DNV-CG-0313 Measurement Procedures For Noise Emission

CLASS GUIDELINE
DNV-CG-0313 Edition July 2021
Measurement procedures for noise emission
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CHANGES – CURRENT
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Changes July 2021
Topic Reference Description
Change of measurement Sec.3 The measurement procedure for Quiet class notation has been

procedure for Quiet class changed to fit the two measurement options.
notation The external airborne noise emission should be measured by
either one of the following options:
1) External airborne noise measurements at a distance of 100
m from the ship sides (far distance noise measurements)
combined with local airborne noise measurements of the
individual sources that are used to calculate the total
sound power levels of the vessel.
2) Local airborne noise measurements of the individual
sources that are used to calculate both the total sound
power levels of the vessel and the sound pressure levels at
100 m distance from the ship sides.
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CONTENTS
Contents
Changes – current.................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 General.................................................................................................... 5
1 General................................................................................................ 5
Section 2 Measurement procedures - Silent............................................................7
1 Scope................................................................................................... 7
2 Deep water testing.............................................................................. 7
3 Shallow water testing..........................................................................7
4 Simplified measurements...................................................................14
Section 3 Measurement procedures – Quiet..........................................................19
1 Scope................................................................................................. 19
2 Test equipment and software............................................................ 19
3 Preparation........................................................................................ 19
4 Test procedure for far distance measurements..................................19
5 Test procedure for individual source levels....................................... 22
6 Reporting........................................................................................... 24
Changes – historic................................................................................................ 31

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SECTION 1 GENERAL
Section 1
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This class guideline is a supplement to the applicable rules for the additional class notations Silent given
in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.6 and Quiet given in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.8. The information in this
class guideline shall be considered as mandatory unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Objective
The objective of this class guideline is to describe the procedures for measurements of underwater and
external airborne noise generated by vessels. The results of these measurements are used for assignment of
the additional class notations Silent and Quiet.
1.3 Scope
This class guideline covers procedures for underwater noise measurements of vessels as presented in Sec.2
and external airborne noise measurements of vessels as presented in Sec.3.
1.4 Application
This class guideline applies to all types of ships classed with the Society with one or both of the additional
class notations Silent or Quiet. This class guideline is intended for the service suppliers approved for noise
measurements and provides a common understanding of methods used for measurements of noise emission
from ships.
1.5 References
Table 1 lists DNV references used in this document.
Table 1 DNV references
Document code Title
DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Underwater noise emission - Silent
Sec.6
DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 External airborne noise emission - Quiet
Sec.8
Other references are listed in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.6 Table 3 and DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.8 Table
2.

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1.6 Definitions and abbreviations
The verbal forms defined in Table 2 are used in this document.
Table 2 Definition of verbal forms
Term Description
verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to the
shall
document
verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as
should
particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others
may verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the document

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SECTION 2 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES - SILENT
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1 Scope
1.1 General
1.1.1 This appendix defines procedures for measurement of underwater noise generated by vessels for the
assignment of the class notation Silent.
1.1.2 Two alternative procedures are allowed and in addition a simplified method is allowed for testing of
vessels aiming for the Silent(A), Silent(E), Silent(F) and Silent(S) notations equipped with diesel electric
propulsion having resiliently mounted diesel generators.
1.1.3 The method used for testing shall be stated in the appendix to the classification certificate.
2 Deep water testing
2.1 General
2.1.1 Deep water testing applies to water depths exceeding 150 m.
2.1.2 Bollard pull testing is not allowed using deep water methodology.
2.2 Method
2.2.1 Measurements shall follow the procedures specified by ISO 17208-1.
2.2.2 Minimum water depth shall be 150 m regardless of vessel length.
2.2.3 Nominal distance at closest point of approach shall be in the range 100 m - 200 m regardless of vessel
length.
2.2.4 The radiated noise level shall be determined using the measured transmission loss or 18 log10
(r/r1m) where r is the distance between the vessel reference position and the hydrophones and r1m is a 1 m
reference distance.
2.2.5 Thruster testing shall follow the procedures described for shallow water testing in [3.3.2.4], [3.3.2.5],
[3.3.2.6] and as indicated in Figure 3.
2.2.6 System field calibration by acoustic hydrophone calibrator is allowed.
3 Shallow water testing
3.1 General
3.1.1 Shallow water testing applies to water depths between 30 m and 150 m.

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3.2 Method
3.2.1 The method requires use of an external bottom mounted hydrophone. The vessel under test shall sail
past the hydrophone as indicated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 for free sailing vessels, and as indicated in Figure
3 for thruster tests. The noise from the vessel is then recorded during a defined portion of the sailing path.
The vessel shall sail in a straight line with minimal use of rudders and steerable thrusters for free sailing
runs. The vessel shall rotate as close to the hydrophone as practical within the defined measuring range for
thruster spins.
3.2.2 Geometry of test site
3.2.2.1 A sloping seabed as indicated in Figure 1 is preferred, but measurements from a flat bottom area
are also allowed. The recording equipment may be located in a moored auxiliary vessel if measurements are
taken offshore or when land access is limited.
3.2.2.2 The measurements shall be carried out within a source to hydrophone distance range of 100 m
to 200 m at the closest point of approach (cpa) to restrict the influence of variation in distance correction
errors.
3.2.2.3 The depth below the keel of a vessel shall not be less than the greater of 30 m or three times the
draught of the vessel.
3.2.2.4 The distance between the down sloping seabed and a rising seabed to the same level as the
hydrophone (typical opposite side of a fjord or a bay) shall be at least 500 m.
3.2.2.5 The hydrophone shall be mounted in a cage or fixture able to keep the hydrophone in a stable
position at a maximum height of 0.2 m above the sea bottom. The bottom shall be firm and able to support
the cage without significant subsidence, e.g. sand, firm clay or stone. An example of a cage construction
is shown in Figure 5. The cage structure shall be open, stiff and well damped. The structural members
of the cage shall be slim with a maximum diameter of 20 mm in order to limit shadowing effects on the
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hydrophone. The base of the cage shall be between 0.4 m and 0.7 m . The method relies on the seabed
giving a diffuse reflection not a perfect mirror reflection, i.e. the surface shall not be perfectly flat.
3.3 Recording of data
3.3.1 Preparations
Before start of the measurements the following preparations shall be carried out:
a) selection of measuring site and agreement with vessel about timing of survey
b) preparation of test protocol covering operating conditions to be tested and number of test runs to be
carried out
c) preparation and check of calibration for instrumentation to be used
d) instructions for ship crew to monitor operating conditions and briefing on procedures for execution of the
tests
e) instructions to ship crew for construction of measuring cage or for suitable threaded holes for through
the hull transducers
f) establish a method of undisturbed communication between vessel operating crew and measuring crew
g) ensuring that any auxiliary equipment needed for the test is available, e.g. battery power sources,
auxiliary vessel.
3.3.2 Measurements
3.3.2.1 For free sailing verification tests, data for averaging shall be recorded from when the vessel midship
position is abeam the hydrophone position and until the vessel has passed abeam the hydrophone position by

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half a ship length for speeds ≤ 5 kts. For speeds > 5 kts, recording of data shall be performed from abeam
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the front of the vessel and until the vessel has passed the hydrophone with one ship length, see Figure 4.
Distance correction shall assume the distance of cpa for the complete data segment.
3.3.2.2 For all free sailing tests, two sets of measurements shall be taken with the vessel sailing in opposite
directions at the same operating condition. The results of the two runs shall be averaged on a power basis in
order to establish the resulting noise level for that operating condition.
3.3.2.3 The noise during bollard pull shall be measured as if the vessel had been passing the hydrophone
from a location abeam the propeller plane. The averaging time shall be set to 1 minute for each set of data
acquired.
3.3.2.4 For thruster tests, the spin shall start with the bow facing the hydrophone position. Data shall be
averaged over a time of 30 seconds. Distance correction shall be carried out for segments of approximately
10 seconds of data using the average distance within each segment for each distance correction.
3.3.2.5 For thruster tests, two sets of measurements shall be taken for each operating condition with the
thrusters running in opposite directions during the two runs. The results of the two runs shall be averaged on
a power basis in order to establish the resulting noise level for that operating condition.
3.3.2.6 For multi thruster configurations, the thrusters may be operated in the same direction letting the
vessel rotate or alternatively the thrusters may be run in opposite directions thereby limiting the motion of
the vessel.
3.3.2.7 Before the start of the tests, the position and depth of the hydrophone shall be determined within an
accuracy of +/- 5 m. The position of the ship shall be recorded by differential GPS or equivalently accurate
navigation equipment. The source to hydrophone distance can then be calculated using Pythagoras theorem.
3.3.2.8 The background noise at the test site shall be monitored at least at the start and end of the
measurement survey. If the background noise is more than 10 dB below the noise from the object under test,
no correction is necessary.
3.3.2.9 For background noise between 5 dB and 10 dB below the noise from the tested object, the
background noise to be subtracted from source noise level on a power basis.
3.3.2.10 If the background noise is in the range between 3 dB and 5 dB below the noise from the object
under test, the source of background noise to be investigated and if possible removed. If impractical to
remove the source of background noise, background noise may be subtracted from source noise level.
3.3.2.11 For background noise levels less than 3 dB below the noise from the object under test, the source of
background noise to be investigated and if possible removed. If it is impossible to remove the source of the
background noise, the results will not be valid. If excessive background noise occurs over a limited part of
the frequency range, data can be presented for the remaining part of the spectrum with a statement of the
reason for the lack of data in the frequency range blocked by background noise. Later assessment will then
determine if the measured results may be accepted or not.
3.3.2.12 The instrumentation used to record and analyse the data shall have a dynamic range of 90 dB or
higher. It is important that the instrument operator attempts to utilise the full dynamic range in order to limit
data sinking below the instrument threshold noise at high frequencies.
3.3.2.13 The instrumentation shall be of high precision and shall be maintained and calibrated in accordance
with the instructions of the instrument manufacturer. At the beginning and end of each measurement survey
the entire measurement system shall be checked by an appropriate check calibrator.

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3.3.3 Analysis of data
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3.3.3.1 The data shall be analysed using real time 1/3 octave filters or FFT analysers. In the latter case the
data shall be converted to apparent 1/3 octave bandwidth by integration of each narrow frequency point
within the bandwidth of the relevant filter to a filter with characteristics in compliance with minimum IEC
61260 class 2. Narrow band data may be presented on a voluntary basis for information.
3.3.3.2 The frequency range of the measurements shall cover the relevant 1/3 octaves, however, the
frequency range between 50 kHz and 100 kHz can be omitted if it may be proved that the data will fall below
the required 90 dB dynamic range or if it can be proved that other factors influence the accuracy in this
frequency range significantly.
3.3.3.3 Distance correction shall be carried out using the actual measured transmission loss at the test site
or the relationship: + 18 log r, where r is the distance in meters for which correction shall be made.
3.3.3.4 A pressure reflection correction of -5 dB shall be applied to measurements made with bottom
mounted hydrophones located on the bottom in a fixture with hydrophone height not exceeding 0.2 m above
the bottom.
3.3.3.5 The results of the tests shall be presented as radiated noise level values for each of the 1/3 octave
filters used during the analysis of the data. An example of data presentation format is shown in Figure 6.
Table 1 Summary of measuring parameters
Measuring paramenter Unit
Measurement reporting unit dB re. 1 Pa · m
Reference distance, r1m 1 meter
Distance adjustment factor measured transmission loss or 18 log10 (r/r1m)
Hydrophone installation in fixture max. 0.2 meter above bottom. Bottom not perfectly flat
Correction for surface reflection - 5 dB
transversely at the ship centerline, longitudinally a quarter-length
Vessel reference point
forward of the stern and vertically at the height of the sea surface
cpa distance, vessels 100 m – 200 m
Minimum depth under vessel greater of 30 m or three times the draught of the vessel
Required accuracy of depth and distance
+/- 5 meters
measurements
Frequency range all relevant 1/3 octave bands
Frequency analysis 1 / 3 octave
Frequency analysis, optional narrowband
≤ 5 kts, ship length/speed
Averaging time for data, vessels free sailing:
> 5 kts, 2 x ship length/speed
Vessels thruster spin:
30 seconds
Bollard pull:
1 minute
> 10 dB no action
Signal / background noise
< 10 dB, follow specified procedure
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Measuring paramenter Unit
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Minimum dynamic range of instrumentation 90 dB
Weather conditions max. Beaufort 4 / sea state 3

Figure 1 Schematic drawing of measuring situation for surface vessel

Figure 2 Measuring situation seen from above, free sailing tests
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Figure 3 Measuring situation seen from above, thruster tests

Figure 4 Sketch of averaging distance for different free sailing speeds
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Figure 5 Hydrophone attached to an example of a seabed cage

Figure 6 Example on data format
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4 Simplified measurements
4.1 General
4.1.1 The simplified measurement method is based on pressure measurements in the vicinity of the vessel's
propeller(s).
4.1.2 The method is not allowed for testing of the Silent(R) requirements or for the thruster condition of
Silent(A).
4.1.3 The method is only allowed for vessels equipped with diesel electric propulsion systems with resiliently
mounted diesel generators.
4.1.4 For vessels where the method is intended to be used, a description of the full machinery inventory with
particular focus on the propulsion system shall be supplied to the Society together with an application for
permission to use the method. The Society will, based on the supplied information consider if the method
is suitable for the vessel in question. Results obtained using the simplified method will only be accepted if
testing is approved by the Society prior to the test.
4.2 Method
4.2.1 The method requires the use of one or more pressure measuring devices mounted in the vicinity of
the propeller(s). Wide band pressure is measured while the vessel sails in a straight line with minimal use of
rudders and steerable thrusters for free sailing runs.
4.2.2 Test site
4.2.2.1 The tests may be carried out in any location where it is possible to sail the vessel safely at the
required operating condition(s).
4.2.2.2 The depth below the keel of a vessel shall not be less than three times the draught of the vessel.
4.2.2.3 For a single propeller vessel, one pressure transducer will be sufficient, but up to three transducers
may be used. If several transducers are used, the average pressure level shall be used for the final data
analyses described in [4.3.3].
4.2.2.4 For a vessel with two propellers for main propulsion, at least two pressure transducers shall be used,
one for each propeller. Up to three transducers on each side may be used. If several transducers are used,
the average pressure level shall be computed for the final data analyses described in [4.3.3].
4.2.2.5 The pressure transducers shall be located as illustrated in Figure 7. The preferred location is one
frame space aft of the propeller and .25 propeller radius to the side of the propeller rotational direction. Due
to possible access limitations, location within an area covering one frame space forward of the propeller to
four frame spaces aft of the propeller, from the centerline to one propeller blade radius to the side of the
propeller in the direction of rotation, will be allowed.
4.3.1 Preparations
a) selection of test site and agreement with vessel about timing of survey
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b) preparation of test protocol covering operating conditions to be tested and number of test runs to be
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carried out
c) preparation and check of calibration for instrumentation to be used
d) instructions for ship crew to monitor operating conditions and briefing on procedures for execution of the
tests
e) instructions to ship crew for suitable threaded holes for through the hull pressure transducers
f) establish a method of undisturbed communication between vessel operating crew and measuring crew.
4.3.2 Measurements
4.3.2.1 For free sailing verification tests, data for averaging shall be recorded for a minimum of 1 minute for
each condition.
4.3.2.2 Before the start of the tests, the distance from the pressure measurement device(s) to the propeller
tip when at top dead centre shall be determined.
4.3.2.3 Background noise from other objects is normally not a problem for pressure measurements. To test
the measuring equipment, to establish that background noise is not a problem and to establish the noise
level from mechanical equipment onboard the vessel, the following tests shall be carried out:
4.3.2.4 The noise shall be measured with all propulsion machinery and as much as possible of auxiliary
machinery except essential power generation machinery shut down. This test is referred to as the
background noise test.
4.3.2.5 The noise shall be measured with all machinery needed for the condition to be tested running at as
realistic operating condition as possible. This test is referred to as the machinery noise test. The propeller(s)
shall not be engaged.
4.3.2.6 The noise shall be measured at the defined operating condition for the relevant Silent qualifier. This
test is referred to as the total noise test.
— The results from the total noise test shall be compared to the results from the background noise test.
The measured data shall exceed the results from the background noise test by at least 10 dB over the
complete frequency range. If this criterion is not satisfied, the source of the noise in the background noise
test shall be identified and the source of the noise should be removed if possible. Otherwise the results of
the test may be rendered invalid. If the source of the background noise is successfully removed, the total
noise test shall be repeated.
— The results from the total noise test shall be compared to the results from the machinery noise test. If
the measured data exceed the results from the machinery noise test by at least 10 dB over the complete
frequency range, the results from the total noise test are accepted as final. If any frequency components
in the machinery noise test are between 10 dB and 3 dB lower than the results from the total noise test,
the source of the noise in the machinery noise test shall be identified and the distance between the source
of the machinery noise shall be established. The frequency components caused by machinery shall then
be subject to distance correction from the nearest point on the machinery and the pressure measuring
device. If any frequency components in the machinery noise test are between 0 dB and 3 dB lower or
higher than the results from the total noise test, the test will be rendered invalid.
4.3.2.7 The instrumentation used to record and analyse the data shall have a dynamic range of 90 dB or
higher. It is important that the instrument operator attempts to utilise the full dynamic range in order to limit
data sinking below the instrument threshold noise at high frequencies.
4.3.2.8 The instrumentation shall be of high precision and shall be maintained and calibrated in accordance
with the instructions of the instrument manufacturer. At the beginning and end of each measurement survey
the entire measurement system shall be checked by an appropriate check calibrator.
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4.3.3 Analysis of data
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4.3.3.1 The data shall be analysed using real time 1/3 octave filters or FFT analysers. In the latter case the
data shall be converted to apparent 1/3 octave bandwidth by integration of each narrow frequency point
within the bandwidth of the relevant filter to a filter with characteristics in compliance with minimum IEC
61260 class 2. Narrow band data may be presented on a voluntary basis for information.
4.3.3.2 The frequency range of the measurements shall cover the relevant 1/3 octaves, however, the
frequency range between 20 kHz and 100 kHz can be omitted if it can be proved that the data will fall below
the required 90 dB dynamic range or if it can be proved that other factors influence the accuracy in this
frequency range significantly.
4.3.3.3 Distance correction shall be carried out using the relationship: + 20 log r/r1m, where r is the distance
in meters between the pressure measurement device and the propeller tip of the nearest propeller when at
top dead centre.
4.3.3.4 A pressure reflection correction of -6 dB shall be applied to measurements due to pressure reflection
at the hull surface.
4.3.3.5 The measured pressure data shall be considered as source levels and shall be converted to radiated
noise levels by distance correction, inverse correction for the Lloyd mirror effect and correction for hull
surface reflection.
The correction shall be carried out by the following simplified relationship:
LRN = Lpressure+ 20 log10r/r1m - Cr- 6 dB
where :
— Lpressure - 1/3 octave sound pressure level Lp measured by pressure measurement device
— Cr- Lloyd mirror conversion factor from source level as measured by pressure measurement device and
resulting radiated noise level to be compared to the relevant Silent requirement
For practical purposes Cr = 29 dB - 16 Log10(f) for f ≤ 100 Hz
And Cr = - 3 dB for f ≥ 100 Hz
The above relationship is based on a nominal far field measurement distance of 100 m and a source depth of
5 m.
4.3.3.6 The results of the tests shall be presented as radiated noise level values for each of the 1/3 octave
filters used during the analysis of the data. An example of data presentation format is shown in Figure 6.
Table 2 Summary of measuring parameters
Measuring parameter Unit
Measurement reporting unit dB re. 1 Pa · m
Reference distance, r/r1m 1 meter
Distance adjustment factor 20 log10 (r/r1m)
Pressure measurement device installation flush in bottom plate structure as shown in Figure 7
Correction for hull surface reflection - 6 dB
Minimum depth under vessel three times the draught of the vessel
Frequency range all relevant 1/3 octave bands
Frequency analysis 1 / 3 octave
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Measuring parameter Unit
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Frequency analysis, optional narrowband
Averaging time for data, vessels free sailing: 1 minute
Vessels thruster spin: 30 seconds
Bollard pull: 1 minute
> 10 dB no action
Signal / Background noise
< 10 dB, follow specified procedure
Minimum dynamic range of instrumentation 90 dB
testing in adverse weather (Beaufort 5 or higher) should be avoided
Weather conditions if possible. For testing in adverse weather it is a possibility that the
noise will increase
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Figure 7 Pressure device locations, allowed areas in the boxes, preferred locations marked by
circles and arrow
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SECTION 3 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES – QUIET
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1 Scope
1.1 General
This guideline describes two different procedures for measurements of external airborne noise generated by
vessels in port for the assignment of the class notation Quiet as given by DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.8.
1.2 Measurement methods
The external airborne noise emission should be measured by one of the following options:
1) External airborne noise measurements at a distance of 100 m from the ship sides (far distance noise
measurements) combined with local airborne noise measurements of the individual sources that are used
to calculate the total sound power levels of the vessel.
2) Local airborne noise measurements of the individual sources that are used to calculate both the total
sound power levels of the vessel and the sound pressure levels at 100 m distance from the ship sides.
The corresponding measurement and calculation procedures are described in [4] and [5]. Other
measurement procedures may be accepted on a case by case basis.
2 Test equipment and software
The requirements to measurement instruments, post-processing software and other necessary test
equipment are given in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.8 [4.2] and DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.6 Ch.7 Sec.8 [4.3].
3 Preparation
a) selection of measuring site and agreement with vessel operators regarding operating condition(s) and
test schedule
b) preparation of test protocol covering operating condition(s) to be tested and number of measuring
positions to be applied
c) preparation and calibration of instrumentation to be used
d) instructions for vessel crew to monitor operating condition(s) of relevant equipment on board and
briefing on procedures for execution of the tests
e) establish a method of undisturbed communication between vessel crew and measurement personnel
f) ensure that any auxiliary equipment needed for the test is available, e.g. measurement vessel and tripod
if far field measurement method is chosen.
4 Test procedure for far distance measurements
4.1 Geometry
4.1.1 In case far distance measurements shall be carried out for the sound pressure levels at 100 m, these
shall be conducted from the sea side when the vessel is berthed, or when anchored at sea. Figure 1 and
Figure 2 show typical measurement situations for a berthed ship.
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Figure 1 Schematic drawings of port side measurements

Figure 2 Schematic drawing of starboard side measurement condition
4.1.2 One measurement point on each side of the vessel shall be directly abeam from the funnel outlet of
the auxiliary engines, and have free sight to these openings.
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4.1.3 At least one measurement point on each side shall have free sight to both engine room ventilation
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openings and the funnel outlets of the auxiliary engines, if possible.
4.1.4 All measurement points on one side shall be close to a straight line parallel to the centre line of the
vessel.
4.1.5 The distance D1 between the microphone and the reference line, L, should be as close to 100 m as
practically possible but in any case, it shall be between 50 m and 150 m, see Figure 1 and Figure 2.
4.1.6 The distance D2 between two adjacent measurement points shall not be more than 10 m.
4.1.7 It is required to have at least 10 measurement points on each side of the vessel.
4.1.8 It is required to have at least two measurement points behind the stern of the vessel, along the same
line as the other measurement points, and one of them more than 20 m and less than 30 m aft of the stern.
4.1.9 It is required to have at least two measurement points in front of the bow of the vessel, along the
same line as the other measurement points, and one of them more than 20 m and less than 30 m in front of
the bow.
4.1.10 All measurement points shall be at least 3.5 m above the sea surface, see microphone height H2 in
Figure 1 and Figure 2.
4.1.11 The measurement uncertainty for the microphone height H2 shall be within +/- 0.5 m, and for the
distances D1, D2 within +/- 5 m.
4.1.12 Measurements shall be performed at both sides of the vessel, but not necessarily at the same day or
at the same location.
4.2.1 The sound level meter shall be calibrated with an acoustic field calibrator before and after each
measurement campaign. Weather conditions during the noise measurements should be recorded from the
vessel's instruments or alternatively measured with portable instruments.
4.2.2 All measurements shall be recorded in 1/3 octave bands from and including the 25 Hz band to and
including the 10 kHz band as a minimum frequency range.
4.2.3 Each recording of noise from the vessel shall have a duration of at least 30 seconds (T = 30 s).
4.2.4 The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level LAeq T shall be recorded in each position.
4.2.5 The environmental background noise level shall be recorded in one representative measurement
position on each side of the vessel if possible before the recordings of the sound pressure levels starts.
4.2.6 Each environmental background noise recording shall have a duration of at least 30 seconds (T = 30
s).
4.2.7 If it is not possible to measure environmental background noise directly, the noise level at two
distances D (LpD) and 2D (Lp2D) abeam from the funnel outlets shall be measured. The distance D shall be
larger than 50 m and smaller than 75 m. The following restrictions apply:
— if Lp2D - LpD ≥ 4 dB, the measurement campaign shall be conducted with no corrections for environmental
noise
— if Lp2D - LpD < 4 dB, the measurement campaign shall not be conducted.
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4.2.8 Measurements are only valid either if the recorded noise level is more than 3 dB higher than the
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recorded environmental background noise, or if Lp2D -LpD ≥ 4 dB, see [4.2.7].
4.3 Corrections
4.3.1 Background noise correction
The measured sound pressure levels shall be corrected for the background noise according to the following:
— if the measured sound pressure level is 10 dB or more above the background noise level, no correction is
required
— if the measured sound pressure level is from 4 dB to 9 dB above the measured background noise level,
the measured sound pressure level shall be corrected according to ISO 1996-2 as:
where:
Lcorr = corrected sound pressure level [dB]
Lmeas = measured equivalent continuous sound pressure level [dB]
Lresid = residual sound pressure level, i.e. environmental background sound pressure level [dB]
4.3.2 Distance correction
The measured sound pressure level shall be corrected to a distance of 100 m from the ship's contour
measured from a line, L, parallel to the centerline of the vessel and crossing the point of the contour where
the vessel has the largest breadth. The measured level shall be corrected with 20 log R/R0 where R0 = 100
m, and R is the shortest distance from the measuring point to the line L.
5 Test procedure for individual source levels
5.1 Geometry and recording of data
5.1.1 Sound power levels of point sources, surface sources, and volume sources except funnel outlets shall
be measured according to ISO 9614-2 or ISO 3746.
5.1.2 Source levels of funnel outlets shall be assessed by measuring in accordance with DIN 45 635 Part 47,
see Figure 3. However, measurement point 1 ( ) shall be at 60 degrees relative to the axis through the end
of the exhaust pipe and measurement point 2 ( ) shall be omitted.
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Figure 3 Measurement position for an exhaust outlet as described in DIN 45 635 Part 47
5.2 Analysis
5.2.1 The measured sound power levels shall be corrected by means of the directivity factors in Table 1 for
each 1/3 octave band and angles given in this table.
Table 1 Directivity factors to be applied for funnel outlets
1/3 octave band centre frequency
800/1k/1.25k Hz
100/125/160 Hz
200/250/315 Hz
400/500/630 Hz
1.6k/2k/2.5k Hz
3.15k/4k/5k Hz
6.3k/8k/10k Hz
25/31.5/40 Hz
50/63/80 Hz
Angle
Funnel outlet size
0° 0 1 2 4 7 10 12 12 13
30° 0 1 2 3 5 6 6 6 6
Diameter below or equal
60° 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 -3
to 0.9 m
90° 0 0 0 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -14
120° 0 -1 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -13 -17
0° 0 2 4 7 10 12 12 13 14
Diameter above 0.9 m 30° 0 1 3 5 6 6 6 6 6
60° 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 -4 6
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1/3 octave band centre frequency
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800/1k/1.25k Hz
100/125/160 Hz
200/250/315 Hz
400/500/630 Hz
1.6k/2k/2.5k Hz
3.15k/4k/5k Hz
6.3k/8k/10k Hz
25/31.5/40 Hz
50/63/80 Hz
Funnel outlet size Angle
90° 0 0 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -14 -18
120° 0 -1 -3 -4 -7 -10 -13 -17 -21
5.2.2 Sound pressure levels at 100 m should be calculated according to ISO 9613. Other propagation
models may be used based on acceptance by the Society.
5.2.3 A noise model of the vessel including hull, superstructure and a water surface surrounding the vessel
shall be created.
5.2.4 All sound sources shall be created as point sources in the model. Directivity shall be included where
appropriate.
5.2.5 Sound pressure levels at 100 m shall be calculated in the same positions as the measurement
positions required for the far distance measurement method in [4].
5.2.6 The total A-weighted sound power level, LWA Total shall be calculated by summing all individual source
levels for the complete frequency range 25 Hz to 10 kHz.
5.2.7 The total A-weighted sound power level for low frequencies, LWA Total, f≤160 Hz shall be calculated by
summing all individual source levels for the low frequency range 25 Hz to 160 Hz.
6 Reporting
6.1 General
6.1.1 The measurement report shall be delivered as a PDF file.
6.1.2 Formal details in the report
6.1.2.1 The front page shall at least contain the following information:
— ship name, type and IMO number
— name and address to the company performing the measurements
— report date
— date of measurements
— geographical location for the measurements
— name(s) of the measurement personnel that performed the measurements and prepared the report
— information about the report’s total number of pages (including appendices).
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6.1.2.2 Header or footer on each following page shall include following information:
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— name of company performing the measurements
— report date
— number of page.
6.1.2.3 The report shall be signed by the measurement personnel and a quality reviewer. If the
measurements are carried out by others than the Society, the report shall also be signed by the witnessing
surveyor from the Society.
6.2 Content of the report
6.2.1 The report shall contain the information listed in [6.2.2] - [6.2.6]
6.2.2 Meteorological conditions during measurements shall be described in the report (including wind speed,
wind direction, temperature, barometric pressure and humidity).
6.2.3 Information about the vessel
6.2.3.1 Main parameters
— ship name
— vessel type
— IMO number of the vessel
— main dimensions of the vessel (length and breadth) and actual draft.
6.2.3.2 Technical information of ship equipment
— numbers and types of main, auxiliary and harbour engines
— number of funnel outlets
— description of exhaust silencers
— number of each major external noise source on board (e.g. number of openings for the engine room
ventilation, number of cooling containers/reefers)
— maximum possible load of each main, auxiliary and harbour engines
— maximum possible number of plugged in reefers and containers
— maximum combined electric load that could be used when moored
— typical machinery load while moored.
6.2.3.3 Sketches
— sketches of the vessel's contours, indicating location of relevant major external noise sources, including
the position of the funnel's outlet(s)
— sketches of the funnels' outlet(s) including height above sea (H1), angle and direction.
6.2.4 Measurement conditions
— name and number of each major external noise source on board that was in operation during the
measurements
— operational load on each main, auxiliary and harbour engines during the measurements. For variable
loads, this should be documented over time
— in case of far distance noise measurements, sketch of the measurement positions with respect to the ship
contour, funnel outlets and orientation, see Figure 4
— short explanation of any unexpected noise observations (e.g. pronounced tones, rattling noise).
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6.2.5 Acoustic information
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— acoustic measuring equipment used during the measurements, including type, serial number, calibration
certificate and documentation of calibration before and after measurements
— result tables for all measured or calculated A-weighted equivalent sound pressure levels (LAeq T). All
measurement points should be numbered according to the sketch of the measurement set-up. Both
the measured and corrected values shall be documented in the table. Background noise levels shall be
documented in the same table. For far distance measurements, a typical result table is presented in Table
4
— in case of far distance measurements, frequency spectra in 1/3 octave bands of the highest measured
sound pressure levels, LA,eq,T, 100m max on each side of the vessel and the corresponding environmental
background noise levels, resid
— result table for sound pressure levels measured for all major noise sources in 1/3 octave band, see
example in Table 2
— result table for sound power levels calculated for all major noise sources in 1/3 octave band, see example
in Table 3
— the sum of all n major noise sources for all frequencies, LWA Total:
— the sum of all n major noise sources for frequency bands in the range of 25 Hz to 160 Hz, LWA Total, f≤ 160
Hz:
Note:
The measurement examples given in this guideline are taken from different ships and are for illustrative purpose only.
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6.2.6 Additional information
6.2.6.1 Available technical information of any other external background noise sources that may influence the
measurement results shall be given in the report.
6.2.6.2 All deviations from any of the measuring instructions shall be documented and justified.
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Figure 4 Schematic drawings of measuring situation for far distance measurements, starboard
side view
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Table 2 Typical measured A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure levels in [dB(A)] of
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individual noise sources and measurement distances in [m]
Noise source
1/3 octave band
Auxiliary Inert gas
centre frequency [Hz] Pump room Engine room Engine room
diesel engine generator
extraction fan ventilation inlet ventilation outlet
exhaust outlet exhaust outlet
25 96.0 85.6 73.8 78.4 69.0
31.5 83.5 96.8 74.1 80.8 73.0
40 106.4 100.0 79.0 84.2 72.4
50 108.6 99.8 80.6 83.3 74.2
63 95.9 103.0 79.1 78.8 83.5
80 99.1 99.2 70.3 80.7 81.0
100 105.3 101.0 76.9 84.0 83.5
125 102.6 100.0 79.8 90.4 79.0
160 99.9 95.6 81.6 94.5 74.1
200 87.7 92.0 89.0 91.7 72.8
250 78.8 87.7 88.4 91.1 68.9
315 75.9 88.4 79.4 92.7 67.0
400 71.4 81.8 81.1 90.0 69.8
500 68.3 83.8 81.3 91.0 67.4
630 63.0 86.2 78.2 89.3 74.0
800 63.0 80.7 78.5 86.4 66.7
1k 61.7 80.6 76.8 84.1 63.3
1.25k 58.7 78.5 75.6 82.9 63.7
1.6k 57.5 75.0 74.6 79.7 61.4
2k 55.7 75.3 72.9 78.4 62.4
2.5k 53.8 70.3 70.8 76.4 59.0
3.15k 49.6 67.6 68.3 74.6 57.2
4k 46.1 64.7 66.3 73.2 54.7
5k 41.7 61.6 64.1 70.6 52.0
6.3k 36.4 59.0 61.7 69.0 50.0
8k 30.8 57.3 59.2 67.4 48.5
10k 26.0 54.8 56.7 66.4 45.8
Overall level [dB(A)] 113 109 94 101 89
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Noise source
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1/3 octave band
Auxiliary Inert gas
centre frequency [Hz] Pump room Engine room Engine room
diesel engine generator
Measurement
2.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0
distance [m]
Table 3 Typical calculated sound power levels in [dB(A)] of individual noise sources
Noise source
1/3 octave
band centre Auxiliary Inert gas
Pump room Engine room Engine room
frequency [Hz] diesel engine generator
25 107.0 96.6 84.8 89.4 80.0
31.5 94.5 107.8 85.1 91.8 84.0
40 117.4 111.0 90.0 95.2 83.4
50 119.6 110.8 91.6 94.3 85.2
63 106.9 114.0 90.1 89.8 94.5
80 110.1 110.2 81.3 91.7 92.0
100 116.3 112.0 87.9 95.0 94.5
125 113.6 111.0 90.8 101.4 90.0
160 110.9 106.6 92.6 105.5 85.1
200 98.7 103.0 100.0 102.7 83.8
250 89.8 98.7 99.4 102.1 79.9
315 86.9 99.4 90.4 103.7 78.0
400 82.4 92.8 92.1 101.0 80.8
500 79.3 94.8 92.3 102.0 78.4
630 74.0 97.2 89.2 100.3 85.0
800 74.0 91.7 89.5 97.4 77.7
1k 72.7 91.6 87.8 95.1 74.3
1.25k 69.7 89.5 86.6 93.9 74.7
1.6k 68.5 86.0 85.6 90.7 72.4
2k 66.7 86.3 83.9 89.4 73.4
2.5k 64.8 81.3 81.8 87.4 70.0
3.15k 60.6 78.6 79.3 85.6 68.2
4k 57.1 75.7 77.3 84.2 65.7
5k 53.7 72.6 75.1 81.6 63.0
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Noise source
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1/3 octave
band centre Auxiliary Inert gas
Pump room Engine room Engine room
frequency [Hz] diesel engine generator
6.3k 47.4 70.0 72.7 80.0 61.0
8k 42.4 68.3 70.2 78.4 59.5
10k 37.0 65.8 67.7 77.4 56.8
Overall level [dB(A)] 124 120 105 112 100
Table 4 Example of table with measured A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure levels
in [dB(A)] on port side of a vessel for far distance measurements
Sound pressure levels
Meas. Distance to Measured sound Measured background
corrected for background
point reference pressure level, LAeq T noise, LA resid
noise and distance, LpA
No. line L [m] [dB(A)] [dB(A)]
[dB(A)]
1 100 45 35 45
2 100 47 36 47
3 98 48 36 48
4 100 50 34 50
5 105 47 36 47
6 99 44 36 43
7 100 44 38 43
8 102 43 38 42
9 100 42 37 40
10 98 39 33 38
11 102 39 35 37
12 103 37 32 36
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120° 0 -1 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -13 -17

90° 0 0 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -14 -18

120° 0 -1 -3 -4 -7 -10 -13 -17 -21

25 96.0 85.6 73.8 78.4 69.0

31.5 83.5 96.8 74.1 80.8 73.0

40 106.4 100.0 79.0 84.2 72.4

50 108.6 99.8 80.6 83.3 74.2

63 95.9 103.0 79.1 78.8 83.5

80 99.1 99.2 70.3 80.7 81.0

100 105.3 101.0 76.9 84.0 83.5

125 102.6 100.0 79.8 90.4 79.0

160 99.9 95.6 81.6 94.5 74.1

200 87.7 92.0 89.0 91.7 72.8

250 78.8 87.7 88.4 91.1 68.9

315 75.9 88.4 79.4 92.7 67.0

400 71.4 81.8 81.1 90.0 69.8

500 68.3 83.8 81.3 91.0 67.4

630 63.0 86.2 78.2 89.3 74.0

800 63.0 80.7 78.5 86.4 66.7

1k 61.7 80.6 76.8 84.1 63.3

1.25k 58.7 78.5 75.6 82.9 63.7

1.6k 57.5 75.0 74.6 79.7 61.4

2k 55.7 75.3 72.9 78.4 62.4

2.5k 53.8 70.3 70.8 76.4 59.0

3.15k 49.6 67.6 68.3 74.6 57.2

4k 46.1 64.7 66.3 73.2 54.7

5k 41.7 61.6 64.1 70.6 52.0

6.3k 36.4 59.0 61.7 69.0 50.0

8k 30.8 57.3 59.2 67.4 48.5

10k 26.0 54.8 56.7 66.4 45.8

Overall level [dB(A)] 113 109 94 101 89

25 107.0 96.6 84.8 89.4 80.0

31.5 94.5 107.8 85.1 91.8 84.0

40 117.4 111.0 90.0 95.2 83.4

50 119.6 110.8 91.6 94.3 85.2

63 106.9 114.0 90.1 89.8 94.5

80 110.1 110.2 81.3 91.7 92.0

100 116.3 112.0 87.9 95.0 94.5

125 113.6 111.0 90.8 101.4 90.0

160 110.9 106.6 92.6 105.5 85.1

200 98.7 103.0 100.0 102.7 83.8

250 89.8 98.7 99.4 102.1 79.9

315 86.9 99.4 90.4 103.7 78.0

400 82.4 92.8 92.1 101.0 80.8

500 79.3 94.8 92.3 102.0 78.4

630 74.0 97.2 89.2 100.3 85.0

800 74.0 91.7 89.5 97.4 77.7

1k 72.7 91.6 87.8 95.1 74.3

1.25k 69.7 89.5 86.6 93.9 74.7

1.6k 68.5 86.0 85.6 90.7 72.4

2k 66.7 86.3 83.9 89.4 73.4