Rules and Regulations for the

Construction and Classification of

Steel Ships

Interim Rules Change Notice

July 2020
Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Steel Ships

Interim Rules Change Notice – July 2020

General Information

This interim rules change notice extends the validity of the

amendments to the Rules issued vide the interim rules change notice
dated April, 2020.

These additions and amendments are to be read in conjunction with the

requirements given in the July, 2020 edition of the Rules.

The Part / Chapters where amendments are made and their effective dates
are indicated in TABLE 1. The actual requirements, arranged in the order
of Part / Chapter / Section / Sub-section / Clause, have been given
subsequently.

For ease of reference, the newly added text has been highlighted by
underlining and the deleted text by striking through.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION

OF STEEL SHIPS – July 2020

INTERIM RULES CHANGE NOTICE – July 2020

TABLE 1 – AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED IN THIS NOTICE

These amendments will come into force as indicated in the Table

Section / Clause Subject/ Amendments

Part 1 Chapter 1: General

The validity of the amendments (issued vide interim rules change notice dated April 2020) is extended
till 30th September 2020, unless revoked earlier or extended further.
2/2.18.1.14bis New Cl. 2.18.1.14bis – Force Majeure will be applied in lieu of Cl. 2.18.1.14
as an interim measure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Part 1
Regulations
Chapter 1
General
Section 2
Classification Regulations
2.18 Suspension, withdrawal and deletion of
class
2.18.1 Suspension
2.18.1.14 Force Majeure: If, due to
circumstances defined in Chapter 2, 1.11.3, the
vessel is in a port where the overdue surveys
cannot be completed at the expiry of the periods
allowed above, IRS may allow the vessel to sail,
in class, directly to an agreed discharge port, and
if necessary, thereafter in ballast, to an agreed
port at which the survey will be completed,
provided:
a) Re-examination of the ship’s record is carried
out by IRS,
b) IRS carries out the due and/or overdue
surveys and examination of Conditions of
Class at the first port of call when there is an
unforeseen inability of IRS to attend the
vessel in the present port, and
c) IRS is satisfied that the vessel is in condition
to sail for one trip to a discharge port and
subsequent ballast voyage to a repair facility
if necessary (where there is unforeseen
inability of IRS to attend the vessel in the
present port, the master is to confirm that the
ship is in condition to sail to the nearest port
of call).
The scope of the overdue surveys will be based
on the survey requirements applicable to the
vessel at the original due date and not based on
the age of the vessel when the survey is carried
out. Such surveys will be credited from the date
originally due.
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If class has already been automatically
suspended in such cases, it may be reinstated
subject to the conditions prescribed above.
Note: Cl. 2.18.1.14bis below will be applied in lieu
of 2.18.1.14 till 30th September 2020, unless
revoked earlier or extended further by IRS.
2.18.1.14bis: Force Majeure: If, due to
circumstances reasonably beyond the control of
the owner or IRS as defined in Chapter 2, 1.11.3,
the vessel is not in a port where the surveys can
be completed at the expiry of the periods allowed
above, IRS may allow the vessel to sail, in class,
for a period not exceeding three (3) months, to
allow for completion of the surveys, provided:
a) Examination of the ship’s record is
carried out by IRS,
b) IRS carries out the due and/or overdue
surveys and examination of Conditions
of Class at the first opportunity where
IRS is reasonably able to attend to
complete the surveys, and
c) IRS is satisfied that the vessel is in
condition to satisfactorily continue in
service for the agreed period, and
d) IRS receives a signed statement from the
master to confirm that the ship is in a
condition to satisfactorily continue in
service for the agreed period.
IRS may postpone the surveys and issue interim/
short term certificates as appropriate.
The scope of the overdue surveys will be based
on the survey requirements applicable to the
vessel at the original due date and not based on
the age of the vessel when the survey is carried
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out. Such surveys will be credited from the date If class has already been automatically
originally due. suspended in such cases, it may be reinstated
subject to the conditions prescribed above.

End of Chapter

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