3. COMPARISON OF EACH CLASSIFICATION ’ S NOTATION

CLASS DESCRIPTION DNV BV

HULL , X , 1A1, , , ●

SERVICE LIMITATION R, REUnrestricted navigation

Summer zone / Tropical zoneCoastal area / Sheltered area

MACHINERY AVM-APS / AVM-DPS / AVM-IPS

AUTOMATION E0, ECO, AUT-CCS / AUT-IMS / AUT-PORT / AUT-

UMS

Navigation in IceICE-C, 1A*, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1A*F,

ICE-05, POLAR-10, Icebreaker, SealerICE, ICE CLASS IA SUPERICE CLASS IA, IB, IC, ID

The Dynamic Positioning System

DYNPOS-AUT/AUTS/AUTR/AUTRO,POSMOOR, POSMOOR-V/TA/ATA

DYNAPOS

Propulsion Redundancy

R1, R1-S, R2, R2-S RP1x%, RP2x%, RP3x%

In Water Survey BIS INWATERSURVEYEnvironmental

SafetyCLEAN, CLEAN DESIGN CLEAN, CLEAN-AIR/SEA

Monitoring system HMON(A/C/D/E/G/H/L/M/N/O/P/S), TMON MON-HULL / SHAFT

Refrigerated PlantReefer(...℃/…℃ sea), RM(...℃/…℃ sea ),

RM(Container), CA, CA(port), Refrigerated Fruit, RC-1/2/3, (X/Y),

REF-CARGO / CONT / STORE

Ballast Water Management Plan

BWM-E(D,S,F)/T/TP

Navigation safety NAUT-OC / AW/ OC-Q / AW-Q SYS, SYS-NEQ / NEQ-1 / IBS / COM Enhanced surveys ESP

1. DET NORSKE VERITAS1.1 General

Construction SymbolsDNV 규정에 의한 감독하에 건조된 선박

X 인정된 선급의 감독하에서 건조되고 그 후에 DNV에 의해 검사를 마친 선박

Main character of class1A1 DNV 규정을 만족하도록 기계 장비와 보기류를 설치한 선박

Service area

R

북대서양 WINTER 조건에서의 운항을 위하여 EQUIPMENT, SCANTLING, ARRANGEMENT의 조정이 적절히 이루어진 선박에 주어지는 부호항해거리의 제한과 안전상의 이유로 항구에서의 최대거리를 지정(아래 표 참조)

Service area notations

Seasonal zonesWinter Summer Tropical

R0 250 No restrictions No restrictionsR1 100 200 300R2 50 100 200R3 20 50 100R4 5 10 20RE Enclosed waters

RE피오르드 해안이나 항구, 강, 작은 호수와 같이 제한적으로 둘러싸인 지역에서의 부호

Additional class : Service and type notations

Ships Arranged For Navigation In IceRef) Pt.5 Ch.1

ICE-C Basic ice ruleICE-1A* Baltic ice rulesICE-1A Baltic ice rulesICE-1B Baltic ice rulesICE-1C Baltic ice rules

ICE-1A*Fice strengthening of high powered ships for regular traffic in heavy ice

ICE-05(or -10 or -15)

Arctic ice rules

POLAR-10(or -10 or -15)

Arctic ice rules

Icebreaker Arctic ice rulesSealer

Passenger and dry cargo vesselsRef) Pt.5 Ch.2Passenger Ship non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory

Car Ferry A(or B) non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatoryTrain Ferry A(or

B)non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory

Car and Train Ferry

A(or B)

non ro-ro passenger ships, mandatory

General Cargo Carrier

dry cargo ships

Bulk Carrier dry cargo shipsBulk Carrier ESP dry bulk cargoes, mandatoryOre Carrier ESP ore cargoes in center holds, mandatoryBulk Carrier ESP

ES(..)Dry cargoes in center holds, mandatory

Ore Carrier ESP ES(O)

ore cargoes in center holds, mandatory

Container Carrier dry cargo shipsCar Carrier dry cargo ships

X CarrierShips specialised for the carriage of a single type of dry cargo

A = vehicles on enclosed decksB = vehicles on weather deck onlyESP = enhanced survey programES(S) = single side skin bulk carriers with enhanced strengthES(D) = double side skin bulk carriers with enhanced strengthES(O) = ore carriers with enhanced strengthX = 실리는 화물을 기입 ex.)Alumina, Cement, Sugar etc

Additional notations:

RO/RO = roll on/roll off shipsCONTAINER = arranged for carriage of containersBC-C = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1.0 t/m3BC-B = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditionsBC-A = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with specified holds empty, at maximum draught in addition to BC-B conditions.BC-B* = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of density 1.0 t/m3 and above with any hold empty at maximum draught, applicable to double hull vessels and general cargo carriersHC-A = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with specified holds empty, at maximum draught in addition to HC-B conditions. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m.HC-B = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with all holds loaded in addition to HC-C conditions. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m.HC-C = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1.0 t/m3. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150 m.HC-B* = designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 t/m3 and above with any holds empty at maximum draught, applicable for double hull vessels and general cargo carriers. Not applicable for bulk carriers ESP with length more than 150m.

HOLDS...EMPTY = combination of empty holds No MP = not strengthened for multiport loading, i.e. not designed to carry maximum allowable cargo hold design mass at reduced draught

Max Cargo Density x.y. (t/m3) = designed for a cargo density less than 3 t/m3

MCDK = arranged with movable car decksPWDK = permanent decks for wheel loadingPET = arranged for carriage of cars with fuel in their tanksRC-1 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated container containing mainly chilled cargoRC-2 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated containers containing both frozen and chilled cargo RC-3 = vessels for carriage of refrigerated containers containing mainly deep frozen cargoes(X/Y) = meaning that the vessel may carry X reefer containers on deck and Y in the holdsSSC = the ship is built in compliance with the subdivision and damage stability requirements in accordance with revised SOLAS Ch.II- 1 (IMO MSC194(80))

Oil CarrierRef) Pt.5 Ch.3Tanker for Oil ESP mandatory

Tanker for Oil Products ESP

mandatory

Bulk Carrier or Tanker for Oil ESP

mandatory

Ore Carrier or Tanker for Oil ESP

mandatory

Tanker for C*

Additional notations

BOW LOADINGSTL = submerged turret loadingSPM = single point mooring

Chemical CarriersRef) Pt.5 Ch.4

Tanker for Chemical ESP

mandatory

Tanker for C ESP** mandatoryTanker for C* mandatory

* C = specified cargo** The additional class notation ESP is mandatory for self propelled ships intended for carriage of liquid chemicals in bulk in accordance with IMO's International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), or Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code), as applicable.

Liquefied gas carriers Ref) Pt.5 Ch.5

Tanker for Liquefied Gas

mandatory

Tanker for C*

* C = specified cargo

Fishing vesselsRef) Pt.5 Ch.6Fishing Vessel (S)Stern Trawler (S)Fishing Vessel (S)(N)Stern Trawler (S)(N)S = arranged with shifting boards in cargo holds(N) = vessel also complying with the requirements of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate

Tugs, escort vessels, supply vessels, and other offshore or harbour vesselsRef) Pt.5 Ch.7TugEscort (n,V) or (n,8 n,10)Supply VesselSupply Vessel SFSupply Vessel BasicStandby VesselStandby Vessel (S)Fire Fighter I or Fire Fighter II or Fire Fighter III or FireFighter I and II or Fire Fighter I and IIIPipe Laying VesselCable Laying VesselCrane VesselDredgerWell Stimulation VesselWell Stimulation BargePusher or Pusher and Pusher/Barge UnitBargeBarge for OilBarge for Liquefied GasBarge for Deck Cargo(n,V) = escort rating numbern = transverse steering pull in tonnesV = the speed at which the pull may be attainedOILREC = recovered oil reception and transportationSF = controlled stability and floatabilityBasic = applicable to offshore supply vessels not strengthened to regularly operate in the North Sea but primarily operate in less severe offshore environments such as: South East Asia, Africa and Brazil.LFL = low flashpoint (< 60°C) liquidLFL* = low flashpoint (< 43°C) liquid

Slop reception and processing facilitiesRef) Pt.5 Ch.8Slop reception and processing facilities

Ships for carriage of refrigerated cargoesRef) Pt.5 Ch.10Reefer(...°C/...°C sea)

refrigerated cargoes main purpose

RM(...°C/...°C sea) refrigeration plant, partial carriage andRM(Container) fishing vesselsCA controlled atmosphere in cargo chambersCA(port.) controlled atmosphere in cargo chambers with partly

portable equipmentRefrigerated FruitJuice Carrier

bulk transport in refrigerated tanks

Ships arranged for carriage of dangerous goodsRef) Pt.5 Ch.11DG – B arranged for dangerous solid bulk cargoesDG – P arranged for dangerous goods in packaged form

Ships with controlled environmental standards(Comfort Class)Ref) Pt.5 Ch.12COMF-V(crn)(or-C(crn) or –V(crn)C(crn)V = noise and vibrationC = indoor climatecrn = comfort rating number, 1, 2 or 3, where 1 is best.

Ships for carriage of potable waterRef) Pt.5 Ch.13Tanker for Portable Water

Naval vessels Ref) Pt.5 Ch.14NavalNaval SupportNaval Support(….)hull = additional naval requirements for arrangements as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.2, loads in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.3 and hull strength in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.4 have been appliedstab = naval requirements for stability as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.5 have been appliedsystem = additional naval requirements for piping as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.6, machinery in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.7, electrical in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.8, control and monitoringin Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.9 have been appliedfire = additional naval requirements for fire safety as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.10 or 11 have been appliedevac = naval requirements for safe evacuation as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.12 have been appliedradhaz = naval requirements for radiation hazards as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.13 have been appliedemc = naval requirements for electromagnetic compatibility as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.14 have been appliedsam = naval requirements for storage rooms for ammunition as given in Pt.5 Ch.14 Sec.15 have been appliedF-NAVAL Additional fire protection requirements, as given in Pt.5

Ch.14 Sec.11 I, have been applied

Compressed Natural Gas CarriersRef) Pt.5 Ch.15

Tanker for Compressed Natural Gas

compressed natural gas carriers mandatory

Additional class : Equipment and systems notations

Miscellaneous notationsRef) Pt.6 Ch.1HELDK(-S or -SH or -SHF)

helicopter deck

CRANE shipboard craneDEICE equipment with deicing or anti-icing systemsDEICE-C equipment with deicing or anti-icing systems

including cargo deck areaDSV-SURFACE(or -BOUNCE or -SAT)

diving system

OPP-F systems including cargoS = ship safety requirementsSH = ship and helicopter safety requirementsSHF = ship and helicopter safety requirements and on board helicopter service facilitiesSF = intact and damage stability

Redundant propulsionRef) Pt.6 Ch.2RP redundant propulsionRPS separate redundant propulsion

Periodically unattended machinery spaceRef) Pt.6 Ch.3E0 unattended machinery spaceECO machinery redundant propulsion

Additional fire protectionRef) Pt.6 Ch.4F-A for accommodation spaceF-M for machinery spaceF-C for cargo spaceF-AM for accommodation and machinery spaceF-AC for accommodation and cargo spaceF-MC for machinery and cargo spaceF-AMC for accommodation, machinery and cargo space

Integrated computer systemsRef) Pt.6 Ch.5ICS

Centralised cargo control for liquid cargoesRef) Pt.6 Ch.6CCO

Dynamic positioning systemsRef) Pt.6 Ch.7DYNPOS-AUTS dynamic positioning system without redundancy

DYNPOS-AUT dynamic positioning system with an independent joystick back-up and a position reference back-up

DYNPOS-AUTR dynamic positioning system with redundancy in technical design and with an independent joystick back-up

DYNPOS-AUTRO dynamic positioning system with redundancy in technical design and with an independent joystick back-up. Plus a back-up dynamic positioning control system in an emergency dynamic positioning control centre, designed with physical separation for components that provide redundancy

Position mooring systems (see Offshore Standard DNV-OS-E301)POSMOOR passive position mooring system

POSMOOR-Vmooring system designed for positioning in vicinity of other structures

POSMOOR-TAthruster assisted mooring system dependent on manual remote thrust control system

POSMOOR-ATAthruster assisted mooring system dependent on automatic remote thrust control system

V = mooring in vicinity of other structuresTA, ATA = mooring systems designed for thruster assisted mooring.

Nautical Safety Ref) Pt.6 Ch.8

NAUT-OCbridge design, workstation arrangement, range and location of equipment(ocean areas and coastal waters)

NAUT-AW

extended requirements for one-man workstation, grounding avoidance system and automation level. Data on maneuvering characteristics(all waters)

NAUT-OC-Q Q denotes a successful audit of operational proceduresand the qualifications of bridge personnelNAUT-AW-Q

Loading Computer Systems(LCS)Ref) Pt.6 Ch.9

LCS-DCloading computer systems for damage control, apply to integrated systems developed to assist the master as a decision aid under damage conditions

Vapour control systems Ref) Pt.6 Ch.10VCS-1VCS-2VCS-3

systems for control of vapour emission from cargotanks

additional notation for VCS-1 and VCS-2: B = vapour balancing

Hull monitoring system

Ref) Pt.6 Ch.11

HMON(…)

system for monitoring hull response, sea state andoperational parameters. Letters and numbers in theparenthesis will indicated type of sensors/featuresand number installed of each

A = Sensor monitoring acceleration along one axisC = Online link to loading computer that is continuously up-dating the loading conditionD = Online data link between hull monitoring system onboard to office ashore. The link shall make it possible to operate the system from an onshore computer, performmaintenance and transfer dataE = Sensor monitoring the propulsion shaft(s) output/rpmG = Sensor monitoring global hull strainH = Sensor monitoring the liquid motion pressures in tanks (sloshing)L = Sensor monitoring local hull strainM = Device for monitoring of hull rigid body motions (six degrees of freedom)N = Measured data to be stored in NauticusO = Navigation sensors (GPS, speed log, gyro compass, rudder angle etc.)P = Sensor monitoring the sea pressure acting on the hullS = Device for monitoring the sea-stateT = Sensor monitoring the temperatureW = Wind sensor.

Environmental classRef) Pt.6 Ch.12

CLEANbasic requirements for controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges

CLEAN DESIGN

additional requirements for controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges. In addition, this notation specifies design requirements for protection against accidents and for limiting their consequences

Gas fuelled engine installationsRef) Pt.6 Ch.13

GAS FUELLEDmandatory for ships with gas fuelled engine installations, other than steam driven LNG carriers

Fuel treatment and conditioning systemRef) Pt.6 Ch.14

FUEL (- cSt, - kg/m3, -°C)

vessels with a fuel system and equipment complying with the relevant rules may be given the additional class notationFUEL (- cSt, - kg/m3, -°C) The numbers in brackets indicate the maximum viscosity in cSt at 50°C, the maximum density in kg/m3 at 15°C of the fuel oil and the minimum outside air temperature for which the installations are approved.

Vibration classRef) Pt.6 Ch.15VIBR applicable to newbuildings and ships in operation

that meet specified vibration level criteria measuredat pre-defined positions for machinery, components,equipment and structure

Bridge design on seagoing ships, bridge control consoleRef) Pt.6 Ch.16

NAV-O

this class notation may be used to assign class to ships, constructed before 1 July 2002 and with an equivalent class notation, that are transferred to DNV from another classification society

Safety of Navigation for naval vesselsRef) Pt.6 Ch.17

NAUT-NAVY

Requirements and guidelines on safety of navigationfor naval vessels to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS Ch. V and the HSC Code Ch. 13 and Ch. 15 as amended

Management of safe ship operation and pollution preventionRef) Pt.7 Ch.5

SBMmanagement of safety and environment protection in ship operation

Ballast Water ManagementRef) Pt.6 Ch.18

BWM-E(d, s, f)

Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments by use of ballast water exchange. The letters in the bracket denote the kind of method that has been applied; d for dilution method, s for sequential method and f for flow-through method.

BWM-T

Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments by means of system(s) for treatment of ballast water complying with the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems.

BWM-TP

Applicable to vessels complying with requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments by means of system(s) for treatment of ballast water complying with the Guidelines for Approval of Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies.

Additional class : Special features notations

Special features notationsRef) Pt.6 Ch.18

BISShips built for in-water survey of the ship's bottom and related items Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.1 E)

DAT( - x° C)lowest design ambient air temperature Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.2)

DK(+)decks for heavy cargo Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4)

HA(+)hatches for heavy cargo Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4)

HL( ρ)tanks for heavy liquid Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.4)

IB(+)inner bottom strengthened for grab loading and discharging Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.6)

HOT(... °C cargo tank no ...)

structures built for high temperature cargo Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.15)

CSA-2structural scantlings based on extended calculation procedure covering loads and structural response analysis. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16)

COAT-1COAT-2

requirements to specifications of corrosion prevention in ballast tanks for newbuildings. Cargo tanks/holds are included depending on the type of vessel. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16)

PLUS-1PLUS-2

structural scantlings and design of critical details in cargo area based on enhanced procedures for fatigue calculations. Intended for vessels with a long target life or vessels operating in especially harsh areas. Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16)

ICMincreased corrosion margin Ref) (Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.2 D300 and Pt.3 Ch.2 Sec.2 D300)

PWDKdecks strengthened for wheel loading Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.4)

HOLDS(a, b, ......)MAY BE EMPTY

combination of holds which may be empty on full draught Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5)

No MP

not strengthened for multiport loading, i. e. not designed to carry maximum allowable cargo hold design mass at reduced draught Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5)

MAXIMUMCARGODENSITY(x.y)

designed for a cargo density less than 3 t/m3 Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.5)

...TEUnumber of twenty-foot containers which may be carried Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.2 Sec.6)

ETCarranged for effective tank cleaning Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.1)

INERToil carriers less than 20 000 dwt fitted with inert gas system Ref) (Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.11)

Tailshaft monitoringRef) Pt.7 Ch.2TMON Tailshaft condition monitoring arrangement

Additional class : NAUTICUS

NAUTICUS notationsNewbuilding enhanced documentation standard to achieve

improved

information availability for ship newbuildings, including FEM-modeling and extended fatigue calculations Ref) Pt.3 Ch.1

Operation enhanced exchange of information between the owner and the Society in the operational phaseRef) Pt.7 Ch.7

2. BUREAU VERITAS2.1 General

CLASS SYMBOLS

I5년간 법적 보증을 받는 선박Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 2, [4]

II3년간 법적 보증을 받는 선박Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 2, [4]

CONSTRUCTION MARKS

XRULE에 의거한 서류나 계획들을 제출 하여야 함요구가 있을 시 건조 중에 사용된 재료나 장비 설계의 감정을 받아야 함선급에 의해 제출된 도면의 승인을 얻거나, 검사를 실시한 선박Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 1, [2.1]서류에 대한 증명이나 만족할만한 검사 결과를 선급으로부터 득한 선박Ref)Part A, Ch 2, Sec 1, [3.2]

● 법적 보증을 유지하기 위한 증명서

SERVICE NOTATIONS

Barge

The service notation barge is assigned to non-propelledunits intended to carry (dry or liquid) cargo inside holds ortanks.Ref) Part D, Chap 19

Bulk carrier ESPBulk carrier BC-A ESPBulk carrier BC-B ESPBulk carrier BC-C ESP

Bulk carrier ESP, for sea going self-propelled shipswhich are constructed generally with single deck, doublebottom, hopper side tanks and topside tanks and with singleor double side skin construction in cargo length area andintended primarily to carry dry cargoes in bulk. Ref) Part D, Chap 4

Cable laying shipships specially equipped for the carriage and/or laying, hauling and repair of submarine cables. Ref) Part D, Chap 18

Chemical tanker ESP

Carry chemicals in bulk. For ships with integral cargo tanks, the service notationchemical tanker is always completed by the additional service feature ESP, which means that these ships are submitted to the Enhanced Survey Program.Ref) Part D, Chap 8

Combination carrier/OBO ESP

carry oil or dry cargoes, including ore, in bulk.Ref) Part D, Chap 6

Combination carrier/OOC ESP

carry ore cargoes in the centre holds or oil cargoes in centre holds and wing tanks.Ref) Part D, Chap 6

Container shipCarry containers in holds or on decks. Ref) Part D, Chap 2

Deck shipDeck ship, for ships specially intended to carry cargoexclusively on the deck.

Dredgerdredger, for ships specially equipped only for dredgingactivities (excluding carrying dredged material)Ref) Part D, Chap 13

Escort tugThe service notations for ships intended to tow and/orpush other ships or units are:Ref) Part D, Chap 14

Fire-fighting ship

ships specially intended and equipped for fighting fire.

additional service features, as applicable:• 1 or 2 or 3, when the ship complies with the applicablerequirements of Pt D, Ch 16, Sec 3• E when the characteristics of the water fire-fighting system are not those required for the assignment of theadditional service features 1, 2 or 3, and when the systemis specially considered by the Society

Ref) Part D, Chap 16

Fishing vessel

Ships specially equipped for catching and storing fish or other living resources of the sea.

additional service feature, as applicable:• F, related to fire prevention, ventilation systems and means of escape• TORRE, when the Society has verified the compliancewith the requirements for construction and equipment of fishing vessels of the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, as amended• ED, when the Society has verified the compliance withthe requirements for construction and equipment offishing vessels of the European Directive 97/70/EC, asamended.Ref) Part D, Chap 20

Floating dockfloating docks meeting the requirements of the Rule NoteNR 475 DTM.

FLS tanker

FLS tanker, for ships specially intended to carry inbulk flammable liquid products other than those covered bythe service notations oil tanker, chemical tanker or liquefiedgas carrier.Ref) Part D, Chap 20

General cargo ship General cargo ship, for ships intended to carry general cargo.

additional service feature, • equipped for carriage of containers, where the ship’sfixed arrangements comply with the applicable rulerequirements in Part D, Chapter 2• heavycargo [ AREA1, X1 kN/m2 - AREA2, X2 kN/m2 -.... ], when the double bottom and/or hatch covers and/or other cargo areas designed to support heavy cargoes

fulfil the appropriate rule requirements. The values Xi indicate the maximum allowable local pressures on the various zones AREAi where the cargo is intended to be stowed. • nonhomload, when the ship has been designed in sucha way that the cargo spaces may be loaded non-homogeneously, including cases where some holds may beempty, at a draught up to the scantling draught and fulfilthe appropriate rule requirements for general strength,and when the corresponding loading conditions are listed in the reviewed loading manual. This notation can be completed with the indication of the different maximumloads allowed in each hold and which holds may be empty, if appropriate.

Hopper dredgerfor ships specially equipped for dredging activities and carrying spoils or dredged materialRef) Part D, Chap 13

Hopper unitfor ships specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged materialRef) Part D, Chap 13

HSC, HSC-CAT A, HSC-CAT B

The high speed crafts meeting the requirements of the Rules for the Construction and the Classification of High Speed Craft (NR396 UNITAS) are assigned the following service notations:• HSC-CAT A (or high speed craft-CAT A) for passengerships defined as ‘’Category A craft’’ in respect of theIMO International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft• HSC-CAT B (or high speed craft-CAT B) for passengerships defined as ‘’Category B craft’’ in respect of theIMO International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft

Launch, Seagoing launch

The launches or motorboats with a length not exceeding24m • seagoing launch, for units intended for seagoing service,limited at a wind force not exceeding 6 Beaufort scale• launch, for units intended for operation in ports, roadsteads, bays and generally calm stretches of water, limited at a wind force not exceeding 4 Beaufort scale.Ref) Part D, Chap 21

Light ship

The service notation light ship is assigned to shipsmeeting the requirements of the Rules for the Constructionand the Classification of High Speed Craft (NR396 UNITAS)for the hull requirements (Chapters 3 and 6) and therequirements of the present Rules for the stability (Part B)and for the machinery installation (Part C).

Liquefied gas carrier for ships specially intended to carry liquefied gases or other substances. The service notation may be completed by the following

additional service feature, as applicable:• RV, where the ship is fitted with an installation forrevaporisation of the liquefied natural gas. • STL-SPM, where the ship is used as re-gasification terminal and fitted forward with equipment for non permanent mooring or single buoy.Ref) Part D, Chap 9

Livestock carrierfor ships specially intended to carry livestock. Ref) Part D, Chap 3

Oil recovery ship

The service notation oil recovery ship is assigned toships specially equipped with fixed installations and/ormobile equipment for the removal of oil from the sea surfaceand its retention on board, carriage and subsequentunloading. Ref) Part D, Chap 17

Oil tanker ESP

Intended primarily to carry in bulk crude oil, other oil products, or oil-like substances having any flash point, or liquid at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature (or thus maintained by heating).

• flash point > 60°C, where the ship is intended to carryonly such type of products, under certain conditions• asphalt carrier, where the ship is intended to carry onlysuch type of products, under certain conditions. Ref) Part D, Chap 7

Ore carrier ESPIntended primarily to carry ore cargoes in the centre holds only. Ref) Part D, Chap 5

Passenger ship

for ships intended to carry more than 12 passengers. the additional service feature < 36 passengers, where the ship is intended to carry only such a limited number of passengers.Ref) Part D, Chap 11

Pontoon

pontoon is assigned to non-propelled units intended to carry cargo and/or equipment on deck only. When a crane is permanently fitted on board, the crane is to be certified and the service notation pontoon - crane is granted. Ref) Part D, Chap 19

Refrigerated cargo ship

For ships specially intended to carry refrigerated cargo. however, the requirements of Part E, Chapter 7 for the assignment of the additional class notation REF-CARGO are to be applied.Ref) Part E, Chap 7

Ro-ro cargo ship

for ships specially intended to carry vehicles, trains or loads on wheeled beds. The service notation may be completed by the additional service feature equipped for carriage of containers, where the ship’s fixed arrangements comply with the applicable rule requirements in Part D, Chapter 2.Ref) Part D, Chap 1

Ro-ro passenger ship

for ships intended to carry more than 12 passengers and specially equipped to load trains or wheeled vehicles. The service notation may be completed by the additionalservice feature < 36 passengers, where the ship is intendedto carry only such a limited number of passengers.Ref) Part D, Chap 12

Salvage tugfor ships specially equipped for towing and/or pushing having specific equipment for salvageRef) Part D, Chap 14

Special service

Special service is assigned to ships which, due to the peculiar characteristics of their activity, are not covered by any of the notations mentioned above. The classification requirements of such units are considered by the Society on a case by case basis.

Split hopper dredger

for ships specially equipped for dredging and for carrying spoils or dredged material and which open longitudinally, around hinges.Ref) Part D, Chap 13

Split hopper unit

for ships specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged material and which open longitudinally, around hingesRef) Part D, Chap 13

Supply vessel

Ships specially intended for the carriage and/or storage of special material and equipment and/or which are used to provide facilities and assistance for the performance of specified activities, such as offshore, research and underwater activities.Ref) Part D, Chap 15

Tanker

for ships intended to carry non-flammable liquid cargoes in bulk other than those covered by the service notations in [4.4.2] to [4.4.5], such as water.Ref) Part D, Chap 10

Tugfor ships specially equipped for towing and/or pushingRef) Part D, Chap 14

Yacht

Yacht is assigned to ships intended for pleasure cruising and with a length exceeding 40 m.

The service notation charter yacht is assigned to shipsintended for pleasure cruising, engaged in commercial sailing and with a length exceeding 40 m.

Note 1: However, for yachts and charter yachts with a length between 24m and 40m, the current Rules may be applied, upon request of the Interested Party.Note 2: Ships that are assigned the service notation yacht or charter yacht are not assigned a navigation notation.

Navigation notationsunrestricted assigned to a ship intended to operate in any area and

navigationanyperiod of the year.

summer zoneassigned to ships intended to operate only within the geographical limits as defined in ILLC 1966 for the Summer zones.

tropical zoneassigned to ships intended to operate only within the geographical limits as defined in ILLC 1966 for the Tropical zones.

coastal area

assigned to ships intended to operate only within 20 nautical miles from the shore and with a maximum sailing time of sixhours from a port of refuge or safe sheltered anchorage.

sheltered area

assigned to ships intended to operate in sheltered waters , i.e. harbours, estuaries, roadsteads, bays, lagoons and generally calm stretches of water and when the wind force does not exceed 6 Beaufort scale.

* Additional class notationsLifting appliances

ALP, ALM, ALS

Ships fitted with lifting appliances meeting therequirements of the Rules for the Classification and Certification of Lifting Appliances of Ships and Offshore Units (NR 184 DNC) may be assigned the following additional class notations: • ALP for lifting appliances intended to be used in harboursor similarly sheltered areas• ALM for lifting appliances intended to be used in offshoreconditions• ALS for lifting appliances intended to lift underwater units.

Automated machinery systems (AUT)

AUT-CCS

Centralised control station (AUT-CCS)AUT-CCS is assigned to ships which are fitted with machinery installations operated and monitored from a 18entralized control station.Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 2

AUT-IMS

Integrated machinery system (AUT-IMS)AUT-IMS is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including manoeuvring, and additionally provided with integrated systems enabling to handle control, safety and monitoring of machinery.Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 4

AUT-PORT Automated operation in port (AUT-PORT)AUT-PORT is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling the ship’s operation in port or at anchor without personnel specially assigned for the watch-keeping of the machinery in service.

Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 3

AUT-UMS

Unattended machinery space (AUT-UMS)AUT-UMS is assigned to ships which are fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including manoeuvring.Ref) Part E, Chap 3, Sec 1

Availability of machinery (AVM)

AVM-APS

AVM-APS (Alternative propulsion system)AVM-APS is assigned to ships which are fitted with systems and/or arrangements enabling them to maintain operating conditions with some limitations in speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system.Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 1

AVM-DPS

AVM-DPS (Duplicated propulsion system)AVM-DPS is assigned to ships which are fitted with a duplicated propulsion system enabling them to maintain operating conditions with some limitations in power (but 50% of the main power is to be maintained), speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system.Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 2

AVM-IPS

AVM-IPS (Independent propulsion system)AVM-IPS is assigned to ships which are fitted with an independent propulsion system enabling them to maintain operating conditions with some limitations in power (but 50% of the main power is to be maintained), speed, range and comfort, in the case of single failure of items relative to the propulsion or power generating system.Ref) Part E, Chap 2, Sec 3

Pollution prevention

CLEAN-AIRPollution prevention (CLEANSHIP SUPER)Ref) Part E, Chap 9

CLEAN-SEAPollution prevention (CLEANSHIP)Ref) Part E, Chap 9

CLEAN Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT)CLEANSHIP AWT and CLEANSHIP SUPER AWT are assigned when, in addition to the above, the ship is fitted with an Advanced Wastewater Treatment

Note 1: The additional class notations CLEANSHIP and CLEANSHIP SUPER are followed by the number of consecutive days the ship is able to operate with the full complement of on-board personnel, including crew and passengers, without the need for discharging any substances into the sea. This number cannot be less than one day (24 hours). If this period is longer than seven days, notation 7+ is appended to the additional

class notations CLEANSHIPand CLEANSHIP SUPER.Examples:CLEANSHIP 1CLEANSHIP SUPER 3CLEANSHIP 7+ AWTCLEANSHIP SUPER 7 AWTRef) Part E, Chap 9

Comfort on board ships (COMF)

COMF

High comfort level with regard to noise and vibration (COMF+)COMF+ is assigned to ships satisfying levels of noise and vibrations. The requirements of notations COMF-NOISE and COMFVIB have to be fulfilled prior to assigning the notation COMF+.Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 1.

COMF-NOISE

Comfort with regard to noise (COMF-NOISE)COMF-NOISE is assigned to ships satisfying levels of noise.

The assessment of noise levels is only carried out throughdesign review and sea trials.

The notation is completed by a grade 1, 2 or 3 which represents the merit level achieved for the assignment of the notation, the grade 1 corresponding to the lowest level of acceptable noise. The notation COMF-NOISE is onlyassigned if at least the grade 3 is reached.Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 2.

COMF-VIB

Comfort with regard to vibration (COMF-VIB)COMF-VIB is assigned to ships satisfying levels of vibration. The notation COMF-VIB is only assigned if at least the grade 3 is reached.Ref)Pt E, Ch 6, Sec 3.

Navigation in ice

ICE

ICE is assigned to ships whose reinforcements for navigation in ice are similar but not equivalent to those required for the assignment of the notations ICE CLASS IA SUPER, IA, IB, IC, ID when this has been specially considered by the Society.Ref)Pt E, Ch 8

ICE CLASS IA SUPERICE CLASS IAICE CLASS IBICE CLASS IC

a) ICE CLASS IA SUPER, for navigation in extreme ice conditionsb) ICE CLASS IA, for navigation in severe ice conditionsc) ICE CLASS IB, for navigation in medium ice conditionsd) ICE CLASS IC, for navigation in light ice conditions.Ref)Pt E, Ch 8

ICE CLASS ID ICE CLASS ID is assigned to ships whose reinforcements

for navigation in ice are different from those required for the assignment of the notations ICE CLASS IA SUPER, IA, IB, IC, IDRef)Pt E, Ch 8

Monitoring equipment (MON)

MON-HULL

Hull stress monitoring (MON-HULL)MON-HULL is assigned to ships which are fitted with equipment continuously monitoring ship’s dynamic loads through measurements of motions in waves and stresses/deformations in the hull structure.Ref)Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 1.

MON-SHAFT

Tailshaft monitoring system (MON-SHAFT)MON-SHAFT is assigned to ships which are fitted with a temperature monitoring system for the tailshaft, sterntube, aft bearing.Ref)Pt E, Ch 5, Sec 2.

Refrigerating installations

REF-CARGO

Refrigerating installations for cargo (REF-CARGO)REF-CARGO is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants and holds intended to carry cargoes, with the condition that the number and the power of the refrigerating units are such that the specified temperatures can be maintained with one unit on standby. Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 2.

REF-CONT

Refrigerating installations for insulated containers (REF-CONT)REF-CONT is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants intended to supply refrigerated air to insulated containers carried in holds of container ships.Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 3.

REF-STORE

Refrigerating installations for domestic supplies (REF-STORE)REF-STORE is assigned to ships fitted with refrigerating plants and spaces exclusively intended for the preservation of ship’s domestic supplies.Ref)Pt E, Ch 7, Sec 4.

The above may also be completed by the following notations:a) –PRECOOLING when the refrigerating plants aredesigned to cool down a complete cargo of fruit and/orvegetables to the required temperature of transportationb) –QUICKFREEZE for the refrigerating plants of fishingvessels and fish factory ships where the design andequipment of such plants have been 21recognized suitableto permit quick-freezing of fish in specified conditionsc) –AIRCONT when the refrigerating plants are equippedwith controlled atmosphere installations.

VeriSTAR systemRef)Pt E, Ch 1.

VeriSTAR-HULL

VeriSTAR-HULL is assigned to ships the structural condition of which is monitored using computerized survey data.

The additional class notation VeriSTAR-HULL may be completed by DFL xx years, with xx having values between 25 and 40, when a fatigue assessment has been carried out on selected structural details showing that their evaluateddesign fatigue life is not less than xx years.

STAR-HULL

STAR-HULL is assigned to ships for which, in addition to the requirements for assignment of the additional class notation VeriSTAR-HULL, an Inspection and Maintenance Plan for the hull is implemented by the Owner.

STAR-MACH

STAR-MACH is assigned to ships on which a Planned Maintenance Survey System for machinery (PMS) is implemented as per the requirements. In addition, the notation STAR-MACH includes a risk analysis review of the ship’s machinery and other equipment (navigation instrumentation, anchoring and mooring arrangements…).

STAR

When ships are assigned the notations STAR-HULL andSTAR-MACH, the two separate notations are superseded bythe cumulative additional class notation STAR.

Integrated ship systems (SYS)Ref)Pt E, Ch 4.

SYS-NEQSYS-NEQ-1

Centralised navigation equipment (SYS-NEQ)SYS-NEQ is assigned to ships which are fitted with a centralised navigation control system so laid out and arranged that it enables normal navigation and manoeuvring operation of the ship by two persons in cooperation.SYS-NEQ-1 is assigned when, in addition to the above, the installation is so arranged that the navigation and manoeuvring of the ship can be operated under normal conditions by one person, for periodical one man watch. This notation includes specific requirements for prevention of accidents caused by the operator’s unfitness.

SYS-IBS

Integrated bridge system (SYS-IBS)SYS-IBS is assigned to ships which are fitted with an integrated bridge system which allows simplified and centralised bridge operation of all main functions of navigation manoeuvring and communication, as well as monitoring from bridge of other functions related to specific cargoes and pollution; for passenger ships, heating, ventilation and air conditioning are also included in the monitored functions.

SYS-COM Communication system (SYS-COM)

SYS-COM is assigned to ships which are fitted with a local area network including the alarm, monitoring and control systems and computers used for management operations and external communication devices for reporting ashore navigation, maintenance and operational information.The notation SYS-COM is assigned only to ships which arealso assigned the additional class notation AUT-IMS.

SYS

Integrated ship systems notation (SYS)When ships are assigned the notations SYS-NEQ (or SYSNEQ-1), SYS-IBS and SYS-COM, the three separate notations are superseded by the cumulative additional classnotation SYS.

* Other additional notations

STRENGTHBOTTOM

Strengthened bottomSTRENGTHBOTTOM may be assigned to ships built with specially strengthened bottom structures so as to be able to be loaded and/or unloaded when properly stranded.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 1.

VCS

Vapour control systemVCS (Vapour Control System) may be assigned to ships equipped with cargo vapour control systems. The notation -TRANSFER is added to the notation where, in addition, the ship is fitted with specific arrangements for transferring cargo vapours to another ship.

This notation is assigned only to ships having the servicenotation oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combinationcarrier/OOC, liquefied gas carrier, chemical tanker orFLS tanker.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 7.

CARGOCONTROL

CARGOCONTROL may be assigned to ships (carrying liquid cargo in bulk) equipped with a centralised system for handling cargo and ballast liquids.In principle, this notation is assigned only to ships havingthe service notation oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO,combination carrier/OOC, chemical tanker or FLS tanker.Ref) Part E, Chap 10, Sec 9

COLD

Ships operating in cold weather conditionsCOLD may be assigned to ships intended to operate in cold weather conditions and fitted with arrangements for deicing.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 11.

COVENT Cofferdam ventilation COVENT may be assigned to ships having cofferdams in the cargo area which can be used as ballast tanks and which may be ventilated through a fixed ventilation

system.(bulk carrier, ore carrier, oil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier/OOC, liquefied gas carrier,chemical tanker or FLS tanker..)Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 8.

DYNAPOS

Dynamic positioningDYNAPOS may be assigned to ships equipped with a dynamic positioning system.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 6.

ETA

Emergency towing arrangementETA may be assigned to ships fitted with an emergency towing arrangement.In principle, this notation is assigned only to ships of lessthan 20000 tonnes deadweight having the service notationoil tanker, combination carrier/OBO, combination carrier/OOC, liquefied gas carrier, chemical tanker or FLS tanker.Ref)Pt B, Ch 10, Sec 4.

GRABLOADING

Loading by grabsGRABLOADING may be assigned to ships with hold tank tops specially reinforced for loading/unloading cargoes by means of grabs or buckets.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 2.

IG

Inert gasIG may be assigned to ships fitted with an inert gas system.This notation is assigned only to ships having the servicenotation oil tanker or FLS tanker of less than 20000 tonnesdeadweight and to ships having the service notation chemical tanker for which an inert gas system is not required in pursuance of Pt D, Ch 8, Sec 9, [1.3.1].Ref)Pt D, Ch 7, Sec 6.(oil tanker)

Pt D, Ch 8, Sec 9.(chemical tanker)

INWATERSURVEY

In-water surveyINWATERSURVEY may be assigned to ships provided with suitable arrangements to facilitate the in-water surveys Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 3.

LASHING

Container lashing equipmentLASHING may be assigned to ships initially fitted with mobile container lashing equipment which has been documented, tested and checked.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 5.

MANOVR Ship manoeuvrabilityMANOVR may be assigned to ships complying with manoeuvring capability standards, defined in IMO resolution A751(18) – “Interim Standards for Ship Manoeuvrability”.

Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 10.

SDS

Ship subdivision and damage stabilitySDS may be assigned to ships for which a damage buoyancy, subdivision and stability file has been examined and found to satisfy the requirements. An attestation of compliance may be issued to the InterestedParty, specifying the rules and criteria considered for theexamination of the file.Note 1: As a rule, class assigned to a ship does not cover requirements applicable to the assignment of the notation SDS.Ref)Pt B, Ch 3, Sec 3.

SPM

Single point mooringSPM (Single Point Mooring) may be assigned to ships fitted with a specific mooring installation.Ref)Pt E, Ch 10, Sec 4.