
This book is a guide to the work conducted by marine Classification Societies, their purpose, regulations and the types of surveys carried out. It concentrates particularly on Class Society rules and regulations for the building and continued operations of merchant ships, yachts, offshore platforms and special service crafts (including military vessels).
This publication is a comprehensive introduction to marine Classification Societies. It first covers the history of Class Societies and their current role in the maritime industry, looking at key definitions and examples of terminology, and outlining the important differences between the role of classification societies and statutory authorities. The majority of the book is then devoted to rules and regulations for the building and continued operations of merchant ships, yachts, offshore platforms and special service crafts (including military vessels).
This book provides an insight into the work conducted by Marine Classification Societies, their purpose, regulation and the types of surveys carried out.
There
are
many
Class
Societies
operating
throughout
the
world
and
they
all
have
common
standards.
Discussion
of
their
operation,
interpretation
and
professionalism
are
not
part
of
this
book,
neither
are
the
economic
and
financial
influences
involved
in
choosing
one
society
in
preference
to
another.
The
majority
of
the
information
in
this
book
concerns
the
Class
Societies’
rules
and
regulations
for
the
building
and
continued
operation
of
merchant
ships,
yachts,
offshore
platforms
and
special
service
craft
(including
military
vessels),
and
their
work
carried
out
in
marine
related
industries.
References
are
provided
at
the
end
of
the
book
to
help
the
reader
with
any
background
information
for
further
reading
and
research.
To
quote
from
Lloyd’s
Register’s
Rules
as
an
explanatory
note:
"Ship
classification
may
be
regarded
as
the
development
and
worldwide
implementation
of
published
Rules
and
Regulations
which,
in
conjunction
with
proper
care
and
conduct
on
the
part
of
the
Owner
and
operator,
will
provide
for:
1.
The
structural
strength
of
(and
where
necessary
the
watertight
integrity
of)
all
essential
parts
of
the
hull
and
its
appendages;
2. the safety and reliability of the propulsion and steering; and
3. the effectiveness of those other features and auxiliary systems which have been built into the ship in order to establish and maintain basic conditions onboard whereby appropriate cargoes and personnel can be safely carried whilst the ship is at sea, at anchor, or moored in harbour....."
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgements
1. History of Ship Classification Societies
2. International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
3. General rules and definitions
4. The role of a Society
5. Ship Registries
6. Classification related activities
7. Interaction with other organisations
8. Class surveys
9. Hull construction and equipment
10. Machinery installations
11. Electrical installations
12. Materials
13. Vessel equipment
14. Fire protection, detection and extinction
15. Intact Stability
16. Load lines
17. Assignment of Freeboard
18. Statutory Certification
19. Quality system certification
20. The International Safety Management Code
21. Technical services
22. Emergency technical assistance services
23. Other business areas
24. Classification Society Publications
25. Conclusion
References
Peter Broad (CEng, MIMarEST, Fellow of the MIIMS) is a Chief Engineer experienced in ship operations, superintendency, ship repair, marine insurance claims and litigation, ship new building project management and classification society surveying. He is also a technical training provider and the author of several technical publications.
- Number of Pages:
- 124
- ISBN:
- 9781856093149
- Published Date:
- April 2009
- Binding Format:
- Paperback
- Book Height:
- 240 mm
- Book Width:
- 180 mm
- Weight:
- 0.4 kg
- Author:
Peter Broad
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