VOL B 2019 Guidance For Class Notations

Guidance For Classification And Construction
Part 0 General
Volume B
GUIDANCE FOR CLASS NOTATIONS
2019
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia
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Guidance For Classification And Construction
Part 0 - General
Volume B
GUIDANCE FOR CLASS NOTATIONS
2019
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia
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Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 38-40, Tanjung Priok
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The following Guidance come into force on 1st July 2019.
Amendments to the preceding Edition are marked by red color and expanded text.
Reproduction in whole or in part by any means of these Guidance, is subject to the permission in writing by
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Vol B Guidance for Class Notations
Guidance Amendment Notice
Guidance Amandement Notice

These pages contain the amendments within the following section of the Guidance. In addition, corrigenda
also have been made.
Paragraph Title/Subject Status/Remark
Section 1 – Class Notations
1.B Class designation
A) Class designation for Hull To amend the class designation
1.B.3 B) Class designation for Machinery
Installation
1.D Class symbol
- Table 1.2 Class symbol To amend the class symbol (A90)
1.F Range of services
- Table 1.4 Service area symbol To amend the service area notation
 D(0) – D(2)
 I, II, III, IV, V
1.H Qualifiers
1.H.4 - To amend the provision
Section 2 – Ship Type Notations
2.A Introduction
2.A.3 Separation mark Newly amended the separation marks for Ship
type notations, Special notations, Qualifier,
Additional notation
2.A.4 Class requirement Newly amended the provision for the
requirements of combination of ship type
notations
2.D.1 Ro-Ro ship
- Special notation, Remark To amend the special notation
2.E.1 Passenger ships
2.E.1.3 Special notation, Remark To amend the special notation and remark
2.F.1 Oil Tanker
- Special notation To delete the special notation “asphalt”
2.G.1 Chemical Tanker

2.G.1.3.3 Special notation  To amend the qualifier and example
 Newly added special notation “Specific cargo”
2.H Tanker for Special Cargo
2.H.1 Tanker To amend notation from “Special Tanker” to
“Tanker” and to add new special notation
“Asphalt” and “Edible Oil”
2.H.1.1 Description To amend description from “Special Tanker” to
“Tanker”
2.H.1.2 Qualifier To add new qualifier for special notation “special”
FP ≤ 60oC and FP > 60oC
2.H.1.3 Special notation To add new special notation and definition
− Special
− Asphalt
− Edible Oil
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2.K Vessel for Special Operations
2.K.1 Tugs
- Special notation To add new special notation “Escort”
2.K.2 Special Purpose Ship Newly added special notation “Training”,

“Skimmer”, “Cable layer”, “Pipe layer” and “Well
stimulation”), Underlying rules, Description and
Example
2.K.4 Dredger To add new special notation “Hopper” and to
amend the Example
2.L Offshore Service Vessel
2.L.2 Crew boat To amend the qualifier (1, 2), special notations,
Underlying rules, Description, Additional
notations and Remarks
2.M Pontoon and Barge
2.M.1 Pontoon – Newly added special notations “Container”,
“dry bulk cargo”, “general dry cargo”, “cable
layer” and “pipe layer”.
– To amend example
– To change the definition of pontoon.
2.M.2 Barge – Newly added qualifier “Hatch cover”, “Hatch
coverless, Hs=…m” and “None”
– Newly added qualifier for special notation
Chemical tanker “FP ≤ 60oC”, “FP > 60oC” and
“None”
– Newly added special notations “Dry bulk
cargo”, “General dry cargo”, “Floating
transfer”, “Work”, “Split hopper”, “Dredger”
– To amend special notation “Chemical” (“Type
of tank”, Type of Barge”)
– To change the definition of barge
– To amend the Example
– To add new notation “ASPHALT” with
underlying rules/requirement of design is Rules
for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec.24 and 31 and underlying
requirement of survey is Rules for Classification and
Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and Sec. 4-I.
– To add new notation “LPG TANK” with
underlying rules/requirement of design is Rules
for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec.31 and underlying
requirement of survey is Rules for Classification and
Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and Sec. 4-I.
2.R Yachts Newly added notation for yachts
2.S Floating dock Newly added notation for floating dock
2.T Floating Offshore Structure
2.T.1 Drilling Unit To amend the main notations and renumbering.
2.T.2 Special Purpose Unit To amend the main notations and renumbering.
2.T.3 Floating Production Installation (FPI) To amend the main notations and renumbering.
2.T.4 Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminal To amend the main notations and renumbering.
2.T.5 Single Point Mooring To amend the main notations and renumbering.
2.U Fixed Offshore Structure To amend the main notations and renumbering.
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Section 3 – Additional Notations
3.A Notation for hull
3.A.2 Special hull structure analysis or strengthening Newly added additional notation for maximum
deck loading (DL=…ton/m2)
3.A.12 Floating Offshore Unit To supersede additional notation for position
mooring system, SPREAD MOORING, became to
POSYMOSYS.
Newly added additional notation for structural

design life of FPI (HL).
To add qualifier for additional notation of SFA, (R

number of years), Year
To add additional notation for site specific

environmental (in… site)
To supersede additional notation for conversion

of FPI (CI, ...site)
Delete some additional notation:

Equipped for Drilling
Equipped for Construction
Equipped for Accommodation
Equipped for Pipe Laying
3.B Notation for machinery
3.B.2 Navigation and manoeuvring Newly added additional notation for assisted
propulsion (ASSPRO)
3.B.4 Equipment and design features To delete POSMOOR due to have been covered
with POSYMOSYS in Sec.3.A.12
3.B.7 Floating Offshore Unit To supersede additional notation for
export/import: (IMPT-EXPT), (IMPT or EXPT)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword .............................................................................................................................................iii
Guidance Amendment Notice ........................................................................................................................ v
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................... ix
Section 1 Class Notation .................................................................................................................. 1–1

A. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1–1
B. Class designation ................................................................................................................ 1–1
C. Construction symbol ........................................................................................................... 1–2
D. Class symbol ....................................................................................................................... 1–3
E. Anchoring equipment symbol ............................................................................................ 1–4
F. Range of services ................................................................................................................ 1–4
G. Ship type notations ............................................................................................................. 1–5
H. Qualifiers ............................................................................................................................ 1–5
I. Special notations ................................................................................................................ 1–6
J. Additional notations ........................................................................................................... 1–6
K. Handling of class notations ................................................................................................. 1–6
Section 2 Ship Type Notations ......................................................................................................... 2–1

A. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2–1
B. Dry cargo ship ..................................................................................................................... 2–3
1. General Dry Cargo Ship .............................................................................................. 2–4
2. Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship .................................................................................... 2–4
3. Bulk Carrier ................................................................................................................. 2–5
4. Ore Carrier.................................................................................................................. 2–7
5. “X” Carrier .................................................................................................................. 2–8
C. Container ship .................................................................................................................... 2–9
1. Container ship ............................................................................................................ 2–9
D. RO-RO ship........................................................................................................................ 2–10
1. RO-RO ship ............................................................................................................... 2–10
E. Passenger ships ................................................................................................................ 2–11
1. Passenger ship .......................................................................................................... 2–11
2. Ferry RO-RO.............................................................................................................. 2–12
F. Oil Tanker ......................................................................................................................... 2–13
1. Oil Tanker ................................................................................................................. 2–13
G. Chemical Tanker ............................................................................................................... 2–14
1. Chemical Tanker ....................................................................................................... 2–14
2. NLS Tanker................................................................................................................ 2–15
H. Tanker for Special Cargo ................................................................................................... 2–16
1. Tanker....................................................................................................................... 2–16
I. Liquefied Gas Carrier (LNG & LPG Carrier) ........................................................................ 2–17
1. Liquefied Gas Carrier ................................................................................................ 2–17
J. Compressed Natural Gas Carrier ...................................................................................... 2–19
1. CNG Carrier .............................................................................................................. 2–19
K. Vessel for Special Operations ........................................................................................... 2–20
1. Tugs .......................................................................................................................... 2–20
2. Special Purpose Ship................................................................................................. 2–21
3. Work Ship ................................................................................................................. 2–23
4. Dredgers ................................................................................................................... 2–24
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L. Offshore Service Vessel..................................................................................................... 2–25

1. Offshore Service Vessel ............................................................................................ 2–25
2. Crew Boat ................................................................................................................. 2–26
M. Pontoon and Barge ........................................................................................................... 2–28
1. Pontoon .................................................................................................................... 2–28
2. Barge ........................................................................................................................ 2–29
N. Fishing Vessel .................................................................................................................... 2–32
1. Fishing Vessel............................................................................................................ 2–32
O. Livestock Carrier ............................................................................................................... 2–33
1. Livestock Carrier ....................................................................................................... 2–33
P. Landing Craft..................................................................................................................... 2–34
1. Landing Craft ............................................................................................................ 2–34
Q. High Speed Craft (HSC) ..................................................................................................... 2–35
1. HSC ........................................................................................................................... 2–35
R. Yachts................................................................................................................................ 2–36
1. Yachts ....................................................................................................................... 2–36
S. Floating Dock .................................................................................................................... 2–37
1. Floating Dock ............................................................................................................ 2–37
T. Floating Offshore Structure .............................................................................................. 2–38
1. Drilling Unit ............................................................................................................... 2–38
2. Special Purpose Unit ................................................................................................. 2–41
3. Floating Production Installation (FPI)........................................................................ 2–43
4. Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminal ................................................................ 2–50
5. Single Point Mooring ................................................................................................ 2–51
U. Fixed Offshore Structure ................................................................................................... 2–53
1.1 Description ............................................................................................................... 2–53
1.2 Qualifiers .................................................................................................................. 2–53
1.3 Special notation ........................................................................................................ 2–53
1.4 Additional notation ................................................................................................... 2–53
Section 3 Additional Notations ........................................................................................................ 3–1

A. Notation for hull ................................................................................................................. 3–1
1. Materials..................................................................................................................... 3–1
2. Special hull structural analysis or strengthening ........................................................ 3–2
3. Cargo operation .......................................................................................................... 3–3
4. Living and working conditions .................................................................................... 3–3
5. Environmental protection and pollution control ........................................................ 3–4
6. Ice strengthening ........................................................................................................ 3–4
7. Survey Arrangement ................................................................................................... 3–5
8. Equipment and design features .................................................................................. 3–5
9. Freeboard ................................................................................................................... 3–7
10. Novel design ............................................................................................................... 3–7
11. HSC not comply with IMO HSC Code .......................................................................... 3–7
12. Floating Offshore Unit ................................................................................................ 3–7
13. Type of Hull............................................................................................................... 3–11
B. Notation for machinery .................................................................................................... 3–11
1. Propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems ............................................... 3–12
2. Navigation and manoeuvring.................................................................................... 3–13
3. Cargo operation ........................................................................................................ 3–14
4. Equipment and design features ................................................................................ 3–15
5. Novel design ............................................................................................................. 3–16
6. Fire fighting............................................................................................................... 3–16
7. Floating Offshore Unit .............................................................................................. 3–17
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Annex A Matrix of Class Notation .............................................................................................................. A–1
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Sec 1 General Requirements and Guidance A-B
Section 1 General Requirements and Guidance

A. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1–1
B. Class designation .................................................................................................................... 1–1
C. Construction symbol ............................................................................................................... 1–2
D. Class symbol ........................................................................................................................... 1–3
E. Anchoring equipment symbol................................................................................................. 1–3
F. Range of services .................................................................................................................... 1–4
G. Ship type notations ................................................................................................................. 1–6
H. Qualifiers................................................................................................................................. 1–6
I. Special notations..................................................................................................................... 1–6
J. Additional notations ............................................................................................................... 1–6
K. Handling of class notations ..................................................................................................... 1–6
A. Introduction A-B
1. Within the scope of classification, the characteristic features of hull, machinery and equipment
are reflected in the character of classifications and notations affixed to the character of classification.
2. Class notations are assigned in order to determine the applicable rule requirements for assign-
ment and retention of class.
3. Class notations are either mandatory or optional as indicated in Tables given in Section 2 to Sec-
tion 3. Certain ship type notations are mandatory based on e.g.:
– type of cargo
– number of passengers
– the ability to execute special operations.
4. Due to the space restriction, the presentation of class notations in the Class Certificates and doc-
uments issued by BKI, in the Register of Vessels and in the electronic customer portals, may differ from the
presentation in this Guidance.
B. Class designation
1. All ships classed with BKI in accordance with the requirements of BKI are to be assigned with class
designations, as applicable.
– construction symbol
– class symbol
– anchoring equipment symboservice area symbol
– ship type notation
– special notation and/or additional notation
2. The class designations are to be granted for hull and/or machinery parts.
3. The presentation of class designation are as follows:

– Characters of class consists of construction symbol, class symbol, anchoring equipment symbol and
range of service area symbol.
– Character of class will be shown in CAPITAL letter and bold.
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– Class notations consists of ship type notation, qualifier and special/additional notation. Multiple ship
type notations as well as additional notations are separated by comma and space.
– Class notations are printed either in CAPITAL or regular font, which one is applicable.
A) Class designation for Hull
Character of class Class notation

Construction Class symbol Anchoring Service area Ship type 1 S p e c i a l n o - Ship type 2 Special
and
symbol equipment symbol (Qualifier) , tat i o n (Qualifier) , notation
symbol (Q u a l i fi e r ) /o r (Qualifier)
Additional notation (Qualifier)
Examples:
Oil Tanker (FP< 60oC, ESP, Double hull, CSR), Crude a nd C h em ica l
 A100  P
Tan ker (ES P, F P > 6 0 o C) , Type 2 , 2G , Pa lm a c id o i l
IW, RSD(F25), SPM(1), HBT
B) Class designation for Machinery Installation
Character of class Class notation

Construction
Class symbol Additional notation (Qualifier)
symbol
Examples:
 SM GF(DF), RP(1x%), INERT, OT, CM-PS
C. Construction symbol B-C
The construction symbol will be assigned for ships based on supervision of its construction according to BKI
Construction Rules as given in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 The symbol for supervision of construction

Symbol Description
This symbol is assigned to ships and offshore units for which the hull, machinery, electrical instal-
lation and anchoring equipment have been constructed:
– under the BKI supervision and in accordance with the BKI Rules at the shipyard and/or sub-

contractors supplying construction components / hull sections
– with certification by BKI of components and materials requiring inspection, subject to the
BKI Construction Rules
Hull, machinery and/or special equipment (e. g. refrigerating installation) have been constructed:
– under the supervision of BKI at the shipyard and/or at subcontractors supplying construction
() components / hull sections
– without certification by BKI of components and materials requiring inspection, subject to the
BKI Construction Rules
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Symbol Description
This symbol is assigned to ships and offshore units for which hull, machinery and electrical instal-
lation or special equipment have been constructed under the supervision of and in accordance
 with the Rules of another recognized Classification Society1.
The classification notation which BKI considers having the equivalent intent will be assigned. De-
viations from the BKI Rules may be accepted.
The mark  is assigned to the relevant part of the ship, where the procedure for the assignment

of classification is other than , , (), but however deemed acceptable.
For the hull proof of subdivision and damage stability have been furnished.

Example:  or
Note:
1 Recognized classification society means the classification society which is a member of IACS.
D. Class symbol C-D-E
The class symbol is to be assigned to ships based on supervision on its hull, machinery including electrical
installations with the condition as shown in Table 1.2.
Table 1.2 Class symbol

Part Symbol Definition
The ship's hull fully comply with the requirements of BKI Technical Rules or
A100
other rules considered to be equivalent.
Th e sh i p' s hu l l d oe s n ot fu lly com ply w i th th e re qu ire me nts o f
BK I Tec h ni ca l R u le s; ho wever, th e C la ss m ay b e m ai nta i ne d for
Hull a s h or ter p er i od a nd /o r w it h s ho rter s ur vey i nter va l s. T h e
1
A90 fig ure s 9 0 in d i cate t he ma i nte na n ce con d it i on of th e sh i p' s
hu l l in rel at io n to th e re qu ire me nts of t he B KI Te ch n i ca l Ru l es ,
tak i ng i nto a c cou nt t he pe rm is si b le cor ros i on a nd wea r
tol era nc es .
The machinery including electrical installations fu l ly complies with the
SM requirements of BKI Te ch n i cal R ul es or Rules of another Classification So-
cieties considered to be equivalent.
Machinery The machinery including electrical installations of non-self propelled vessels
and floating units f ul ly comply with the requirements of the BKI Te c hn i ca l
A-SM
Ru l es or Rules of another Classification Societies considered to be
equivalent.
No te :
1 T h e s e n o t at i o n s a p p l y t o a n ex i st i n g c l a s s e d s h i p o n l y. Ho we ve r, fo r s h i p wh o re q u e st t o t h i s
n o t at i o n a r e t o fo l l o w t h e re q u i re m e nt s i n s u b - s e c t i o n 1 . K .
E. Anchoring equipment symbol

A ship is to be assigned with anchoring equipment symbol to the hull part of class notation based on the
arrangement of its anchoring equipment. Table 1.3 shows the symbol for anchoring equipment.

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Table 1.3 Anchoring equipment symbol

Symbol Description
The anchoring equipment i.e. anchor, anchor chain cables and windlass are fully complied
 with the requirement of BKI Construction Rules.
The anchoring equipment symbol are not present for the ships without anchoring equip-
No symbol
ment, i.e. for unmanned barge.
The anchoring equipment symbol for fishing vessel complying with (Pt.1, Vol. XII) Rules for
 or  Fishing Vessels.
The anchoring equipment symbol for the special service vessel equipped with anchoring
 equipment according to Table 13.1 (Part 3, Vol. III) Rules for High Speed Craft.
F. Range of services E-F-G
The following service area symbols will be assigned to the ships complying with requirements of BKI Con-
struction Rules.
Table 1.4 Service area symbol

Applicable Rules
Symbol Description
A B C D E F
No Ships built in accordance with the Construction Rules for unlimited ocean
symbol service will have no Service area notation. • • •
Restricted Ocean Service, this range of service is limited. In general, to the
trade along the coast, provided that the distance to the nearest port of
refuge and the offshore distance are not exceeding 200 nautical miles, or
P • •
the trade within South-East Asian waters, as well as trade within enclosed •
seas such as Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea and waters with
similar sea conditions.
Coastal Service, this range of service is limited. In general, to the trade
along the coast, provided that the distance to the nearest port of refuge
and the offshore distance are not exceeding 50 nautical miles, as well as
L to the trade within enclosed seas, such as Riau Islands Sea territory. • •
Where permissible distance of less than 50 nautical miles has been fixed •
for a ship, the relevant distance will be indicated in the Class Certificate,
e. g. L (20).
Shelter Water Service, this range of service is limited to the trade in calm
T seas, bays, harbours or similar waters where there is no running of heavy • •
seas. •
Inland Waterway Service, this range of service applies to vessels intended
for operation in inland waters only. Inland waters shall comprise:
‒ all Indonesian inland water ways
‒ other waters showing comparable conditions
Th e ch ara c ter D i s com ple te d, be t we en bra cke t s, w it h t he
si gn if i cant wave h ei g ht for w h ic h t he sh i p ha s b ee n cal c u -
D(…) late d. •
D( 0) i s as s ig ne d to a s h i p hav in g a stru c ture w it h s ca nt li ng s
de em e d s u ita bl e to nav i gate on st i l l a nd sm o ot h stretc he s
of water.
D( 0, 6) is as s ig ne d to a s hi p h av i ng a stru c t ure wi t h s cant-

li ng s d eem e d s u ita bl e to nav iga te on stre tch es of water

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Applicable Rules
Symbol Description
A B C D E F
wh ere th ere m ay b e st ro ng cu rre nt s an d a c erta in ro ug h ne s s
of th e sur fa c e o n wh i c h a m ax imu m s i gn if i ca nt wave he ig ht
of 0 ,6 m ca n deve l o p.
D( 1, 2) is as s ig ne d to a s hi p h av i ng a stru c t ure wi t h s cant-

li ng s d ee m e d s ui ta b le to nav i gate on sem i -mar i t ime
stre tch es of water or l akes on w h ic h a m ax im um si gn if i cant
wave h ei g ht o f 1 , 2 m ca n d eve l op .
D( 2) i s as s ig ne d to a s h i p hav in g a stru c ture w it h s ca nt li ng s

de em e d s u itab l e to nav i gate o n s em i - mar i t ime stretc he s of
water or l akes o n w hi c h a m ax im um s ig n if i ca nt wave he i ght
of 2 m ca n de ve l op .
Unre str i c ted voy age s far away f rom co ast li n es , d u rin g w hi c h
a ve ss el ent ire ly l ef t to i ts o w n dev i ce s h as to be in a po s i -
I
ti o n to co p e wi t h em ergen cy s i tu ati o ns for p ro l o nge d per i - • •
od s , w i t ho u t re ly in g on ou t si d e a ss i stan c e.
Voya ge s a lo ng th e coa stl in e b ut re str i c te d to a s ea are a l o -
cate d at a di sta nc e n o t exc ee d in g 20 0 n a ut i cal m i le s , me as -
II ure d from t h e m a in la n d an d/or from offs h ore i s la n ds s i tu - • •
ate d at a di sta nc e n ot exc ee d in g 40 0 n au t i ca l mi le s f rom
th e m a in l an d an d/or fro m a no t her i s la nd .
Voya ge s a l on g t he co a st li n e conf i ne d to a se a area l o cate d
at a d ista n ce of 2 0 n au t i cal m i le s, m ea s ure d f ro m th e ma i n
I II la n d a nd /or from offs h or e i sl a nd s s i tu ated at a di stan c e n o t • •
exc ee d in g 4 0 na ut i cal m i le s from t he m a in l an d a nd /or fro m
an o th er is l an d .
D ay tr ip s be twee n c l os e p or ts a l on g t he co ast l i ne w i th i n a
rel ativ e ly p ro te c te d are a. Ho wev er, voya ge s are restr i c te d
to a se a ar ea l o cated at a d ista n ce n ot exce ed i ng 3 n au t i ca l
IV
m i le s , m e as ur in g fro m t he m a in l an d a n d/or fro m offsh ore • •
is l an ds s i tu ated at a d istan ce n o t exce ed i ng 6 n a ut i cal m il es
fro m th e m ai n l an d an d/or f rom a n o th er is l an d .
Tr ip s o n in la n d wate r ways a nd l ake s . A ls o in c lu d ed are day
tr ips off t he co ast l in e , conf i ne d to s ha l lo ws a n d /or s ea a r-
V
ea s l o cate d at a d ista n ce no t exc ee d in g 0 ,7 5 n a ut i ca l m i le s, • •
m ea s ure d from t he s h ore a n d/or th e m ai n l an d .
A = R u l e s fo r C l a s s i f i c at i o n a n d C o n st r u c t i o n o f S e a g o i n g s h i p s ( Pa r t 1 )
B = R u l e s fo r H i g h S p e e d C ra f t ( P t . 3 , Vo l . I I I ) .
C = R u l e s fo r C l a s s i f i c at i o n a n d C o n st r u c t i o n o f I n l a n d Wate r way s S h i p s ( Pa r t 2 ) .
D = G u i d a n c e fo r F R P a n d Wo o d e n F i s h i n g Ve s s e l u p to 2 4 m ( P t . 3 , Vo l . A )
E = R u l e s fo r S m a l l Ve s s e l s u p to 2 4 m ( P t . 3 , Vo l .V I I ) a n d R u l e s fo r Ya c ht ( P t . 3 , Vo l . I X ) .
F = R u l e s fo r M o b i l e O f fs h o r e U n i t ( P t . 5 , Vo l .V I )
No te :
Fo r c re w b o at h av i n g t h e l e n gt h u p to 2 4 m e t e rs , t h e s e r v i c e a r e a n o tat i o n i s I , I I , I I I , I V, V a n d
fo r t h e l e n gt h o f m o re t h a n 2 4 m e te r s t h e s e r v i c e a r e a n o t at i o n i s P, L , T.

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G. Ship type notations

Ship type notation is to be assigned to ship to indicate that such ship complies with the requirement defined
in Section 2. This notation is affixed to the hull part of class notation.
H. Qualifiers H
1. Class notations may be given one or more qualifiers which as a supplementary symbol used to
identify variants of the class notation or a design parameter.
2. Qualifier typically denotes differentiation in levels of complexity and/or special requirements or

limitations and may be assigned additional requirements.
3. Qualifiers are to be located immediately after a ship type notation as well as after an additional
notation and are indicated in parenthesis. Multiple qualifiers are separated by comma and space.
4. The qualifiers applicable for each ship type notation s and additional notations can
be found in section 2 and section 3 respectively.
I. Special notations H-I-J-K
Special notation will be affixed to the class notation when specific features are applicable to the relevant
ship type notation. These symbols might be related to the characteristic of the hull structures, types of
cargo tank, nature of cargo etc., see Section 2.
J. Additional notations
When additional installations are complying with the relevant requirements, the additional notation may
be appended, see Section 3.
K. Handling of class notations

The handling proces of class notation is ilustrated in the Figure 1.1.

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Contra ct /
Appl ication for
cl a ssification
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Revi ew of applicaton
Nota tion
by Hea d of job
(Pt.0, Vol .B)
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Input for updating

Gui dance for Class Cons ultation Is the
nota tion and wi th BKI No a pplication
rel evant technical Hea d Office a cceptable?
rul es
Yes
New/Equivalent cl ass
nota tion assigned
Confi rmation of class notation and

a pplicable technical rules
Cl a ssification process
conti nue
Fig. 1.1 Handling of class notation

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations A
Section 2 Ship Type Notations

A. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2–1
B. Dry cargo ship ......................................................................................................................... 2–3
C. Container ship......................................................................................................................... 2–9
D. RO-RO ship ............................................................................................................................ 2–10
E. Passenger ships..................................................................................................................... 2–11
F. Oil Tanker.............................................................................................................................. 2–13
G. Chemical Tanker ................................................................................................................... 2–14
H. Tanker for Special Cargo ....................................................................................................... 2–16
I. Liquefied Gas Carrier (LNG & LPG Carrier) ............................................................................ 2–17
J. Compressed Natural Gas Carrier .......................................................................................... 2–19
K. Vessel for Special Operations ............................................................................................... 2–20
L. Offshore Service Vessel ........................................................................................................ 2–20
M. Pontoon and Barge ............................................................................................................... 2–28
N. Fishing Vessel ........................................................................................................................ 2–32
O. Livestock Carrier ................................................................................................................... 2–33
P. Landing Craft......................................................................................................................... 2–34
Q. High Speed Craft (HSC) ......................................................................................................... 2–35
R. Yachts ................................................................................................................................... 2–36
S. Floating Dock ........................................................................................................................ 2–37
T. Floating Offshore Structure .................................................................................................. 2–37
U. Fixed Offshore Structure....................................................................................................... 2–38
A. Introduction A
1. The ship type notations are grouped and clustered by the type of vessel or offshore services.
2. The notations contained under the heading for each ship type are applicable only for such type
of vessel.
3. A ship may be assigned with more than one ship type notation and Special notation provided
that all related rules/requirements are met, and the following marks are to be applied for the
separation:
No tat io ns S e pa rat io n m a r ks Re m a r ks
S h i p t y p e n o t at i o n 1 m e a n s t h e s h i p o r u n i t c a n p e r fo r m t h e o p e rat i o n fo r
and
i t s g i v e n n o t at i o n at t h e s a m e t i m e ;
m e a n s t h e s h i p o r u n i t c a n n o t p e r fo r m t h e o p e rat i o n
or
fo r i t s g i v e n n o t at i o n at t h e s a m e t i m e .
S p e c i a l n o tat i o n “ C o m m a “ m e a n s t h e s h i p o r u n i t c a n p e r fo r m t h e
,
o p e r at i o n fo r i t s g i ve n n o t at i o n at t h e s a m e t i m e ;
“ s l a s h ” m e a n s t h e s h i p o r u n i t c a n n o t p e r fo r m t h e
/
o p e r at i o n fo r i t s g i ve n n o t at i o n at t h e s a m e t i m e .
Qualifier , (c o m m a )
A d d i t i o n a l n o t at i o n , (c o m m a )
1 S e p a r at i o n m a r k “ a n d ” i s a p p l i c a b l e o n l y fo r s h i p h av i n g t h e s a m e t y p e o f c a rg o e . g . l i q u i d a n d
liquid or solid and solid only .
No te :
T h e fo l l o w i n g s h i p t y p e a r e p e r m i tt e d fo r t h e co m b i n at i o n wi t h a n d /o r s e p a rat i o n m a r k .
1. Oil or Bulk or Ore carrier

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations A
2 . O i l a n d C h e m i c a l t a n ke r
3 . Fo r H i g h s p e e d c ra f t ( H S C ) n o tat i o n s , t h e s e p a r at i o n m a r k “ a n d ” m ay b e a s s i g n e d wi t h o t h e r s h i p
t y p e n o t at i o n s ( e . g . C re w B o at ) .
4 . Fo r o t h e r p o s s i b i l i t i e s o f co m b i n at i o n o f s h i p t y p e n o t at i o n s , m ay b e a c c e p t e d i n c a s e b y c a s e
b a s i s u n d e r B K I a p p ro v a l .
4. Concerning the ship type notation s, the stringent requirements are to be

applied.
Example:
O IL TAN KE R ( FP < 6 0 o C , ESP, D ou b le h u ll , CSR ), Cr ud e , Pro du c t, A sp h al t
 A100  P
an d C HE MI C AL TA NKE R ( ESP, FP > 60 o C) , Ty pe 2 , 2 G, Pa lm ac i d oi l .
I W, RS D( F2 5) , S P M(1 ), H BT
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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations B
B. Dry cargo ship B
1. General Dry Cargo Ship
Underlying rules/requirements
Notation Qualifier Special notation
Design Survey
General Dry Cargo Ship N/A  Strengthened for  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec.  Rules for Classification and
Heavy Cargo 23 A Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Yes  Equipped for  Rules for Machinery Sec. 4-II.
Carriage of Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III)
Containers  Rules for Electrical
Installations (Pt.1, Vol.IV)
 Rules for Materials (Pt.1,
Vol.V)
 Rules for Welding (Pt.1,
Vol.VI)
 Rules for Stowage and
Lashing of Containers (Pt.4,
Vol. I)
 Guidelines for the Carriage of
Refrigerated Containers on
Board Ships (Pt.1, Vol. 5)
1.1 Description
General Dry Cargo Ship : Notation assigned to ships constructed for the carriage of unitized and dry bulk
cargo. The following ship types are excluded:
− bulk carriers and double skin bulk carriers subject to the enhanced survey programme (ESP)
− dedicated container carriers
− Ro-Ro cargo ships
− refrigerated cargo ships
− dedicated wood chip carriers
− dedicated cement carriers
− livestock carriers
− deck cargo ship 1)
− general dry cargo ships of double side-skin construction, with double side-skin extending for the
entire length of the cargo area, and for the entire height of the cargo hold to the upper deck.
1.2 Qualifier
− N/A
1.3 Special notation
− Strengthened for Heavy Cargo : Special notation For ships provided with strengthening
recommended by BKI in accordance with BKI Construction Rules and not complying with the
requirements of the notations “Bulk Carrier” or “Ore Carrier”. This Special notation is not
mandatory.
− Equipped for Carriage of Containers : Assigned for General Cargo Ships (other than container ship)
carrying containers occasionally or as part of cargo only, and equipped with the appropriate
facilities.

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1.4 Additional notation
Concerning to hull and machinery item, see Section 3.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P General Dry Cargo Ship, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo
 A100  P General Dry Cargo Ship, Equipped for Carriage of Containers
2. Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship
Design Survey
Multi-Purpose Dry N/A  Strengthened for  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
Cargo Ship Heavy Cargo Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
 Rules for Machinery
 Equipped for Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III) Sec. 4-II.
Mandatory: Yes Carriage of RO-RO  Rules for Electrical
Cargo Installations (Pt.1, Vol.IV)
 Equipped for  Rules for Materials (Pt.1,
Carriage of Vol.V)
Containers
Vol.VI)
2.1 Description
Multi-purpose Dry Cargo Ship : Notation assigned to ships constructed for the carriage of general and bulk
cargo.
2.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Strengthened for Heavy Cargo : Assigned for ships provided with strengthening recommended by
BKI in accordance with BKI Construction Rules and not complying with the requirements of the
notations “Bulk Carrier” or “Ore Carrier”. This Special notation is not mandatory.
− Equipped for Carriage of RO-RO Cargo : Assigned for Multi Purpose Dry Cargo Ships which are also
equipped for the transport of trailers and motor vehicles without fuel in the tanks and which are for
this purpose fitted with ramps and if applicable shell doors and strengthened according to the
Rules.
− Equipped for Carriage of Containers : Assigned for General Cargo Ships (other than container ship)
carrying containers occasionally or as part of cargo only, and equipped with the appropriate
facilities.

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Remarks:
1. The provisions of IMO resolution MSC.277(85) apply to ships, which occasionally carry dry cargoes in
bulk, the keels of which are laid or which are at similar stage of construction on or after 1st July 2010.
2. The resolution is non-mandatory in general. If a flag state considers the regulation as mandatory, all
provisions are to be applied regardless of the length of the ship.
3. The following application has to be used if flag state considers the regulation as non-mandatory:
− Multi Purpose Dry Cargo Ships with ship length less than 150 m:
Generally, all provisions given for MPVs with L < 150 m shall be applied. A ship owner may refuse
applying resolution MSC.277(85).
− Multi Purpose Dry Cargo Ships with ship length of 150 m and upwards:
It is recommended to apply all provisions given for MPVs with L > 150 m.
4. Underlying rules for Special notation: Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Section 23.A.
5. Examples:
 A100  P Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo
 A100  P Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship, Equipped for Carriage of Containers
 A100  P Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ship, Equipped for Carriage of RO-RO Cargo
3. Bulk Carrier
Design Survey
Bulk Carrier  ESP  Strengthened for heavy  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Double Skin cargo Sec. 23. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3
Mandatory:  GRAB(X)  Rules for Machinery and Sec. 4-I.
 CSR
Yes  BC-A Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III)
 BC-B  Rules for Electrical
Installations (Pt.1, Vol.IV)
 BC-C
 Rules for Materials (Pt.1,
 {max cargo density .. Vol.V)
t/m3}
 {no MP} Vol.VI)
 {holds a, b .. may be
empty}
 {Block loading}
3.1 Description
Bulk Carrier : Notation assigned to ships constructed generally with single deck, double bottom, topside
tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk.
Combination carriers are included.
3.2 Qualifiers
− ESP (Enhanced Survey Program) : The ship's hull and piping in way of cargo area will be surveyed
according to an enhanced survey programme. This qualifier is mandatory for all Oil Tankers,
Product Tankers and Chemical Tankers of 500 GRT/GT and above. Bulk carriers of 500 GRT/GT are

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affected there from only if these ships are constructed generally with single deck, double bottom,
hopper side tanks, topside tanks and with single or double side skin construction in cargo length
area and intended primarily to carry dry cargoes in bulk.
− Double Skin : Assigned in the following cases:
a) the ships, constructed before 1 July 1999, have double side skin construction,
b) the ships, constructed before 1 January 2000, have double side skin construction of not
less than 760 mm breadth at any location within the hold length, measured
perpendicular to the side shell,
c) the ships, constructed on or after 1 January 2000, have double side skin construction of
not less than 1000mm breadth at any location within the hold length, measured
perpendicular to the side shell
− CSR (Common Structural Rules) : Notation for Bulk Carriers having a length of 90 metres or
above and for Oil Tankers and Product Tankers having a length of 150 m and above,
contracted for construction on or after 1 April 2006 and being in compliance with the IACS
Common Structural Rules.
− Strengthened for Heavy Cargo : assigned for ships provided with strengthening recommended by
BKI in accordance with BKI Construction Rules and not complying with the requirements of the
notations “Bulk Carrier” or “Ore Carrier”. This Special notation is not mandatory.
− GRAB (X) : assigned to ships with holds designed for loading/unloading by grabs having a maximum
mass of unladen grab, in tons up to [X] tons. This notation is mandatory for ships having one of the
Special notations BC-A or BC-B. For these ships, the requirements for the GRAB [X] notation are to
be complied with for an unladen grab weight X equal to or greater than:
A) 35 tons ships with L > 250 m,
B) 30 tons for ships with 200 m < L < 250 m,
C) 20 tons otherwise.
For all other ships, the Notation GRAB [X] is voluntary.
− BC-A : assigned for Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density of 1,0 t/m 3 and
above with specified holds empty at maximum draught in addition to BC- B conditions.
− BC-B : assigned for Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density of 1,0 t/m 3 and
above with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditions.
− BC-C : assigned for Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1,0
t/m3.
− {Maximum cargo density in t/m3} : assigned for Special notation BC-A and BC-B if the maximum
cargo density is less than 3.0 t/m3,
− {no MP} : assigned for Special notations BC-A, BC-B and BC-C, when the ship has not been designed
for loading and unloading in multiple ports in accordance with the conditions specified in the Rules
for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec. 23.
− {holds a, b .. may be empty}: assigned for Special notations BC-A.
− {Block loading} : assigned for Special notation BC-A, when the ship is intended to operate in
alternate block load condition.

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Remarks:
1. Additional class notation assigned to the ships designed for carriage of solid bulk cargoes and comply
with Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 23.
2. For bulk carriers with L ≥ 90 metres, according to the Common Structural Rules the Special notation CSR
will be assigned (see sect. 3).
3. Underlying rules for these Special notation:
 Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec. 23.A.
 IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carrier and Oil Tanker (Pt.1, Vol.XVII) Pt.1,Ch..1,Sec.1.
4. Example:
 A100  P Bulk Carrier (ESP, Double skin, CSR), BC-A, {Holds no. 2, 4 may be empty}, GRAB(20)
4. Ore Carrier
Design Survey
Ore Carrier ESP GRAB(X)  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec. 23  Rules for Classification and
 Rules for Machinery Installation Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Yes (Pt.1, Vol.III) Sec. 4-I.
 Rules for Electrical Installations
(Pt.1, Vol.IV)
 Rules for Materials (Pt.1, Vol.V)
 Rules for Welding (Pt.1, Vol.VI)
4.1 Description
Ore Carrier : Notation assigned to ship specially designed for the carriage of bulk cargo and ore
respectively and strengthened in accordance with the BKI Construction Rules.
4.2 Qualifiers
− ESP (Enhanced Survey Program) : The ship's hull and piping in way of cargo area will be surveyed
− GRAB (X) : assigned to ships with holds designed for loading/unloading by grabs having a maximum
mass of unladen grab, in tons up to [X] tons.
Remarks:
1. This notation is mandatory for sea-going single deck ships having two longitudinal bulkheads and a
double bottom throughout the cargo region and intended for carrying ore cargoes in the center hold only.

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2. Example:
 A100  P Ore Carrier (ESP), GRAB(20)
5. “X” Carrier
Design Survey
“X” Carrier N/A N/A  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec. 23  Rules for Classification and Survey
 Rules for Machinery Installation (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes (Pt.1, Vol.III)
(Pt.1, Vol.IV)
5.1 Description
“X” Carrier : Notation assigned to ships exclusively designed for the carriage of a single type of dry bulk
cargo. “X“ denotes the type of bulk cargo to be carried, limited to either, Woodchips, Cement, Fly ash, or
Sugar.
This notation is mandatory unless ship type notation Bulk Carrier is assigned.
5.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− N/A
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Cement Carrier

 A100  P Sugar Carrier

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations C
C. Container ship C
1. Container ship
Design Survey
Container Ship N/A Hatch coverless  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Rules for Machinery Installation Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes (Pt.1, Vol.III)
(Pt.1, Vol.IV)
 Rules for Stowage and Lashing of
Containers (Pt.4, Vol. I)
 Guidelines for the Carriage of
Refrigerated Containers on Board
Ships (Pt.1, Vol. 5)
1.1 Description
Container Ship : Notation assigned to ship which characterized by fixed stowage appliances in the form of
cell guides at the bulkheads as well as fixed container foundations on the inner bottom.
In addition, fixed appliances for stowage and lashing are provided on the upper deck and/or hatch covers.
The transport of break bulk on the inner bottom may be accepted in special cases; the transport of bulk
cargo is excluded.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Hatch coverless : Assigned for hatchcoverless container ships equipped with the appropriate
facilities.
Remarks:
1. The validity of the Notation depends on the exclusive use of container stowage and lashing elements
approved by BKI and/or tested in accordance with Rules, as well as on the approval of the container
stowage and lashing plan with parts lists.
2. Examples:
 A100  P Container ship

 A100  P Container ship, Hatchcoverless

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations D
D. RO-RO ship D
1. RO-RO ship
Design Survey
RO-RO Ship N/A  Car carrier  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Cargo carrier  Rules for Machinery Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III) Sec. 4-II.
Yes  Rules for Electrical Installations
(Pt.1, Vol.IV)
1.1 Description
RO-RO Ship : Notation assigned to ship which utilizes a loading ramp to enable wheeled vehicles to be
rolled-on and rolled-off the ship.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Car carrier : Assigned to RO-RO ships other than car ferry intended primarily to carry vehicles on
vehicle deck in roll-on and rolll off system.
− Cargo carrier : Assigned to RO-RO ships intended to carry not only vehicles in roll-on/roll-off system,
but also, the relevant cargoes in loading/unloading system other than roll-on/roll-off system.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P RO-RO Ship, Car carrier

 A100  P RO-RO Ship, Car carrier, Cargo carrier

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations E
E. Passenger ships E
1. Passenger ship
Design Survey
Passenger Ship N/A  Cargo carrier  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Container  Rules for Machinery Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes carrier Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III)  For the Indonesian flag, Rules
 Car carrier  Rules for Electrical Installations for Classification and Survey
(Pt.1, Vol.IV) (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 5 is to be
observed.
 SOLAS Convention Ch. II-1 and
II-2. Exemption from these
requirements may be granted
only within the framework of
options given therein and are
subject of approval by the
competent Administration.
1.1 Description
Passenger Ship : Notation assigned to ship which carries more than 12 passengers. Passenger is every
person other than:
− the master and the members of the crew or other persons employed or engaged in any capacity on
board a ship on the business of that ship, and
− a child under one year of age.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Cargo carrier, Container carrier, Car carrier : These features are to be assigned to Passenger ship
carrying general cargoes and/or container.
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Passenger Ship

 A100  P Pa s se nger S h i p , C argo carri er
 A100  P Pa s se nger S h ip , C o ntai n er carr i er
 A100  P Pa s se nger S h ip , C ar car r ier
 A100  P Pa s se nger S h ip , C argo carri er , C onta i ner carr i er , Car carr i er

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations E
2. Ferry RO-RO
Notation Qualifier Special notation Underlying rules/requirements

Design Survey
Ferry RO-RO  Open space N/A  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Enclosed space  Rules for Machinery Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Yes Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III) Sec. 4-II.
 Rules for Electrical Installations  For the Indonesian flag, Rules

(Pt.1, Vol.IV) for Classification and Survey
(Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 5 is to be
 Rules for Materials (Pt.1, Vol.V) observed.
2.1 Description
Ferry RO-RO : Notation assigned to ship which carries more than 12 passengers and vehicles, especially
engaged short services between two or three harbours regularly, subject to the corresponding National
Regulations.
2.2 Qualifiers
− Open space : Assigned to Ferry which carries vehicles on open or weather deck only.
− Enclosed space : Assigned to Ferry which carries vehicles on enclosed deck.
− N/A
Remarks:
1. This type of ship may be referred to as a RO-RO passenger ferry. Car ferry also included in this type of
ship.
2. Examples:
 A100  P Ferry RO-RO (Open space)

 A100  P Ferry RO-RO (Enclosed space)

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations F
F. Oil Tanker F
1. Oil Tanker
Design Survey
Oil Tanker  ESP  Crude  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. 24.  Rules for Classification and
 FP < 60 oC  Product  Rules for Machinery Installation (Pt.1, Vol.III) Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Sec. 4-I.
 FP > 60 oC  Rules for Electrical Installations (Pt.1, Vol.IV)
Yes
 CSR  Rules for Materials (Pt.1, Vol.V)
 Double hull  Rules for Welding (Pt.1, Vol.VI)
1.1 Description
Oil Tanker : Notation assigned to ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo
spaces.
1.2 Qualifiers
− FP < 60 oC : assigned to Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint (closed cup test) on
and below 60°C.
− FP > 60 oC : Where it is intended to carry liquids having a flash point (closed cup test) above 60°C
only
− ESP (enhanced survey programme): The ship's hull and piping in way of cargo area will be surveyed
− Double Hull : Assigned to ships which are constructed primarily for the carriage of oil in bulk, which
have the cargo tanks protected by a double hull which extends for the entire length of the cargo
area, consisting of double sides and double bottom spaces for the carriage of water ballast or void.
− Crude : assigned to Tankers carrying crude oil in bulk primarily.

− Product : assigned to Tankers carrying product oil in bulk primarily.
− Asphalt : assigned to Tankers carrying asphalt in bulk primarily. For asphalt carriers of which all
cargo tanks are independent type, the ESP notation is not to be assigned.

Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Oil Tanker (ESP, Double hull, CSR, FP < 60 oC), Crude
 A100  P Oil Tanker (ESP, Double hull, FP < 60 oC), Product
 A100  P Oil Tanker (ESP, Double hull, FP < 60 oC), Cr ud e , Product

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations G
G. Chemical Tanker G
1. Chemical Tanker
Design Survey
Chemical Tanker  ESP Type of ship1 Type of tank Specific cargo  Rules for Ships  Rules for
 FP < 60 oC  Type 1  1G Carrying Dangerous Classification and
Mandatory: Yes Chemical in Bulk Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I)
 FP > 60 oC  Type 2  2G (Pt.1, Vol.X) Sec. 3 and Sec. 4-I.
 <none>  Type 3  1P
1 only type 2 and type 3 may be combined
1.1 Description
Chemical Tanker : Notation assigned to ship which are constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk any
liquid product listed in the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X) Section 17.
1.2 Qualifiers
− FP < 60 oC : assigned to Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint (closed cup test) on
and below 60°C.
only
− ESP (enhanced survey programme): The ship's hull and piping in way of cargo area will be surveyed
1.3.1 Type of ship

− Type 1: Assigned to chemical tanker intended to transport Section 17 products with very severe
environmental and safety hazards which require maximum preventive measures to preclude an
escape of such cargo.
− Type 2: Assigned to chemical tanker intended to transport Section 17 products with appreciably
severe environmental and safety hazards which require significant preventive measures to preclude
an escape of such cargo.
− Type 3: Assigned to chemical tanker intended to transport Section 17 products with sufficiently
severe environmental and safety hazards which require a moderate degree of containment to
increase survival capability in a damaged condition.
1.3.2 Type of tank

− 1 : Independent tank means a cargo containment envelope which is not contiguous with, or part of,
the hull structure.
− 2 : Integral tank means a cargo containment envelope which forms part of the ship’s hull and which
may be stressed in the same manner and by the same loads which stress the contiguous hull
structure and which is normally essential to the structural completeness of the ship’s hull.

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations G
− G : Gravity tank means a tank having a design pressure not greater than 0.07 Mpa gauge at the top
of the tank. A gravity tank may be independent or integral.
− P : Pressure tank means a tank having a design pressure greater than 0.07 Mpa gauge. A pressure
tank shall be an independent tank and shall be of a configuration permitting the application of
pressure-vessel design criteria according to recognized standards.
1.3.3 Specific cargo

Assigned to one or more specific cargo specified in the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X) Section 17.

Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Chemical Tanker (ESP, FP > 60oC), Type 2, 2G, Pal m a c id o i l

C hem i cal Ta nker (ES P, FP > 60 o C) , Ty pe 2 , 2G , Pa l m a ci d o i l a n d Oi l Ta nker
 A100  P (ES P, D ou b le h ul l , CS R , F P < 6 0 o C), Cru de
2. NLS Tanker
Design Survey
NLS Tanker N/A N/A  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. 24.  Rules for Classification and Survey
Mandatory:  Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and Sec. 4-I.
Yes Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X), Sec.18
2.1 Description
NLS Tanker : Notation assigned to ship which are constructed or adapted to carry a cargo of Noxious
Liquid Substances in bulk (except chemicals listed in the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemical in
Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X, Section 17), classified as pollution category Z, which are not subject to IBC Code, and
specified in the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X), Section 18.
2.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
2.3 Special notations
− N/A

Remarks:
1. Noxious Liquid Substance in this context means any substance indicated in the Pollution Category column
of the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X) Sec.18, as falling into Category Z.
2. Example:
 A100  P NLS Tanker

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations H
H. Tanker for Special Cargo H

1. Tanker
Design Survey
Ta nke r  FP < 60 oC Special  Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous  Rules for Classification and
( o r a n ge Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X), Sec.17 Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
 FP > 60 oC
Mandatory: Yes juice,..) Sec. 4-I.
<None>  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec.24
N /A Asphalt  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II), Sec.24  Rules for Classification and
Ed i b l e o i l Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Sec. 4-I.
1.1 Description
Tanker : Notation as signed to ship which are constructed or adapted to carry liquids of
different proper ties and presenting hazards different from the criteria of oil ( See Rules
for Hull (Pt.1, Vol. II) S ec 24.A.1.2)
1.2 Qualifiers
− FP ≤ 60oC : assigned to Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint

(closed cup test) on and below 60°C.
− FP > 60oC : Where it is intended to carry liquids having a flash point (closed cup
test) above 60°C only
− Special : assigned to Tankers intended to carry Liquid Substances in bulk

(except chemicals listed in the Rules for Ships Carry ing Dangerous Chemical in
Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X) Sec. 17), classified as pollution category OS, which are not
subject to IBC Code, and s pecified in the Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemical in Bulk (P t.1, Vol.X), Sec . 18.
− Asphalt : assigned to Tankers intended to carry As phalt
− Edible Oil : assigned to Tankers intended to carry Edible Oil
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Tanker, Orange juice

 A100  P Tan ker , A sp h al t

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations I
I. Liquefied Gas Carrier (LNG & LPG Carrier) I

1. Liquefied Gas Carrier
Design Survey
Liquefied Gas N/A Type of ship Type of tank  Rules for Ships Carrying  Rules for Classification and
Carrier  1G  1A Liquefied Gases in Bulk (Pt.1, Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Vol.IX). Sec. 4-I.
 2G  1B
Mandatory: Yes
 2PG  1C
 3G  2I
 3M
 3SM
Special notation for LPG

carrier
 LPG
Special notation for
Machinery
 RI
1.1 Description
Liquefied Gas Carrier : Notation assigned to ships constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk
of any liquefied gas or other product listed in the Rules for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (Pt.1,
Vol.IX), Section 19.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
1.3.1 Type of ship

− Type 1G : Assigned to gas carrier intended to transport the products indicated in Section 19 that
require maximum preventive measures to preclude their escape.
− Type 2G : Assigned to gas carrier intended to transport the products indicated in Section 19, that
require significant preventive measures to preclude their escape.
− Type 2PG : Assigned to gas carrier of 150 m in length or less intended to transport the products
indicated in Section 19 that require significant preventive measures to preclude their escape, and
where the products are carried in type C independent tanks designed for a MARVS of at least 0.7
Mpa gauge and a cargo containment system design temperature of -55°C or above. A ship of this
description that is over 150 m in length is to be considered a type 2G ship.
− Type 3G : Assigned to gas carrier intended to carry the products indicated in Section 19 that require
moderate preventive measures to preclude their escape.
1.3.2 Type of tank

− 1A : Assigned to ships having a type A independent tank or tanks primarily designed using classical
shipstructural analysis procedures in accordance with Rules for Hull (Pt. 1, Vol II) Sec.24. Where
such tanks are primarily constructed of plane surfaces, the design vapour pressure Po shall be less
than 0.07 Mpa.

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations I
− 1B : Assigned to ship having a type B independent tanks or are tanks designed using model tests,
refined analytical tools and analysis methods to determine stress levels, fatigue life and crack
propagation characteristics. Where such tanks are primarily constructed of plane surfaces
(prismatic tanks), the design vapour pressure Po shall be less than 0.07 Mpa.
− 1C : Assigned to ship having a type C independent tanks which is based on pressure vessel criteria
modified to include fracture mechanics and crack propagation criteria.
− 2I : Assigned to ship having integral tank that form a structural part of the hull and are influenced in
the same manner by the loads that stress the adjacent hull structure.
− 3M : Assigned to ship having membrane tank or non-self-supporting tanks that consist of a thin
liquid and gastight layer (membrane) supported through insulation by the adjacent hull structure.
− 3SM : Assigned to ship having semi-membrane tank or non-self-supporting tanks in the loaded
condition and consist of a layer, parts of which are supported through insulation by the adjacent
hull structure.
1.3.3 Special notation for LPG carrier

− LPG: Assigned to liquefied gas carrier carrying only propane and butane.
1.3.4 Special notation for machinery installation

− RI: Special notation for the machinery installation assigned to liquefied gas carrier and equipped
with refrigeration installation system for cooling (reliquefaction) of their cargo in accordance with
BKI Construction Rules.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Liquefied Gas Carrier, 2G, 1C,

 A100  P Liquefied Gas Carrier, LPG
 SM RI

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations J
J. Compressed Natural Gas Carrier J
1. CNG Carrier
Design Survey
CNG Carrier N/A N/A  Guidelines for Ships Intended to  Rules for Classification and
Carry Compressed Natural Gases Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
Mandatory: Yes in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.10) Sec. 4-I.
1.1 Description
CNG Carrier : Notation assigned to ship that is designed and constructed for the transportation in bulk of
compressed natural gas in accordance with the Guidelines for Ships Intended to Carry Compressed
Natural Gases Carrier (Pt.1, Vol.10).
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P CNG Carrier

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations K
K. Vessel for Special Operations K
1. Tugs
Design Survey
TUG N/A  Active Escort  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. 27.  Rules for Classification and Survey
 E s co r t (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes
 Pusher
1.1 Description
TUG : Notation assigned to ships primarily designed for towing and/or pushing operations or assisting
other vessels or floating objects in manoeuvring complying with the requirement of Rules for Hull (Pt.1,
Vol.II) Section 27.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Active Escort : Notation for tugs actively assisting a vessel during ahead voyage and manoeuvring by
means of a permanent rope connection to the stern of the escorted vessel and complying with the
requirement of Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Section 27.H.
The characteristics of this notation is to be determined by approved full scale trials, as follows:
A) maximum steering force Tey [kN] at a test speed of advance Vt [kn], normally 8 to 10 knots,
B) manoeuvring time t [s],
C) manoeuvring coefficient K = 31 / t [–] or 1, whichever is less.
− Escort : Notation for tugs which not comply with the requirement of Active escort
tug
− Pusher : Notation for tugs operating as pusher unit.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P TUG
 A100  P TUG, Active Escort
 A100  P TUG, Pusher

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2. Special Purpose Ship
Design Survey
Special Purpose Ship N/A  Research  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec.  Rules for Classification and
 Seismic Survey 29-II. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes  Code of Safety for Special
 Fish Carrier
Purpose Ship, 2008 (SPS Code)
 Patrol
 R u l e s fo r Hi g h S p e e d
 Pilot C ra ft ( P t . 3 , Vo l . I I I )
 Mooring
 Hospital
 Diving Support
 Fire Fighter
 Tra i n i n g
 S k i m m e r ( s p e c i fi c  R u l e s fo r S m a l l Ve s s e l
function) u p t o 2 4 m (P t . 3 , Vo l .V I I )
 C a b l e l a ye r  R u l e s fo r M o b i l e
 P i p e l a ye r O ffs h o re U n i t ( P t . 5 ,
Vo l .V I )
 We l l st i m u l at i o n
2.1 Description
Special Purpose Ship : Notation assigned to mechanically self propelled ship which by reason of its
function carries on board more than 12 special personnel 1 or a number of person for specific
duty.
"Special personnel" means all persons who are not passengers or members of the crew or children of
under one year of age and who are carried on board in connection with the special purpose of that ship
or because of special work being carried out aboard that ship.
Special personnel are expected to be able bodied with a fair knowledge of the layout of the ship and to
have received some training in safety procedures and the handling of the ship’s safety equipment before
leaving port and include the following:
1) scientists, technicians and expeditionaries on ships engaged in research, non-commercial
expeditions and survey;
2) personnel engaging in training and practical marine experience to develop seafaring skills suitable
for a professional career at sea. Such training should be in accordance with a training programme
approved by the Administration;
3) personnel who process the catch of fish, whales or other living resources of the sea on factory
ships not engaged in catching;
4) salvage personnel on salvage ships, cable-laying personnel on cable-laying ships, seismic personnel
on seismic survey ships, diving personnel on diving support ships, pipe-laying personnel on pipe
layers and crane operating personnel on floating cranes; and
5) other personnel similar to those referred to in 1) to 4) who, in the opinion of the Administration,
may be referred to this group.
Note:
1
Wh er e a s h ip ca rr ie s m o re t ha n 1 2 p as se ng er s , as d ef in ed in S OLA S, th e sh i p sh ou l d
no t b e co n si de re d a s p eci a l p ur po se s h ip as i t i s a p as s en ge r s hi p a s de fi ne d by
SOLA S.

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2.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
2.3.1 Ships fitted with equipment complying with the Regulation for Equipment on Fire Fighting Ships
will, depending on the size and purpose of the equipment provided, have one of the Special notations
affixed to the Character of Classification for the machinery installation.
− Research : to be assigned to research ships.
− Seismic Survey : to be assigned to seismic survey ships.
− Fish Carrier : to be assigned to fish carrier.
− Patrol : to be assigned to patrol fire-fighting ships.
− Pilot : to be assigned to pilot ships.
− Mooring : to be assigned to mooring ships
− Hospital : to be assigned to hospital ships
− Diving Support : to be assigned to ships carrying out special purpose related diving support matters.
− Fire Fighter : to be assigned to fire-fighting ships
− Skimmer (specific function ): to be assigned to skimmer vessel intended to carry
out specific function s uch as for trash, oil, etc.
− Well Stimulation : Notation for self -propelled ship type vess els equipped for
intervention at subsea wells with the aim to improve the operational well
performance.
− Cable Layer : unit primarily intended for subsea cable installation. It denotes
cable laying units designed and built in ac cordance with Rules for Mobile
Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI) .
− Pipe Layer : unit primarily intended for subsea pipeline installation. It denotes
pipe layer units designed and built in accordance with Rules for Mobile Offshore
Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI) .
− FF1 : Equipment for fighting fires in the initial stage and performing rescue operations in the
immediate vicinity of the installation on fire.
− FF2 : Equipment for sustained fighting of large fires and for cooling parts of the installation on fire.
− FF3 : Corresponding to FF2, but with greater fire-extinguishing capacity and more comprehensive
fire-extinguishing equipment.
− FF1/2 or FF1/3 : Equipment corresponding to FF2 or FF3 and additionally suited for rescue
operations as per FF1.
Remarks:
1. Where a ship carries more than 12 passengers, as defined in SOLAS, the ship should not be considered a
special purpose ship as it is a passenger ship as defined by SOLAS.

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2. Examples:
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Research

 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Seismic Survey
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Fish Carrier
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Patrol
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Pilot
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Mooring
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Hospital
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Diving Support
 A100  P Special Purpose Ship, Fire Fighting
 SM FF2
 A100 V Spe c ia l Purp o se S h ip , Sk imm er ( Tra sh )
3. Work Ship
Design Survey
Work Ship N/A  Cable Layer Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. 32. Rules for Classification and Survey
 Crane (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes
 Salvage
 Warehouse
3.1 Description
Work Ship: Notation assigned to ships designed for primarily carrying out intended work.
3.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Cable Layer: Notation assigned to ships carrying out cable laying works.
− Crane: Notation assigned to ships engaged in lifting heavy loads and moving such loads vertically
and horizontally.
− Salvage: Notation assigned to ship carrying out salvage works.
− Warehouse: Notation assigned to ship intended as warehouse.
Remarks:
1. Ship carries more than 12 persons on board will be considered and treated as a passenger ship unless
those persons meet the provision to be considered as the special personnel.

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2. For the Crane Vessel, Regulations for the Construction and Survey of Lifting Appliances (Pt.6, Vol.IV) is to
be referred.
3. Examples:
 A100  P Work Ship, Warehouse

 A100  P Work Ship, Cable Layer
 A100  P Work Ship, Salvage
 A100  P Work Ship, Crane
4. Dredgers
Design Survey
Dredger N/A  Bucket Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. Rules for Classification and Survey
32. (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
 Suction
Mandatory: Yes
 Grab
 H op p er
4.1 Description
Dredger : Notation assigned to ships or units equipped with the dredging equipment for soils, sands,
pebbles and stones at the bottom of river, harbor and sea lanes.
This notation itself (without qualifier) refers to Dredger ship.
4.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Bucket : Notation assigned to ship carrying out dredging works in bucket type.
− Suction : Notation assigned to ship carrying out dredging works in suction type.
− Grab : Notation assigned to ship carrying out dredging works in grab type.
− Hopper : Notation ass igned to dredger ship equipped with hopper.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Dredger, Suction

 A100  P Dredger (Self-propelled), Grab
 A100  P Dre d ge r, Gra b, Ho p per
 ASM ASSP RO

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations L
L. Offshore Service Vessel L
1. Offshore Service Vessel
Design Survey
Offshore Service N/A  SUPPLY Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. Rules for Classification and
Vessel 34. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
 AH
 TOW
Mandatory: Yes
 Standby
 OR
 CR
 Fire Fighter
 HNLS
1.1 Description
Offshore Service Vessel : Notation assigned to ships designed for support service to offshore installation
and built to the requirement of the Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Section 34.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− SUPPLY : Notation for ships primary engaged in the supply of stores such as water and fuel oil,
materials and equipment to offshore installations and which is designed with accommodation and
bridge erections in the forward part and an exposed cargo deck in the aft part for the handling of
cargo at sea.
− AH : Notation for anchor handling ships of ships engaged in the installation, moving and taking up
of the mooring anchors of mobile offshore drilling units, dredgers, etc.
− TOW : Notation assigned for ships engaged in towing service.
− Standby : Notation assigned to ships engaged in standby and rescue operations.
− OR : Notation assigned to ships with system to recover oil spilled on the surface of the water and/or
a storage system for recovered oils and complying with the Rules for Oil Recovery Vessel (Pt.3,
Vol.I).
− CR : Chemical recovery and transportation
− Fire Fighter : to be assigned to fire-fighting ships
− HNLS : Notation for ships carrying hazardous and noxious liquid substances and complying with the
requirement of Rules for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X), Section 20.
− FF1 : Equipment for fighting fires in the initial stage and performing rescue operations in the
immediate vicinity of the installation on fire.
− FF2 : Equipment for sustained fighting of large fires and for cooling parts of the installation on fire.
− FF3 : Corresponding to FF2, but with greater fire-extinguishing capacity and more comprehensive
fire-extinguishing equipment.

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− FF1/2 or FF1/3 : Equipment corresponding to FF2 or FF3 and additionally suited for rescue
operations as per FF1.
The relevant additional notation for hull and machinery item see Section 3.
Remarks:
1. Examples:
 A100  P Offshore Service Vessel, SUPPLY, HNLS

 A100  P Offshore Service Vessel, AH, TOW, SUPPLY
 SM FF2
2. Crew Boat
Design Survey
Crew Boat  1 N /A  R u l e s fo r C re w B o at ( P t . 3 ,  Rules for Classification and Survey
 2 Vo l . X ) (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II).
 Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3,
Vol.III).
 Rules for Small Vessel up to 24 M
(Pt.3, Vol.VII).
 Rules for Fibreglass Reinforced
Plastics Ship (Pt.3, Vol.V).
 R u l e s fo r Ya c ht (P t . 3 ,
Vo l . I X )
2.1 Description
Crew Boat is a vessel designed to transport mainly offshore support personnel, but also other non-crew
persons, to and from their working places on different types of offshore installations. In addition it may
also be used to transport the personnel’s equipment and other bigger cargo. The boat might also be able
to conduct rescue operations.
Non-crew persons are special personnel, offshore support personnel or passengers for whom no
permanent accommodation is provided on board.
Special personnel are defined in the SPS Code.
Offshore support personnel (OSP) means persons not regularly assigned to the craft, on board for a
limited period of time, and having no task in relation to the normal operation of the ship. It is assumed
that these personnel is able bodied with a fair knowledge of the layout of the Crew Boat and has received
some training in safety procedures as defined by the relevant Flag State Authorities requirements or
other equivalent National regulation and the handling of the Crew Boat’s equipment. To be counted as
such personnel health and basic training certificates according to the STCW 95 are required.
The term “Passenger” is as defined in SOLAS as amended.
Crew boat carries more than 12 passengers on board will be considered and treated as a passenger ship.
In this case, the requirements concerning passenger ships may apply, see Rules for
Crew Boats (Pt.3, Vol. X) .

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2.2 Qualifiers
− 1 : Assigned to crew boat with the OSP up to 12 persons , see Rules for Crew
Boats (Pt.3, Vol.X) .
− 2 : Assigned to crew boat with the OSP more than 12 persons, Rules for Crew
Boats (Pt.3, Vol.X) .
− N/A
The additional notations related to crew boat may as follow:

− Notations concerning materials (HTS, AL, FRP);
− Type of hull (mono hull, catamaran, trimaran, SWATH, etc.);
− HSC not comply with IMO HSC Code (HSDE);
− Navigation and Maneuver ing (DP0, DP1, DP 2, DP3, NAV-O, NAV -OC);
− Propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems (OT, OT -nh, OT-S, RC, RP 1x%,
RP 2x%, RP 3x%) ;
− Equipment and des ign features (Crane, HEL IW, HELIL, HELILSRF, ICEOPS);
− Special hull structural analysis or strengthening (RSD) ;
− Environmental protection and pollution control (EP, EP+) ;
− Ice Strengthening (ES 1 -4);
− Survey Arrangement ( IW, ERS) ;
− Novel Des ign (EXP) ;
For detail see Section 3.
Remarks:
1. Where a ship carries more than 12 passengers, as defined in SOLAS, the ship should not be considered a
crew boat as it is a passenger ship as defined by SOLAS.
2. For c rew bo at ha vi ng sp ee d eq ua l to o r mo re th an HSC s h ip , t he sh i p ty pe n ota ti on i s
to be com b in ed w it h sh i p t y pe no ta t io n of HSC . See 2 .Q .1
3. Examples:
 A100  P Crew Boat (1) and HS C,

Carg o
 A100  P Crew Boat (1)
AL, C atam aran , HSDE
 A100  P Crew Boat (2)

DL = 3 ton/m2

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations M
M. Pontoon and Barge M
1. Pontoon
Design Survey
Pontoon N/A  C o nt a i n e r Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Sec. Rules for Classification and
31. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
 D r y B u l k C a rg o
Mandatory: Yes
 G e n e r a l D r y C a rg o
 C a b l e l a ye r
 P i p e l a ye r
1.1 Description
Pontoon : Notation assigned to unmanned or manned floating units with following characteristics:
− non-propelled unit
− the ratios of the main dimensions of pontoons deviate from those usual for seagoing ships.
− they are designed to usually carry deck load or working equipment (e.g. lifting equipment, rams
etc.) and have no holds for the carriage of cargo.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Container: Notation assigned to pontoon which is constructed primarily for the

carriage of containers.
− Dry Bulk Cargo: Notation assigned to pontoon which is constructed primarily for
the carriage of dry bulk cargoes.
− General Dry Cargo : Notation assigned to pontoon which is constructed primarily
for the carriage of general dry cargoes.
− Cable layer: Notation assigned to pontoon carrying out cable laying works .
− Pipe layer: Notation as signed to barges carry ing out pipe lay ing works.
− DL (maximum deck loading) , see Section 3. A. 2
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Pontoon, D ry B ulk C arg o

 A100  P Pontoon, Ge n eral D ry C argo
DL = 3 t/ m 2

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2. Barge
Design Survey
Barge  H atc h  Linked Pusher Barge  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
co v e r  Container Sec. 31. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes  H atc h  Crane
co v e r l e s s ,
Hs =…m  Pipe Layer
 <None>  Piling
 Cable Layer
 Salvage
 Accomodation
 Waste
 Log
 Oil Recovery
 Heavy Cargo
 Water
 Dry Bulk
C a rg o
 General Dry
C a rg o
 F l o at i n g
Tra n sfe r
 Wo r k
N/A  Hopper  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 Split Hopper Sec. 32.M. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
 D re d ge r
 FP < 60 oC Oil  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
 FP > 60 oC Sec. 24 and 31. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
(See also Oil Tanker) Section 4-I.
 FP < 60 oC Chemical ( Ty p e o f  Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II)  Rules for Classification and
ta n k , Ty p e o f b a r ge , Sec. 31. Survey (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3 and
 FP > 60 oC
S p e c i f i c ca r g o ) Section 4-I.
 <None>  Rules for Ships Carrying
Dangerous Chemical in Bulk
(See also Chemical (Pt.1, Vol.X).
Tanker)
N/A Asphalt  R u l e s fo r Hu l l ( P t . 1 ,  R u l e s fo r C l a s s i fi c at i o n
Vo l . I I ) S e c . 2 4 a n d a n d S u r ve y ( P t . 1 , Vo l . I )
Sec.31 Sec. 3 and Section 4-I.
N/A L P G Ta n k  R u l e s fo r Hu l l ( P t . 1 ,  R u l e s fo r C l a s s i fi c at i o n
Vo l . I I ) S e c . 3 1 a n d S u r ve y ( P t . 1 , Vo l . I )
Sec. 3 and Section 4-I.
2.1 Description
Barge : Notation assigned to unmanned or manned vessels sailing in pushed or towed units with following
characteristics:
− non-propelled unit but may be installed with insufficient propulsion, see Sec.3.B.2;
− the ratios of the main dimensions of barges are in a range usual for seagoing ships;
− their construction complies with the usual construction of seagoing ships;
− their cargo holds are suitable for the carriage of dry or liquid cargo.

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− Their cargo may be put on deck
2.2 Qualifiers
− FP ≤ 60 oC : assigned to Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint (closed cup test) on
and below 60°C.
only
− Hatch coverless : Assigned to barge constructed with open cargo holds. Assigned
to barge constructed with open cargo holds. For barge as -signed with ser vice
area notation D, this notation is to be followed by the calculated wave height e. g.
Hatch coverless, Hs = 1,5 m.
− Hatch cover: Assigned to barge constructed with clos ed cargo holds.
− Linked Pusher Barge : Notation assigned to barges which are connected and operated by pusher
tug.
− Container : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed primarily for the carriage of
containers.
− Crane : Notation assigned to barges engaged in lifting heavy loads and moving such loads vertically
and horizontally.
− Pipe Layer : Notation assigned to barges carrying out pipe laying works.
− Piling : Notation assigned to barges carrying out piling works.
− Cable Layer : Notation assigned to barges carrying out cable laying works.
− Salvage : Notation assigned to barges carrying out salvage works.
− Accommodation : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed to be used as an
accommodation.
− Waste : Notation assigned to barges primarily for the carriage of waste.
− Log : Notation assigned to barges primarily for the carriage of logs.
− Oil Recovery : Notation assigned to barges carrying out oil recovery works.
− Heavy Cargo : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed for the carriage of heavy cargoes.
− Water : Notation assigned to barges intended for the carriage of liquid cargoes (water) in tanks
integrated with their hull structures.
− Oil : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed primarily for the carriage of oil in bulk.
The relevant qualifiers as well as Special notations are also to be assigned to this notation in the
same manner for those of Oil Tanker.
ASSPRO notation for oil barge is applicable only to barges having a size of 5000
GT and less or having the high ( H) of 6,5 m and less.
− Chemical : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed primarily for the carriage of
chemicals in tanks integrated with their hull structure (liquid cargoes listed in the Rules for Ships
Carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (Pt.1, Vol.X) Section 17.
− Hopper Unit : Notation assigned to barge intended to carry out dredging operation
and having one or more hopper spaces in the midship region, or suction pipe
well.
− Split Hopper Unit : Notation assigned to hopper barge which opens long itudinally
around hinges.

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− Dry Bulk Cargo : Notation assigned to barges which are constructed primarily for
the carriage of dry bulk cargoes.
− Floating Transfer : Notation assigned to barge which are constructed primary for
the carriage of dry bulk cargoes a nd located in a fix position as floating transfer
unit.
The relevant qualifiers as well as Special notations are also to be assigned to this notation in the same
manner for those of Chemical Tanker.
Notation concerning material, hull item and machinery item, see Section 3.
Remarks:
1. Barges may be qualified with more than one Special notation.
2. Examples:
 A100  P BARGE, Accommodation

o
 A100  P BARGE (FP > 60 C), Oil
o
 A100  P BARGE (F P > 6 0 C ) , Chemical (Type 2, 2G , Palm Oil)
 A100  P BARGE, Container an d Crane
 A100  P BARGE, Pipe Layer and Cable Layer an d Salvage
 A100  P BA RGE ( H atch cover ), Dr y B u lk Carg o
 ASM ASSP RO
 A100  P BA RGE , S pl i t H oo p er
 ASM ASSP RO
 A100  P BA RGE ( F P > 6 0 o C) , Oi l

 ASM ASSP RO

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations N
N. Fishing Vessel N
1. Fishing Vessel
Design Survey
Fishing Vessel N/A N/A Rules for Fishing Vessels (Pt. 1, Rules for Classification and Survey
Vol. XII). (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes
1.1 Description
Fishing Vessel : Notation assigned to ships used for catching fish, whales, seals, walrus or other living
resources of the sea.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Fishing Vessel

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations O
O. Livestock Carrier O
1. Livestock Carrier
Design Survey
Livestock Carrier N/A N/A Guidelines for Livestock Carriers Rules for Classification and Survey
(Pt. 7, Vol. 4). (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes
1.1 Description
Livestock Carrier : Notation assigned to ships specially intended to carry livestock.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Livestock Carrier

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations P
P. Landing Craft P
1. Landing Craft
Special Underlying rules/requirements

Notation Qualifier
notation Design Survey
Landing Craft N /A N/A Rules for Hull (Pt.1, Vol.II) Rules for Classification and Survey
(Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
Mandatory: Yes
1.1 Description
Landing Craft : Notation assigned to ships constructed for carriage of deck cargo and equipped with ramp
door.
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Landing Craft

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations Q
Q. High Speed Craft (HSC) Q

1. HSC
Design Survey
HSC N/A  Passenger A Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Rules for Classification and Survey
Vol.III) (Pt.1, Vol.I) Sec. 3.
 Passenger B
Mandatory: Yes
 Cargo
1.1 Description
HSC : Notation assigned to High Speed Craft, carries more than 12 passengers, designed and meeting the
requirement of the Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III).
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Passenger A : assigned to craft (up to 450 passengers) meeting the requirement of category A in the
Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III).
− Passenger B : assigned to craft (over 450 passengers) meeting the requirement of category B in the
Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III).
− Cargo : Notation assigned to High Speed Craft, designed and meeting the requirement of the “cargo
craft” category specified in the Rules for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III)
− AL : Assigned to craft constructed of alumminium alloy

− HTS : Assigned to craft constructed of high tensile steel
− FRP : Assigned to craft constructed of fibre reinforced plastic
− CAT : assigned to craft with catamaran hull
− TRI : assigned to craft with trimaran hull
− RORO : Assigned to craft fitted with one or more Ro-Ro spaces.
− DG : Assigned to craft equipped for the carriage of dangerous goods in accordance with the Rules
for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III) Section 7.17.
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P HSC, Passenger A

AL, CAT
 A100  P HSC, Passenger B
AL, CAT
 A100  P HSC, Cargo
HTS, RO-RO, DG

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations R
R. Yachts
1. Yachts
Design Survey
Yacht N/A  Sailing  Rules for Yacht (Pt.3, Rules for Classification and Survey
 Motor Vol.IX) (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Mandatory: Yes  Special  Rules for Small Vessel
Up to 24 m (Pt.3,
Vol.VII)
1.1 Description R
Yacht : Notation assigned to yacht .
1.2 Qualifiers
− N/A
− Sailing : Yachts powered mainly by sails

− Motor : Yachts propelled mainly by engine
− Special : The term “special” applies to yachts of unusual shape/dimensions and
with special technical equipment, if any. BKI res erve the right of determining
whether the BKI Rules are applicable and how they are to be interpreted.
Notation concerning material, hull item and machinery item, see Section 3.
Remar ks:
1. B ar ge s m a y b e qu al if i ed wi t h m or e th a n o ne Sp ec ia l no ta t io n .
2. Exa mp le s:
 A100  III Yacht, Sailing
 A100  V Yacht, Special

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations S
S. Floating Dock
1. Floating Dock
Design Survey
Floating Dock LC = … t N /A Rules for Floating Dock (Pt.3, Rules for Floating Dock (Pt.3,
Vol.II) Vol.II)
Mandatory: Yes
1.1 Description S
Floating Dock : Notation assigned to movable docks in which both ends are opened
and which are able to control its draft in large range so that it can be us ed for the
ship's repair, etc. by draw ing in a ship into the dock at its large draft and rising up the
ship outside of the water at its small draft.
1.2 Qualifiers
− LC = …t : max imum lifting capacity in ton
− N/A
Concerning to hull and machinery it em, see Section 3.

Remar ks:
1. Exa mp le :
 A100 Floating Dock (LC = 10.000 t)

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations T
T. Floating Offshore Structure

1. Drilling Unit
1.1 Self-Elevating Drilling Unit
Design Survey
Self-Elevating Dr i ll i ng N/A N/A Rules for Mobile Offshore Unit Rules for Classification and
Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI). Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory:
Yes
1.1.1 Description T
Self-Elevating Drilling Unit: Notation for mobile offshore unit equipped with legs which are capable of
raising the hull above the sea surface by means of a jack-up system. This unit have hulls with sufficient
buoyancy and they are also known as jack-up units. The movable legs of a self-elevating unit are
supported on the sea-bed when in the elevated condition and may be equipped with enlarged sections or
footings to reduce the soil penetration or may be attached to a bottom pad or mat.
This unit intended for use in offshore drilling operations for the exploration or
exploitation of the sub -sea resources.
1.1.2 Qualifiers
N/A
1.1.3 Special notation
N/A
1.1.4 Additional notation
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100 Self-Elevating Dr il l in g Unit

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1.2 Column Stabilized Drilling Unit
Design Survey
Column Stabilized N/A N/A  Rules for Mobile Offshore  Rules for Classification and
Dr i l li ng Unit Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI). Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory:
Yes
1.2.1 Description
Column Stabilized Drilling Unit: Notation for mobile offshore units with an upper structure connected to
the underwater hulls or footings by widely spaced columns. Column Stabilized Units depend upon the
buoyancy of the columns, lower hulls or footings for flotation stability for all modes of operation afloat or
in the raising or lowering the unit, as may be applicable.
This unit intended for use in offshore drilling operations for the exploration or
exploitation of the sub -sea resources.
1.2.2 Qualifiers T
N/A
N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  Column Stabilized Dri l l in g Unit
1.3 Surface Drilling Unit
1.3.1 Drilling Vessel
Design Survey
Drilling Vessel N/A N/A  Rules for Mobile Offshore  Rules for Classification
Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI). and Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory:
Yes
.1 Description
Drilling Vessel : Notation for mobile offshore units, self-propelled ship type equipped for drilling
operations having a displacement-type hull or hulls, of the single, catamaran or trimaran types, which
have been designed or converted for drilling operations in the floating condition. Such types have
propulsion machinery.

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.2 Qualifiers
N/A
.3 Special notation
N/A
.4 Additional notation
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Drilling Vessel
1.3.2 Drilling Barge
Design Survey
Drilling Barge N/A N/A  Rules for Mobile Offshore  Rules for Classification and
Mandatory: Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI). Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Yes
.1 Description
Drilling Barge : Notation for mobile offshore units, barge type drilling having a displacement type hull or
hulls, which have been designed or converted for drilling operations in the floating condition. These units
have no propulsion machinery.
.2 Qualifiers
N/A
.3 Special notation
N/A
.4 Additional notation
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100  P Drilling Barge

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2. Special Purpose Unit
2.1 Self-Elevating Unit
Design Survey
Self-Elevating Unit N/A  Production Service  Rules for Mobile Offshore  Rules for Classification
 Accommodation Service Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI) and Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory:
 Crane Service
Yes
2.1.1 Description
Self-Elevating Unit: Notation for units equipped with legs which are capable of raising the hull above the
sea surface by means of a jack-up system. These units have hulls with sufficient buoyancy and they are
also known as jack-up units. The movable legs of a self-elevating unit are supported on the sea-bed when
in the elevated condition and may be equipped with enlarged sections or footings to reduce the soil
penetration or may be attached to a bottom pad or mat.
This notation is assigned to mobile offshore unit capable of engaging in offshore operation other than
drilling, storage, having a hull with sufficient buoyancy to transport the unit to the desired location.
2.1.2 Qualifiers
N/A
− Production Service: unit primarily intended for production service, as known as mobile production
unit (MOPU). It denotes mobile production unit (MOPU) design and built in accordance with Rules
for Mobile Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
− Accommodation Service: unit primarily intended for the accommodation of more than 36 persons
who are industrial personnel, engaged in some aspect of offshore or related employment,
excluding members of the crew. It denotes accommodation units designed and built in accordance
with Rules for Mobile Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
− Crane Service: unit primarily intended for the lifting of heavy loads in oil drilling and production
operations, offshore construction and/or salvage operations, with a lifting capacity of 160 metric
tons and above. t denotes crane units designed and built in accordance with Rules for Mobile
Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
Remarks:
1. Special notation is mandatory.
2. Example:
 A100 Self-Elevating Unit, Production Service
 A100 Self-Elevating Unit, Accommodation Service
 A100 Self-Elevating Unit, Crane Service

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2.2 Column Stabilized Unit
Design Survey
Column Stabilized N/A  Accommodation Service  Rules for Mobile Offshore  Rules for Classification
Unit Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI). and Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
 Crane Service
 Cable Layer
Mandatory:
Yes  Pipe Layer
2.2.1 Description
Column Stabilized Unit: Notation for mobile offshore units with an upper structure connected to the
underwater hulls or footings by widely spaced columns. Column Stabilized Units depend upon the
buoyancy of the columns, lower hulls or footings for flotation stability for all modes of operation afloat or
in the raising or lowering the unit, as may be applicable.
This notation is assigned to mobile offshore unit capable of engaging in offshore operation other than
drilling, storage, production, or handling of hydrocarbons having a hull with sufficient buoyancy to
transport the unit to the desired location.
2.2.2 Qualifiers
N/A
− Accommodation Service: unit primarily intended for the accommodation of more than 36 persons
who are industrial personnel, engaged in some aspect of offshore or related employment,
excluding members of the crew. It denotes accommodation units designed and built in accordance
with Rules for Mobile Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
− Crane Service: unit primarily intended for the lifting of heavy loads in oil drilling and production
operations, offshore construction and/or salvage operations, with a lifting capacity of 160 metric
tons and above. It denotes crane units designed and built in accordance with Rules for Mobile
Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
− Cable Layer: unit primarily intended for subsea cable installation. It denotes cable laying units
designed and built in accordance with Rules for Mobile Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
− Pipe Layer: unit primarily intended for subsea pipeline installation. It denotes pipe layer units
designed and built in accordance with Rules for Mobile Offshore Unit (Pt.5, Vol.VI).
Remarks:
1. Special notation is not mandatory.
2. Example:
 A100  Column Stabilized Unit
 A100  Column Stabilized Unit, Drilling
 A100  Column Stabilized Unit, Production

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 A100  Column Stabilized Unit, Accommodation
3. Floating Production Installation (FPI)
3.1 Floating Offshore Installation (FOI)
Design Survey
FOI  S h i p Ty p e N/A  Guidelines for Floating  Rules for Classification and
 Column- Production Installation (Pt.5, Survey (Pt. 5, Vol. I)
Mandatory: S ta b i l i ze d Vol.3), Section 7,A.1.2, Section  Guidelines for Floating
Yes 4,A.5; 5,A.2.1.2; 5,C.2.3.2; Production Installation (Pt.5,
 TLP 5,B.2.3.1 or 5,B.2.3.2. Vol.3), Sec. 3
 Guidelines for Floating
Production Installation (Pt.5,
Vol.3), Section 4, B.1.
 Rules for Facilities on Offshore
Installation (Pt.5, Vol.XII).
3.1.1 Description
Floating Offshore Installation (FOI) : This notation is assigned where an installation is fitted with
production facilities, but classification of the topside production facilities is not requested, and certain
systems and equipment for the production facilities are in compliance with Section 7, A.1.2 of Guidelines
for Floating Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3) are approved by BKI.
The shipboard systems, including the electrical system circuit protection for the production facilities and
production firefighting equipment, are to be reviewed by BKI for the classification of the installation.
POSMOSYS (Position Mooring System ) as additional notation ( see Sec.3.A.12) is

mandatory for this installation. However, for the extraordinary cases , this additional
notation may be waived with special cons ideration by BKI.
3.1.2 Qualifiers
− Ship-Type: Ship-type installations are single displacement hulls , either ship -

shaped or barge -shaped, which have been designed or converted to a floating
production and/or storage system. They may have propulsion machinery and/or
station keeping systems.
− Column-Stabilized: Column-stabilized installations consist of surface piercing
columns, submerged pontoo ns and a deck supported at column tops. Buoyancy is
provided by the submerged pontoons, surface piercing columns and braces, if
any.
− TLP: Tension leg platform (TLP) installations are vertically moored, buoyant
structural systems wherein the excess buoyancy of the platform maintains tens ion
in the mooring system. The TLPs consist of buoyant pontoons and columns, a
column top frame or a topside deck and a tendon system with its s eafloor
foundations.

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N/A
The additional notation related to Floating Production Installations (FPIs) as follow:

− In-water Sur vey in Lieu of Drydocking Survey (IW)
− Dynamic Positioning System (DP 0, DP1, DP2, DP3)
− Position Mooring System (POSMOSYS)
− Dynamic Loading Approach (DYLA)
− Design L ife and Fatigue Life (HL, FL, RFL)
− Spectral Fatigue Analysis (SFA)
− Additional Corros ion Margin (ACM(DK+0,5))
− Hull Construction Monitor ing Program (OHCM)
− Disconnectable System (Disconnectable)
− Equipment and System (IMP T-EXPT, IMPT or EXPT)
− Strength Criteria (in site)
− Convertion to FPIs (CI, site)
Remarks:
1. The service notation will be appended by one of the following q ua l if ie r ; (Ship-Type), (Column-Stabilized),
or (TLP) to indicate the hull type.
2. For a converted installation where the existing vessel being converted is currently in BKI class with ,
then thewould be maintained for the converted FPI.
3. For a converted installation where the trading vessel and site-specific environmental data have been used
per the Guidelines fo r F lo a t in g Pro du ct io n I nsta l la t i on s ( P t .5 , Vo l .3) , t he m ai n no tat io n
is fo llo we d b y th e a dd i t i on al no tat io n CI, site. The CI will be followed by the definition of the site.
For example: CI, NATUNA Field.
4. Example:
 A100 FOI (S h i p Ty pe )
P OS M OSYS , I W, i n N at un a F i el d
 A100 FOI (S h i p Ty pe )
P OS M OSYS , I W, C I , N atu na F ie l d

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3.2 Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
Design Survey
FPSO  S h i p Ty p e N/A  Guidelines for Floating  Rules for Classification and
 Column- Production Installation (Pt.5, Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory: S ta b i l i ze d Vol.3), Sec. 2, A.2.  Guidelines for Floating
Yes  TLP  Guidelines for Floating Production Installation (Pt.5,
Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3), Sec. 3
Vol.3), Section 4, B.1. 
 Rules for Facilities on Offshore
Installations (Pt.5, Vol. XII)
3.2.1 Description
Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO): This notation is assigned to cover the hull structure of
ship type displacement hull designed, (and other hull configurations), equipment, and the marine
machinery, and production facility. This notation covers the following components:
i) Installation, including hull structure, equipment, and marine machinery under one of
the above notations, subject to the requirements of Guidelines for Floating
Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3).
ii) Production Facilities according to the requirements of Rules for Facilities on
Offshore Installations (Pt.5, Vol. XII) and Guidelines for Floating Production
Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3).

3.2.2 Qualifiers

columns, submerged pontoons and a deck supported at column tops. Buoyancy is
any.
foundations.
N/A


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− Position Mooring System (POSMOSYS )
− Equipment and System (IMPT-EXPT, IMPT or EXPT)
− Strength Criteria ( in site)
− Convertion to FPIs (CI, site)
Remarks:
1. The service notation will be appended by one of the following q ua l if ie r ; (Ship-Type), (Column-Stabilized),
or (TLP) to indicate the hull type. The hull structural configurations of these installations are described in
Sec. 2, A.2. of the BKI Guidelines for Floating Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3)
per the Guidelines fo r F lo a t in g Pro du ct io n I nsta l la t i on s ( P t .5 , Vo l .3) , t he m ai n no tat io n
is fo llo we d b y th e a dd i t i on al no tat io n CI, site. The CI will be followed by the definition of the site.
For example: CI, NATUNA Field.
4. Example:
 A100 FPS O (S h i p ty p e)
P OS M OS YS , I W, i n N at un a F i el d
 A100 FPS O ( Co l um n -S tab i li ze d )

P OS M OS YS , I W, C I , N atu na F ie l d
3.3 Floating Production and Offloading (FPO)
Design Survey
FPO  S h i p Ty p e N/A  Guidelines for Floating  Rules for Classification and
Yes  TLP  Ru l es for Fac i li t ie s o n Production Installation (Pt.5,
Offs h ore I nsta l l at i on s Vol.3), Sec. 3
(P t .5 , Vo l . X II )
3.3.1 Description
Floating Production and Offloading (FPO): This notation is assigned to cover the hull structure of ship type
displacement hull designed, (and other hull configurations), equipment, and the marine machinery, and
production facility. This notation covers the following components:

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iii) Installation, including hull structure, equipment, and marine machinery under one of
iv) Production Facilities according to the requirements of the Rules for Facilities on
Offshore Installations (Pt.5, Vol. XII) and Guidelines for Floating Production
Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3).
3.3.2 Qualifiers

any.
foundations.
N/A

− Conver tion to FPIs (CI, site)

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Remarks:
1. The service notation will be appended by one of the following qu al if ie r s ; (Ship-Type), (Column-
Stabilized), or (TLP) to indicate the hull type. The hull structural configurations of these installations are
described in Sec. 2, A.2. of the BKI Guidelines for Floating Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3)
per the G u id el i ne s fo r F lo at i ng Pro du ct io n I nsta l la t io ns ( Pt . 5, Vo l . 3) , t he m ai n
no ta t io n i s fo l low ed b y t he sp ec ia l n ota ti o n CI, site. The CI will be followed by the definition of
the site. For example, CI, NATUNA Field.
4. Example:
 A100 FP O (S h i p Ty pe)
 A100 FP O ( Co l um n -S tab i lize d)

P OS M OS YS , I W, C I , N atu na F i e l d
3.4 Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO)
Design Survey
FSO  S h i p Ty p e N/A  Guidelines for Floating  Rules for Classification and
Yes  TLP Production Installation (Pt.5,
Vol.3), Sec. 3
3.4.1 Description
Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO): This notation is assigned to cover the hull structure of ship type
displacement hull designed, (and other hull configurations), equipment, and the marine machinery. This
notation covers the following components:
i) Installation, including hull structure, equipment, and marine machinery under one of

3.4.2 Qualifiers


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provided by the subme rged pontoons, surface piercing columns and braces, if
any.
in the mooring system. The TLPs consis t of buoyant pontoons and columns, a
foundations.
N/A
The additional notation related to Floating Production Installations (FPIs) as f ollow:

− Additiona l Corros ion Margin (ACM(DK+0,5))
− Conver tion to FPIs (CI, site)
Remarks:
1. The service notation will be appended by one of the following qu al if ie r s ; (Ship-Type), (Column-
Stabilized), or (TLP) to indicate the hull type. The hull structural configurations of these installations are
described in Sec. 2, A.2. of the BKI Guidelines for Floating Production Installation (Pt.5, Vol.3)
per the Guidelines for Fl o at in g Pr o duc t io n In sta ll a ti on s ( P t .5 , Vol . 3) , th e m ai n no ta t io n
is fol lo we d b y t he sp ec ia l n ota ti on CI,site. The CI will be followed by the definition of the site. For
example, CI, NATUNA Field.
4. Example:
 A100 FS O (S h i p Ty pe )
 A100 FS O ( C ol um n - S tab i l ize d)

P OS M OS YS , I W, C I , N atu na F ie l d

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4. Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminal (FOLGT)
Design Survey
FOLGT  F (LNG)  L  Guidelines for Floating Offshore  Rules for Classification and
 F (LPG)  O Liquefied Gas Terminal (Pt.5, Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I)
Mandatory: Vol.2)  Guidelines for Floating Offshore
 F (LNG/LPG)  P
Yes Liquefied Gas Terminal (Pt.5,
 R Vol.2)
 S
T
4.1 Description
Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminal (FOLGT): These notations are assigned to floating offshore liquefied gas
terminals (FLGT) that have been built, installed and commissioned to the satisfaction of the BKI Surveyors
to the full requirements of Guidelines for Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals (Pt.5, Vol.2), where
approved by BKI HO for service for the specified design environmental conditions, may be classed and
distinguished in the BKI Register by the symbol A100, followed by Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminal and
the appropriate qualifier and special notation for the intended service as listed in 4.2 and 4.3.

mandatory for this i nstallation. However, for the extraordinary cases , this additional
4.2 Qualifiers
− F (LNG): For floating terminals designed for LNG

− F (LPG): For floating terminals designed for LPG
− F (LNG/LPG): For floating terminals designed for combined LNG/LPG
Class notations were chosen to provide a clear description of the function of each configuration using the
below symbols.
− L Liquefaction Facility
− O Transfer of LNG (Offloading /Loading)
− P Gas Process ing Facility
− R Re-Gasification Facility
− S Storage Facility
− T Terminal with processing facilities which are not classed.
Remarks:

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1. For floating terminals designed for liquefied gases other than LNG or LPG, the class notations will indicate
in parentheses the specific product.
2. Example:
 A100 FOLG T ( F(L NG )) , PLS O

P OS M OS YS , I W, R FL ( 2 0) 20 30 , i n N atu n a F i el d
Floating LNG Terminals with Gas Processing and Production, Liquefaction, Storage and Offloading - The
floating terminal receives well gas, processes it, liquefies the natural gas and condensate for storage and
offloading.
 A100 FOLG T ( F(L NG )) , ORS

P OS M OS YS , I W, S FA ( 20) 20 30 , i n N atu n a F i el d
Floating LNG Storage Terminals with Re-Gasification Facility - The terminal receives LNG from a trading
LNG carrier, stores it, re-gasifies and discharges the gas ashore.
 A100 FOLG T ( F(L NG )) , S O

Floating LNG Storage and Offloading Terminals - The terminal receives, stores and offloads LNG in a
lightering operation
 A100 FOLG T ( F(L NG )) , T

Floating LNG Storage Terminals with processing facilities which are not classed.
5. Single Point Mooring
Design Survey
Single Point  <none> N/A  Rule for Single Point Mooring  Rules for Classification and
Mooring (Pt.5, Vol.IX) Survey (Pt. 5, Vol. I)
 excl. PLEM
 Rule for Single Point Mooring
Mandatory: (Pt.5, Vol.IX)
Yes
5.1 Description
Single Point Mooring : The notation is assigned to a system which provides temporary offshore mooring to
a variety of visiting vessels by means of a hawser or yoke from the buoy or fixed tower.
5.2 Qualifiers
− Excl. PLEM: This qualifier is assigned to a single point mooring for which the Pipeline End Manifold,
PLEM, (or similar equipment) associated with the SPM is exempted from the scope of Classification.
The manner used to control the flow of fluid between a subsea pipeline and the visiting vessel is to
be fully described in documentation provided to BKI when requesting this exemption.

Pt 0 General
N/A
Remarks:
1. SPMs built under survey for use as pe rm a ne nt m oo ri ng wh ic h i s p ar t of floating production
unit/installation do not require a separate classification under Rules for Single Point Mooring (Pt.5,
Vol.IX). Requirements for mooring systems of floating production unit/installation are found in BKI
"Guidelines for Floating Production Installations (Pt.5, Vol.3)".
2. Example:
 A100 Single Point Mooring

 A100 Single Point Mooring (Excl. PLEM)

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Sec 2 Ship Type Notations U
U. Fixed Offshore Structure

Design Survey
Fixed Offshore  Pile Foundation N/A  Rule for Structure (Pt.5, Vol.II).  Rules for Classification and
Structure Survey (Pt.5, Vol.I), Sec.5
 Gravity  Rules for Fixed Offshore
Foundation Installation (Pt.5, Vol.VII), Sec.2
Mandatory:
 Rules for Fixed Offshore
Yes Installation (Pt.5, Vol.VII), Sec.3
 Rules for Fixed Offshore
Installation (Pt.5, Vol.VII), Sec.4
1.1 Description
Fixed Offshore Structure: The notation is assigned to offshore structure that pay load
is supported by a foundation bearing capacity.
1.2 Qualifiers U
− Pile Foundation: Notation for structures fixed on the sea-bed by means of piles
− Gravity Foundation: Notation for structures supported on the sea-bed by action of gravity only.
N/A
Remarks:
1. Example:
 A100 Fixed Offshore Structure (Pile Foundation)
 A100 Fixed Offshore Structure (Gravity Foundation)

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Sec 3 Additional Notations A
Section 3 Additional Notations

A. Notations for hull .......................................................................................................................... 3–1
1. Materials ................................................................................................................................. 3–1
2. Special hull structural analysis or strengthening .................................................................... 3–2
3. Cargo operation ...................................................................................................................... 3–3
4. Living and working conditions ................................................................................................ 3–3
5. Environmental protection and pollution control .................................................................... 3–4
6. Ice strengthening .................................................................................................................... 3–4
7. Survey Arrangement ............................................................................................................... 3–5
8. Equipment and design features .............................................................................................. 3–5
9. Freeboard ............................................................................................................................... 3–7
10. Novel design ........................................................................................................................... 3–7
11. HSC not comply with IMO HSC Code ...................................................................................... 3–7
12. Floating Offshore Unit ............................................................................................................ 3–7
13. Type of hull ....................................................................................................................... 3–12
B. Notations for machinery .............................................................................................................. 3–13
1. Propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems ........................................................... 3–13
2. Navigation and manoeuvring ................................................................................................ 3–14
3. Cargo operation .................................................................................................................... 3–15
4. Equipment and design features ............................................................................................ 3–16
5. Novel design ......................................................................................................................... 3–17
6. Fire fighting ........................................................................................................................... 3–17
7. Floating Offshore Unit .......................................................................................................... 3–17
A. Notations for hull

The following Additional Notations for Hull Item may be appended to ships complying with the relevant
requirements in the order of following tables. A
1. Materials
Additional Underlying Rules

Qualifier Description
Notations Design Survey
Materials (high tensile steel) that are em- N/A N/A
HTS <None>
ployed for the entire hull
Materials (Aluminum) that are employed N/A N/A

AL <None>
for the entire hull
Materials (fiber reinforced plastic) that are N/A N/A

FRP <None>
employed for the entire hull
Note:
Other materials used for structure parts of the hull will be indicated into the Register

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2. Special hull structural analysis or strengthening

Cargo hold analysis carried out by the de- Rules for Hull N/A
<None>
signer and examined by BKI (Pt.1, Vol.II)
Fatigue assessment based on 6,25 · 107 Rules for Hull N/A

(F25) load cycles of North Atlantic Spectrum car- (Pt.1, Vol.II)
ried out by BKI 1
Fatigue assessment based on 7,5 · 107 load Rules for Hull N/A
(F30) cycles of North Atlantic Spectrum carried (Pt.1, Vol.II)
RSD
out by BKI 1
Additional corrosion margin according to Rules for Hull N/A

(ACM) detailed listings in the technical file. Analy- (Pt.1, Vol.II)
sis carried out by BKI.
Global finite element analysis carried out Rules for Hull N/A
(gFE) in accordance with the Guidelines for (Pt.1, Vol.II)
Global Strength Analysis of Container Ships
Ships, the side structures of which are spe- Rules for Hull N/A
COLL 1-6 cially strengthened in order to resist colli- (Pt. 1, Vol. II),
sion impacts Sect. 35
For ships with inner bottoms and/or coam- Rules for Hull N/A
ings and longitudinal bulkheads strength- (Pt 1, Vol. II),
G <None>
ened for the use of grabs Sect. 23,
B.4.3.2
For Oil Tankers, the cargo tanks of which Guidance for N/A
comply with the Rules for Corrosion Pro- the Corrosion
tection of Crude Oil Cargo Tanks Protection
CTC <None>
and Coating
Systems (Pt.1,
Vol.G)
Maxi m u m De ck L o ad i ng i n ton /m 2 Ru l es for

2
D L=…t/m <N o ne > H ul l ( P t . 1,
Vo l .I I)
Maxi m u m w he e l lo a d i n ton Ru l es for

WH L=…t <N o ne > H ul l ( P t . 1,
Vo l .I I)
Maxi m u m axl e l oa d in to n Ru l es for

AXL=… t <N o ne > H ul l ( P t . 1,
Vo l .I I)
Maxi mu m m as s d e ns i ty i n ton Ru l es for

Md=…t/m 3 <N o ne > H ul l ( P t . 1,
Vo l .I I)
1 Fatigue assessment will be carried out for all hatch opening corners on all deck levels, longitudinal frames and butt welds of
deck plating and side shell plating (where applicable).

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3. Cargo operation

For tankers in shuttle service and designed Rules for Hull N/A
STL <None> with a submerged turret loading arrange- (Pt.1, Vol.II)
ment Sec.24 L
This Notation may be assigned to tankers N/A N/A

equipped with vapour return installations
for the return of volatile organic com-
pounds to shore during loading operations
complying either with:
VEC <None>
– USCG Regulations for foreign flag ves-
sels Title 46 CFR, Part 39 Vapour Control
Systems, or
– IMO MSC/ Circ. 585, Standards for va-
pour emission control systems.
Computer based system for calculation Guidelines for N/A

and control of loading certification
of loading
conditions by means of which it can be
computer sys-
easily and quickly ascertained that in any
LCS <None> tem (Pt.4,
ballast or load condition
Vol.1)
the applicable stability requirements and
longitudinal and local strength will be com-
plied with.
4. Living and working conditions

Vessel complying with the minimum crite- Guidance for N/A
ria for crew accommodations and the am- Crew Habita-
bient environment (i.e., vibration, noise, in- bility on Ship
door climate and lighting). (Pt. 7, Vol.B),
<None> Guidance for

Crew Habita-
bility on Off-
HBT shore Instal-
lation (Pt. 7,
Vol.C)
Vessel complying with all of the more strin- Guidance for N/A
gent habitability criteria with respect to Crew Habita-
+
crew accommodations, whole-body vibra- bility on Ship
tion and indoor climate. (Pt. 7, Vol.B)

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5. Environmental protection and pollution control

(D1) Ballast water exchange N/A Rules for

Classification
BWM
and Surveys
(D2) Ballast water treatment
(Pt.1 Vol.I)
Compliance with the applicable require- Guidelines for Rules for

ments of: Environmen- Classification
tal Service and Surveys
– Annexes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to the In-
System (Pt.6 (Pt.1 Vol.I)
ternational Convention for the Preven-
Vol.2)
tion of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL Guidelines for
EP <None> 73/78, as amended Guidance for Environmen-
– SOLAS 74/88, as amended: Chapter VII the Environ- tal Service
"Carriage of dangerous goods, Interna- mental Ser- System (Pt.6
tional Convention on the Control of vice Systems Vol.2)
Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, for Ships, Off-
Guidance for
2001" shore Units,
the Environ-
Floating In-
mental Ser-
Compliance with the applicable require- stallations
vice Systems
ments of EP plus: and Liftboats
for Ships, Off-
(Pt.7 Vol.6)
– "International Convention for the Con- shore Units,
trol and Management of Ships’ Ballast Floating In-
Water and Sediments, 2004" stallations
and Liftboats
– MEPC.179(59), "Guidelines for the De-
(Pt.7 Vol.6)
velopment of the Inventory of Hazard-
EP+ <None> ous Materials"
– MEPC.1 / Circ. 681, "Interim Guidelines
on the Method of Calculation of the En-
ergy Efficiency Design Index for New
Ships"
– MEPC.1 / Circ. 682, "Interim Guidelines
for Voluntary Verification of the Energy
Efficiency Design Index"
6. Ice strengthening

Drift ice in mouths of rivers, and coastal Rules for Hull Rules for
<None>
regions (Pt.1, Vol. II) Classification
ES
Sec.15 and Surveys
1-4 Ice conditions as in the Northern Baltic (Pt.1 Vol.I)

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7. Survey Arrangement

The ship's hull or un i t/ i nsta ll at io n ` s Rules for Hull Rules for
hu l l is specially equipped for in-water sur- (Pt.1, Vol. II), Classification
veys. Section 37. and Survey
See also Sec- (Pt.1, Vol.I)
tion 3, C.1.7.
IW <None> Gu i de l in e
for F lo at-
in g Pro du c -
ti o n In sta l -
lat i on
(P t .5 , Vo . 3)
Sec . 3 .C
Emergency Response Service for ships, the Guidance for Guidance for
geometry and structural data of which are Emergency Emergency
made available in a database to provide Response Response
ERS <None>
the assistance necessary for limiting dam- Service (Pt.7, Service (Pt.7,
ages in case of average with the aid of spe- Vol.H) Vol.H)
cial computer programs.
Hull Lifecycle Program for ships, where the N/A Rules for
hull structural data necessary for the per- Classification
formance of thickness measurements with and Survey
the programme are available in a database (Pt.1, Vol.I)
HLP <None>
in order to determine the allowable corro-
sion tolerances of all structural elements
of the ship's hull. The results of the sur-
veys will be entered into the.
Condition monitoring of propeller shaft at Rules for Ma- N/A

stern tube, Where the propeller shaft runs chinery Instal-
within the stern tube in oil, the possibility lations, (Pt. 1,
exists, to prolong the intervals between Vol. III) Sec. 4,
CM-PS <None>
shaft withdrawals, if the requirement ac- D.5.6
cording to the Rules for Machinery Instal-
lations, (Pt. 1, Vol. III) Sec. 4, D.5.6 are ful-
filled
8. Equipment and design features

Notation for ships equipped for the car- Rules for Ma- Rules for
riage of dangerous goods chinery In- Classification
stallations and Survey
DG <None> (Pt. 1, Vol. III), (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Sect. 12 and
SOLAS II-2,
Reg. 19

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Notation in the Class Certificate assigned Rules for High Rules for
to high speed craft equipped for the car- Speed Craft Classification
DG (HSC Code riage of dangerous goods (Pt. 3, Vol. III) and Survey
<None>
7.17) and the HSC (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Code 7.17
Notation for ships equipped for the car- Rules for Ma- Rules for
riage of solid bulk cargoes chinery In- Classification
stallations and Survey
DBC <None> (Pt. 1, Vol. III), (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Sect. 12 and
the IMSBC
Code
Notations for ships equipped for the car-

INF 1-3 riage of high-level radioactive goods
The ship has been equipped with an ap-

AHCTS <None> proved additional hatch cover tightness
system
Equipment Certified, Characteristic imple-

ments and/or equipment have by agree-
ment been constructed in accordance with
the Construction Rules of and under super-
vision by BKI.
EC <None>
This does not apply to the anchor equip-
ment, which is always covered by Classifi-
cation, or to equipment, such as container
lashing elements.
Single point mooring arrangement of Rules for Hull Rules for Single
<None> basic design, fitted with local control for (Pt.2, Vol.II) Point Mooring
mooring to single point mooring Sec. 24 L (Pt.5, Vol.IX)
Single point mooring arrangement of basic

1 design, fitted with local control for moor-
ing and cargo loading manifold
Single point mooring arrangement of ad-

SPM vanced design, fitted with bow control sta-
2 tion and provided with automatic and re-
mote control for cargo transfer and ship
manoeuvring
Single point mooring arrangement of ad-

vanced design, fitted with bow control sta-
3 tion automatic and remote control for
cargo transfer and equipped with a Dy-
namic Positioning System (DPS)

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9. Freeboard

The ship’s hull is dimensioned for a draught Load line con- Rules for
With freeboard of less than the maximum draught permis- vention (ICLL) Classification
<None>
... m sible according to the Load Line Conven- and Survey
tion (Pt.1, Vol.I)
10. Novel design

Novel design. Ships, machinery installations
or essential parts have been constructed in
accordance with a design, for which suffi-
cient experience is not available. BKI will
EXP <None> decide at what intervals the required peri-
odical surveys will have to be carried out.
Where experience over a prolonged period
of time has proved the efficiency of the de-
sign, the Notation EXP may be cancelled
11. HSC not comply with IMO HSC Code

Notation assigned to High Speed Craft Rules for High Rules for
constructed by using elements of the Rules Speed Craft Classification
HSDE <None> for High Speed Craft (Pt.3, Vol.III) and (Pt.3, Vol.III) and Survey
which are not subject to the IMO HSC (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Code. Sec. 3.
12. Floating Offshore Unit

This notation is assigned to installations Guidelines for
where the hull structure has been built to Dynamic Load-
plans reviewed in accordance with the ing Approach
procedure and criteria in the BKI Guide- (Pt.7, Vol.2)
lines for Dynamic Loading Approach (Pt.7,
DYLA <None> Guidelines for
Vol.2) for calculating and evaluating the
Floating Pro-
behaviour of hull structures under dy-
duction Instal-
namic loading conditions, in addition to
lation (Pt.5,
compliance with other requirements of
Vol.3)
the Rules

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The basic notation DYLA is applied when Guidelines for
the hydrodynamic loads have been deter- Dynamic Load-
mined using the wave environment of ing Approach
the North Atlantic as if the installation is (Pt.7, Vol.2)
a trading vessel with a 20- to 25-year ser-
Guidelines for
vice life. If the wave environment of the
Floating Pro-
(return of pe- intended site is used during the analysis,
duction Instal-
riod) the notation will include an S qualifier,
lation (Pt.5,
followed by the design return period at
Vol.3).
the defined site. For example, if the 100-
year return period was used, the follow-
ing may apply: DYLA (S100). Transit condi-
tions to the intended site are also to be
included in the DYLA evaluation.
Th i s is a n otati o n th at de n ote s a Gu i de l in es
fl o at i ng te rm in al ’ s str u ct u ra l de - for F lo at in g
si gn l ife is gre ater th a n 2 0 yea rs Pro du c t io n
an d t h e fl o ati ng term i na l i s de - In sta ll at io n s
si gn ed fo r u n interr up te d o p era- (P t .5 , v o l .3)
ti o n on - s ite wi t ho u t a ny dryd ock- Sec . 4 .C. 1 .1 . 4
in g. Th e n om in al de si gn corro si o n
Gu i de l in es
( numb er of val ue s (N D C V) of th e h ul l s tr uc -
HL for F lo at in g
ye ar s) ture are to be in crea s ed in a c -
Offs h ore
cord an c e w i th th e u nd er lyi ng
Li qu ef ie d
r ul e s.
Ga s Term i-
Th e ( nu m b er of yea rs ) refers to na ls ( P t. 5 ,
th e de si g n l ife gre ater t ha n 20 Vo l .2)
yea rs (i n 5 -ye ar in creme nts) a s Sec . 5. B . 2.
ref le c te d by t he i n cre as e i n n om -
in a l d e si gn cor ros i on v al ue s.
Fatigue Life – FL (number of years)– This

is a notation that denotes design fatigue
life of 20 years for a new build, ship-
shaped FPI (i.e., FPSO, FPS or FSO) hull
structure and FLGT hull structure.
The (number of years) refers to the fa- Guidelines for
tigue life equal to 20 years or more (in 5- Floating Pro-
year increments), as specified by the ap- duction Instal-
plicant. Where an installation's design lation (Pt.5,
calls for a fatigue life in excess of the Vol.3).
(number of minimum design fatigue life of 20 years,
FL Guidelines for
years) the excess design fatigue life is to be veri- Floating Off-
fied to be in compliance with the criteria shore Liquefied
in Annex 5 of BKI Guideline for Floating Gas Terminal
Production Installations (Pt.5, Vol.3) for (Pt.5, Vol.2).
ship type installation, and Sec.5.A.2.3.;
B.3.3 for non-ship-type installations or
BKI Guidelines for FLGT (Pt.5, Vol.2),
Sec.5. E.4 of for floating terminals is per-
formed for either unrestricted service
wave environment or the transit and site-
specific wave environment.

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Remaining Fatigue Life (RFL) - This nota-
tion is assigned to an existing vessel that
is converted to an FPSO, FPS or FSO in
the process referred to as an FPI vessel
conversion, and the FPSO, FPS or FSO is
classed under the provisions of Section 4,
B.1, of BKI Guidelines for Floating Produc-
tion Installations (Pt.5, Vol.3) the ex-
pected minimum remaining fatigue life of
Guidelines for
the structure is to be assessed according
Floating Pro-
to Section 4, B.2. and documented by re-
(number of duction Instal-
RFL cording its value in the Register.
years), Year lation (Pt.5,
The RFL notation will be followed by the Vol.3).
value of the expected minimum remain-
ing fatigue life in years, the year of matu-
ration of fatigue life and the specific site
of installation. For example, RFL (15),
2018 indicates that the expected mini-
mum remaining fatigue life of the struc-
ture is 15 years, which will be reached in
the year 2018. The RFL (number of years),
Year notation as applied to an FPI vessel
conversion is mandatory.
Spectral Fatigue Analysis (SFA) – This no-

tation is assigned to vessels where Spec-
tral Fatigue Analysis is performed in ac-
cordance with criteria established in
Guidelines for Floating and Production In-
stallations (Pt.5, Vol.3), Sec.4,A and Guid-
ance for the Fatigue Assessment of Off-
(number of shore Structures (Pt.5, Vol.B).
years) The (number of years) refers to the de- Guidelines for
sign fatigue life equal to 20 years or more Floating Pro-
(in 5-year increments), as specified by the duction Instal-
applicant. Th e Year i s th e year of lation (Pt.5,
m atu rat i on o f fati gu e . For example, Vol.3).
SFA (30) 2030 , if the design fatigue life
specified is 30 years a n d th e ves s el i s Guidance for
SFA
bu i lt i n 20 00 . the Fatigue As-
sessment of
Th i s n o tat i on i s a ss ig n e d to ex ist- Offshore Struc-
in g ve s se ls conv er te d to an FPS O, tures (Pt.5,
FPS or FS O wh ere S pe c tral Fat ig ue Vol.B).
Ana ly s is is ap p li ed to a ss es s t he
exp ec ted m i ni mum re m ai n in g fa -
ti gu e l ife of t he stru c ture
(R num be r o f
ye ar s) , Ye ar Th e S FA n otat io n wi l l be fo l lo we d
by t he va lu e of th e exp e c te d m i n-
im um re ma i ni ng fat i gu e life in
yea rs pre c ed ed by th e le tter R ,
an d th e year of m at urat i on o f fa -
ti gu e l ife in t h e d ef i ne d si te l o ca -
ti o n . For exam pl e , SFA (R15) 2018

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in d i cates t h at t he ex pe c te d m i n i-
m um r em a i n in g fati gu e l ife of t he
str u ct ure i s 15 ye ars , w h i ch w il l
be r ea c he d in t he ye ar 2 01 8.
Where the installation incorporates addi-

tional plate thicknesses above the re-
quired scantlings, the installation will be
identified in the Register by the notation
ACM, followed by the description of the
major hull girder component(s) that has
the additional thickness. This notation
will also include a number to indicate the
magnitude of the additional thickness
(rounded down to the nearest 0.5 mm)
that has been applied, i.e., ACM(DK+0.5). Guidelines for
Floating Pro-
The major structural components are de- duction Instal-
ACM <None> fined as follows: lation (Pt.5,
DK Upper deck (including stringer plate) Vol.3).
BS Bottom shell (including bilge)

IB Inner-bottom
SS Side shell (including shear strake)
IS Inner skin (including "hopper" sloping
plating)
LB Longitudinal bulkheads other than
the inner skin
TB Transverse Bulkhead
Offshore Hull Construction Monitoring Guidelines for

Guidelines for
(OHCM) – This notation is assigned to Floating Off-
Floating Off-
Floating Liquefied Gas Terminals that shore Lique-
shore Liquefied
OHCM <None> have been found in compliance with An- fied Gas Ter-
Gas Terminal
nex 6 of Guidelines for FLGT (Pt.5, Vol.2). minal (Pt.5,
(Pt.5, Vol.2),
Vol.2), Annex
Annex 6
6
A floating installation system that has a Guidelines for Guidelines for
propulsion system and a means of disen- Floating Off- Floating Off-
gaging the installation from its mooring shore Liquefied shore Lique-
and riser systems to allow the installation Gas Terminal fied Gas Ter-
to ride out severe weather or seek refuge (Pt.5, Vol.2). minal (Pt.5,
<None> under its own power for a specified de- Guidelines for Vol.2).
sign environmental condition will be Floating Pro- Guidelines for
classed with the above designations and duction Instal- Floating Pro-
Disconnectable
with this notation. lation (Pt.5, duction In-
Vol.3). stallation
This notation, together with  (Pt.5, Vol.3).
R For Disconnectable floating installations

(from site to de- that are disconnected from its mooring
signed port) and riser systems due to the occurrence
of a limiting extreme environmental con-

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dition, the structural strength of the in-
stallation shall comply with unrestricted
service (North Atlantic) conditions. How-
ever, if the Disconnectable floating instal-
lation is restricted to a specific service
area in proximity to its operating site lo-
cation, reduced design load parameters
may be applied with an appropriate lim-
ited area of disconnected service nota-
tion Disconnectable-R (from site to desig-
nated port), where permitted by local au-
thorities or regulations
Th i s a d di t i on al n o tat i on is a s - Ru l es for Ru l es for

si gn ed to fl o ati n g offs h o re M ob i le off- M ob i le off-
un i ts / in stal l ati o n wh ere th e po s i - sh ore u n it sh ore u n it
ti o n m o or in g system i s p rov id ed (P t .5 , Vo l.VI ) (P t .5 ,
on b oard . Vo l.VI)
Gu i de l in es
POSMOSYS <N o ne > for F lo at in g Gu i de l in es
Pro du c t io n for F lo at-
In sta ll at io n in g Pro -
(P t . 5 , Vo l . du c ti o n In -
3) . stal l ati o n
(P t . 5 , Vo l .
3) .
Th i s a d di t i on al n o tat i on wi l l be Gu i de l in es Gu i de l in es
as si gn e d to ne w bu i ld i n g or ex ist- for F lo at in g for F lo at-
in g FP I/ FLOG T wh ere t ra ns i t con - Pro du c t io n in g Pro -
di t i on a nd s i te - sp ec if i c env i ron - In sta ll at io n du c ti o n In -
m e ntal d ata hav e b ee n u se d in (P t . 5 , Vo l . stal l ati o n
li e u of Nor t h At la nt ic d ata , exa m - 3) . (P t . 5 , Vo l .
pl e: i n Natuna Fi eld 3) .
Gu i de l in es
in ..s i te . . <n o ne > for F lo at in g Gu i de l in es
Offs h ore for F lo at-
Li qu ef ie d in g Off-
Ga s Term in a l sh ore Li q -
(P t .5 , Vo l .2 ). uefi e d G as
Term in a l
(P t .5 ,
Vo l .2) .
Th i s a d di t i on al n o tat i on wi l l be Gu i de l in es Gu i de l in es
as si gn e d to a n exi sti ng v es se l for F lo at in g for F lo at-
conv er te d to a n F PI . E xa mp le: C I, Pro du c t io n in g Pro -
CI ,. .s i te . . <n o ne > Natuna Filed In sta ll at io n du c ti o n In -
(P t . 5 , Vo l . stal l ati o n
3) . (P t . 5 , Vo l .
3) .

Pt 0 General
13. Type of hull
Addi tional Underlyin g Rules

Qualifie r Description
Notations Desi gn Su rvey
Ass i gn ed to c raf t w i t h m on o - Ru l es for Ru l es for
hu l l hu l l. H ul l ( P t . 3, C la ss if i cat i o n
Vo l .I I) an d S ur veys
MO NOHULL <N o ne > (P t .1 , Vo l .I )
Ru l es for
Crew Bo at
(P t .3 , Vo l .X)
as si gn e d to c raf t wi t h cata - Ru l es for Ru l es for

m aran h u ll . H ul l ( P t . 3, C la ss if i cat i o n
CAT <N o ne > (P t .1 , Vo l .I )
Ru l es for
Crew Bo at
(P t .3 , Vo l .X)
as si gn e d to c raf t wi t h tr im a- Ru l es for Ru l es for

ra n h u l l. H ul l ( P t . 3, C la ss if i cat i o n
TRI <N o ne > (P t .1 , Vo l .I )
Ru l es for
Crew Bo at
(P t .3 , Vo l .X )
Ass i gn ed to c raf t w i t h S ma ll Ru l es for Ru l es for

Water pl a ne Are a Tw in H ul l . H ul l ( P t . 3, C la ss if i cat i o n
(P t .1 , Vo l .I )
SWATH <N o ne >
Ru l es for
Crew Bo at
(P t .3 , Vo l . X )

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Sec 3 Additional Notations B
B. Notations for machinery B
The following Additional Notations for Machinery item may be appended to ships complying with the rele-
vant requirements in the order of following tables.
1. Propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems

The machinery installation is fitted with Rules for Au- Rules for Classi-
equipment for unattended machinery tomation fication and Sur-
<None> spaces, so that it does not require to be (Pt.1, Vol.VII) veys (Pt.1, Vol.I)
operated and/ or maintained for periods
of at least 24 hours.
The period during which attendance to

and maintenance of equipment is not re-
nh quired, is less than 24 hours, with nh indi-
cating that the machinery space may re-
main unattended for n hours.
OT
The machinery installation is operated
with the engine control room perma-
nently attended (centralized control) and
S is equipped with a system for remote con-
trol of the main propulsion plant from the
bridge or arrangements for manoeuvring
from the engine control room.
Fishing vessels: The installation is pro-

vided with a system for remote control of
F
the main propulsion plant from the
bridge.
Where a dual fuel diesel engine or turbine Guidelines for N/A

power plant, for propulsion or auxiliary the Use of
DF purposes, is designed, constructed and Gas as Fuel
tested in accordance with these Guide- for Ship (Pt.1,
lines. Vol.1)
GF
Where a single gas fuel diesel engine or
turbine power plant, for propulsion or
SF auxiliary purposes, is designed, con-
structed and tested in accordance with
these Guidelines.
The ship has at least two propulsion ma- Rules for The N/A
chines, which are independent or can be Redundant
disconnected from each other. This also Propulsion
applies to the auxiliary systems which are and Steering
RP 1x%
needed to operate the propulsion ma- Systems (Pt.
chines. No redundancy of propeller, shaft 1, Vol. XIII)
line, gearbox and steering system is re-
quired.

Pt 0 General

The ship has at least two propulsion sys-
tems and two steering systems, each of
which is independent or can be discon-
2x% nected from each other. This also applies
to each of the auxiliary systems which is
needed to operate the propulsion and/or
steering systems.
The ship has at least two propulsion sys- Rules for The N/A
tems and two steering systems, each of Redundant
which is independent or can be discon- Propulsion
nected from each other and is installed in and Steering
3x%
separate compartments. This also applies Systems (Pt.
to each of the auxiliary systems which is 1, Vol. XIII)
needed to operate the propulsion and/or
steering systems.
Crew Bo ats w i th a le n gt h L ≤ 48 m Ru l es for Ru l es for

prov i de d wi t h re mo te co ntrol o f Crew Bo at C la ss if i cat i o n
th e m a in pro p ul s io n pl a nt from (P t .3 , an d S ur veys
RC <N o ne > th e br i d ge m ay be as s ig ne d wi t h Vo l .X) (P t .1 , Vo l .I )
th i s n o tat i on .
2. Navigation and manoeuvring

Th i s n o tat i on i s a s si gn e d to Ru l es for Ru l es for
thr u ster m a ch i ne ry system as as - Ma c hi n ery C la ss if i cat i o n
si ste d pro pu ls i o n on s hi ps or In sta ll at io n s an d S ur veys
un i ts w hi c h are: (P t .1 , Vo l .I I I) (P t .1 , Vo l .I )
– op erate d on ly in restr ic ted Ru l es for
ser v ic e are a an d n o t m ore th an Ele c tr i ca l In -
24 - ho ur o pe rat i on s ; stal l ati o ns
– Ship or unit move from 1 lo- (P t .1 , Vo l .I V)
cation to another location
ASSPRO <N o ne >
within same area op eration.
– hav i n g t he s er v i ce s pe ed n o t
exc ee d in g 7 k n ot s ( s hi p rate d
sp ee d in M C R con d i ti o n ) 1 ;
– hav i n g le ngt h n ot exc ee di ng
20 0 m e ters .
Th e thr u ster ma c hi ne ry system s
are to com p ly w i th t he Ru l es of
Seag o in g s h ip s .
1 Fo r s h i p o r u n i t h a v i n g n o t at i o n o f D N (d o m e st i c vo y a ge ), t h e s e r v i c e s p e e d m o re t h a n 7 k n o t s
m ay b e a c c e p t e d w i t h s u b j e c t t o s p e c i a l a p p ro v a l b y B K I .

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3. Cargo operation

Both in respect of hull and machinery, the Rules for
cargo refrigerating system fully complies Refrigerating
CRS 1 <None> with the requirements of the Construction Installations
Rules of or other rules considered to be (Pt. 1, Vol.
equivalent. VIII)
Both in respect of hull and machinery, the Rules for
cargo refrigerating installation fully Fishing
complies with the requirements of the Vessels (Pt. 1,
RIC 1 <None>
Construction Rules for Fishing Vessels (Pt. Vol. XII)
1, Vol. XII) or other rules considered to be
equivalent.
Refrigerated cargo installations with cargo Rules for
areas intended for the carriage of Refrigerating
refrigerated cargo in controlled Installations
CA <None>
atmosphere. It is taken for granted that (Pt. 1, Vol.
the gas generating systems are VIII)
permanently installed.
Refrigerated cargo installations with cargo Rules for
areas intended for the carriage of Refrigerating
refrigerated cargo in controlled Installations
CA mob <None>
atmosphere, using mobile gas generating (Pt. 1, Vol.
systems, which are taken on board, when VIII)
required.
Refrigerated Container Stowage Positions Guidelines for
Class Notation for ships for which the suit- the Carriage
ability of the carriage of refrigerated con- of refriger-
tainers is proved. The Class Notation RCP is ated
supplemented by two figures. The first fig- Containers on
ure X stands for the total number of certi- Board Ships
fied refrigerated container stowage (Pt.1 Vol.5)
positions on deck and in container holds
RCP x/y <None>
and is related to FEU (forty-foot equivalent
units). The second figure Y indicates the
percentage of containers carrying fruit/
chilled cargoes for which the ship is
certified. Details concerning container size,
stowage positions and special conditions
will be indicated in the Register, if
required.
Class Notation for the machinery installa- Rules for
tion of ships carrying liquefied gases and Ships carrying
equipped with refrigeration installation Liquefied
RI <None>
system for cooling (reliquefication) of their Gasses in
cargo Bulk (Pt.1,
Vol.IX)
Note
1 ̅̅̅̅̅ or RIC
The Notations CRS ̅̅̅̅ may be assigned if the cargo refrigerating system or installation does not in all respects comply
with the requirements of the Rules, but functional safety and sea worthiness are ensured for the envisaged service.

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4. Equipment and design features

Crane <None> Equipped with classified lifting appliance
1 Diving support with wetbell and/or basket

DSV
2 Diving support with diving bell
Support for underwater equipment with a

1
weight of up to 5 ton

2
UES
3

4
weight of more than 80 ton
Assigned to crew boat equipped with heli- Ru l es for Ru l es for

copter winching operation. Crew Bo at C la ss if i ca-
(P t .3 , ti o n an d
HELIW <None>
Vo l .X) Sur veys
(P t .1 ,
Vo l .I)
Vessels with a helicopter deck intended for Guidance for Rules for the
HELIL <None> landing with no provision for storage or re- the Class No- Classification
fuelling tation Heli- and Surveys
copter Deck (Pt.1, Vol.I)
Vessels with a helicopter deck and a heli- and Facilities Sec.3.C.1.1.
HELILSRF <None>
copter facility for storage and/or refuelling (Pt.7, Vol.A)
Equipped with machinery and systems

ICEOPS <None> suitable for operations at very low temper-
atures
An Inert gas system for tanks and void Rules for Rules for Ma-
spaces within cargo area Classification chinery In-
and Survey stallation
(Pt.1, Vol.I) (Pt.1, Vol.III)
INERT <None> Rules for
Ships Carry-
ing Liquefied
Gas in Bulk
(Pt.1, Vol.IX)

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5. Novel design

Novel design. Ships, machinery installa-
tions or essential parts have been con-
structed in accordance with a design, for
which sufficient experience is not availa-
ble. BKI will decide at what intervals the re-
EXP <None>
quired periodical surveys will have to be
carried out. Where experience over a pro-
longed period of time has proved the effi-
ciency of the design, the Notation EXP may
be cancelled
6. Fire fighting

Equipment for fighting fires in the initial Rules for Rules for Ma-
stage and performing rescue operations in Classification chinery In-
1
the immediate vicinity of the installation and Survey stallations
on fire. (Pt.1, VolI) (Pt.1, Vol.III)
Equipment for sustained fighting of large

2 fires and for cooling parts of the
installation on fire
FF
Corresponding to FF2, but with greater
fire-extinguishing capacity and more
3
comprehensive fire-extinguishing
equipment
Equipment corresponding to FF2 or FF3

1/2 OR 1/3 and additionally suited for rescue
operations as per FF1
7. Floating Offshore Unit

This notation is assigned to an installation Guidelines for Guidelines for
where the import and export systems are Floating Pro- Floating Pro-
built in full compliance with the require- duction In- duction In-
ments of Section 7, B of the BKI Rules for stallation stallation
Floating Production Installations (Pt.5, (Pt.5, Vol.3). (Pt.5, Vol.3).
IMPT-EXPT <None> Vol.3).
Guidelines for
Floating Off-
shore Lique-
fied Gas Ter-
minal (Pt.5,
Vol.2).

Pt 0 General

One of these notations is assigned to an in- Guidelines for Guidelines for
stallation when only the import system or Floating Pro- Floating Pro-
the export system, respectively, is built in duction In- duction In-
full compliance with the requirements of stallation stallation
Section 7, B of the BKI Guidelines for Float- (Pt.5, Vol.3). (Pt.5, Vol.3).
IMPT or EXPT <None> ing Production Installations (Pt.5, Vol.3).
Guidelines for
Floating Off-
shore Lique-
fied Gas Ter-
minal (Pt.5,
Vol.2).

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Guidance Amandement Notice

2.G.1 Chemical Tanker

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Paragraph Title/Subject Status/Remark

2.K.2 Special Purpose Ship Newly added special notation “Training”,

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Paragraph Title/Subject Status/Remark

Newly added additional notation for structural

To add qualifier for additional notation of SFA, (R

To add additional notation for site specific

To supersede additional notation for conversion

Delete some additional notation:

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Section 1 Class Notation .................................................................................................................. 1–1

Section 2 Ship Type Notations ......................................................................................................... 2–1

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L. Offshore Service Vessel..................................................................................................... 2–25

Section 3 Additional Notations ........................................................................................................ 3–1

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Section 1 General Requirements and Guidance

3. The presentation of class designation are as follows:

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A) Class designation for Hull

Character of class Class notation

Additional notation (Qualifier)

B) Class designation for Machinery Installation

Character of class Class notation

 SM GF(DF), RP(1x%), INERT, OT, CM-PS

C. Construction symbol B-C

Table 1.1 The symbol for supervision of construction

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D. Class symbol C-D-E

Table 1.2 Class symbol

E. Anchoring equipment symbol

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Table 1.3 Anchoring equipment symbol

F. Range of services E-F-G

Table 1.4 Service area symbol

D( 0, 6) is as s ig ne d to a s hi p h av i ng a stru c t ure wi t h s cant-

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D( 1, 2) is as s ig ne d to a s hi p h av i ng a stru c t ure wi t h s cant-

D( 2) i s as s ig ne d to a s h i p hav in g a stru c ture w it h s ca nt li ng s

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G. Ship type notations

2. Qualifier typically denotes differentiation in levels of complexity and/or special requirements or

I. Special notations H-I-J-K

K. Handling of class notations

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Gui dance of Class

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