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TCVN 6259 - 1A: 2003: 4.1 General 4.1.1 Scope of Technical Supervision and Classification of Ships
TCVN 6259 - 1A: 2003: 4.1 General 4.1.1 Scope of Technical Supervision and Classification of Ships
TCVN 6259 - 1A: 2003: 4.1 General 4.1.1 Scope of Technical Supervision and Classification of Ships
4.1 General
4.2 Super vision dur ing constr uction of mater ials and pr oducts
4.2.1 Gener al
1 The materials and products subject to VR's survey during construction as specified in parts of this Rules shall
be subjected to survey by Surveyor during the process of construction. VR may require this survey to be
extended to those other than above if deemed necessary.
2 The production of materials and products subject to the supervision of VR is to be in compliance with the
approved plans and documents.
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3 During the process of supervision, VR may verify the suitability of structures, technology with standards or
procedures not specified in the Rules but for the purpose to fulfill the requirements of the Rules.
4 Application of novel materials, structures or technological processes in construction or repair of ships as well
as in production of materials and products subject to VR's supervision requires a permit from VR.
In order to obtain the permission, the novel materials, structures or technological processes shall be subject to
tests to an extent determined by VR.
5 VR will nominate its Surveyor to directly carry out the survey during construction of materials or products or
it may authorize this survey to other Classification Society in compliance with the bilateral Agreement set
forth.
6 The prototype specimen manufactured to the technical requirements approved by VR shall be subjected to
tests under direct supervision of VR. In this case VR may require that these tests be performed in a testing
centre or laboratory recognized by VR and, in case of great importance, VR may require these tests to be
carried out under service conditions within a scope and time interval set by VR.
7 If, as a result of the tests of prototype specimen, if there is any alteration either to the structure or production
technology, the revised documents or plans for mass production are to be submitted to VR for approval. VR
may only require a list of alterations to be submitted if deemed appropriate.
If there are no alterations, confirmation by VR shall be necessary to the effect that the technical
documentation approved for a prototype specimen can be used for mass production.
8 In special cases, VR may outline individual conditions for application of some products.
9 Products that manufactured out side Vietnam and intended to be used in ships supervised by VR are to possess
appropriate certificates issued by a Classification Society approved/authorized by VR. In the case that the
possession of the above certificates are not practical VR may decide special survey applied to that Article on a
case by case basis.
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4 Depending on the form of indirect supervision completed, either VR or the manufacturer will issue
appropriate documents.
The procedure for the issue of documents and the contents thereof are set forth in VR instructions in force.
5 VR Surveyors exercise control at random at enterprises producing products under the indirect supervision.
6 If the violation in the indirect supervision are found or quality of the indirect supervision are not satisfactory,
VR has right to cancel the contract of the indirect supervision and carry out direct supervision.
4.3 Super vision under constr uction and r econstr uction or conver sion
Supervision of ships and containers under construction and reconstruction or conversion of ships is effected
by the Surveyors on the basis of the technical documentation approved by VR.
The scope of surveys, measurement and tests run in the course of supervision is determined by VR in force
with due regard for particular circumstances.
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(1) In case of renewal, extension or confirmation of validity of the documents issued in compliance with the
requirements of the International Conventions and International Codes, the master or the representative of
the shipowner is to contact VR for realization.
(2) In case of renewal, extension or confirmation of validity of the documents of classification or reception of
professional conclusion relating to the classification of ship, refrigerating equipment, cargo handling gear
or containers, the master or the representative of the shipowner is to contact VR for realization.
(3) In the cases of (1) and (2) above, if VR can not nominate the Surveyors directly, VR shall authorize other
foreign Classification Societies to execute the duty in the following sequence:
(a) The Classification Societies which have signed the Agreement with VR and authorized by VR for
substitution.
(b) The technical organizations have been recognized and/or authorized by VR.
(4) In case of renewal, extension or confirmation of validity of the Seaworthiness Certificate, VR shall
consider and settle in each particular case.
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