb- , if Z＜Zn
Zn
h ——design pressure head, to be calculated as follows:

𝑍
ℎ = 0.26𝐶 + 𝑑 − 𝐷 (0.06𝐶 + 𝑑)
𝑆
Zn ——the height of horizontal neutral axis, from base line, of hull cross section, in
m;
D ——moulded depth, in m;
DS——moulded depth of scantling calculation, in m;
d ——draught, in m;
C ——factor, see 2.2.3.1, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of
Sea-going Steel Ships;
Fb, Fd ——reduction factor, see 2.2.5.6, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships;
Z ——height of longitudinals from base line, in m;
K——material factor, see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
2.3.5.4 Side longitudinals above the freeboard deck are to comply with the relevant requirements
of 2.17.4.1, Section 17, Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going
Steel Ships.
2.3.5.5 Where the side shell is framed longitudinally, web frames supporting side longitudinals
are to be provided. The spacing of web frames is to comply with the requirements of 2.7.6.1,
Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
2.3.6 Superstructures and deckhouses

2.3.6.1 The section modulus of deck longitudinals of superstructures and long deckhouses is not
to be less than that calculated as follows:
W=7.73shl2K cm3 and not less than 25s
where: s ——spacing, in m, of longitudinals;
h——design pressure head, to be calculated according to 2.3.3.1 of this Chapter:
l——span, in m, of longitudinals;
K——material factor, see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for
2.3.6.2 Where superstructures and deckhouses contribute to the longitudinal strength, the deck
thickness and deck framing are also to comply with the requirements for longitudinal strength in
Section 2 of this Chapter.
2.3.6.3 Where swimming pool and bathing pool are provided on the weather deck, apart from
ensuring its watertightness, attention is to be paid to ensuring the continuity of deck structure in
order to avoid stress concentration due to abrupt change of structures in so much as practicable.
2.3.6.4 Where longitudinal structures of long superstructures such as superstructures and
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deckhouses have door and window openings, generally round edges are to be provided or
relatively thick insert plates are to be added.
2.3.6.5 The thickness of toughened glasses in rectangular windows of superstructures and
deckhouses is to be not less than that obtained, in mm, from the following formula and is not to be
less than 10 mm as a minimum:
t = 𝑏√250𝛽ℎ mm
where: h —design pressure heads, to be calculated according to 2.17.2, Section 17, Chapter 2,
but the moulded depth of scantling calculation is to be taken as the moulded depth;
b —width of rectangular windows, in m;
 —factor, to be calculated as follows:
  0.54 AR  0.078 AR2  0.17 for AR  3.6
 0.7645 for AR  3.6
AR —length-width ratio of rectangular windows, AR = a / b ;
a —length of rectangular windows, in m.
2.3.7 Bow flare

2.3.7.1 The bow side structure is to be strengthened against slamming according to Section 8,
Chapter 7, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
2.3.8 Fixed/movable glass roofs

2.3.8.1 Brakes and locking devices of moveable glass roofs are to be designed with redundancy
to ensure that when the control system is ineffective, the glass roofs can be maintained in their
open or closed condition.
2.3.8.2 The strength of glass roof supporting structures is to be assessed by direct calculation and
the permissible stress criteria are as follows:
Permissible bending stress [σ]=165/K, in N/mm2
Permissible shear stress [τ]=94/K, in N/mm2
where: K——material factor, see 1.3.1.7, Section 3, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for

2.3.8.3 The design loads of glass roof supporting structures include:
(1) vertical design loads
PV=（m0+0.15）*（g+0.5aV） kN/m2
where: m0——dead weight of the glass roof per square metre;
av——vertical acceleration, in m/s2, see Section 5, Chapter 1, PART
TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
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(2) transverse design loads
PH=2.5 kN/m2
2.3.9 Slenderness ratio requirements

2.3.9.1 The thickness of panels is also to comply with the requirements for the slenderness ratio:
s 𝑅
𝑒𝐻
𝑡 ≥ c √ 235 + 𝑡𝑐 mm
where: c——slenderness coefficient, to be taken as:
c=100, hull envelope and tank boundaries below the freeboard deck;
c=125, other structure;
ReH——material yield strength, in N/mm2;
s——spacing of longitudinals, in mm;
tc——corrosion addition, to be calculated according to 2.2.7.2, Section 2 of this
Chapter.
2.3.9.2 The dimensions of stiffeners are to comply with the following requirements:
(1) web thickness
hw R eH
tw   tc
cw 235
where: tw——web thickness, in mm;
hw——web height, in mm;
cw——web slenderness coefficient, see Table 2.3.9.2;
Chapter.
(2) face plate thickness
bf R eH
tf   tc
cf 235
where: tf——face plate thickness, in mm;
bf——face plate width, in mm;
cf——face plate slenderness coefficient, see Table 2.3.9.2;
Chapter.
(3) The width of angle bars and face plates of T sections is not to be less than 0.25 times the web
height.
Slenderness Coefficient Table 2.3.9.2
Type of members cw cf
Angle bar 75 12
T section 75 12
Bulb flat 45 -
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Flat bar 22 -
2.3.9.3 The web and face plate thickness of primary supporting structures is to comply with the
following requirements:
(1) webs
sw R eH
tw   tc
cw 235
where: sw——spacing of web stiffeners, in mm;
cw——web slenderness coefficient, to be taken as 100;
Chapter.
(2) face plates
bf ReH
tf   tc
Cf 235
where: bf——face plate width, in mm;
cf——face plate slenderness coefficient, to be taken as 12;
Chapter.
Section 4 DIRECT CALCULATION OF THE WHOLE SHIP

2.4.1.1 For ships of 150 m and over in length, their hull structural strength is to be checked by
direct calculation of the whole ship carried out in accordance with the requirements of this
Section.
2.4.1.2 The wave load of direct calculation of the whole ship is determined by hydrodynamic
analysis and the structural response is obtained by finite element analysis of the whole ship.
2.4.2 Calculation conditions

2.4.2.1 Calculation conditions are composed of selected still water conditions and corresponding
wave conditions. Direct calculation of the whole ship is to be checked according to the calculation
conditions in Table 2.4.2.1.
Calculation conditions Table 2.4.2.1
Wave condition
①
Still water Vertical bending moment Roll angle
condition
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LC1 (hogging) LC3 (left)
Hogging condition
LC2 (sagging) LC4 (right)
LC5 (hogging)
Sagging condition -
LC6 (sagging)
Note: ① The wave vertical bending moment is calculated in way of the maximum still water bending moment.
2.4.2.2 Still water conditions are to be selected according to the loading manual and are to
include at least:
(1) hogging condition in the worst scenario;
(2) sagging condition in the worst scenario (or minimum hogging condition).
2.4.2.3 In the still water conditions, the ship is to be in upright condition, at or near to the
draught d, and the still water bending moment within 0.4L amidships is the maximum/minimum
value.
2.4.2.4 The wave conditions are to include the conditions when the wave vertical bending
moment and roll angle(all referred to as control load parameters) reach the extreme values.
2.4.2.5 The extreme values of the control load parameters in the wave conditions are obtained by
the following methods:
(1) wave bending moment is calculated in accordance with the formulae in 2.2.3.1, Section 2,
Chapter 2, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships and is
categorized into hogging and sagging;
(2) roll angle is calculated in accordance with the formulae in 1.5.2.1, Section 5, Chapter 1, PART
TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships;
2.4.2.6 The wave load is applied to the hull in the form of design wave. The design wave in all
conditions brings the corresponding control load parameter to the extreme and determines other
values accompanying loading components. The design wave parameters of the wave conditions,
such as wave length, wave height and phase, etc., are determined by the equivalent design wave
approach, see Section 5, Chapter 1, PART TWO of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going
Steel Ships.
2.4.3 Load components and application

2.4.3.1 Loads to be considered for the analysis of the whole ship include the following:
(1) overboard still water pressure and wave pressure;
(2) tank internal static and dynamic pressure;
(3) gravity and inertia force of hull structure and equipment.
2.4.3.2 Static load components include gravity and buoyance. Buoyance is applied to the model
in the form of overboard hydrostatic pressure; gravity of hull, equipment, decoration, etc., is
applied to the model in the form of mass and gravity field; liquid is applied to the structure in the
form of static pressure, or in the form of mass and gravity field.
2.4.3.3 Wave loads include wave dynamic pressure and inertia force. Dynamic pressure is
obtained from direct calculation of wave loads and is applied to the model in the form of pressure.
Inertia force of hull structure and equipment is applied in the form of mass and acceleration field.
Dynamic pressure of liquid is presented by pressure applied on its boundary.
2.4.3.4 When linear hydrodynamic analysis software is used for analysis, gravity horizontal
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component caused by roll and pitch angles is not considered in the hydrodynamic analysis. For
roll conditions, this acceleration component is to be added in the finite element (FE) model so as
to take into account the impact of the component on inertia force of structure and equipment as
well as tank pressure.
2.4.4 Load equilibrium and boundary conditions

2.4.4.1 For head sea condition, the FE model of the whole ship is to be in dynamic equilibrium
condition under all hydrostatic and wave loads. For unbalanced force and moment caused by
2.4.3.4, elimination is to be carried out using appropriate methods, such as floatation adjustment or
applying counter-force/couple, so that the model reaches the equilibrium condition.
2.4.4.2 As the model is in the equilibrium condition, only boundary constraints are to be applied
for structural analysis to restrain rigid displacement of 6 translation constraints, as shown in Figure
2.4.4.2:
(1) aft node 1, linear displacement in transverse direction is restrained;
(2) fore node 2, linear displacements in three directions are restrained;
(3) nodes 3 and 4 as both sides of the stern transom plate, linear displacement in vertical direction
is restrained.
Figure 2.4.4.2
2.4.5 Finite element model

2.4.5.1 The FE model uses the as-built dimensions of hull members.
2.4.5.2 The model is to include all primary hull structures, superstructures and deckhouse
structures. Local supporting members, such as brackets, buckling-proof stiffeners, may not be
included in the model. Openings of girders and brackets may be omitted.
2.4.5.3 The mesh size of the model can generally use web frame spacing, categorizing by the
spacing of double bottom floors longitudinally, spacing of longitudinal girders transversely, and
spacing of horizontal girders or decks vertically. Such model is referred to as coarse mesh model.
2.4.5.4 Secondary members such as stiffeners of plates may be categorized into mesh boundary
of plate element as equivalent beam element, the sectional area of which is the sum of combined
area of stiffeners.
2.4.5.5 To apply inertia force correctly, the FE model is to reflect the actual mass characteristics
of hull structure and equipment, including mass, center of mass and mass distribution. For that
purpose, it may be necessary to adjust the density of the material, or add mass unit.
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2.4.5.6 Refined analysis is to be carried out to high stress areas (the working stress is 80% of the
allowable stress of the coarse mesh) in accordance with the analysis results of the coarse mesh
model of the whole ship. The refined analysis, where necessary, is to include at least the
following:
Openings in bulkheads and trunks;
Deck openings;
Side openings;
Ends of superstructures;
Pillar under tension;
Openings in primary supporting members.
The mesh size in the refined mesh zones is not to be greater than 50 mm × 50 mm. The extent of
the refined mesh zone is to cover corners and extend in all directions sufficiently, and a smooth
structural transition is to be maintained between the refined mesh zone and coarse mesh zone.
2.4.6 Strength assessment criteria

2.4.6.1 See Table 2.4.6.1 for the yield strength criteria.
Permissible Stress (MPa) Table 2.4.6.1
Model Stress component Permissible stress
Equivalent stress of plate element, axial stress of beam 210/k

Coarse mesh model
element
Refined model Equivalent stress 376/k
2.4.6.2 For hull plate panels, buckling strength is to be checked based on the stress results of
direct calculation of whole ship and according to the requirements of Section 4, Chapter 8, PART
NINE of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships. The standard deduction of
thickness is to be calculated in accordance with 2.2.7.2, Section 2 of this Chapter
Section 5 DIRECT CALCULATION OF LOCAL STRENGTH

2.5.1.1 For primary supporting members of decks in theaters and atriums etc., yielding
strength check may be carried out by using the method of this Section.
2.5.1.2 For high stress areas of the structures above, refined analysis is also to be carried out.
2.5.2 Model
2.5.2.1 The model extent is to include areas to be analyzed and extend sufficiently to eliminate
the impact of boundary.
2.5.2.2 The spacing of stiffeners is generally to be taken as the mesh size of the model. Hull
plates and web plates of primary supporting members are simulated by plate element, and
stiffeners and face plates of primary supporting members are simulated by beam element.
2.5.2.3 Refined analysis is to include sufficient refined area, and the mesh size of the refined
area is not to be larger than 50×50 mm.
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2.5.2.4 The as-built scanting of hull structural members is to be used for the FE model.
2.5.3 Load
2.5.3.1 Deck loads are to include dead weight of the structure and the design load which is
provided by the designer. For some designs, loads transmitted from the above decks are also to be
considered.
2.5.3.2 The design load specified in 2.5.3.1 of this Section is not to be less than that specified in
2.3.3.1, Section 3 of this Chapter.
2.5.4 Criteria
2.5.4.1 See Table 2.5.4.1 for the yield strength criteria of primary supporting members.
Permissible Stress (MPa) Table 2.5.4.1
Members Stress component Permissible Stress
Face plate of primary Axial stress 124/K
member
Web plate of primary Equivalent stress 124/K
member Shear stress 72/K
Refined area around Equivalent stress 198/K
opening
2.5.4.2 For primary supporting members of the deck, the deflection is not to be more than 1/400
of the span.
Section 6 FATIGUE STRENGTH

2.6.1.1 Cruise ships of 150 m and over in length are to be subject to fatigue assessment.
2.6.1.2 For high stress areas such as structural transition area, corner of opening, etc., which are
found during calculation of the whole ship, refined fatigue analysis is to be carried out by using
the method of this Section.
2.6.1.3 Fatigue assessment method of this Section is allowable stress range method.
2.6.2 Finite element model

2.6.2.1 The mesh size for fatigue assessment area is generally to be plate thickness × plate
thickness. The refined area is to cover sufficient area to accurately reflect stress concentration.
2.6.2.2 The refined model can be recessed into the whole ship model as part of the whole ship
model, or be independent of the whole ship model and the displacement obtained from the whole
ship analysis is applied to the refined model as boundary condition.
2.6.3 Loads and conditions

2.6.3.1 Fatigue load is the wave dynamic load, and structural stress is obtained from the FE
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analysis of the whole ship.
2.6.3.2 Analysis condition is the direct calculation condition of the whole ship; see Table 2.4.2.1,
Section 4 of this Chapter.
2.6.4 Stress range

2.6.4.1 For stress at knuckled nodes or toe ends of brackets, stress is obtained by interpolation.
See Section 5, Chapter 5 of CCS Guidelines for Fatigue Strength of Ship Structure for selection of
stress components and interpolation method.
2.6.4.2 For corner of opening, virtual rod element with minimum sectional area may be
established on the free edge, and axial stress may be read.
2.6.4.3 The stress range is obtained by the following formula combinations:
 12   LC 1   LC 2
 34   LC 3   LC 4
 56   LC 5   LC 6
2.6.5 Allowable stress range

2.6.5.1 Assuming the long term distribution of hull structural stress ranges fit a two-parameter
Weibull distribution, the Weibull shape parameter  is to be calculated as follows:
  1.45  0.036 f L
where: L ——length of ship, in m;
f  1  0.08 z d1 for z  d1 ;
f  0.91  0.08
（z  d 1 )(Ds  d 1 ) for z  d1 ;
f  0.92 for the calculated point on transverse bulkhead;

Ds——moulded depth of scantling calculation, in m;
d1 ——draught in considered condition, in m;

z ——vertical distance from calculation point to baseline, in m.
2.6.5.2 Where the corner of opening is smooth free edge, the C curve from the S-N curve is to be
selected. Where the node is knuckled node or toe end of bracket, D curve is to be selected.
2.6.5.3 The fatigue strength is to meet the following requirements:
  f t S L 
where: f t  0.9
 ——dynamic stress range under design conditions, in N/mm2, to be taken according
to 2.6.4.3 of this Section, whichever is greater;
S L  ——allowable stress range, in N/mm2, see Table 2.6.5.3.
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 
Allowable Stress Range S L , in N/mm2 Table 2.6.5.3
 C-curve D-curve  C-curve D-curve  C-curve D-curve
0.60 1055.68 802.21 0.81 611.6 464.76 1.02 421.42 320.24
0.61 1022.78 777.21 0.82 598.95 455.15 1.03 415.23 315.53
0.62 991.59 753.51 0.83 586.78 445.90 1.04 409.21 310.96
0.63 961.97 731.00 0.84 575.06 436.99 1.05 403.37 306.52
0.64 933.83 709.62 0.85 563.78 428.42 1.06 397.7 302.21
0.65 907.08 689.29 0.86 552.9 420.15 1.07 392.18 298.02
0.66 881.62 669.95 0.87 542.42 412.19 1.08 386.82 293.53
0.67 857.38 651.53 0.88 532.31 404.50 1.09 381.61 289.99
0.68 834.27 633.97 0.89 522.55 397.09 1.1 376.54 286.14
0.69 812.24 617.22 0.9 513.13 389.93 1.11 371.61 282.39
0.7 791.2 601.24 0.91 504.03 383.01 1.12 366.81 278.74
0.71 771.11 585.97 0.92 495.23 376.33 1.13 362.14 275.19
0.72 751.91 571.38 0.93 486.73 369.87 1.14 357.59 271.74
0.73 733.54 557.42 0.94 478.51 363.62 1.15 353.16 268.37
0.74 715.97 544.06 0.95 470.55 357.57 1.16 348.84 265.09
0.75 699.13 531.27 0.96 462.85 351.72 1.17 344.63 261.89
0.76 683 519.01 0.97 455.39 346.06 1.18 340.53 258.77
0.77 667.53 507.26 0.98 448.17 340.57 1.19 336.53 255.73
0.78 652.69 495.98 0.99 441.17 335.25 1.20 332.63 252.77
0.79 638.44 485.15 1.00 434.39 330.09 - -
0.80 624.76 474.75 1.01 427.8 325.09 - -
Section 7 ULTIMATE STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER

2.7.1.1 The assessment method of hull girder ultimate strength is provided in this Section, which
is applicable to 0.4L amidships of ships of 150 m and over in length. The ultimate strength of hull
girder is to be checked under seagoing conditions.
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2.7.1.2 The assessment of the ultimate strength of hull girder is based on net scantlings of hull
members. The corrosion addition is to be taken as 0.5 times the specified value in 2.2.7.2, Section
2 of this Chapter.
2.7.1.3 The ultimate load-bearing capacity of hull girder is the maximum values MUH (hogging)
and MUS(sagging) of the curve of vertical bending moment M versus the curvature χ of the hull
girder (see Figure 2.7.1.3).
Figure 2.7.1.3
2.7.2 Assessment criteria

2.7.2.1 The ultimate bending capacities of a hull girder at any transverse section are to
satisfy the following criteria:
MU
 S M S   W MW 
R
where: M S — permissible still water bending moment of a hull girder transverse
section under consideration, in kN·m, see 2.2.2 of this Chapter;
M W — wave bending moment of a hull girder transverse section under
consideration, in kN·m, see 2.2.3 of this Chapter;
M U —ultimate load-bearing capacity of a hull girder transverse section under
consideration, in kN · m, see the incremental-iterative approach in

accordance with Appendix 2, Chapter 5, Part One of PART NINE of CCS
Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships;
 S — partial safety factor of still water bending moment,  S =1.0;
 W — partial safety factor of wave bending moment,  W =1.2;
 R — partial safety factor of ultimate bending capacity of hull girder,
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 R   M   DB ;
 M ——partial safety factor of uncertainties of materials, geometry, strength,

𝛾𝑀 = 1.1;
 DB ——partial safety factor of bending effect of double bottom, 𝛾𝐷𝐵 = 1.1.

2.7.2.2 The ultimate capacity of a hull girder may also be calculated according to
non-linear FE method. The evaluation criteria of the ultimate strength of a hull girder
need to be specially considered and approved by CCS.
Section 8 RESIDUAL STRENGTH

2.8.1.1 The assessment method of hull girder residual strength is provided in this Section, which
is applicable to 0.4L amidships of ships of 150 m and over in length.
2.8.1.2 Residual strength means the ultimate strength of hull girder after collision/grounding
accidents.
2.8.2 Extent of damage

2.8.2.1 Assuming collision damage occurs on one side, see Table 2.8.2.1 for the extent of
damage.
Extent of collision damage Table 2.8.2.1
Extent of damage, in m Single hull Double hull
①
Height , h 0.75D 0.6D
Depth, d B / 16 B / 16
Note: ① The extent of damage of height is measured downwards from 1 m below the upper edge of the strength
deck.
2.8.2.2 Assuming grounding damage occurs at the most unfavorable transverse location on the
ship bottom, see Table 2.8.2.2 for the extent of damage.
Extent of grounding damage Table 2.8.2.2
Height, h B / 20 or 2 m, whichever is the lesser
Breadth, b 0.60B
2.8.2.3 The extent of collision/grounding damage may also be provided by the

shipowner/designer. Where the extent of damage is different from those specified in 2.8.2.1 and
2.8.2.2, the assessment criteria of residual strength is subject to special consideration of CCS.
2.8.3 Calculation of residual ultimate capacity

2.8.3.1 The residual ultimate capacity of hull girder is calculated according to the
incremental-iterative approach in accordance with Appendix 2, Chapter 5, Part One of
PART NINE of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.
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2.8.3.2 Members in the extent of damage specified in 2.7.3 of this Section are to be deducted in
the calculation model for residual ultimate capacity of hull girder.
2.8.3.3 Where the connections of stiffeners and plates are in the extent of damage, the relevant
stiffener elements are to be deducted in the calculation model for residual ultimate capacity of hull
girder. Where the connections of stiffeners and plates are not in the extent of damage, the relevant
stiffener elements are to be included in the calculation model.
2.8.3.4 The residual ultimate capacity of hull girder may also be calculated according to
non-linear FE approach. The assessment criteria of residual strength are subject to special
consideration and CCS approval.
2.8.4 Assessment criteria

2.8.4.1 After collision or grounding, the residual ultimate capacity of a hull girder at any
transverse section is to satisfy the following criteria:
M UD
 SD M S   WD M W 
 RD  CNA
where: M S — permissible still water bending moment of a hull girder transverse

section under consideration, in kN·m, see 2.2.2 of this Chapter;
M W — wave bending moment of a hull girder transverse section under

consideration, in kN·m, see 2.2.3 of this Chapter;
M UD ——residual ultimate capacity of a hull girder transverse section under
consideration after collision/grounding, kNm;
 SD ——partial safety factor of still water bending moment in damaged condition,
 SD  1.1 ;
 WD ——partial safety factor of wave bending moment in damaged condition,
 WD  0.67 ;
 RD ——partial safety factor of residual ultimate capacity of hull girder after
collision/grounding,  RD  1.0 ;
C NA ——neutral axis factor, to be taken as follows:
in case of collision, CNA  1.1 ;
in case of grounding, CNA  1.0 .
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CHAPTER 3 FIRE SAFETY

3.1.1.1 In addition to the provisions of this Chapter, the applicable provisions of PART SIX of
CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships are also to be complied with.
3.1.1.2 In addition to plans and documents specified in Chapter 1, PART SIX of CCS Rules for
Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships, the following plans and documents are also to be
submitted to CCS:
(1) evacuation analysis calculations;
(2) all arrangement plans, piping diagrams, power system diagrams and calculations of redundant
propulsion system with PR-2 notation, where applicable.
3.1.2 Definitions
3.1.2.1 In addition to definitions applicable to passenger ships, the following definitions also
apply in this Chapter:
(1) High large spaces means enclosed accommodation spaces with an indoor clear ceiling height
of 8 m or more, or spanning three tier decks or more, such as theaters, atriums, etc.
(2) Flat large spaces means single-tier enclosed spaces with a deck area of 500 m2 or more and a
clear ceiling height not more than 3 m, such as cafeterias, ballrooms, etc.
(3) Smoke curtains mean fixed or moveable smoke obstruction facility made of inflammable
materials and hung down from the ceiling or roof to effectively obstruct the spread of smoke
horizontally under the ceiling or roof.
3.1.3 Smoke control measures

3.1.3.1 A smoke management system① is to be provided on board for effective extraction of
smoke in order to ensure safe evacuation of personnel. In addition, the following requirements are
to be complied with:
(1) The smoke management system is to effectively prevent the spread of smoke from the fire
source space to the adjacent areas.
(2) The smoke management system of each main vertical zone is to be independent of each other.
(3) The components of the smoke management system having contact with smoke are to withstand
the smoke temperature during operation. Smoke extraction fans are to be capable of continuous
operation for not less than 30 minutes at 280℃.
3.1.4 Ventilation systems

3.1.4.1 Stairways used as escape routes are to be provided with independent ventilation systems.
3.1.5 Local smoke audio alarm systems

3.1.5.1 Appropriate measures are to be taken in all passenger and crew cabins, to give audio
alarm to personnel within the spaces when the smoke detectors act. The system is not to affect the
① Refer to the International Maritime Organization’s circular Performance Standard, Functional Requirements
and System Requirements for the Assessment of Smoke Management Systems (MSC.1/Circ.1514).
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operation of emergency systems such as the public broadcast system, etc.
3.1.6 Fire protection measures for sheltered (non-exposed) mooring decks

3.1.6.1 For sheltered mooring decks, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system as well as a
fixed fire-extinguishing system is to be provided. The arrangement is to consider the location of
the mooring deck, fire hazard, usage and stowage positions for mooring lines as well as the
arrangement recommendations from manufactures of such systems.
3.1.6.2 The fixed fire detection and fire alarm system is to be part of the fixed fire detection and
fire alarm system onboard and is to give visual and audio alarms in case of fire.
3.1.6.3 The fixed fire-extinguishing system is to be at an easily accessible position outside the
protected space and is to be capable of release manually.
3.1.7 Evacuation analysis

3.1.7.1 For cruise ships, evacuation analysis of escape route arrangements is to be carried out
according to the requirements of SOLAS Reg.II-2/13.7.4 as well as MSC.1/Circ.1533.
3.1.8 Safe return to port

3.1.8.1 For cruise ships the load line length of which is 120 m or more, or having three or more
main vertical zones, the relevant requirements of SOLAS on “safe return to port” and “orderly
evacuation and abandonment of a ship” for passenger ships are to be complied with.
3.1.8.2 For cruise ships other than those specified in 3.1.8.1 above, a redundancy propulsion
system with PR-2 notation required by Chapter 14, PART EIGHT of CCS Rules for Classification
of Sea-going Steel Ships is to be provided.
Section 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACES WITH SPECIAL STRUCTURES
3.2.1 Structural fire protection and arrangements

3.2.1.1 High large spaces such as theaters are to be within the enclosure formed by “A” class
divisions, of which the class of fire resistance for bulkheads is to comply with the applicable
requirements for atriums in Tables 9.1 and 9.3 of SOLAS Reg.II-2/9.2.2 and the class of fire
resistance for decks is to comply with the applicable requirements for atriums in Tables 9.2 and
9.4 of SOLAS Reg.II-2/9.2.2.
3.2.2 Fire detection

3.2.2.1 In high large spaces, the selection, installation and arrangement of the fire detection
system is to ensure effective fire detection and avoid inactivation of fire detectors resulted by
decrease in temperature and concentration when the hot smoke rises.
3.2.3 Smoke control

3.2.3.1 In high large spaces, effective smoke control measures are to be taken, avoiding the
situation that the smoke cannot reach the top then be vented out due to decrease in temperature
when the hot smoke rises.
(1) Mechanical smoke extraction system is to be adopted and smoke vents are generally to be
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arranged on the top or adjacent positions (above 1/2 height of the bulkhead).
(2) The position of smoke vents and ventilation capacity are to provide momentum for the
continuous rising of smoke till it is vented out of the space. The capacity of fans is to vent all
smoke in the space within 10 minutes or less time.
(3) An air supply system is to be provided at the same time and air inlets are generally to be
arranged on the bottom or adjacent positions (below 1/2 height of the bulkhead).
(4) The air supplied by the air supply system is not to be less than 50% of the smoke vented.
(5) Smoke curtains not less than 0.5 m in height are to be provided on the edges of the
ambulatories (or inner balconies) in the atriums. The height of such smoke barriers may include
the height from the upper ambulatory deck to the ambulatory ceiling of this tier.
3.2.3.2 In flat large spaces and inner corridors within a main vertical zone, effective smoke
control measures are to be taken to prevent smoke from not reaching the boundaries of the space
and lowering down and thus not being able to be vented out due to decrease in temperature when
the hot smoke spreads horizontally.
(1) Mechanical ventilation and air supply systems are to be provided. The fan is to have a capacity
capable of extraction of all smoke in the space within 5 min or less. The air supplied is not to be
less than 50% of the smoke vented. Air inlets and smoke vents are to be as far apart as possible
and the air inlets are to be lower than the smoke vents.
(2) Smoke-proof zones are to be categorized by providing smoke curtains. Smoke-proof zones are
not to be more than 500 m2 in area and the smoke curtains are not to be less than 0.5 m in height.
The height of smoke curtains is to be calculated from the deck whether they are grilled decorative
canopies or not.
(3) Smoke vents are to be arranged at the centre of the smoke-proof zone insofar as practicable.
For grilled decorative canopies, they are to be provided at the deck or ceiling above the grills or at
the side wall adjacent to the deck or ceiling above the grills. Smoke vents are to be not more than
20 m away from the farthest end of the zone horizontally and are to be more than 2 m away from
the escape route exits horizontally. Where one smoke-proof zone is provided with several smoke
vents, all smoke vents are to be capable of being opened simultaneously and the amount of
extracted smoke is to be equal to the sum of smoke amount extracted by each smoke vent. The
arrangement of smoke vents is to be based on the specific plane layout of the space and is to be
such that the smoke flow direction is opposite to the personnel evacuation direction insofar as
practicable and that the smoke and fresh air flow in upper and lower layers separately insofar as
practicable.
(4) If independent air-conditioning systems with similar functions are provided and the number of
air change reaches 12 per hour, smoke control systems may not be provided.
3.2.4 Fire extinction

3.2.4.1 If high large spaces are provided with fixed fire-extinguishing systems, the installation
and arrangement of such systems are to effectively suppress, control and extinguish fire.
3.2.5 Requirements for crowded spaces

3.2.5.1 At least two exits as far from each other as possible are to be provided in crowded spaces
such as theatres, restaurants and ballrooms and the personnel evacuation direction is to avoid
clashes.
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3.2.5.2 Where it is deemed necessary by CCS, e.g. for theatres, restaurants or ballrooms
containing furniture and furnishings of unrestricted fire risk, if more than 50 persons gather at the
same time or the linear distance from any single point in the space to the nearest safe exit is
more than 30 m, personnel safe evacuation analysis under the fire scenario is to be carried out for
the space. Life safety performance criteria of safe evacuation are to comply with Section 3 of this
Chapter or other standards accepted by CCS.
Section 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE DESIGN AND ARRANGEMENTS

3.3.1.1 The cruise ship’s fire safety design and arrangements may deviate from the prescriptive
requirements of SOLAS; however, they are to comply with the fire safety objectives and
functional requirements of SOLAS.
3.3.1.2 Where alternative design and arrangements are adopted, engineering analysis,
assessment and approval are to be carried out according to the requirements of relevant CCS
implementation guidelines for alternative design and arrangements.
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CHAPTER 4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1 This Chapter specifies requirements for stability, life-saving, ship security measures,
passenger occupation, vibration and noise, passenger leisure facilities and lighting of cruise ships.
Section 2 STABILITY

4.2.1.1 In addition to the provisions of this Section, applicable requirements of Chapter II-1 of
SOLAS convention and the International Code on Intact Stability are also to be satisfied.
4.2.2 Anti-rolling measures

4.2.2.1 Appropriate anti-rolling measures are to be taken for the cruise ship.
4.2.3 Cross-flooding fittings

4.2.3.1 Cross-flooding fittings are to be capable of automatic operation. Where it is not possible
for automatic operation, the stop valve must be operated from the navigation bridge and central
operating position above the bulkhead deck in any case. Means of indicating the positon of each
switching device must be provided at the navigation bridge and central operating position.
4.2.3.2 Guidelines concerning the operation of cross-flooding fittings are to be readily available
on board the cruise ship for use by the master.
Section 3 LIFE-SAVING

4.3.1.1 In addition to the provisions of this Section, applicable requirements of Chapter III of
SOLAS convention and flag State Administrations are also to be satisfied.
4.3.1.2 All life-saving appliances are to be approved by CCS and the performance is to satisfy
the relevant requirements of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code of IMO.
4.3.1.3 Every liferaft is either to be automatically self-righting or be a canopied reversible
liferaft.
4.3.2 Additional lifejackets②
4.3.2.1 Cruise ships are to be provided with additional lifejackets in accordance with the
following requirement:
(1) The number of additional adult lifejackets to be provided is not to be less than the number of
lower berths within the ship's main vertical zone with the maximum number of berths. For smaller
cruise ships constructed with only one main vertical fire zone, the number of additional adult
lifejackets provided need not exceed fifty percent of the total number of persons carried by the
vessel.
②
Additional adult lifejackets mean those lifejackets being carried in excess of the number required by SOLAS
Chapter III.
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(2) The number of additional lifejackets for children is not to be less than 10% the number of
lower berths within the ship's main vertical zone with the maximum number of berths.
(3) The number of additional lifejackets for infants is not to be less than 2.5% the number of lower
berths within the ship's main vertical zone with the maximum number of berths .
4.3.2.2 The additional lifejackets above are to be arranged insofar as practicable near public
spaces or muster stations or in conspicuous places and be readily available for use on deck. They
are to be arranged symmetrically on both sides insofar as practicable.
4.3.3 Passenger safety briefings

4.3.3.1 Cruise ships are to be provided with information on passenger safety briefings, including
introduction of safety and actions taken in an emergency to be completed prior to departure.
Newly-embarked passengers are to be briefed prior to the departure, including the following
items:
(1) When and how to don a lifejacket;
(2) Description of emergency signals and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency;
(3) Location of lifejackets;
(4) Where to muster when the emergency signal is sounded;
(5) Method of accounting for passenger attendance at musters both for training and in the event of
an actual emergency;
(6) How information will be provided in an emergency;
(7) What to expect if the Master orders an evacuation of the ship;
(8) What additional safety information is available;
(9) Instructions on whether passengers should return to cabins prior to mustering, including
specifics regarding medications, clothing, and lifejackets;
(10) Description of key safety systems and features;
(11) Emergency routing systems and recognizing emergency exits;
(12) Who to seek out for additional information.
4.3.4 Requirements for alternative design and arrangements

4.3.4.1 The cruise ship’s life-saving design and arrangements may deviate from the prescriptive
requirements of SOLAS; however, they are to comply with the life-saving objectives and
functional requirements of SOLAS.
4.3.4.2 Where alternative design and arrangements are adopted, engineering analysis,
assessment and approval are to be carried out according to the requirements of relevant CCS
implementation guidelines for alternative design and arrangements.
Section 4 SECURITY MEASURES ON BOARD

4.4.1.1 This Section specifies requirements for ship security measures with regard to cruise ships
applying for the Cruise class notation.
4.4.2 Passenger stateroom and crew cabin
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4.4.2.1 Each passenger stateroom and crew cabin are to be equipped with entry doors that
include peep holes or other means of visual identification.
4.4.2.2 Each passenger stateroom and crew cabin are to be equipped with security latches and
time-sensitive key technology. Meanwhile the effect on fire safety and other applicable emergency
requirements is to be taken into consideration.
4.4.3 Deck and other accessible spaces

4.4.3.1 Rails are to be provided on the deck accessible to passengers, which are located not less
than 110 cm above the deck.
4.4.3.2 Means for monitoring and recording passengers who have fallen overboard are to be
provided on the deck accessible to passengers.
4.4.3.3 A close-circuit television system is to be provided in the main public area to which
passengers can have access.
4.4.4 Other measures

4.4.4.1 The cruise ship is to be provided with a sufficient number of various security equipment
for the prevention of unlawful acts on board. Such weapons are to comply with laws and
regulations of the flag State.
4.4.4.2 Appropriate measures are to be taken on board the cruise ship to prevent unauthorized or
unintended entry of passengers into sensitive areas such as the navigation bridge.

The following plans are to be submitted for approval:
(1) arrangement of rails;
(2) system diagram and arrangement of means for monitoring and recording passengers who have
fallen overboard;
(3) system diagram and arrangement of close-circuit television system.

4.5.1.1 This Section specifies basic requirements for passenger occupation with regard to cruise
ships applying for the Cruise class notation.
4.5.2 Definitions
(1) Passenger number means the total number of passengers for which lower berths (excluding
extra bed and sofa bed) are provided on board.
(2) Tonnage per passenger means the ratio of gross tonnage (GT) as defined in Regulation 3,
Annex I of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 to passenger
number as defined in (1) above. For ro-ro passenger ships, the capacity of the vehicle hold is not
to be included in the capacity of ship’s enclosed space during the calculation of tonnage per
passenger.
(3) Passenger living area means the moulded area of passenger cabins including toilets, in m2.
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(4) Crew number means the total number of crew for which permanent beds are exclusively
provided on board.
(5) Passenger to crew ratio means the ratio of passenger number as defined in (1) above to crew
number as defined in (4) above.
(6) Living area per passenger means the area per passenger calculated in accordance with
passenger number as defined in (1) above and passenger living area of the whole ship as defined in
(3) above.
4.5.3 Basic requirements for passenger occupation

4.5.3.1 The passenger occupation of cruise ships is to satisfy the requirements of Table 4.5.3.1.
Passenger Occupation Requirements Table 4.5.3.1

Parameter Requirement
Tonnage per passenger ≥20
Living area per passenger, in m2 ≥5
Passenger to crew ratio ≤4.0
Section 6 VIBRATION AND NOISE

4.6.1.1 This Section specifies basic requirements for vibration and noise with regard to cruise
ships applying for the Cruise class notation.
4.6.2 Basic requirements for vibration and noise

4.6.2.1 The noise level of all passenger cabins and public spaces is to comply with the
requirements for crew cabins of the Code on Noise Levels on board Ships (IMO resolution
MSC.337(91)).
4.6.2.2 The allowable vibration level is to satisfy the requirements of ISO 6954(2000)
Mechanical vibration -- Guidelines for the measurement, reporting and evaluation of vibration
with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships.
4.6.2.3 During design and construction of cruise ships, shipboard vibration and noise are to be
controlled by prediction and measurement methods of vibration and noise in accordance with CCS
Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control and Guidelines for Control and Measurement of
Noises for Ships and Marine Products.

4.7.1.1 This Section specifies basic requirements for passenger leisure facilities with regard to
cruise ships applying for the Cruise class notation.
4.7.2 Definition
4.7.2.1 Function facilities mean various living and recreational facilities which provide travel
and leisure services, e.g. culture, sports, dining, shopping, accommodation and sightseeing for
passengers.
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4.7.3 Basic requirements for passenger leisure facilities
4.7.3.1 The cruise ship is to be provided with domestic water suitable for the weather of service
area, convenient drinking water, communication, heating and refrigerating equipment. Each area is
to be well ventilated.
4.7.3.2 Guest room
(1) There are at least to be 30 guest rooms.
(2) Door lock is to be a built-in type provided with anti-theft devices. Emergency evacuation chart
and relevant instructions are posted in distinct position.
(3) Guest rooms are to be provided with toilets containing water closets, basin, shower or bathtub.
Effective anti-slip measures are taken. Both cold and hot water is supplied for 24 hours.
(4) Noise reduction and sound insulation measures are available.
4.7.3.3 Lobby
(1) There is to be a lobby matching the reception capability.
(2) Rest areas of passengers are to be provided.
4.7.3.4 Dining area with adequate lighting is to be provided on cruise ships.
4.7.3.5 Public space
(1) Elevators for passengers only for 4 layers of decks or more.
(2) Public toilet provided for men and women separately.
4.7.3.6 Capability to provide clothes washing, drying and ironing services for passengers is to be
available.
Section 8 LIGHTING

4.8.1.1 This Section specifies requirements for lighting with regard to cruise ships applying for
the Cruise class notation.
4.8.1.2 Unless the lighting of different spaces is expressly provided otherwise by the shipowner
in the specification, the lighting of different spaces on cruise ships is to satisfy the requirements of
4.8.4 to 4.8.8 of this Section.
4.8.1.3 In addition to satisfying the provisions of this Section, lighting is also to satisfy the
applicable provisions of Section 7, Chapter 2, PART FOUR of CCS Rules for Classification of
Sea-going Steel Ships.
4.8.2 Definitions
(1) Passenger spaces are defined as all areas intended for passenger use, and include passenger
cabins, public spaces (e.g. restaurants, hospital, gymnasiums, shops, open deck recreation areas,
etc.).
(2) Crew spaces are defined as all areas intended for crew use only, and include crew cabins,
public spaces (e.g. mess rooms, conference rooms, offices, etc.), and work areas (e.g. wheelhouse,
engine control room and workshops, etc.).

With regard to lighting, the following documents are to be submitted to CCS for approval:
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(1) measurement procedure, including the arrangement of measuring points and measuring
instrument, etc.;
(2) measurement report, including measuring results of indoor lighting, etc.
4.8.4 Passenger spaces

Indoor lighting criteria for passenger spaces are to satisfy the requirements of Table 4.8.4.
Indoor Lighting Criteria for Passenger Spaces Table 4.8.4

Spaces Illuminance level (Lux) Spaces Illuminance level (Lux)
Entrances and passageways
Interior walkways, Exterior walkways,

passageways, stairways 100 passageways, stairways 100
and access ways and access ways (night)
Muster Corridors in passenger

200 100
Station/Embarkation area cabins
Cabins, sanitary spaces
Bath/showers (general
General lighting 150 150
lighting)
All other areas within

Reading and writing
500 sanitary space (e.g. 200
(Desk or bunk light)
toilets)
Mirrors (personal
500 All other living spaces 150
grooming)
Lounge/recreation areas Lighting during sleep

200 <30
within cabin spaces periods
Dining spaces
Dining room, cafeteria 200 Coffee shop 500
Recreation areas
Swimming pools (general

Ball rooms 150 300
lighting)
Lounges 200 Gymnasiums 300
Library 500 Theater/Auditorium 100
Multimedia resource
center (e.g. computer 300 Barber and beauty shop 500
room)
All other recreation Bulletin boards/display

200 150
spaces (e.g. game rooms) areas
Medical and first aid center
Dispensary, pharmacy 500 Operating room
—General lighting 500

Doctor’s office 500
—Operating table 750
Medical Wards
/treatment/examination 500
room —General lighting 100
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Surgical dressing room 800 —Critical examination 500
Medical waiting area 200 —Reading 300
Laboratories 300 All other medical spaces 300
4.8.5 Crew spaces

Indoor lighting criteria for crew spaces are to satisfy the requirements of Table 4.8.5.
Indoor Lighting Criteria for Crew Spaces Table 4.8.5

Space Illuminance Level (Lux) Space Illuminance Level (Lux)
Entrances and passageways
Interior Walkways,
Exterior Walkways,
Passageways, Corridors,
100 Passageways, and Access 50
Stairways and Access
Ways (night)
Ways
Elevators 100 Exterior Stairways 100
Cabins and Sanitary Spaces
Bath/showers (general
General Lighting 150 150
lighting)
Reading and Writing

All other areas within
—Desk 500 sanitary space (e.g. toilets, 200
lavatory)
—Bunk Light 200
Changing Room 200 Light During Sleep Periods <30
Dining Spaces
Mess Room and Cafeteria 200 Coffee Area 150
Recreation Spaces
Recreation Room 200 Gymnasiums 300
Library
Bulletin Boards/Display
—General Lighting 150 150
Areas
—Reading Area 500
Multimedia Resource
All other Recreation
Center (e.g., computer 300 200
Spaces (e.g., Game Rooms)
room)
TV Room/Movie Theater 150
Medical and First Aid Center
Wards
General Lighting/Medical
150 —General lighting 100
Waiting Areas
—Critical examination 500
Medical /Treatment/ Reading and Writing

500 500
Examination Room (Desk)
Laboratories 300 Other Medical Spaces 300
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4.8.6 Navigation and control spaces
Indoor lighting criteria for navigation and control spaces are to satisfy the requirements of Table
4.8.6.
Indoor Lighting Criteria for Navigation and Control Spaces Table 4.8.6
Illuminance Level
Space Space Illuminance Level (Lux)
(Lux)
Wheelhouse, Pilothouse, Bridge

Offices
—Day 300
—General Lighting 300
—Night <30
—Reading and 500
Chart Room Writing (Desk)
—General Lighting 150 —Meeting, Training

Rooms 500
—On Chart Table 500
Control Stations
—General Lighting 300
—Control Consoles 300

Radar Room 200 and Boards, Panels,
Instruments
500
—Reading and
Writing (Desk)
Radio Room 300 Gyro Room 200
4.8.7 Service spaces

Indoor lighting criteria for service spaces are to satisfy the requirements of Table 4.8.7.
Indoor Lighting Criteria for Service Spaces Table 4.8.7

Laundries 200
Food Preparation
—Galley 300 Chemical Storage 300
—Pantry 300 Storerooms
—Thaw Room 300 —Large Parts 200
—Working Surfaces, 500 —Small Parts 300

Food Preparation Counter
Food Storage
—Food Serving Lines 300 —Non-refrigerated 200
—Scullery (Dishwashing) 300 —Refrigerated 100
4.8.8 Operating and maintenance spaces
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Indoor lighting criteria for operating and maintenance spaces are to satisfy the requirements of
Table 4.8.8.
Indoor Lighting Criteria for Operating and Maintenance Spaces Table 4.8.8
Machinery Spaces 200

Cargo Holds (Portable
Engine Room 300 Lighting)
30
Generator, Switchboard 200 —General Lighting
and Transformer Room 200
—During Cargo Handling
Emergency Generator 80
200 —Passageways
Room
Fan Room 200 Inspection and Repair

Tasks
Ventilation and air 200 300
conditioning room —Rough
500
Motor room 300 —Medium
750
Motor-generator room 150 —Fine
（cargo handling） 1000
—Extra Fine
Pump Room, Fire Pump 200 Workshops 300

Room
Steering Gear Room 200 Paint Shop 500
Windlass Rooms 200 Crane Cabin 400
Battery Room 200 Shaft Alley 100
Boiler Rooms 100 Escape Trunks 50
Cargo Handling (Weather 200 Muster/Embarkation Area 200

Decks)
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CHAPTER 5 CRUISING EXPERIENCE DESIGN INDEX
5.1.1 This Chapter specifies relevant requirements for class notations CEDI (Ox, Cx, Fx ) in
relation to cruising experience design index of cruise ships.
5.1.2 The assignment of class notations for cruising experience design index is to comply with
the following principles:
When a cruise ship complies with the applicable requirements for one or more class notations of
the three elements respectively: passenger occupation, comfort and passenger leisure facilities,
corresponding class notations on cruising experience design index may be assigned, e.g. Cruise,
CEDI (C3, F4); Cruise, CEDI (O4, C3, F5).

5.2.1.1 This Section provides requirements for passenger occupation for a cruise ship applying
for class notation CEDI (Ox).
5.2.2.1 Calculations on passenger occupation are to be provided by the designer to CCS, which
are to include as the minimum the calculation process and results of parameters described in 5.2.3
of this Section.
5.2.3 Passenger occupation requirements
5.2.3.1 Tonnage per passenger is to comply with the requirements given in Table 5.2.3.1.
Requirements for Tonnage per Passenger Table 5.2.3.1
Gross tonnage (GT) Class notation Tonnage per Passenger
O3 ≥21
GT<10,000 O4 ≥23
O5 ≥30
O3 ≥25
10,000≤GT<50,000 O4 ≥29
O5 ≥35
O3 ≥30
50,000≤GT<100,000 O4 ≥33
O5 ≥40
O3 ≥32
GT ≥100,000 O4 ≥35
O5 ≥40
5.2.3.2 Living area per passenger is to comply with the requirements given in Table 5.2.3.2.
Requirements for Living Area per Passenger Table 5.2.3.2
2
Class notation Living area per passenger (Unit: m )
O3 ≥6
O4 ≥7
O5 ≥10
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5.2.3.3 Passenger to crew ratio is to comply with the requirements of Table 5.2.3.3.
Requirements for Passenger to Crew Ratio Table 5.2.3.3
Class notation Passenger to crew ratio
O3 ≤3.5
O4 ≤3.0
O5 ≤1.5
SECTION 3 COMFORT
5.3.1 General provisions
5.3.1.1 This Section specifies requirements for comfort, including noise, vibration and indoor
climate, for a cruise ship applying for the class notation CEDI (Cx).
5.3.1.2 Measurement of noise, vibration and indoor climate is to be carried out according to the
requirements provided in Appendix 1 to the Rules. The results of measurement of noise, vibration
and indoor climate in a cabin or space are not to be greater than the criteria that correspond to the
comfort grade of this cabin or space.
5.3.1.3 During the design stage of a cruise ship, evaluation of hull vibration and cabin noise
levels is to be carried out and the calculation report is to be submitted to CCS. Hull vibration is to
be evaluated in accordance with Chapters 11 to 13 of CCS Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration
Control and cabin noise is to be evaluated in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 2 of CCS
Guidelines for Measurement and Control of Noises for Ships and Marine Products.
5.3.1.4 The design, construction and inspection of the air-conditioning system for a cruise ship
are to comply with the requirements of The Guidelines for Survey of Air-conditioning Systems for
Cruise Ships.
5.3.2 Terms and Definitions
(1) Noise level is defined as the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level measured
in accordance with ISO 2923(1996).
(2) Vibration level is defined as the overall frequency weighted r.m.s. value of vibration over the
frequency range 1 to 80 Hz in accordance with ISO 6954(2000).
(3) Indoor climate: air temperature, relative humidity, air velocity and temperature change used as
descriptors for indoor climate.
(4) Air velocity: The measured mean velocity of a mass of air in motion.
(5) Outside air temperature: The actual air temperature measured out of direct sun exposure
outside of the ship.
(6) Fresh Air Supply Quantity: The quantity of fresh outside air per person supplied to a
designated space.
(7) Relative humidity is the ratio between the actual amount of water vapour in the air and the
saturation amount of water vapour in the air, expressed as percentage.
(8) Temperature: The average temperature of a specific number of temperature measurements in a
particular space.
(9) Density of population: The number of people on per square meter area of a space.
5.3.3 Documents
5.3.3.1 For noise and vibration, the following documents are to be submitted to CCS:
(1) report on calculation of hull vibration;
(2) report on calculation of cabin noise;
(3) measurement procedure, including the arrangement of measuring points, loading condition,
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work state of machine, meteorological condition, measuring instrument, etc. ;
(4) measurement report, including noise and vibration measurement results, etc.
5.3.3.2 With regard to indoor climate, the following documents are to be submitted to CCS:
(1) measurement procedure, including the arrangement of measuring points, work state of machine,
work state of HVAC system, and measuring instrument etc.;
(2) measurement report, including indoor climate measurement results, etc.
5.3.4 Noise
5.3.4.1 Noise levels
(1) The maximum allowable noise levels for different passenger spaces onboard cruise ships are
given in Table 5.3.4.1(1).
Maximum Allowable Noise Levels in dB(A) of Passenger Spaces Table 5.3.4.1(1)
Noise Level
Location
C3 C4 C5
Passenger cabins 55 52 49
Passenger public spaces 60 58 55
①②③
Open deck recreation areas 70 68 65
Notes:① The levels may be exceeded by 5 dB(A) in sports areas.
② The levels may be exceeded by 5 dB(A) within 3 m of a ventilation inlet/outlet.
③ The levels for open deck recreation areas refer to ship generated noise only, and the noise generated
from the effects of wind and waves are not considered.
(2) Measured noise levels slightly greater than the maximum allowable noise levels may
be accepted. Not more than 20 percent of the passenger cabins, 30 percent of the
public spaces may exceed the maximum allowable noise levels by 3 dB(A).
5.3.4.2 Sound Insulation Indices

(1) The bulkhead and deck air-borne sound insulation indices for passenger spaces, Rw, calculated
in accordance with ISO R717/1, are to be in compliance with the provisions of Table 5.3.4.2(1).
Passenger Spaces – Minimum Airborne Sound Insulation Indices, Rω Table 5.3.4.2(1)
Sound insulation indices

Location
C3 C4 C5
Passenger cabin to corridor 34 36 38
Passenger cabin to mess rooms, recreation rooms, public
45 48 51
spaces
Passenger cabin to entertainment area 60 62 65
(2) Not more than 20 percent of the interfaces tested of bulkheads and decks may have airborne
sound insulation indices 3 dB(A) lower than the minimum specified values in Table 5.3.4.2(1).
5.3.5 Vibration
5.3.5.1 Vibration levels
(1) The maximum allowable vibration levels for passenger spaces are given in Table 5.3.5.1(1).
Passenger Spaces – Maximum Allowable Vibration Levels in mm/s Table 5.3.5.1(1)
Vibration levels
Location
C3 C4 C5
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Passenger cabins 3.0 2.0 1.5
Passenger public spaces 3.0 2.0 1.5
Open deck recreation areas 3.5 2.7 2.0
5.3.6 Indoor climate

5.3.6.1 Indoor temperature
Corresponding to different comfort class notations, requirements for indoor temperature at
different locations onboard cruise ships are shown in Table 5.3.6.1. Meanwhile the following
requirements are to be complied with:
(1) Corresponding to different comfort notations C3, C4, C5, each designated cabin/space is to
be able to reduce by 3℃ from the highest heating temperature limit in winter or increase by 3℃
from the lowest cooling temperature limit in summer in not more than 2 hours, 1.5 hours and 1
hours respectively.
(2) For comfort notations C3 and C4, individual temperature control of the designated
space/cabin is to be provided.
(3) For comfort notation C5, individual and automatic temperature control (with thermostat) of
the designated space/cabin is to be provided.
Indoor Temperature in℃Required at Different Locations Table 5.3.6.1
Outdoor Indoor temperature
Location
temperature C3 C4 C5
Areas for long-term stay (e.g. 15℃and below 20 22 24
living areas such as passenger
cabins, etc.), hospital 40℃and above 26 25 24
15℃ and below 19 21 23

Areas for short-term stay (public
spaces such as conference rooms,
libraries, card rooms, seating areas,
dining areas, casinos, shopping
areas, bars, dance lounges, discos,
gymnasiums)
40℃and above 27 26 25
Notes: ① For outside temperatures between 15°C and 40°C, the required indoor temperature value is to be
obtained thorough linear interpolation.
② For areas with special requirements, the temperature control criteria may be considered separately.
5.3.6.2 Relative humidity

Corresponding to different comfort class notations C3, C4, C5, requirements for relative humidity
at different locations onboard cruise ships are shown in Table 5.3.6.2.
Relative Humidity in % Required at Different Locations Table 5.3.6.2
Relative humidity
Location
C3 C4 C5
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Passenger cabins, hospital, public spaces
intended for low physical activity (such as
conference rooms, libraries, card rooms,
seating areas), public spaces intended for high <65 20~60 30~60
physical activity ( such as show lounges,
dining areas, casinos, shopping areas, bars,
dance lounges, discos, gymnasiums )
5.3.6.3 Air Velocity

Corresponding to different comfort class notations C3, C4, C5, requirements for air velocity at
different locations onboard cruise ships are shown in Table 5.3.6.3.
Maximum Air Velocity in m/s Required at Different Locations Table 5.3.6.3
Maximum air velocity
Location
C3 C4 C5
Passenger cabins 0.35 0.30 0.25
Hospital 0.25 0.2 0.15
Public spaces intended for low physical activity
(such as conference rooms, libraries, card rooms, 0.3 0.25 0.2
seating areas)
Public spaces intended for high physical activity
(such as show lounges, dining areas, casinos,
0.35 0.3 0.25
shopping areas, bars, dance lounges, discos,
gymnasiums)
Notes: ① The maximum air velocity specified in the above table corresponds to outdoor temperatures of 40℃
and above. Where outdoor temperatures are of 15℃ and below, the maximum air velocity is to
deduct 0.05m/s respectively from the values specified in Table 5.3.6.3.
② For outside temperatures between 15°C and 40°C, the required maximum air velocity value is to
be obtained thorough linear interpolation.
5.3.6.4 Fresh air supply quantity

(1) Corresponding to different comfort class notations C3, C4, C5, requirements for minimum fresh
air supply quantity per person at different locations onboard cruise ships are shown in Table
5.3.6.4(1).
Minimum Fresh Air Supply Quantity Per Person Required at Different Locations ( in
im3/(h·person))
Table 5.3.6.4(1)
Minimum fresh air supply quantity
Location
C3 C4 C5
Note: ①Unless otherwise specified by owner and yard the number of persons in each designated cabin/space will
be counted according to ISO7547.
(2) The hospital onboard is to be provided with fresh air system, the design minimum fresh air
supply quantity of which is to be determined by air changes, as shown in Table 5.3.6.4.
Minimum Air Changes Required in Hospital, h-1 Table 5.3.6.4(2)
Minimum air changes
Location
C3 C4 C5
Hospital 2 2.5 3
(3) The design minimum fresh air supply quantity for spaces with high density of population is to
be determined according to the minimum fresh air supply quantity per person required under
different densities of population, as shown in Table 5.3.6.4(3).
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Minimum Fresh Air Supply Quantity per Person Required under Different Densities of
Population (in m3/(h·person)) Table 5.3.6.4(3)
Minimum fresh air supply quantity
C3 C4 C5
Location
PF≤ 0.4<PF≤ PF> PF≤ 0.4<PF≤ PF> PF≤ 0.4<PF PF>
0.4 1.0 1.0 0.4 1.0 1.0 0.4 ≤1.0 1.0
Public spaces intended for low
physical activity (such as
13 10 9 17 11 10 26 18 16
conference rooms, libraries, card
rooms, seating areas)
Public spaces intended for high
physical activity (such as show
lounges, dining areas, casinos, 17 15 14 25 18 15 40 37 36
shopping areas, bars, dance
lounges, discos, gymnasiums)
Note: PF means density of population.

This section provides relevant requirements on passenger leisure facilities for a cruise ship
applying for class notation CEDI(Fx).
5.4.2.1 The following plans and documents in relation to passenger leisure facilities of the cruise
ship are to be submitted to CCS:
(1) cabin arrangement plan;
(2) cabin equipment arrangement plan;
(3) cabin equipment instructions or specifications, including the intended usage of the cabin, size
and arrangement of sanitary installation, etc.;
(4) other relevant plans or documents.
5.4.3 Public area for passengers
5.4.3.1 The lobby is to comply with the requirements of Table 5.4.3.1.
Requirements for Lobby Table 5.4.3.1
Class notation requirements
No. F3 F4 F5
With lobby with spacious lobby with capacious lobby, not less than
1
two layers of decks in height
2 With reception desk Same as F3 Same as F3
3 With guest rest area Same as F3 Same as F3
The lobby or its adjacent area is Same as F4
provided with wheel chairs and a
4 -
dedicated toilet or toilet cubicle for
the disabled persons
5.4.3.2 Dining rooms are to comply with the requirements in Table 5.4.3.2.
Requirements for Dining Rooms Table 5.4.3.2
No.
F3 F4 F5
1 With minimum 1 dining room With minimum 2 different types With minimum 3 different types
of dining rooms of dining rooms
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2 With single banquet room or small Same as F3 With 3 or more banquet rooms or
banquet hall small banquet hall
3 With area for rest and communication With dedicated area for rest and Same as F4
of guests and providing beverages communication of guests and
(drinks or tea) providing beverages (drinks or
tea)
5.4.3.3 Other requirements for public areas are to comply with the provisions in Table 5.4.3.3.
Other Requirements for Public Areas Table 5.4.3.3
No.
F3 F4 F5
1 Outdoor sightseeing areas are to be In addition to meeting the In addition to meeting the
provided on the cruise ship requirements of F3, indoor requirements of F4 , the sun deck
sightseeing area with leisure is to be provided with leisure
tables and chairs are to be facilities, e.g. lounge chairs
provided
2 If the ship has 4 layers of passenger If the ship has 3 layers of If the ship has 3 layers of
decks or more, sufficient guest passenger decks or more, passenger decks or more,
elevators are to be provided; on sufficient guest elevators are to be sufficient guest elevators are to be
average, at least one guest elevator is provided; on average, at least one provided; on average, at least one
to be provided for every 110 guest guest elevator is to be provided guest elevator is to be provided
rooms. for every 100 guest rooms. for every 70 guest rooms. Service
Service elevator is to be elevator is to be additionally
additionally provided provided
3 With public toilet (segregated in Public toilet (segregated in Same as F4
cubicles), for men and women cubicles), for men and women
separately separately is to be provided
adjacent to public areas with
dense population or high
frequency of use
4 With toilet cubicle dedicated for With toilet dedicated for disabled
-
disabled persons persons
5.4.4 Guest rooms

Guest rooms are to comply with the requirements of Table 5.4.4.
Requirements for Guest Rooms Table 5.4.4
No. F3 F4 F5
1 With bathrooms. The area of each With bathrooms, and 70% of the With bathrooms, and 70% of the
bathroom is not to be less than 2 bathrooms or above have an area bathrooms or above have an area
m²; not less than 2.5 m²; not less than 4 m²;
(a) with water closet; (a) same as F3; (a) Same as F3;
(b) with dresser (wash basin, (b) same as F3; (b) Same as F3;
dresser mirror and necessary (c) a suite is required to be (c) Same as F4;
bathroom supplies ); provided with a bath tub (d) Same as F3;
(c) with bath tub or shower which is fitted with a shower (e) Same as F3;
cubicle. Bath tub is fitted with nozzle (the nozzle may not be (f) Same as F3;
shower nozzle (the nozzle fitted if a separate shower (g) Same as F4
may not be fitted if a separate cubicle is additionally
shower cubicle is additionally provided);
provided); (d) Same as F3;
(d) with effective anti-slip (e) Same as F3;
measure; (f) With telephone extension and
(e) cold water and hot water hair drier
supply for 24 hours
2 With telephone Same as F3 Same as F3
3 With suites Same as F3 Same as F3
4 With deluxe suite, comprising at With deluxe suite, comprising at
-
least 3 rooms least 4 rooms
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5 - With room for disabled persons Same as F4
6 Not less than 70% guest rooms are Small fridges are provided in guest Same as F4
to be provided with small fridges rooms, and mini bars are to be
provided in suites
5.4.5 Work spaces

5.4.5.1 The galley is to comply with the requirements of Table 5.4.5.1.
Requirements for Galley Table 5.4.5.1
No. F3 F4 F5
1 Close to dining rooms are far as In addition to meeting the Same as F4

possible requirements F3, the route for
passing dishes of food is not
crossed with other public areas
5.4.6 Optional items

Optional items are to comply with the requirements of Table 5.4.6(1).
Requirements for Optional Items Table 5.4.6(1)
Class notation
No. F3 F4 F5
1 Provided with at least 10 items from Provided with at least 25 items Provided with at least 35 items
Table 5.4.6(2). from Table 5.4.6(2). from Table 5.4.6(2).
A list of optional items is shown in Table 5.4.6(2).

List of Optional Items Table 5.4.6(2)
Category Optional Items (56 items in total)
Ⅰ Guest rooms
1 Not less than 70% guest rooms are to be provided with mini bars
2 The quantity of suites occupies at least 10% of the total quantity of guest rooms
3 All suites have separate bathrooms for the host and visitors
4 With deluxe suite comprising 5 or more rooms
5 with visual-audio interaction service system (Video-on-demand, i.e. VOD), with visual bill query service
in guest rooms
6 Not less than 30% guest rooms have balconies

Ⅱ Function
1 With multifunctional hall or dedicated conference room accommodating at least 200 persons
2 With grand banquet room accommodating at least 200 persons
3 With at least 2 small meeting rooms or negotiating rooms (each accommodates at least 10 persons)
4 With exhibition hall of at least 200m2
5 With prayer room of at least 200m2
Ⅲ Recreation
1 With smoking area
2 Independent florist
3 Independent bar, tea house, etc.
4 Lobby bar
5 With sightseeing elevator
6 With escalator
7 Dance lounges (Disco, night club)
8 Movie theatre, with stage facility and stage lighting system meeting normal performance needs,
penetrating at least one layer of deck
9 Hairdressing and beauty salon
10 Sauna room
11 Health care & message center or SPA
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12 Independent book store or library
13 Dining room opening 24 hours a day
14 Green field
15 Hot spring
16 Water park
17 Ski field
18 Card room
19 Casino
20 Game room
21 Snooker room
22 KTV box (at least 2 boxes)
23 With venue for holding salon or lecture
24 Gourmet street
25 Planetarium
26 Aquarium
27 Playground or children’s park
28 Gallery or arts center
29 Other recreational items
Ⅳ Physical fitness
1 Fitness center
2 Indoor swimming pool
3 Outdoor swimming pool
4 Ping Pong room
5 Indoor badminton court
6 Basketball court
7 Bowling room
8 Tennis court
9 Golf driving range
10 Squash court
11 Shooting ground or archery field
12 Boxing ring
13 Climbing wall
14 Jogging area
15 Bungee jumping
16 Ropeway
17 Water slide
18 Other items for physical fitness
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CHAPTER 6 SANITATION ENSURANCE DESIGN INDEX

6.1.1.1 This Chapter specifies relevant requirements for class notation SEDI(x) in relation to
sanitation ensurance design index of cruise ships.
6.1.1.2 Cruise ships satisfying corresponding requirements of each category of sanitation
ensurance design index in this Chapter may be assigned the class notations SEDI(3), SEDI(4) or
SEDI(5).

6.1.2.1 Following plans and documents are to be submitted to CCS:
(1) Cabin arrangement plan (including galley, dining room, food transportation corridor and
storage position, potable water tank, waste storage and processing area, water entertainment
facilities, children activity center, etc.);
(2) Cabin equipment instructions or equipment list (including location, material, handwashing
station and ventilation, etc.);
(3) Other relevant plans or documents.
Section 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITATION ENSURANCE DESIGN INDEX CLASS

NOTATION
6.2.1 Requirements for class notation SEDI(3)

6.2.1.1 Galley and dining room
(1) Independent and dedicated food processing area apart from other public spaces or accesses is
to be provided;
(2) Public appliance as well as food processing and storage appliance are to be provided with
disinfection facilities or measures;
(3) For the arrangement of galley and dining room, separate processing and storage of raw and
cooked food are to be considered to prevent cross contamination;
(4) The galley is to be provided with at least one staff dedicated handwashing station (including
cleaning products and drying facilities);
(5) Dedicated trash can /waste receptacle is to be provided;
(6) Food placed in service area and buffet table is to be provided with display cover or other
measures for protection and kept within suitable temperature.
6.2.1.2 Food storage
(1) Food storage location is to avoid toxic and harmful substances, in order to prevent pollution;
(2) Food is to be stored in suitable condition and satisfy food quality requirements
6.2.1.3 Potable water
(1) Construction materials for potable water tank and transport systems (including water pipe,
valve and equipment for handling potable water) are not to have possibility of causing pollution to
potable water;
(2) Transport systems (including water pipe, valve and equipment for handling potable water) are
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to have clear identification mark and devices preventing backflow;
(3) Potable water tank is to be provided with monitoring unit for regular sampling and testing.
6.2.1.4 Garbage, solid and medical waste
(1)Containers with cover or dedicated compartment for garbage, solid and medical waste only are
to be provided on cruise ship. These containers/compartments are to be clearly marked;
(2) Cruise ships are to be provided with facilities to harmlessly handle domestic garbage,
remaining food and solid waste as well as facilities to handle biomedical waste or provided with
biochemical protective plastic bags exclusively used for storage of medical waste which are
transferred to the shore for treatment after the ship is berthed.
6.2.1.5 Medical facilities
(1) Cruise ships are to be provided with a hospital;
(2) Cruise ships are to be provided with basic medicine and medical instruments provided in
accordance with the requirements of International Medical Guide for Ships of World Health
Organization;
(3) Medical facilities are to be kept clean and properly maintained, and handwashing station is to
be installed within the hospital.
6.2.1.6 Indoor environment
(1) Limit of air pollutant inside each space of cruise ship is to comply with the provisions of Table
6.2.1.6.
Limit of Air Pollutant Table 6.2.1.6
No. Parameter Unit Limit
3
1 Formaldehyde (HCHO) mg/m ≤0.10
3
2 Ammonia (NH3) mg/m ≤0.2
3
3 Benzene (C6H6) mg/m ≤0.09
3
4 Radon (222Rn) Bq/m ≤400
5 TVOC mg/m3 ≤0.6
(2) Measuring method, evaluation of measuring results and measuring reports of above parameters
are to comply with relevant provisions of Appendix 3 “Indoor Environment Measurement and
Report” of the Rules.

6.2.2.1 Cruise ships applying for class notation SEDI(4) are at least to satisfy relevant
requirements for class notation SEDI(3). In addition, cruise ships are to be provided with doctor.

6.2.3.1 Cruise ships applying for class notation SEDI(5) are to satisfy provisions of
6.2.3.2~6.2.3.9 below in addition to all requirements for class notation SEDI(4).
6.2.3.2 Food and food area
(1) A clear separation of food of different nature (e.g. uncooked and cooked, clean and soiled) is to
be provided. When a common corridor is used for movement of food of different nature, the
minimum distance from bulkhead to bulkhead must be considered. Within a galley, the standard
separation between food of different nature is to be a minimum of 2 m;
(2) An orderly flow of food from the suppliers at dockside to the waste management area is to be
provided, in order to prevent cross-contamination. For refrigerated food, long-time exposure under
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non-refrigerating temperature is to be prevented;
(3) Material used for food-contact surfaces are to be smooth, durable, noncorroding and easily
cleanable. Vinyl or linoleum deck coverings are not acceptable in food areas;
(4) Food service areas (e.g. buffet lines, waiter stations, bars and other similar areas) are to be
provided with deckheads. Bulkheads and deckheads are to be made of hard, durable, noncorroding,
nonabsorbent and easily cleanable materials;
(5) Decks of food service areas are to be made of hard, durable, nonabsorbent and nonskid
materials;
(6) Vents and drain lines are not allowed directly over food preparation, food storage and clean
equipment storage;
(7) Effective means (e.g., sneeze guards, display cases, raised shield) are to be provided in all
areas where food is on display (including locations where food is being displayed during
preparation). Guard panels are to be made of plastic or glass that is durable, smooth and easily
cleanable;
(8) Food and garbage lifts are to be provided with interiors that are constructed of stainless steel;
(9) Potable water is to be used to generate steam applied directly to food and food-contact surfaces.
Steam is to be generated from equipment designed for this purpose (e.g., steamers and ovens);
(10) Soiled landing tables are to be designed to drain waste liquids and prevent contamination of
adjacent clean surfaces;
(11) Food service areas are to be provided with trash cans, garbage grinder or food waste systems;
(12) Sufficient deck drains and deck sinks are to be arranged in food area and washing area to
prevent sewage overflow.
6.2.3.3 Washing station
(1) Handwashing stations are to be provided throughout food operation, preparation and washing
areas, food-dispensing waiter stations (e.g. soups, ice, etc.) and toilet room. Handwashing stations
are to be provided at the soiled dish drop-off area(s) in the main galley, specialty galleys and
pantries;
(2) One handwashing station is to be provided in crew restaurant and passenger self-service buffet
area. Each handwashing station is to at least include a handwash sink, a soap dispenser and a paper
towel dispenser. Handwash sink can be replaced by automatic handwashing system. Soap
dispensers and paper towel dispensers are not to be over clean utensil storage, food storage, food
preparation surfaces, bar counters or water fountains;
(3) Waste receptacles are to be provided in close proximity to the handwash sink and sized to
accommodate the quantity of paper towel waste generated. The handwashing station may be
decorative but must be nonabsorbent, durable, and easily cleanable.
6.2.3.4 Potable water
(1) If potable water filters installed on ice machines, combination ovens and beverage machine are
used, it is to ensure that filters are accessible for changing;
(2) The water outlets from drinking fountains are to be slanted and protected by a sanitary guard;
(3) Drinking fountains are to be provided with stainless steel cabinets and without filling spouts in
food preparation areas;
(4) Potable water storage tanks are not to share a common wall with other tanks containing
nonpotable water or other liquids. It is not to install tanks containing nonpotable liquid directly
over potable water tanks. It is to use approved potable water tank coatings and follow all of the
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manufacturer’s recommendations for applying, drying and curing the tank coatings;
(5) Nonpotable water pipes are not to penetrate potable water tanks. Welding pipes above potable
water tanks are to be subject to anticorrosive treatment. Potable water pipes inside potable water
tank are to be free of seam and corrosion;
(6) Vent pipes in potable water tank are not to be connected with those in nonpotable water tank.
Potable water distribution lines are to be at least 450 mm above the deck plating or the normal
bilge water level. Lead, cadmium, or other hazardous materials are not allowed for pipes, fittings,
or solder;
(7) Potable water tanks and potable water systems are to be provided with facilities to clean,
disinfect and wash all parts;
(8) Potable water heat exchangers are to be designed against water pollution.
6.2.3.5 Garbage storage and processing
(1) Garbage storage is to meet following requirements:
① Garbage storage or holding rooms of sufficient size are to be provided to hold unprocessed
waste for the longest expected time period between off loadings;
② Garbage storage room is to be separated from all food preparation and storage areas, and
sufficient supply and exhaust ventilation is to be provided to control temperature, humidity
and odors;
③ A sealed and refrigerated storage space for wet garbage and accessible handwashing station
are to be provided;
④ It is to ensure that all bulkheads and decks in garbage storage area are durable and easily
cleanable.
(2) Garbage processing is to meet following requirements:
① A sufficient number of sorting tables with appropriate size are to be provided;
② A storage locker for cleaning materials and accessible handwashing stations are to be
provided;
③ It is to ensure that bulkheads and decks in garbage processing area are durable,
noncorroding and easily cleanable;
④ A sink with a pressure washer or an automatic washing machine is to be provided for
washing garbage/refuse handing equipment, garbage/refuse storage containers and garbage
barrels;
⑤ Black and grey water drainage systems from cabins, food areas and public spaces are to be
designed and installed to prevent waste back up and odor or gas emission into these areas.
6.2.3.6 Ventilation
Sufficient ventilation is to be provided in all food preparation, warewashing, cleaning and toilet
rooms to keep them free of excessive heat, humidity, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious
odors and smoke.
6.2.3.7 Recreational water facilities
(1) Decorative and working features of recreational water facilities are to be constructed of
nonporous and easily cleanable materials;
(2) Decking material for the baby-only water facility is to be durable, nonabsorbent, slip-resistant
and nontoxic;
(3) Drain/suction fitting is to be designed to prevent any portion of the body or hair from
becoming lodged;
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(4) Recreational water facilities are to be provided with filtration and disinfection systems to
ensure that recreational water has been filtered and disinfected before passing through recreational
water facilities;
(5) The location of filter is to be easily accessible for inspection, cleaning and maintenance;
(6) Recirculation pumps and filtration and disinfection equipment that have suitable capacity are
to be installed to ensure turnover rates of recreational facilities;
(7) For recreational water facilities, pump rooms are to be arranged easily accessible and
well-ventilated. Each pump room is to be provided with deck drainage system.
6.2.3.8 Child activity center (applicable to children under 6 years of age)
(1) Surfaces of tables, chairs and other furnishings are to be constructed of an easily cleanable and
nonabsorbent material;
(2) Handwashing facilities are to be provided in each child activity center. Handwashing facilities
are to be located outside toilet room and handwashing sinks are to have a maximum height of 560
mm above the deck. Handwashing facilities are to include a soap dispenser and paper towel
dispenser or air dryer and a waste receptacle;
(3) One toilet room is to be provided for every 25 children in child activity center. The toilet
rooms are to include following facilities:
① Child-sized toilet with a maximum height of 280 mm and toilet seat opening no greater than
203 mm;
② Handwashing facilities complying with the provisions of 6.2.3.8(2);
③ Gloves and wipes;
④ Airtight and washable waste receptacle;
⑤ Self-closing toilet room exit doors.
(4) If diaper-changing stations are provided, each diaper-changing station is to include following
equipment:
① A diaper-changing table that is impervious, nonabsorbent, nontoxic, smooth, durable and
cleanable;
② An airtight, soiled-diaper receptacle;
③ An adjacent handwashing station equipped in accordance with 6.2.3.8(2);
④ A storage area for diapers, gloves, wipes and disinfectant.
6.2.3.9 Indoor environment
(1) Limit of air pollutant inside each space of cruise ship is to comply with the provisions of Table
6.2.3.9.
Limit of Air Pollutant Table 6.2.3.9
No. Parameter Unit Limit
3
1 Formaldehyde (HCHO) mg/m ≤0.08
3
2 Ammonia (NH3) mg/m ≤0.2
3
3 Benzene (C6H6) mg/m ≤0.09
3
4 Radon (222Rn) Bq/m ≤200
3
5 TVOC mg/m ≤0.5
(2) Measuring method, evaluation of measuring results and measuring reports of above parameters
are to comply with relevant provisions of Appendix 3 “Indoor Environment Measurement and
Report” of the Rules.
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APPENDIX 1 COMFORT LEVEL MEASUREMENT AND REPORT
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
1.1 This Appendix is applicable to measurement and report of vibration, noise and indoor
climate of cruise ship.
1.2 Definitions
(1) Air temperature control means temperature interval to be satisfied by defined space.
(2) Vertical temperature gradient means vertical temperature difference.
CHAPTER 2 NOISE MEASUREMENT
2.1 General requirements

2.1.1 The noise measurement is to be undertaken by CCS or an organization accepted
by CCS. The measurement is to be witnessed by a CCS Surveyor.
2.1.2 The noise measurement on board ship is to be carried out according to CCS
Guidelines for Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships and Marine Products.
2.1.3 Prior to measurements, a measurement procedure is to be submitted for
approval by CCS. This procedure is at least to contain the contents mentioned in
paragraph 5.3.4, Chapter 5 of the Rules.
2.1.4 Measurement of the C-weighted equivalent continuous sound level LCeq(T) and
C-weighted peak sound level LCpeak (T) are to be made in cabins/spaces where the sound
level exceeds 85 dB(A).
2.2 Measuring positions

2.2.1 The measuring positions are to be selected such as to give a representative description of
the noise situation on board the ship. A higher density of measuring positions is to be required in
areas near noise sources (e.g. main and auxiliary engines, propellers, thrusters, etc.).
2.2.2 For ships with a large number of cabins distributed over a major portion of the ship,
measurements may be limited to a selected number of cabins. By dividing the length of the ship in
three parts, the measuring positions are to be evenly distributed amongst three parts. Typical
percentage of cabins in the region to be measured is as follows:
Measuring region Typical percentage of cabins in the region to be measured
Aftship 45%
Midship 25%
Foreship 15%
2.2.3 The noise level is to be measured in all the public spaces on board. The measuring
positions are to be selected such as to give a representative description of the noise situation in the
public spaces on board the ship.
2.2.4 For larger spaces of public spaces, it is necessary to distributed a number of measuring
positions to get a representative description of the noise profile. No distance between measuring
positions or between positions and walls is generally to exceed 10 m.
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2.2.5 For open deck recreation areas, several measuring positions are to be arranged.
Measurements are to be taken in areas provided for recreation and in areas where high noise levels
are suspected.
CHAPTER 3 VIBRATION MEASUREMENT

3.1.1 The vibration measurement is to be undertaken by CCS or an organization
accepted by CCS. The measurement is to be witnessed by a CCS Surveyor.
3.1.2 The vibration measurement is to be carried out according to Section 4, Chapter 16,
PART EIGHT of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.
approval by CCS. This procedure is at least to contain the contents mentioned in
paragraph 5.3.5, Chapter 5 of the Rules.
3.2 Measuring positions

3.2.1 Vibration measurements in cabins are normally to be taken at the floor in the center of the
room and to reflect the vibration of the deck structure.
3.2.2 For ships with a large number of cabins distributed over a major portion of the ship,
measurements may be limited to a selected number of cabins. By dividing the length of the ship in
three parts, the measuring positions are to be evenly distributed amongst three parts. Typical
percentage of cabins in the region to be measured is as follows:
Measuring region Typical percentage of cabins in the region to be measured
Aftship 60%
Midship 30%
Foreship 10%
3.2.3 The vibration level is to be measured in all the public spaces on board. The measuring
positions are to be selected such as to give a representative description of the vibration situation in
the public spaces on board the ship.
3.2.4 For larger spaces (public rooms, messes, recreation areas, etc.), it may be necessary to
distribute a number of measuring positions to get a representative description of the vibration
profile.
3.2.5 Vibration levels in vertical, longitudinal and transverse directions are subject to assessment.
Recording of vibration levels in longitudinal and transverse direction is not required in all
positions, but transverse vibration is to be recorded at the front and aft end, and longitudinal
vibration at the port and starboard side of the deck house at each deck level.
3.2.6 For ships where the accommodation extends over a large portion of the length of the ship,
the transverse vibration is to be recorded at a minimum of three positions, evenly distributed along
the ship. The longitudinal vibration is to be recorded at the bridge wings.
CHAPTER 4 INDOOR CLIMATE MEASUREMENT

4.1.1 The indoor climate measurement is to be undertaken by CCS or an organization
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approval by CCS. This procedure is at least to contain ship information, HVAC system
parameter and HVAC system arrangement.
4.1.3 Indoor climate measurement is to be carried out according to ANSI/ASHRAE 55a and
ANSI/ASHRAE 15.
4.1.4 Parameters which can verify indoor climate by measurement include air temperature
control, maximum air velocity and relative humidity.
4.1.5 The air temperature and humidity measurements are to be made at least every five (5)
minutes for a minimum period of one (1) hour. The minimum, maximum and average values for
the 1-hour period are to be reported for each space measured.
4.1.6 The measuring period for determining the average air velocity at any location is to be three
(3) minutes.
4.2 Measuring equipment

4.2.1 Measuring equipment is to comply with or exceed minimum requirements for measuring
physical quantity of environmental properties in ISO 7226.
4.3 Measuring conditions

4.3.1 Measurements may be taken in port or at sea.
4.3.2 The HVAC system is to be operating in normal operation mode.
4.3.3 The space doors and windows are to be closed, except for routine entry and exit. Any open
doors or windows are to be noted in the Indoor Climate Measurement Report.
4.3.4 Spaces are to be furnished with all usual equipment and furnishings normally found in the
space.
4.3.5 When thermal conditions in the manned space have a high sensitivity to time of day and
weather conditions (e.g., spaces adjacent to exterior bulkheads), the measurement is to be made
such that the high and low extremes of the thermal parameters are determined (e.g., measurements
could therefore be taken during the day and night in the same space). If possible, measurements
are to be taken with little or no cloud cover.
4.3.6 During the indoor climate measurements, any activity that might affect the indoor climatic
variables in the space is to be avoided. For this reason, only the personnel needed for the normal
operation of the equipment in the space and those carrying out the measurements are to be present
in the space being tested.
4.4 Measurement locations

4.4.1 The aim when selecting manned spaces, cabins and recreation areas where internal and
external conditions or factors may have adverse effects on indoor climate is to obtain a
representative sample of data that reflects the actual conditions.
4.4.2 Where a single instance of one (1) type of space exists within the vessel (e.g., mess room,
gymnasium, library, etc.), the location is to be selected for measurement.
4.4.3 Where multiple instances of one (1) type of space exist (e.g., cabins or recreation areas), a
representative sample of at least twenty-five (25) percent of each type is to be selected for
measurement. The worst case locations are to be considered part of the representative sample, if
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applicable.
4.4.4 All of these measurement locations are to be selected at locations port, starboard, fore,
amidships and aft. The worst case locations are to be considered part of the representative sample
for crew cabins, if applicable.
4.4.5 The cabins to be measured are to be evenly distributed amongst the cabins on each deck or
in each respective fire zone.
4.4.6 The measuring positions are to be selected such as to give a representative description of
the climate in the public spaces on board the ship.
4.4.7 The measurement positions may be subjected to alterations during the testing based on the
actual findings during the survey on board the ship.
4.5 Measurement report

4.5.1 A measurement report is to be submitted to CCS surveyor for approval. The following
details are to be included in the measurement report:
a) Measurement information;
b) Measurement positions;
c) Measurement equipment;
d) Measurement results;
e) Information on deviation from measurement procedure.
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APPENDIX 2 LIGHTING MEASUREMENT AND REPORT

1.1.1 The lighting measurement is to be undertaken by CCS or an organization
approval by CCS. This procedure is at least to include appropriate design information
and layout drawings showing bulkheads, access routes, location of luminaires, outlines
of major furniture and equipment and the space name and number. The drawings are
to be to a scale and sized to permit the scaling of survey points, lighting equipment, the
recording of luminance and other relevant data.
1.2 Measuring equipment

1.2.1 The illuminance meter (light meter) is to comply with the requirements of IESNA
RP-12-97 B.5.
1.3 Measuring conditions

1.3.1 Lighting measurements may be taken in port or at sea.
1.3.2 In spaces with windows or port lights, the minimum lighting level is to be provided
by artificial light sources only. Lighting measurements are to be taken after dark, and
all natural light is to be kept out during daytime measurement.
1.3.3 Interior spaces with no windows or port lights can be measured during daylight
hours.
1.3.4 Stray light (e.g., dock lighting and moonlight) is to be masked out as far as practicable.
Where it is not possible, measurements of stray light, at appropriate positions, with all lighting
turned off, are to be obtained. These readings are then to be deducted from readings taken at the
same positions, with the lighting turned on, to determine the illuminance from the lighting.
1.3.5 Lighting measurements are to be taken in cabins and staterooms with all
cabin and stateroom lights turned off and curtains, shutters, etc. closed.
1.3.6 During the lighting measurements, shadows on the light meter caused by any kind of
human activity are to be avoided. For this reason, only the personnel needed for the normal
operation of the equipment in the space and those carrying out the measurements are to be present
in the space being tested.
1.3.7 Doors and windows are to be closed, except where they are normally left open. Any open
doors or windows are to be noted in the Lighting Test Report.
1.3.8 Spaces are to be furnished with all usual equipment and furnishings normally
found in the space.
1.4 Measurement locations

1.4.1 Select problem areas based on the potential for excessive external illumination (daylight)
into the space (e.g., bridge). Measurements are to be taken in all identified problem areas.
1.4.2 Select potential problem areas based on the positioning of luminaires in the space
as indicated on the drawings (e.g., uneven spacing of luminaires resulting in nonuniform
illuminance levels and dimly lit areas). Measurements are to be taken in all problem
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areas.
1.4.3 Where a single instance of one (1) type of space exists within the vessel (e.g.,
bridge,
radio room, officer’s mess, gymnasium, library, etc.), the location is to be selected
for measurement.
1.4.4 Where multiple instances of one (1) type of space exist (e.g., crew recreation
areas or crew mess) with the exception of cabins/staterooms, a representative
sample of at least 25 percent of each type is to be selected for measurement. The
problem area locations are to be considered part of the representative sample, if
applicable.
1.4.5 Where a number of crew cabin/stateroom spaces are identical in configuration in
terms of lighting systems, surface treatments, geometry, furnishings and equipment
layout, only two (2) of the spaces are to be selected to determine whether the lighting
requirements are met.
1.4.6 All of these measurement locations are to be selected at locations port, starboard, fore,
amidships and aft. The worst case locations are to be considered part of the representative sample
for crew cabins, if applicable.
1.5 General illuminance measurement positions

1.5.1 General lighting levels are to be measured with all lights turned on except supplementary
task lighting, such as desk lights and berth lights. Daylight is to be excluded during the
measurements. Measurements are to be taken on a horizontal plane approximately 750 mm (30
inch) above the deck. For traffic areas, readings are to be taken on the deck.
1.5.2 For larger spaces (messes, recreation areas, etc.), it is necessary to take measurements at a
number of locations in order to obtain a representative sample of the illumination for that space.
Measurement locations are to be evenly distributed throughout the space. The minimum number
of measurement locations is as follows:
Space size Minimum number of measurement positions
Less than 40 m2 1
Less than 80 m2 2
Less than 200 m2 3
Not less than 200 m2 4
1.5.3 Measure of illuminance of the general area is to be carried out according to sections B.8
and B10.3 of IESNA RP-12-97.
1.5.4 The arithmetic mean of the measurement is to be used for the measure of illuminance of
the general area. In the case of corridor lighting, measurements are to be taken approximately
every 3 m of corridor length. The arithmetic mean is not to be used to determine compliance with
corridor lighting requirements.
1.6 Task lighting measurement

1.6.1 For task area lighting, a representative set of readings is to be taken over the task surface
with the worker in the normal working position. Task lighting is to be measured with both general
and supplementary task lighting turned on. Daylight is to be excluded during the measurements.
1.6.2 Measurements of task lighting are to be made on the surface or in the plane of the task
(horizontal, vertical or at an angle). For small task surfaces, smaller than 0.5 m2, a single
measurement is to be taken at the center of the task surface. For larger task surfaces (0.5 m2 or
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larger), the illuminance is to be measured by dividing the task surface into a grid no larger than 0.5
m2 and averaging the measurements taken at the grid intersections.
1.6.3 Measurements of illuminance of mirror lights are to be taken approximately 400mm from
mirror surface. For berths and bunks, measurements are to be taken at a point approximately 300
mm above the top of the mattress and 600 mm from the bunk light fixture.

(1) Measurement information such as external lighting conditions (e.g., Were measurements taken
in port or at sea? Were measurements taken during daylight hours or after dark?);
(2) Measurement positions;
(3) Measurement equipment;
(4) Measurement results;
(5) Information on deviation from measurement procedure.
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APPENDIX 3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT MEASUREMENT AND REPORT

1.1.1 This Appendix specifies requirements for selecting points during indoor air measurement,
sampling time and frequency, sampling method and instruments, parameter testing method, quality
assurance measures, testing results and evaluation as well as measurement report.
1.1.2 All measurements are to be undertaken by an organization accepted by CCS. The
measurement is to be witnessed by a CCS Surveyor.
1.2 Sampling requirements

1.2.1 Number of sampling points: number of sampling points is determined according to indoor
area and site conditions so as to correctly reflect indoor air pollutant level. In principle, (1~3)
points are to be selected in a room less than 50 m2, (3~5) points in a room of 50 m2~100 m2 and at
least 5 points in a room more than 100 m2, and such points are distributed evenly on the diagonal
or in plum blossom type.
1.2.2 Sampling points are to be away from air vents and more than 0.5 m from wall.
1.2.3 Height of sampling points: in principle, consistent with height of human breath zone, with
relative height between 0.5 m and 1.5 m.
1.2.4 Sampling time and frequency
For annual mean concentration, sampling at least 3 months is needed, daily mean concentration
for at least 18 h, 8 h mean concentration for at least 6 h and 1 h mean concentration for at least 45
min. Sampling time is to cover worst ventilation period.
1.2.5 Sampling method and sampling instruments
(1) According to existing condition of pollutant in indoor air, suitable sampling method and
instruments are to be selected, and noise of indoor sampler is to be less than 50dB(A). Detailed
sampling is to be carried out according to testing method and operation steps given in each
pollutant testing method;
(2) When sampling is carried out by means of screening, prior to sampling, doors and windows are
to be closed for 12 h, and during sampling, doors and windows are to be closed for at least 45 min;
(3) If sampling by means of screening can not satisfy the requirements of the Rules, sampling is to
be carried out by means of accumulation (according to annual mean, daily mean and 8 h mean
value).
1.2.6 Quality assurance measures
(1) For sampler with power, gastightness of sampling system is to be checked prior to sampling;
(2) Flow of sampling system is to be kept stable. Before and after sampling, level 1 soap film is to
be used to calibrate air intake flow of sampling system separately. The maximum error is to be not
more than 5%;
(3) Flow calibration of sampler is to be carried out under normal service condition by level 1 soap
film. 5 points are to be selected for calibration so as to draw flow standard curve. Atmospheric
pressure and temperature during calibration are to be recorded;
(4) Among a batch of site samples, two sampling pipes are to be left and treated as other sampling
pipes. As blank inspection during sampling, if blank inspection is beyond control range, such
batch of samples is discarded;
(5) Instruments are to be inspected and calibrated according to instructions before use;
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(6) For concentration calculation, following formula is to be used to convert sampling volume to
volume under standard condition:
where:
Vo—sampling volume converted to standard condition, in L;
V—sampling volume, in L
To—absolute temperature under standard condition, 273K;
T—sum of site temperature of sampling points during sampling (t) and absolute temperature
under standard condition, (t+273)K;
Po—atmospheric pressure under standard condition, 101.3kPa;
P—atmospheric pressure of sampling points during sampling, in kPa;
(7) During each parallel sampling, relative deviation of measurement difference and mean value is
not to exceed 20%.
1.3 Inspection method

1.3.1 Inspection methods of each parameter for indoor air are shown in Table 1.3.1.
Inspection methods of each parameter for indoor air Table 1.3.1
No. Parameter Inspection method Inspection basis
1 Formaldehyde 1 AHMT spectrophotometry 1 GB/T16129
2 MBTH spectrophotometry, gas chromatography 2 GB/T18204.26
3 Acetylacetone spectrophotometry 3 GB/T15516
2 Ammonia 1 Indophenol blue spectrophotometry, nessler 1 GB/T18204.25,
reagent spectrophotometry GB/T14668
2 Ion selective electrode method 2 GB/T14669
3 Sodium hypochlorite-salicylic acid 3 GB/T14679
spectrophotometry
3 Benzene Gas chromatography 1 GB/T18883 Appendix B
2 GB11737
4 Radon 1 Scintilation flask method measuring radon 1 GB/T16147
concentration in air 2 GB/T14582
2 Track etching method 3 GB/T14582
3 Double filter membrane method 4 GB/T14582
4 Activated carbon box method
5 TVOC Gas chromatography GB/T18883 Appendix C
1.4 Record
1.4.1 During sampling, detailed records are to include site conditions, each pollution source,
sampling date, location, quantity, layout mode, atmospheric pressure, air temperature, relative
temperature, air velocity and signature of personnel carrying out sampling, and sent to the
laboratory together with samples.
1.4.2 During inspection, detailed records are to include inspection date, laboratory, instrument
and label number, analysis method, inspection basis, test condition, original data, personnel
carrying out testing and personnel carrying out check.
1.5 Testing results and evaluation

1.5.1 Testing results are expressed by mean value. If mean values of chemical, biological and
radioactive index comply with the requirements of standard value, requirements of the Rules are
complied with. If one parameter testing result does not reach requirements of standard value,
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requirements of the Rules are not complied with.
1.5.2 Screening sampling may be carried out firstly to inspect the required parameters for annual
mean, daily mean and 8 h mean value. If inspection results comply with requirements of standard
value, requirements of the Rules are complied with. If screening sampling inspection results do
not comply with requirements of standard value, evaluation is to be carried out by accumulative
sampling inspection results according to the requirements of annual mean, daily mean and 8h
mean values.

(1) Measurement record (contents covered by 1.4 above);
(2) Measurement results.
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CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY

RULES FOR CRUISE SHIPS

Effective from: 1 January 2017

CHAPTER 2 HULL STRUCTURES

CHAPTER 3 FIRE SAFETY

CHAPTER 4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER 5 CRUISING EXPERIENCE DESIGN INDEX

CHAPTER 6 SANITATION ENSURANCE DESIGN INDEX

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 2 CLASS NOTATIONS

Description of Class Notations Table 1.2.1

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.1.1 General requirements

2.1.3 Plans and documents

Section 2 LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH

2.2.1 General requirements

2.2.2 Design still water bending moment and shear force

2.2.3 Design wave bending moment and wave shear force

2.2.4 Calculation of hull girder section properties

2.2.5 Hull girder bending strength

2.2.6 Hull girder shearing strength

envelopes, F s , are to comply with the following requirements:

where: Fw ——wave shear force, in kN;

Fa ——hull girder shearing strength, in kN, to be calculated according to 2.2.6.2.

qv —— shear flow for the plate, to be calculated as follows:

2.2.7 Hull girder buckling strength

Mw —— wave bending moment, in kN ·m, determined by:

where: F s —— permissible still water shear force, in kN;

Fw —— wave shear force, in kN, determined by:

Section 3 SCANTLINGS OF HULL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

2.3.1 General requirements

b = 800 + 5L mm, but need not be greater than 1,800 mm

where: L —— ship length, in m.

the following formula:

𝑡 = 8.0s√𝐾 for deck accomodation and public spaces

t = 10s√𝐾 for other spaces

2.3.3 Deck framing

Accommodation and public

Exposed superstructure deck 0.9 0.45

Balcony spaces 0.56 0.28

Luggage spaces 0.5H, H being the average height between decks

Decks for stores 2.0

Decks for engine room platform 2.6

Exposed life-saving deck 1.2

Dome spaces 0.35

2.3.4 Side shell plating

where: tF —— thickness, in mm, of side shell plating at freeboard deck;

2.3.5 Side framing

h ——design pressure head, to be calculated as follows:

2.3.6 Superstructures and deckhouses

  0.54 AR  0.078 AR2  0.17 for AR  3.6

 0.7645 for AR  3.6

AR —length-width ratio of rectangular windows, AR = a / b ;

a —length of rectangular windows, in m.

2.3.7 Bow flare

2.3.8 Fixed/movable glass roofs

Permissible shear stress [τ]=94/K, in N/mm2

Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships.

2.3.9 Slenderness ratio requirements

Section 4 DIRECT CALCULATION OF THE WHOLE SHIP

2.4.1 General requirements

2.4.2 Calculation conditions

2.4.3 Load components and application