Rule For Building - Classing

RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING
STEEL VESSELS
2007
NOTICES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862
Copyright  2006
American Bureau of Shipping
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Notices and General Information
CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................................1
TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2007 Rules..................4
TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules .....................................................4
Change Notice (2007) ....................................................................................5
TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2006 Rules .....................................5
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Introduction
1. The year 2007 edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is a complete
reprint of the 2006 edition, consisting of the nine (11) booklets as shown in Table 1. In this
regard, we would bring the following to the user’s attention:
a) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Materials and Welding of PART 2 is
to emphasize the common applicability of the requirements to ABS-classed vessels,
other marine structures and their associated machinery, and thereby make PART 2
more readily a common “PART” of various ABS Rules and Guides, as appropriate.
b) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Survey After Construction – Part 7 is
to reflect the expanded contents of PART 7, as a result of including consolidated
requirements for “Surveys After Construction” applicable to all types and sizes of
vessels, barges and specific shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., as specified in
Part 7, Chapter 1, Section 1.
2. The numbering system applied in the Rules is shown in Table 2.
3. The primary changes from the 2006 edition of the Rules are identified and listed in Table 3.
The effective date of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 January 2007, unless specifically
indicated otherwise.
4. The effective date of each technical change since 1993 is shown in parenthesis at the end of
the subsection/paragraph titles within the text of each Part. Unless a particular date and
month are shown, the years in parentheses refer to the following effective dates:
(2000) and after 1 January 2000 (and subsequent years) (1996) 9 May 1996
(1999) 12 May 1999 (1995) 15 May 1995
(1998) 13 May 1998 (1994) 9 May 1994
(1997) 19 May 1997 (1993) 11 May 1993
5. Until the next edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is published, Rule
Change Notices and/or Corrigenda, as necessary, will be published on the ABS website –
www. eagle.org – only, and will be available free for downloading. It is not intended to
publish hard copies of future Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda to existing Rules or
Guides. The consolidated edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, which
includes Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda using different colors for easy recognition
will be published on the ABS website only when RCN and/or Corrigenda are issued.
6. The listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS is available from the ABS
website www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html for download.
7. In association with the introduction of the Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil
Tankers and Bulk Carriers, respectively, on 1 April 2006, Part 5 of the Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels, 2007 is divided into three Sub-parts, 5A, 5B and 5C. The contents and
application of each Part are as follows:
Contents
Part 5A: Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers (*See note below)
Part 5B: Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers (*See note below)
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007 1

Part 5C: This Part is divided into two separate booklets as follows:
Chapters 1 to 6: Tankers not covered by Part 5A, Bulk
Carriers not covered by Part 5B and
Container Carriers
Chapters 7 to 10: Passenger Vessels, Liquefied Gas Carriers,
Chemical Carriers and Vessels Intended to
Carry Vehicles.
* Note: In view of the effective date (1 July of each year) of the updated Common Structural Rules, the
2007 editions of Part 5A and Part 5B will be published in April 2007. Until the effective date
of the 2007 editions, the following 2006 editions are applicable:
Part 5 Specific Vessel Types (Chapter 1), 2006
Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers
[including Corrigenda No. 1 and No. 2 (1 April 2006) and Rule Change Notice No. 1
(September 2006)]
Part 5 Specific Vessel Types (Chapters 3 and 4), 2006
Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers
[including Corrigenda No. 1 (May 2006)]
Application – Oil Tankers

The structural requirements in Part 5A of the Rules are applicable for double hull oil
tankers of 150 m in length and upward, with structural arrangements as specified in
Part 5A, Section 2.
For oil tankers with structural arrangements not covered by Part 5A, the requirements
in Part 5C, Chapters 1 or 2, are to be complied with.
Application – Bulk Carriers
The structural requirements in Part 5B of the Rules are applicable for single side skin
and double side skin bulk carriers of 90m in length and upward, with structural
arrangements as specified in Part 5B, Chapter 1, Section 1.
For vessels intended to carry ore or bulk cargoes, other than the single side skin or
double side skin bulk carriers of 90 m in length and upward with structural
arrangements as specified in Part 5B, Chapter 1, Section 1, the requirements in Part
5C Chapters 3 or 4 are to be complied with.
Application – Onboard Systems for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers
The onboard systems for all tankers are to comply with the requirements of Part 5C,
Chapter 1, Section 7, and for all bulk carriers are to comply with the requirements of
Part 5C, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Rules.
The following flow chart indicates the application of the Rules and typical Class Notations for
tanker and bulk carrier vessels, of which arrangements and scantlings are in full compliance
with the Rules:
2 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007

Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes
L ≥ 150 m? L ≥ 90 m?
Yes Yes
No Arrangement and No
Arrangement and
layout comply with
layout comply with
5A-1-2/3.1.2 and
5B-1-1/1.1.2?
5A-1-2/Fig 2.3.1?
Yes Yes
Part 5A, Chapter 1: Part 5B, Chapters 1 through 13:

Common Structural Rules for Common Structural Rules for
Double Hull Oil Tankers Bulk Carriers
and and
Part 5C, Chapter 1, Section 7 Part 5C, Chapter 3, Section 7
À A1 Oil Carrier, CSR, SafeShip-CM À A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, SafeShip-CM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers
Part 5C, Chapter 1 Part 5C, Chapter 3

(L ≥ 150 m) (L ≥ 150 m)
Or
À A1 Oil Carrier, SH, SHCM À A1 Bulk Carrier, SH, SHCM

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

(L < 150 m) (L < 150 m)
À A1 Oil Carrier À A1 Bulk Carrier

plus plus

TABLE 1
Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2007 Rules
Notices and General Information 2007

Part 1: Conditions of Classification 2007
Part 2: Rules for Materials and Welding 2007
Rules for Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for Welding and Fabrication
Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment 2007
Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery 2007
Part 5: Specific Vessel Types 1 April 2006
(Part 5A) Chapter 1 Common Structural Rules for Double (on and after
(Booklet 1) Hull Oil Tankers 1 July 2007)
Part 5: Specific Vessel Types 1 April 2006
(Part 5B) Chapter 3 & 4 Common Structural Rules for Bulk (on and after
(Booklet 2) Carriers 1 July 2007)
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2007
(Booklet 3) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier
Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier
Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2007
(Booklet 4) Chapter 7 Passenger Carrier
Chapter 8 Liquefied Gas Carrier
Chapter 9 Chemical Carrier
Chapter 10 Vehicle Carrier
Part 6: Optional Items and Systems 2007
Chapter 1 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice
Chapter 2 Refrigerated Cargo Vessels
Part 7: Rules for Surveys After Construction 2007
TABLE 2
Division and Numbering of Rules
Division Number
Part Part 1
Chapter Part 1, Chapter 1
Section Section 1-1-1
Subsection (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1
Paragraph (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1.1
Subparagraph 1-1-1/1.1.1
Item 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)
Subitem 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)i)
Appendix Appendix 1-1-A1 or Appendix 1-A1-1
Note:
1 An odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) numbering system is used for the Rules. The purpose is to permit future insertions of
even-numbered paragraphs (2, 4, 6, etc.) of text and to avoid the necessity of having to renumber the existing text and
associated cross-references, as applicable, within the Rules and associated process instructions, check sheets, etc.

Change Notice (2007)

TABLE 3
Summary of Changes from the 2006 Rules
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 April 2006
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 1 Conditions of Classification
1-1-3/21 (New) Common Structural Rules for To provide a new notation for tankers or bulk carriers complying with
Tankers and Bulk Carriers the Common Structural Rules. (Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-3/23 SafeHull Criteria To indicate that the SafeHull criteria are applicable to vessels whose
designs are not within the scope of the Common Structural Rules.
(Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-4/3.3.2 Date of Contract for Construction To require the hull numbers of all vessels included in the contract to
be indicated on the form, “Application of Request for Classification”.
1-1-4/3.3.3 Sister Vessels and Optional Vessels To define a “series of sister vessels”. (Incorporates Notice No. 3)
1-1-4/7.5 Other Rules To apply SHR notation only to container carriers.
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2006

PART 1 Conditions of Classification
1-1-2/13 Alternative Procedures for Certain To align the requirements with IACS PR1A (Rev. 6).
Types of Vessels (Incorporates Notice No. 4)
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2007

(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
PART 2 Rules for Materials and Welding
2-1-1/17 Steel Plates and Wide Flats with To clarify that ASTM A 770 is not to be primarily used for reduction
Specified Minimum Through of area, ultrasonic testing and marking.
Thickness Properties (“Z” Quality)
2-1-1/17.11 Ultrasonic Inspection To clarify the frequency to be used for this type of ultrasonic testing.
2-1-2/9.7 Elongation Deduction for Material To remove a conflict with the application of 2-1-2/Table 3 and
Under 7.9 mm (0.313 in.) Thick 2-1-3/Table 3.
2-2-1/1 General Requirements To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New)
2-2-1/3 Materials for Anchors To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New)
2-2-1/5 Manufacture of Anchors To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New)
2-2-1/Figure 1 Allowable Lateral Movement of To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) Shank


2-2-1/7 Testing and Certification To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
2-2-1/Table 1 Applicable Test Programs for Each To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) Product Form
2-2-1/Table 2 Product Test Requirements for To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) Program A and B
2-2-1/Table 3 General NDE for Ordinary and SHP To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) Anchors
2-2-1/Table 4 General NDE For SHP Anchors For To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) Restricted Service with 4 Times the
Holding Power of Ordinary Anchors
2-2-1/Table 5 Extended NDE for Ordinary and All To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New) SHP Anchors
2-2-1/11 Certification To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New)
2-2-1/13 Painting To maintain consistency with IACS UR W29.
(New)
2-3-1/1.1 General To clarify that the Surveyor does not necessarily carry out tests and
inspections, but does need to verify that materials are tested and
inspected.
2-A4/11 Renewal of Approval To clarify the responsibilities for review of data and issuing of the
new certificate for renewal of steel mill approval.
2-A4/Table 1 Tests for Rolled Products To clarify the intent of the requirements.
Manufacturer Approval
2-4-3/Figure 5 Guided Bend Test for Root Bend and To allow bend test specimens to be machined down to 3/8 inch as per
Face Bend (Plate or Pipe) AWS D1.1, AWS B4.0 and ASME Section IX.
2-A2-1/27 Licensee Approvals To clarify the requirements in line with IACS UR W17 paragraph 2.3.

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-2-1/7.1.2vii) <No Title> To withdraw the requirement, in line with IACS’ withdrawal of UR
M66 and M67. (Incorporates Notice No. 1.)
4-2-1/7.2.1 General To withdraw the requirement for testing, in line with IACS’
withdrawal of UR M66 and M67. (Incorporates Notice No. 1.)
Appendix Type Testing Procedure for To withdraw the Appendix, in line with IACS’ withdrawal of UR
4-2-1A3 Crankcase Explosion Relief Valves M66 and M67. (Incorporates Notice No. 1.)
Appendix Type Testing Procedure for To withdraw the Appendix, in line with IACS’ withdrawal of UR
4-2-1A4 Crankcase Oil Mist Detection/ M66 and M67. (Incorporates Notice No. 1.)
Monitoring and Alarm Arrangements

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 March 2006

4-6-2/5.9.1(a) General To withdraw the requirement for testing, in line with ABS’ reservation
against IACS UR P2.11 (Rev.2/Nov 2001). (Incorporates Notice No. 2.)
4-6-2/5.9.2 Testing of Mechanical Joints To withdraw the requirement for testing, in line with ABS’ reservation
against IACS UR P2.11 (Rev.2/Nov 2001). (Incorporates Notice No. 2.)
4-6-2/Table 12 Testing Requirements for Mechanical To remove the references to the withdrawn 4-6-2/5.9.2, in line with
Joints ABS’ reservation against IACS UR P2.11 (Rev.2/Nov 2001).
(Incorporates Notice No. 2.)

PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-2-1/3.3.1 General To align the requirements with IACS UR S11 (Rev. 5) and to clarify
its application to partially filled water ballast tanks.
3-2-1/3.3.3 Ballast Tanks in Ballast Loaded To align the requirements with IACS UR S11 (Rev. 5) and to clarify
Conditions its application to partially filled water ballast tanks.
3-2-1/3.3.5 Sequential Ballast Water Exchange To align the requirements with IACS UR S11 (Rev. 5) and to clarify
(New) its application to partially filled water ballast tanks.

4-2-3/5.1 Rotors and Blades To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.
4-2-4/1.5.5 Calculations and Analyses To correct cross reference and align requirement with 4-2-4/5.3.4.
4-2-4/5.3.4 Vibration To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.
4-3-1/5.9.1 General To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.
4-3-1/5.9.6 Vibration To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.
4-3-2/1.1 Application To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.2.
4-3-2/Table 3 Maximum Values of U to be Used in To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.
Shaft Alignment Calculations (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
4-3-2/7.5 Torsional Vibrations To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.2.
4-3-2/Table 4 Allowable Torsional Vibratory Stress To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M68.2.
4-5-1/7 Shop Inspection and Testing To provide test requirements as contained in the specified standards.
4-6-4/17.5 Class Notation – POT To clarify the criterion for the POT class notation.
(New) (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
4-8-3/3.11.1(b) Shafting To provide a more appropriate reference to gear shaft systems.


(based on the ‘keel laying’ date or similar stage of construction)
PART 5 Specific Vessel Types
5-3-A5a/1.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UR S17 (Rev. 7).
5-3-A5a/3.1 Floodable Holds To align the requirements with IACS UR S17 (Rev. 7).
5-3-A5a/5.1 Stress Calculation To align the requirements with IACS UR S17 (Rev. 7).
5-3-A5b/1.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UR S18 (Rev. 7).
5-3-A5c/1.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UR S20 (Rev. 7).

3-2-9/3.9 Chain Lockers To provide clarification regarding bulkheads between chain lockers
and bulkheads forming a common boundary between chain lockers,
per IACS UR L4.
3-2-14/19.1 Strength To reflect design review practice and to prevent harmful vibration in
slender foil sections.
3-2-17/1.5.2 <No Title> To provide alternative arrangements for stanchions where brackets at
every third stanchion would interrupt safe traffic.
3-2-17/Figure 1 Guardrail Stanchion To provide alternative arrangements for stanchions where brackets at
(New) every third stanchion would interrupt safe traffic.

4-2-1/5.9 Crankshafts To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M53 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1/7.1.2vii) <No Title> To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M66 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1/7.2.1 General To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M67 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1/7.5.1(a) <No Title> To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M3 (Rev. 5) to allow for
supplying the electrical load in steps.
4-2-1/7.5.1(c) <No Title> To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M3 (Rev. 5) to allow for
supplying the electrical load in steps.
4-2-1/13.11.1 Application To incorporate the intent of the statement in IACS UR M21,
“Omission or simplification of the type test may be considered for
engines of well known type.”
4-2-1/Table 1 Required Material and For consistency with regard to gray and nodular iron castings.
Nondestructive Tests of Diesel
Engine Parts
Appendix Definition of Stress Concentration To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M53 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1A2 Factors in Crankshaft Fillets
(New)
Appendix Stress Concentration Factors and To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M53 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1A3 Stress Distribution at the Edge of Oil
(New) Drillings
Appendix Type Testing Procedure for To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M66 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1A5 Crankcase Explosion Relief Valves


Appendix Type Testing Procedure for To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR M67 (Rev. 1).
4-2-1A6 Crankcase Oil Mist Detection and
Alarm Equipment
4-2-3/1.5.1 Gas Turbine Construction To clarify the drawings and data required ABS review/approval of gas
turbines.
4-2-3/1.5.2 Gas Turbine Systems and To clarify the drawings and data required ABS review/approval of gas
Appurtenances turbines.
4-2-3/1.5.3 Data To clarify the drawings and data required ABS review/approval of gas
turbines.
4-2-3/1.5.5 Calculations and Analyses To clarify the drawings and data required ABS review/approval of gas
turbines.
4-2-3/5.9 Casing To provide requirements for containment in the case of gas turbine
(New) blade or blade attachment failure.
4-2-3/9 Piping and Electrical Systems for Gas To provide references to requirements for electric or hydraulic starting
Turbines of gas turbines.
4-2-3/11.3 Intake and Exhaust To clarify the requirement for gas turbine exhaust outlets.
Appendix Plans and Data for Gas Turbines To clarify the drawings and data required ABS review/approval of gas
4-2-3A1 turbines.
(New)
4-3-4/1.1 Application To provide specific requirements for azimuthal thrusters.
4-3-5/5.11 Steering Systems To provide specific requirements for azimuthal thrusters.
(New)
4-3-5/5.13 Access for Inspection To facilitate internal inspection at surveys after construction without
(New) disassembling thruster units.
4-4-1/1.11.3 Pressure Vessels Included in Self- To clarify the definition of “small pressure vessels”.
contained Equipment
4-4-1A1/Table 1 Joint Efficiencies for Welded Joints To incorporate revisions to ASME VIII Division 1, UW-12(d).
4-6-2/Table 3 Corrosion Allowance c for Steel To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR P1.2 (Rev. 5).
Pipes
4-6-2/Table 5B Minimum Wall Thickness for To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR P1.2 (Rev. 5).
Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
4-6-3/3 Plans and Data to be Submitted To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR P4 (Rev. 3).
4-6-3/5.7 Temperature To allow the use of polyethylene, polypropylene and polybutylene
pipes.
4-6-3/5.17 Marking To add a date of production to the marking for the purpose of
traceability.
4-6-3/9 Manufacturing of Plastic Pipes To clarify acceptance of a manufacturer’s quality system and the
involvement of the Surveyor during testing.
4-6-3/19 Testing by Manufacturer – General To provide requirements for testing by manufacturer.
(New)
4-6-3/Table 2 Standards for Plastic Pipes – Typical To provide a list of applicable Standards that may be used in testing
(New) Requirements for All Systems rigid pipes, pipe joints and fittings, based on IACS UR P4.7 and IACS
Recommendation 86.
4-6-3/Table 3 Standards for Plastic Pipes – To provide a list of applicable Standards that may be used in testing
(New) Additional Requirements Depending rigid pipes, pipe joints and fittings, based on IACS UR P4.7 and IACS
on Service and/or Location of Piping Recommendation 86.
4-6-4/ 9.3.5(b)i) <No Title> To provide technical details regarding the construction of corrosion
resistant flame screens.
4-7-3/3.1.2 Distribution Piping and Nozzles To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR P1.2 and P1.Table 5.
4-7-3/Table 2 Minimum Steel Pipe Wall Thickness To incorporate the requirements of IACS UR P1.2 and P1.Table 5.
for CO2 Medium Distribution Piping


4-8-2/7.7.1(e) Minimum Conductor Sizes To align the requirements with the Second Edition of IEC 60092-376
“Electrical Installations in Ships – Cables for control and
instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V)”.
4-8-3/3.13.2(c) Variation from Rated Voltage – To align the requirements with IACS UR E13.
Transient
4-8-3/11.3.1 Impeller and its Housing To align the requirements with IACS UR F29 (Rev. 5).
4-8-3/11.3.3 Acceptable Combination of Materials To align the requirements with IACS UR F29 (Rev. 5).
4-8-3/11.5 Type Test To align the requirements with IACS UR F29 (Rev. 5).
4-8-3/Table 4 Limits of Temperature Rise for Air To clarify the requirements for temperature rise for rotating machines
Cooled Rotating Machines installed outside of machinery spaces.
4-8-4/1.9 Services to Operable Under a Fire To align the requirements with IACS UR E15.
Condition
4-8-4/1.11 High Fire Risk Areas To align the requirements with IACS UR E15.
4-8-4/21.17.2 Services Necessary Under a Fire To align the requirements with IACS UR E15.
Condition
4-8-4/Figure 1 Cables within High Fire Risk Areas To align the requirements with IACS UR E15.
(New)
4-8-5/5.3 System Design To incorporate requirements to address new designs for electric
(New) propulsion systems.
4-8-5/5.17.9 Semiconductor Converters for To update and clarify the requirements.
Propulsion
4-9-3/13.13 Propulsion Auxiliaries To align the requirement with SVR 4-6-4/5.5.5(c), which only
requires manual operation of the machinery space bilge system valves.
4-9-7/13.5 Type Approval Program To clarify the requirement with regard to prototype testing for
evaluations vs. Unit Certification.

5-1-7/25.41.5(b) Instrumentation To align the requirements with UR F20 (Rev. 5)
5-3-1/7.3 Arrangements To align the requirements with UR S28 (Rev. 2) and to avoid any
hindrance to hatch cover operation.
5-4-1/7.3 Arrangements To align the requirements with UR S28 (Rev. 2) and to avoid any
hindrance to hatch cover operation.
5-5-2/Figure 1 Nominal Design Corrosion Values The NDCV for the side shell plating in dry space is decreased because
(NDCV) the plating is always adjacent to a dry space. The NDCV for tight
flats forming recesses or steps except 2nd deck is decreased because
these tanks in container carriers are usually either full or empty.
5-5-2/Table 1 Nominal Design Corrosion Values The NDCV for the side shell plating in dry space is decreased because
(NDCV) the plating is always adjacent to a dry space. The NDCV for tight
flats forming recesses or steps except 2nd deck is decreased because
these tanks in container carriers are usually either full or empty.
5-5-3/Table 1A Combined Load Cases for Yielding To adjust the Dominant Load Parameters for Load Cases1-2, 3-4 and
and Buckling Strength Formulation 7-10 to reflect the vessel’s seakeeping characteristics in extreme sea
conditions.
5-5-3/Table 1B Combined Load Cases for Fatigue The existing 5-5-3/Table 1 is renumbered and is used for fatigue
(New) Strength Formulation strength formulation only.
5-5-3/Table 2 Design Pressure for Local and To clarify the roll and pitch amplitudes used in the Rules.
Supporting Members
5-5-3/11.3 Nominal Bowflare Slamming To include the effects of the bowflare angles close to the waterline on
the slamming pressure distribution.
5-5-4/11.5 Bottom and Inner Bottom To adjust the prescriptive upper stress limit based on direct yielding
Longitudinals and buckling assessment.


5-5-4/11.17 Bottom Tank Boundary Girders To adjust the prescriptive upper stress limit based on direct yielding
and buckling assessment.
5-5-4/13.1 Side Shell Plating To adjust the prescriptive upper stress limit based on direct yielding
5-5-4/23.1 Tank Bulkhead Plating To adjust the prescriptive upper stress limit based on direct yielding
5-5-/3.5 Plating To control secondary and tertiary stresses in way of plate panels
adjacent to knuckle and cruciform connections.
5-5-5/5.5.1 Beam-Column Buckling State Limits To account for boundary restraints other than simply supported.
and Ultimate Strength
5-5-5/5.9.1 Buckling Criteria To allow more accurate estimation of stress components fL, fb and fLT.
5-5-5/11 Critical Areas To require certain critical areas to be evaluated using very fine mesh
(New) fatigue models.
5-5-5/Figure 1 Critical Areas To require certain critical areas to be evaluated using very fine mesh
(New) fatigue models.
5-5-6/23.3.1 Side Shell Plating To consider relatively lower hull girder stresses on the forebody
region.
5-5-A1/7.5.1 Definitions To withdraw change accounting for warping stress fd1wi, fd1wj based on
satisfactory service experience.
5-8-1/3.30.3 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the International Code for the
(New) Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gasses in
Bulk (IGC Code) per IMO Res. MSC.32(63), Res. MSC.59(67) and
Res. MSC.177(79).
5-8-2/3.3 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IGC Code per IMO Res.
MSC.32(63), Res. MSC.59(67) and Res. MSC.177(79).
5-8-4/2.4.2 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IGC Code per IMO Res.
(New) MSC.32(63), Res. MSC.59(67) and Res. MSC.177(79).


5-8-10/2 (ABS) Cargo Pumps To align the Rules with amendments to the IGC Code per IMO Res.
5-9-1/11.3 Hull Structure in Way of Tanks To reduce the minimum thickness for “above deck structures”.
5-9-1/1 Application To align the Rules with amendments to the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Chemical Cargoes in
Bulk (IBC Code) per IMO Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-1/2 Hazards To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-1/3.2 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(New) Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-1/3.21.3 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-1/3.22A <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-1/3.22B <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO


5-9-1/5.1.3.2 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-3/1 Cargo Segregation To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-3/2.3 (IMO) Interpretation of 5-9-3/2.3 To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-4/1.1.1 (ABS) PV Valve Setting To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-4/1.1.2 (ABS) Scantling Head To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-4/1.3.1 (ABS) PV Valve Setting To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO


5-9-6/2 Special Requirements for Materials To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Deleted) Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-6/2 (IMO) Interpretation of 5-9-6/2.2. and To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Deleted) 5-9-6/2.4 Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-8/2 (IMO) Interpretation of Section 5-9-8 To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Proposal for Venting Arrangements Resolution MSC.176(79).
on Board Chemical Tankers


5-9-9/1 (IMO) Amendments to SOLAS To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-10/2 Hazardous Locations and Types of To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Deleted) Equipment and Wiring Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-11/1 Application To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-12/Note <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-14/3 <No Title> To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-15/1 General To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-15/5 Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
5-9-15/8 Propylene Oxide and Mixtures of To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Title only) Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Resolution MSC.176(79).
with an Ethylene Oxide Content of
Not More Than 30% by Mass


5-9-15/10 Sulphur (Molten) To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Title only) Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-15/14 Cargoes with a Vapor Pressure Greater To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Title only) than 0.1013 MPa Absolute at 37.8°C Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-15/20 Alkyl (C7-C9) Nitrates, All Isomers To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(Title only) Resolution MSC.176(79).
5-9-16/7 Additional Operational Requirements To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Section 5-9-17 Summary of Minimum Requirements To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Section 5-9-18 List of Chemicals to Which the Code To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Does Not Apply Resolution MSC.176(79).
Section 5-9-19 Index of Products Carried in Bulk To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
Section 5-9-21 Criteria for Assigning Carriage To align the Rules with amendments to the IBC Code per IMO
(New) Requirements for Products Resolution MSC.176(79).
Subject to the IBC Code
PART 6 Optional Items and Systems

6-2-3/5.7 Areas Exposed to Low Temperatures To clarify the application of 6-2-3/5.7.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 August 2007

4-6-4/17.1 General To align the requirements with MARPOL 73/78, as amended, Annex I,
Regulation [13A] – Fuel Oil Tank Protection.
4-6-4/17.3 Protective Location of Tanks To align the requirements with MARPOL 73/78, as amended, Annex I,
Regulation [13A] – Fuel Oil Tank Protection.

(based on the ‘keel laying’ date or similar stage of construction)
3-2-7/4 Deck Fittings To align the requirements with IACS UR A2 (Rev. 1).
3-2-7/Figure 1 Application of Design Loads To align the requirements with IACS UR A2 (Rev. 1).
(New)
3-5-1/15 Bollard, Fairlead and Chocks To align the requirements with IACS UR A2 (Rev. 1).

4-6-2/9.17 Accessibility of Valves To incorporate the requirements of SOLAS Reg. II-1/48.3.
4-6-4/3.1.2 Definitions To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-1/17.9.2.1.
4-6-4/3.13 Basic Principles To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-1/17.9.2.1.
4-6-4/3.3.3 Overboard Gravity Discharges from To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-1/17.9.2.1.
(New) Spaces below the Freeboard Deck on
Vessels Subject to SOLAS
Requirements
4-6-4/3.3.4 Scupper and Discharges below the To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-1/17.9.2.1.
Freeboard Deck – Shell Penetration
4-6-4/3.9.1 General To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-1/17.9.2.1.

5-1-7/1.9.1v) <No Title> To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.179(79) to
(New) require compliance with IEC 60092-502 (1999).
5-1-7/1.9.1vi) <No Title> To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.179(79) to
(New) require compliance with IEC 60092-502 (1999).
5-1-7/31.1 Application To align the requirements with IMO Resolution MSC.179(79) to
require compliance with IEC 60092-502 (1999).
5-3-7/3.3 Vessels Carrying Low Fire Risk Cargo To align the requirements with SOLAS Reg. II-2/10.7.1.4.

Part 7 “Rules for Survey After Construction”

The reference date which is indicated in the parentheses following the title of the requirement in this Part is
the date that the requirement becomes effective [e.g. 7-1-1/3 “Definitions” (1 July 2006) is to apply for vessels
undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2006].

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-1-1/3 Definitions To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12) and UR Z10.1
(Rev. 12), UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4
(Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5 (Rev. 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-1-1/7.5 Prompt and Thorough Repairs To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12) and UR Z10.1
7-1-1/21 Vessels Utilized in Support of To account for the differing operational schedule of vessels used in
(New) Military Operations support of military operations or non-commercial service.
7-2-1/3 Intermediate Surveys To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-2-1/5.5 Unusual Cases To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-2-1/7 Continuous Surveys To align the requirements with IACS UR Z6 (Rev. 5).
7-2-1/13.3 Extensions To reflect current ABS survey practice. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-1/1 General To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-1/5.1 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/1.1.2(d) <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/1.1.6 Load Line To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/1.1.9 Suspect Areas To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/1.1.10 Ballast Tanks and Combined To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
(New) Cargo/Ballast Tanks (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/1.1.11 Helicopter Deck To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
replacement of IMO Resolution A.746(18) with A.948(23).
7-3-2/1.7.1 Weather Decks, Hatch Covers and To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
Coamings (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/1.7.2(a)iii) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.7.2(b)iii) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).


7-3-2/1.7.2(b)iv) <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.7.3(a)ii) Close-up Survey To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.7.3(a)iv) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.7.3(b)ii) Close-up Survey To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.7.3(b)iii) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/1.13.5 Tankers ESP –Ballast Tanks and To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.3
Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks (Rev. 7) and UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/1.13.6 Chemical Carriers and Chemical To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
Tank Barges replacement of IMO Resolution A.746(18) with A.948(23).
7-3-2/1.13.7(b)iv) Instrumentation and Safety Systems To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16.
7-3-2/1.13.7(b)vi) Cargo Handling Piping and To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
Machinery replacement of IMO Resolution A.746(18) with A.948(23).
7-3-2/1.13.7(b)ix) Ventilating System To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16.
7-3-2/1.13.7(b)x) Spaces in Cargo Areas To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16.
7-3-2/1.13.8 Access to Bow on Tankers To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
(New) replacement of IMO Resolution A.746(18) with A.948(23).
7-3-2/1.13.9 Emergency Towing Arrangements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-3-2/1.15.2 Cargo Holds To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
7-3-2/1.19.2(a)ii) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.5 (Rev. 1).
7-3-2/1.19.2(b)ii) Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.5 (Rev. 1).
7-3-2/3.1 All Vessels To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/3.1.1 Ballast Tanks To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/3.1.5 Survey Planning Meeting To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/3.7.1 Overall Survey Requirements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/3.7.2 Close-up Survey Requirements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/3.7.3 Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
Requirements (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)


7-3-2/3.7.4 Tank Testing Requirements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/3.7.5 Drydocking Requirements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/3.9.6 Survey Planning To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
7-3-2/3.15 Tankers Non ESP To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16.
7-3-2/3.17.1 Piping Systems on Weather Decks To provide more specific requirements for cargo tank venting system
examination. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/3.18.1 Piping Systems on Weather Decks To provide more specific requirements for cargo tank venting system


7-3-2/3.23 Chemical Carriers ESP To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7).
(New) 7-3-2/3.23.1: To provide more specific requirements for cargo tank
venting system examination. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/5.1 All Vessels To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.6 Overall Survey Requirements To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.7 Protection of Other Openings To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.8 Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.10 Hatch Covers and Coamings To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.14(a)iii) Special Periodical Survey No. 3 (10 < To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
Age ≤ 15 Years) (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/5.1.16 Bilge and Ballast Piping To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.1.17 Survey Planning Meeting To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
7-3-2/5.7.1 General To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
7-3-2/5.11 Liquefied Gas Carriers To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16.
7-3-2/5.13.2 Overall Survey Requirements To provide more specific requirements for cargo tank venting system
7-3-2/5.13.5 Extent of Tank Testing To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12).
7-3-2/5.14.2 Overall Survey Requirements To provide more specific requirements for cargo tank venting system


7-3-2/5.14.5 Extent of Tank Testing To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2).
7-3-2/5.21 Chemical Carriers ESP To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7).
(New) 7-3-2/5.21.2 provides more specific requirements for cargo tank
venting system examination. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/9.1.1 <No Title> To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
(Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
(Rev. 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/9.5 Access to Structures To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
(New) (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
7-3-2/10 Preparations for Surveys of ESDC To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
(New) Vessels (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)


7-3-2/13.5 Reporting To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.1
7-3-2/15 Reporting and Evaluation of Surveys To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
of ESP Vessels (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-3-2/15.1.2 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
7-3-2/15.3 Reporting To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 2).
7-6-2/1.1.9(i) Remote Controls To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/1.1.9(n) Fire Extinguishing Systems To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/1.1.9(o) Fire Fighting Systems To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/1.1.10 Helicopter Operations To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/1.3.5 Gas Detection To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/1.3.6 Cargo Pump Room Protection To align the requirements with IACS UR Z1 revised due to
7-6-2/3.1.1(n) Operational Testing To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-11-3/1 All Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.1 Pressure Boundaries To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.2 Viewports To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
(New)
7-11-3/1.3 Life Support Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.5 Ballasting, Floatation and Buoyancy To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Systems
7-11-3/1.7 Communications Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.9 Electrical Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.11 Emergency Arrangements To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.13 Propulsion To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.15 Corrosion Control Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.17 Instrumentation To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-3/1.19 Special Items To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-4/1.3 Valves in Pressure Boundaries To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-4/1.5 Ballasting and Deballasting Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-4/1.7 Life Support Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)


7-11-4/1.8 Viewports To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
(New)
7-11-4/1.9 Gauges and Monitoring Instruments To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-4/1.10 Electrical Systems To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
(New)
7-11-4/1.11 Pressure Hull To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-11-4/1.12 Machinery To clarify the Rule requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
(New)
7-A-4/33.3 Evaluation of Longitudinal Strength To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-5/1 Application To align the requirements with ABS survey practice.
Appendix 7-A-6 Report on Thickness Measurement of To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
Bulk Carriers – Non Double Skin and (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
General Dry Cargo Vessels (Rev 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Oil Carriers – Non Double Hull, (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
Ore/Oil Ships – Non Double Hull and (Rev. 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Chemical Carriers, etc.
7-A-8/3.5.2(b) Corrosion To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-8/Figure 1 Technical Assessment and the Survey To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
Planning Process (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
7-A-9/1 General To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
(Rev 1). (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
7-A-9/5 Result of the Survey To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-9/Report 1 Condition Evaluation Report To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-9/Report 1 Tank/Hold Protection To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-9/Report 2 Condition Evaluation Report To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
7-A-9/Report 2 Tank/Hold Protection To align the requirements with UR Z10.1 (Rev. 12), UR Z10.2
Oil Carriers – Double Hull (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5
Bulk Carriers – Double Skin (Rev. 17), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 7), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 2) and UR Z10.5


7-A-16/Table 1 Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7 (Rev. 11).
Requirements at Special Periodical (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Surveys for Vessels without ESP and
ESDC Notations – Vessels Under 90
meters (295 feet) in Length;
Passenger Vessels and High Speed
Craft Under 61 meters (200 feet) in
Length
7-A-16/Table 6 Thickness Measurement To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Non
Double Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier
Features of Combination Carriers –
Non Double Skin ESP
7-A-16/Table 7 Minimum Requirements for CLOSE- To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 17).
UP Examination at Special Periodical (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Non
Double Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier
Features of Combination Carriers –
Non Double Skin ESP
Surveys – Tankers ESP (Oil Carriers
and Oil Carrier Features of
Combination Carriers – Non-Double
Hull) and Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges –
Non Double Hull and Chemical Tank
Barges 122 meters (400 feet) and
over in Length
Combination Carriers – Non-Double
Hull) and Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges –
Non Double Hull and Chemical Tank
Barges 122 meters (400 feet) and
over in Length
Combination Carriers –Double Hull)
and Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges –
Double Hull 122 meters (400 feet)
and over in Length
Combination Carriers –Double Hull)
and Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges –
Double Hull 122 meters (400 feet)
and over in Length
Surveys – General Dry Cargo Vessels
(ESDC)


Surveys – General Dry Cargo Vessels
(ESDC)
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Double
Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier Features
of Combination Carriers – Double
Skin ESP
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Double
Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier Features
of Combination Carriers –Double
Skin ESP
(New) Requirements at Special Periodical (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Surveys – Chemical Carriers ESP
(New) UP Examination at Special Periodical (Incorporates Notice No. 4.)
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Chemical
Carriers ESP

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-2-1/17.1.1 Multiple Boilers To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-2-1/17.1.2 Single Boiler To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-2-1/17.3 Fire-tube Boilers for Propulsion To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-2-1/17.5 Auxiliary Boilers To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-3-1/9.9 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 13), UR Z10.2
(Rev. 20), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 8), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 3) and UR Z10.5 (Rev. 3).
7-3-1/11 Thickness Measurements and Close- To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 13), UR Z10.2
up Surveys (Rev. 20), UR Z10.3 (Rev. 8), UR Z10.4 (Rev. 3) and UR Z10.5 (Rev. 3).
7-3-2/1.1.2(e) <No Title> To provide specific requirements for self-unloaders.
7-3-2/1.7.4 Bulk Carriers Subject to SOLAS To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 19).
(New) XII/12 and XII/13
7-3-2/ Electrical Equipment To align the requirements with IACS UR Z16 (Rev. 1).
1.13.7(b)xv)
7-3-2/3.5.2 Deck Cargo Barges To reflect ABS experience.
7-3-2/3.5.3 Dry Cargo Barges To reflect ABS experience.
7-3-2/5.1.7(c) Watertight Bulkheads To provide specific requirements for testing watertight doors.
(New)
7-3-2/5.11.1(h) Cargo Pump Towers To provide specific requirements for cargo pump towers.
(New)


7-3-2/9.3.2 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 13), UR Z10.2
7-3-2/Figure 1 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.1 (Rev. 13), UR Z10.2
7-3-2/9.5.3 Bulk Carriers – Non Double Skin To align the requirements with IACS UR Z10.2 (Rev. 20).
(New) ESP and Bulk Carrier Features of
Combination Carriers – Non Double
Skin ESP
7-3-2/13.1 General To align the requirements with IACS UR Z7.1 (Rev. 3), UR Z10.1
(Rev. 3) and UR Z10.5 (Rev. 3).
7-6-2/1.1.7 Boilers, Pressure Vessels and To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
Thermal Fluid Heaters
7-6-2/1.1.6 Propulsion Thrusters To provide requirements that propulsion thrusters are to be surveyed in
(New) accordance with the applicable requirements for thrusters and dynamic
positioning systems.
7-6-2/3.1.1(q) Propulsion Thrusters To provide requirements that propulsion thrusters are to be surveyed in
accordance with the applicable requirements for thrusters and dynamic
positioning systems.
7-6-2/3.1.1(s) Arrangements for Flammable Fluids To provide specific requirements for examination of the arrangements
(New) for storage, distribution and utilization of flammable fluids to promote
fire and explosion prevention.
7-7.1/3 Boiler Mountings and Safety Valves To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-7-1/5 Waste Heat Boilers To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-7-1/7 Record Review To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
(New)
7-7-1/11 Survey Extensions To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
7-7-1/13 Annual Examination To align the requirements with IACS UR Z18 (Rev. 1).
(New)
7-6-2/1.3.1 All Thrusters To provide survey requirements for propulsion and dynamic positioning
thrusters not currently covered by the Rules.
7-6-2/1.3.2 Water-jet Type Thrusters To provide survey requirements for propulsion and dynamic positioning
(New) thrusters not currently covered by the Rules.
7-6-2/1.3.3 Cycloidal Propellers To provide survey requirements for propulsion and dynamic positioning
(New) thrusters not currently covered by the Rules.
7-9-6/3.3 First Drydocking Survey After To specify that examination of the gear train through an inspection
(New) Delivery port is acceptable and NDT may only be required when considered
necessary by the Surveyor.
7-9-11/1.1 Annual Surveys To clarify and provide more specific requirements.
7-9-11/1.3 Special Periodical Surveys To provide requirements for the examination and pressure testing of
(New) recovered oil storage tanks at Special Periodical Survey.
7-9-11/1.5 Survey after Each Oil Recovery To require examination of hull, machinery and equipment after each oil
Operation recovery operation.
Section 7-9-19 Tailshaft Condition Monitoring To relocate the requirements for Tailshaft Condition Monitoring to a
(New) new Section.
7-11-3/11.1 <No Title> To provide requirements for operation in waters with a sea-bed depth
greater than 105% of the rated depth of the unit.
7-11-3/11.3 <No Title> To require the dive site report to be provided to the pilot prior to the
first dive only.


7-11-3/11.5 <No Title> To provide requirements for protection of the pilot stand from the
passenger spaces.
7-11-3/11.7 <No Title> To require both a fixed bilge system and a bilge alarm, for consistency
with Subsection 12/11 of the Underwater Rules
7-11-3/11.11 <No Title> To require that surface and underwater maneuvering systems are to be
as per the approved arrangement.
7-11-3/11.13 <No Title> To require that navigation and position equipment are to be as per the
approved arrangement and to provide for the use of analog depth
gauges.
7-11-3/11.17 <No Title> To clarify the requirement.
7-A-11/17.12 Cladding on Taper To clarify the application of cladding in way of the taper.
(New)
7-A-11/Figure 7 Weld Procedure Test Specimens for To clarify the requirement for hardness readings.
Shafts with Built-up Welded Stainless
Steel Liner

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RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

American Bureau of Shipping

ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007 1

Application – Oil Tankers

2 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007

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

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

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

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

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

À A1 Oil Carrier À A1 Bulk Carrier

ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007 3

Notices and General Information 2007

4 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2007

Change Notice (2007)

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 April 2006

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

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2006

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

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2007

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

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2006

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 March 2006

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2006

PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2006

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2007

PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery

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

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

PART 5 Specific Vessel Types

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

PART 6 Optional Items and Systems

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 August 2007

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2007

PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery

PART 5 Specific Vessel Types

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Part 7 “Rules for Survey After Construction”

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2006

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

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