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ABS Rules
ABS Rules
PART 5
SPECIALIZED VESSELS AND SERVICES
Copyright 2001
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS Plaza
16855 Northchase Drive
Houston, TX 77060 USA
PART
Foreword
This book, Part 5 – “Specialized Vessels and Services”, specifies the requirements for each vessel
intended to operate for special service.
Since the requirements for the following seven types of vessel are identical to those requirements in
the Rules for Building and classing Steel Vessels, the following cross-reference table is provided,
instead of duplication of the text herein:
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters Applicable Chapter(s) of the
(295 feet) in Length Rules for Building and
Chapter Title Classing Steel Vessels
Chapter 1 Vessels Intended for Navigation in Ice Part 6, Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Part 5, Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes Part 5, Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Vessels Intended to Carry Liquefied Gases and Part 5, Chapters 8 & 9
Chemical Cargoes
Chapter 5 Vessels Intended to Carry Passengers Part 5, Chapter 7
Chapter 6 Vessels Intended to Carry Containers Part 5, Chapter 6
Chapter 7 Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles Part 5, Chapter 10
The requirements for all other unique vessel types are specified in this booklet.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 8 Vessels Intended for Towing.................................... 1
Section 1 General .............................................................. 3
Section 2 Stability .............................................................. 5
Section 3 Towing Gear ...................................................... 7
Section 4 Vessel Design.................................................... 9
Section 5 Equipment........................................................ 11
Section 6 Test for Optional Items .................................... 13
Section 7 Surveys ............................................................ 15
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Appendix 2 Damage Stability Guidelines for Offshore
Support Vessels............................................... 63
CHAPTER 11 Oil Recovery Vessels ..............................................65
Section 1 General ............................................................ 67
Section 2 Definitions ........................................................ 69
Section 3 Hull Construction and Equipment .................... 71
Section 4 Machinery Equipment and Systems ................ 75
Section 5 Vessels Intended for Recovery of Oil with a
Flash Point Above 60°C (140°F) ..................... 83
CHAPTER 12 Safety Standby Service Vessels .............................85
Section 1 General ............................................................ 87
Section 2 Definitions ........................................................ 89
Section 3 General Requirements..................................... 91
Section 4 Accommodation for Survivors.......................... 95
Section 5 Rescue and Safety Equipment ........................ 99
Section 6 Navigation and Communication Equipment .. 103
Section 7 Surveys .......................................................... 105
CHAPTER 13 Escort Vessels .......................................................107
Section 1 General .......................................................... 109
Section 2 Plans and Data .............................................. 111
Section 3 Definitions ...................................................... 113
Section 4 Intact Stability................................................. 115
Section 5 Fire Fighting Capability .................................. 117
Section 6 Towing Gear .................................................. 119
Section 7 Vessel Design................................................ 121
Section 8 Verification of Steering Capability.................. 123
Section 9 Tests and Surveys ......................................... 125
CHAPTER 14 Fishing Vessels .....................................................127
Section 1 General .......................................................... 129
Section 2 Vessel Design................................................ 133
Section 3 Intact Stability................................................. 141
Section 4 Equipment...................................................... 159
Section 5 Machinery Equipment and Systems .............. 161
Section 6 Surveys .......................................................... 163
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General ...................................................................... 3
1 Application................................................................ 3
3 Classification ............................................................ 3
5 Optional Record Entries ........................................... 3
7 Submission of Data .................................................. 4
9 Definitions................................................................. 4
SECTION 2 Stability...................................................................... 5
1 Intact Stability During Tow ....................................... 5
SECTION 3 Towing Gear .............................................................. 7
1 Arrangement............................................................. 7
3 Quick Release Device.............................................. 7
5 Strength.................................................................... 7
SECTION 4 Vessel Design............................................................ 9
1 Side Shell and Frames............................................. 9
3 After Deck................................................................. 9
5 Weather Deck Openings .......................................... 9
SECTION 5 Equipment ............................................................... 11
SECTION 6 Test for Optional Items ........................................... 13
1 Quick Release Test................................................ 13
3 Static Bollard Pull Test .......................................... 13
SECTION 7 Surveys.................................................................... 15
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SECTION 1 General
1 Application
The requirements in this section apply to vessels intended for unrestricted towing service.
3 Classification
3.1 Tugs
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Towing Vessel is to be assigned to vessels
designed primarily for towing service and built to the requirements of this section and other relevant
sections of the Rules.
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Section 1 General 5-8-1
7 Submission of Data
In general, in addition to the plans listed in 1-1-7/1 and 4-1-1/7 of the Rules, the following plans and
particulars are to be submitted.
Structural details and arrangements of the structures in way of the towing hook, towing
winch, or towing bollards, or bitts, towing guide rollers and fairleads.
Details of connections (See 5-8-3/5.7).
Braking power of winch.
(2001) Estimated static bollard pull, together with the method of prediction. (The estimated
value is to be confirmed at Trials prior to certification.)
Minimum specified breaking strength of towline.
Stability data and calculations.
(2001) Static Bollard Pull Test Procedure.
9 Definitions
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1 Arrangement
The towing hook, towing winch, towing bitt or towing bollard is to be located as low as is practicable,
and close to but abaft the center of gravity of the towing vessel in the expected towing condition.
Rollers or fairleads are to be arranged so as to contain the towline within the design limit of its sweep.
Effective means are to be provided to lead and restrain the towline over the stern of the towing vessel.
5 Strength
5.1 Towline
The breaking strength of towline is to be not less than the Reference Load (RL). See 5-8-1/9.3.
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing Bollard and Towing Bitts
The towing hook, towing winch, towing bollard and towing bitt are to be capable of sustaining RL
without permanent deformation. These items are to comply with a recognized standard or code of
practice. Name plates indicating the names of standard, rated load, speed, mass, etc., will be
acceptable for that purpose. Other means for verifying compliance will also be considered.
The installation of these items are to be to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.
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Section 3 Towing Gear 5-8-3
5.7 Connections
The size and arrangement of holding down bolts and welds for towing hook or towing winch are to be
in accordance with a recognized standard.
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3 After Deck
Deck fittings within the sweep of towline are to be protected against contact by the towline and
against the towline fouling.
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SECTION 5 Equipment
Equipment is to be in accordance with Section 3-5-1 except that the equipment number (EN) may be
calculated using 3-5-1/3.5. The number, weight and sizes of equipment differing from 3-5-1/Table 1
may be specially considered for limited service. See also 1-1-3/11.
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In addition to the tests required by the relevant sections, the following tests are to be conducted to the
satisfaction of the Surveyor where an optional entry (see 5-8-1/5) is requested.
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SECTION 7 Surveys
Unless otherwise specified (see 5-8-6/1), surveys after construction are to be in accordance with the
ABS Rule Requirements for Survey After Construction – Part 7. See Section 1-1-8 and Section 1-1-9
in Part 1 of these Rules.
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1 General
The intact stability of each towing vessel is to be evaluated for the loading conditions indicated in
5-8-A1/7 for compliance with the intact stability criteria in Section 5-8-2, and the results are to be
submitted.
For every loading condition, which is to be shown in the Trim and Stability Booklet, the righting arm
curve (GZ curve) should be plotted using the VCG corrected for the free surface effects of liquid in
tanks.
3 Submission of Plans
The following drawings are to be submitted with the Trim and Stability Booklet for our review:
i) General arrangement plan
ii) Capacity plan or table with centers of gravity
iii) Lines plan
iv) Hydrostatic curve or table
v) Cross curves of stability
vi) Downflooding angle versus draft curve. The downflooding angle is the first of the angle of
heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures, or deck houses which cannot be closed
weathertight, immerse.
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Appendix 1 Intact Stability Guidelines for Towing Vessels 5-8-A1
ii) The righting lever GZ is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 ft) at an angle of heel equal to or greater
than 30°.
iii) The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle of heel not less than 25°.
iv) The initial metacentric height GM0 is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 ft).
v) The area of the residual dynamic stability (area between righting and heeling arm curves to
the right of the first intercept) up to an angle of heel of 40° plus the angle of the first intercept
(A1 + A2), or the angle of downflooding, if this angle is less than 40° plus the angle of the first
intercept (A1), should not be less than 0.09 meter-radians. (See 5-8-A1/Figure 1.)
FIGURE 1
Righting Arm and Heeling Arm Curves
Righting
Arm Downflooding
Angle
First
Righting Arm (GZ)
Intercept
A1
A2
Heeling
Arm
40º
Heel Angle
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1 General
This Appendix is prepared as a guide for compliance with the requirements of 5-8-6/3.
Prior to conducting the steady bollard pull test, a written request should be received from the owner of
ABS attendance and addressing items 5-8-A2/3.15 and 5-8-A2/3.17 below. Only ABS-classed
vessels may be attended for the test.
3.1
The towing vessel should be on an even keel or trimmed to the intended operating condition in tow.
3.3
The towed vessel, if applicable, should be in ballast condition, but need not be down to the summer
load line mark.
3.5
Depth of water under the keel and on each side of the vessel should be at least 2 × vessel draft at
midship .
3.7
If current exceeds 1 kt., its effect is to be subtracted from the bollard pull by either:
i) Direct measurement of drag effect (pulling direction downstream) and reduction of bollard
pull accordingly: or,
ii) Conducting pull test both upstream and downstream and averaging the results.
3.9
The distance from the stern of the towing vessel to the bollard (fixed point) should be at least two ship
lengths and be unobstructed by submerged pilings, bulwarks etc.
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Appendix 2 Guidelines for Bollard Pull Test Procedure 5-8-A2
3.11
Wind speed should be 10 mph or less, or such that it does not measurably effect the bollard pull
results.
3.13
Sea condition should be calm.
3.15
A statement should be obtained from the vessel’s Master or Owners Representative that the propellers
are those approved by ABS for the vessel.
3.17
The Owners should be satisfied as to the structural adequacy of the towing hawser, towing winch or
tow bitts employed during the test.
3.19
The vessel’s stability letter should include the towing condition.
3.21
The dynamometer (load cell) used for the test should be calibrated and suitable for use in the
horizontal position. It should be fitted with swivels or should be torque insensitive, such as a
hydraulic dynamometer. It should be easily read from a safe location or a remote readout should be
provided. A continuous recording device is suggested but not mandatory. It is suggested that the
maximum scale reading be, as a minimum, at least equal to [Max. Cont. Total H.P. × 50 (LBS.)]. The
dynamometer should be located at the ashore end of the tow hawser.
3.23
The vessel’s main engines should not be adjusted to operate in overload condition. Engine overspeed
trip setting should be verified prior to commencing the test.
3.25
The Steady Bollard Pull should be computed as the average of evenly spaced load cell recordings
taken over a sustained pull interval of 3 to 5 minutes. If the tow hawser is not horizontal, the vertical
angle of the hawser is to be measured and used to obtain the actual horizontal thrust.
Engine temperatures should be at steady state during the test run. Engines should be operated at the
ABS maximum continuous horsepower (certified horsepower per the Record) during the test.
Instantaneous spike bollard pull readings should be ignored.
3.27
Two surveyors are required when conducting the test, one ashore and one in the engine room. A two-
way voice communication system is to be provided for the test.
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CHAPTER 9 Fire Fighting Vessels
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................... 25
1 Classification .......................................................... 25
3 Additional Coverage of Fire Fighting Vessel
Classification .......................................................... 25
5 Special Vessels with Fire Fighting Capabilities...... 25
SECTION 2 Plans and Calculations........................................... 27
1 Plans ...................................................................... 27
3 Calculations............................................................ 28
5 Additional Data ....................................................... 28
SECTION 3 Seakeeping .............................................................. 29
1 Stability................................................................... 29
3 Maneuverability ...................................................... 29
SECTION 4 Fire Fighting Systems............................................. 31
1 Water Monitors ....................................................... 31
3 Monitor Control....................................................... 31
5 Pumps and Piping for Water Monitors and Water
Spray ...................................................................... 32
7 Sea Suction ............................................................ 32
9 Sea Suction Strainer Plates and Valves ................ 32
11 Hose Stations ......................................................... 32
13 Foam Generators (FFV Class 2 or 3)..................... 33
15 Foam Monitor System (FFV Class 3)..................... 33
SECTION 5 Fixed Water-spray System ..................................... 35
1 General................................................................... 35
3 Water-spray System Capacity................................ 35
5 Spray System Pumps............................................. 35
7 Maintenance........................................................... 35
SECTION 6 Special Equipment .................................................. 37
1 Fireman’s Outfit ...................................................... 37
3 Searchlights............................................................ 37
5 Recharging Equipment........................................... 38
7 Fire Fighting Equipment Components ................... 38
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9 Equipment Certification .......................................... 38
SECTION 7 Structural Fire Protection .......................................39
1 Exterior Boundaries................................................ 39
3 Deadlights or Shutters............................................ 39
5 Administration......................................................... 39
SECTION 8 Surveys ....................................................................41
1 General................................................................... 41
3 Tests and Surveys.................................................. 41
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SECTION 1 General
1 Classification
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 will be assigned
to vessels with water spray protection for cooling the Fire Fighting Vessel’s surfaces to enable close
operation for early stages of fire fighting and rescue operations, with capabilities in accordance with
5-9-1/Table 1 built in compliance with these requirements and other relevant sections of the Rules.
Where the vessel has been built in compliance with these requirements and for continuous fighting of
large fires and cooling structures on fire, with capabilities in accordance with 5-9-1/Table 1, and other
relevant sections of the Rules, the classification À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2 or 3 will be
assigned. Where À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2 or 3 also meet À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel
Class 1 requirements, combined Class notation À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class
2, or À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class 3 may be given.
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Section 1 General 5-9-1
TABLE 1
Minimum Requirements for Fire Fighting Vessels
FFV Class 1, 2, and 3. Additional minimum requirements for foam operation, fixed water-spray
systems, and searchlights are given in subsections 5-9-4/13, 5-9-5/3, and 5-9-6/3
Class Notation Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Number of water monitors 2 3 4 4
Discharge rate per monitor, m3/hour, (gpm) 1200 (5280) 2400 (10,560) 1800 (7920) 2400 (10,560)
Number of pumps 1–2 2–4 2–4
Total capacity, m3/hour, (gpm) 2400 (10,560) 7200 (31,680) 9600 (44,240)
Monitor range (1), m, (ft) 120 (394) 150 (492) 150 (492)
Height, monitor (2), m, (ft) 45 (148) 70 (230) 70 (230)
Number of hose connections each side of vessel 4 8 10
Number of fireman’s outfits 4 8 10
Fuel oil capacity(3), hours 24 96 96
Notes:
1 Range: measured horizontally from the monitor outlet to the mean impact area.
2 Height minimum height of the trajectory of water monitor jet measured vertically from sea level assuming a mean
impact area located at a horizontal distance not less than 70 m (230 ft) from the nearest part of the fire fighting
vessel.
3 Fuel oil capacity is to include provisions for continuous operation of all monitors in addition to the total capacity
of the vessel’s fuel oil tanks required for continuous fire fighting operations. See also 5-9-2/5.
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1 Plans
In addition to the plans required to be submitted by Sections 1-1-7 and 4-1-1/7, the following
additional plans are to be submitted in the same manner.
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Section 2 Plans and Calculations 5-9-2
3 Calculations
The following calculations are to be submitted.
Calculations demonstrating the adequacy of the vessel’s stability during all fire fighting
operations. See also 5-9-3/1.
Calculations demonstrating adequacy of monitor supports during monitor operations. See also
5-9-4/1.5.
Submitted calculations are to be suitably documented.
5 Additional Data
In addition to submitted items required for classification, the following items are to be submitted.
Data indicating the vessel will be capable of carrying sufficient fuel oil for continuous fire
fighting operation and propulsion operation with all fixed water monitors in use at maximum
required capacity for not less than:
24 hours: FFV Class 1
96 hours: FFV Class 2 or 3
Verification that FFV Class 3 will be capable of foam production from fixed foam monitors
for at least 30 minutes continuous operation.
Verification that FFV Class 2 or 3 will be capable of foam production from mobile generators
for at least 30 minutes continuous operation.
Verification that the water monitor range, required by 5-9-1/Table 1, is not less than:
120 meters (394 feet): FFV Class 1
150 meters (492 feet): FFV Class 2 or 3
Verification that the vessel is in compliance with the minimum requirements of 5-9-1/Table 1,
with data on the vessel’s actual design capacities also recorded.
Verification of light ship characteristics. See also 5-9-3/1.3.
The Operating Booklet: It is incumbent upon the Owner to provide information, instructions,
data, and training for the fire fighting operations of the vessel to help assure that the loadings
and operational limits upon which classification is based are not exceeded. An operating
booklet detailing operation of the fire fighting installation, installation maintenance data, fire
fighting procedures, equipment locations and capacity data, and particulars on maneuvering
operations of the vessel during fire fighting or rescue operations are to be submitted for record
or file. A copy of this operating booklet, in a language, or languages, understood by the crew,
is to be placed onboard to provide data and information to the crew, and to be accessible to
the Surveyor during survey. See also 5-9-6/9 and 5-9-8/1.
Stability Information: Stability information in the form of a maximum KG versus draft curve,
or in another suitable form, based upon the submitted stability calculations required by
5-9-2/3 for all fire fighting operations described in 5-9-3/1 is to be submitted to the Bureau
for approval. This information is to be placed on board the fire fighting vessel for the
information of the Master and may become part of the operating booklet.
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SECTION 3 Seakeeping
1 Stability
1.1 General
Each vessel is to have adequate stability for all fire fighting operations conditions, with all fire
fighting monitors operating at maximum output in the direction most unfavorable to the stability of
the vessel. Stability calculations and corresponding information for the Master are to be submitted for
review and approval respectively. See 5-9-2/3 and 5-9-2/5.
Alternatively, consideration will be given to written confirmation of compliance for all fire fighting
operations with the stability requirements of the appropriate national Administration. See also
Section 1-1-5.
3 Maneuverability
3.3 Positioning
Thrusters and vessel’s propulsion machinery are to be able to maintain vessel on position in still water
during all combinations of operation and capacity of the water monitors, at not more than 80 percent
of available propulsion force in any direction.
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3.5 Control
Adequate operating control systems are to be provided for fire fighting operations which are to
include an alarm condition at 80 percent of available propulsion power and automatic reduction of
power action at 100 percent available propulsion force to prevent sudden or complete loss of power
due to power overload.
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1 Water Monitors
1.1 General
Water monitor systems are to be in compliance with 5-9-1/Table 1.
1.3 Location
Water monitors are to be located to allow for an unobstructed range of operation. Means are to be
provided to prevent monitor jets from impinging on vessel structures and equipment.
1.5 Supports
Monitor supports are to be adequately designed for all modes of operation, with particular attention
given to loadings at maximum operation and from water jet reactions. Calculations demonstrating
adequacy of the design are to be submitted. See also 5-9-2/3.
3 Monitor Control
3.1 Operation
Monitors are to be capable of being operated and maneuvered both locally and at the remote-control
station. The monitor remote-control station is to have adequate overall operational visibility,
communications and protection.
3.3 Control
Control systems are to be suitably protected from external damage. Electrical control systems are to
be provided with overload and short circuit protection. Hydraulic or pneumatic monitor control
systems are to be provided in duplicate. Shut-off and control equipment are to be clearly marked.
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Section 4 Fire Fighting Systems 5-9-4
5.1 General
Pumps and piping systems used for water monitors are to be available for no service other than fire
fighting and water spray. Independent sea suctions are to be provided for each pump.
5.3 Pumps
Where two pumps are provided, they are to have equal or near equal capacity. Minimum total pump
capacity requirements are given in 5-9-1/Table 1. Pumps are to have piping arrangements that will
prevent overheating at low pump delivery rates. For fixed water-spray systems see 5-9-5/1.
7 Sea Suction
Sea suction inlets for fire fighting are not to be used for any other purposes. Sea water inlets for fire
fighting and sea chests are to be arranged as low as practical to avoid clogging due to debris or ice,
and oil intake from sea’s surface. The location of sea water inlets for fire fighting and sea chest is to
be such that water suction is not impeded by ship’s motions, or water flow from propellers or
thrusters.
11 Hose Stations
11.1 Number
Hose stations are to be provided at each side of the vessel in accordance with 5-9-1/Table 1.
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11.3 Stations
Each hose station nozzle is to be able to produce a jet or spray. Hoses are to be not less than 38 mm
(1.5 in.) nor more than 65 mm (2.5 in.) in diameter, and generally are to be 15 m (49 ft) in length. A
water jet flow of at least 12 m (39 ft) is to be provided.
11.5 Location
At least half the required number of hose connections required by 5-9-1/Table 1 are to be located on
the main weather deck.
15.1 Capacity
FFV Class 3 are to have two fixed low expansion foam monitors in addition to the required water
monitors. Each foam monitor is to have a minimum capacity of 5000 liters/minute (177 ft3/min) with
a foam expansion ratio of 15 to 1 and is to be capable of a height of throw 50 m (164 ft) above sea
level with both foam monitors in simultaneous use at maximum foam generation. Foam concentration
tank is to have a minimum capacity for 30 minutes at an assumed admixture of 5 percent.
15.3 Arrangements
The foam monitor system is to be of a fixed design with separate foam concentration tank, foam
mixing unit and pipelines to the foam monitors. The water supply may be taken from the water
monitor pumps. Means to reduce supply water pressure may be required to assure correct water
pressure for maximum foam generation.
15.5 Control
The fixed foam monitors are to have both local (manual) and remote-control. The remote-control of
the foam monitors is to be located at the remote-control station for the water monitors and is to
include remote-control of water and foam concentrate.
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1 General
FFV Class 1 are to be provided with a permanently installed water-spray system. The water-spray
system is to provide protection for all outside vertical areas of the hull, superstructure, and
deckhouses, including water monitor foundations and equipment. The water-spray system’s piping,
valves, and nozzles are to be suitably protected from damage during fire fighting operations.
7 Maintenance
Water-spray systems are to be protected from corrosion. Drainage arrangements are to be provided to
protect against freezing water damage. Deck scuppers and freeing ports are to be provided to assure
efficient drainage of water from deck surfaces when the water-spray system is in operation.
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1 Fireman’s Outfit
1.1 Number
FFV Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 are to have the minimum number of fireman’s outfits indicated in
5-9-1/Table 1.
1.3 Components
Fireman’s outfits are to include the following:
A self-contained breathing apparatus capable of functioning for at least 30 minutes, and
having a capacity of at least 1200 liters (42 ft3) of free air. At least one set of fully charged
spare air bottles, of at least equivalent capacity, is to be provided for each apparatus.
An electric hand lantern capable of at least 3 hours continuous operation.
Protective helmet, boots and gloves composed of an electrically resistant substance.
Water resistant, protective clothing to protect skin from heat radiation, fire and from burns
and scalding by steam.
A fire proof lifeline, with lifeline belt or harness, attached by means of a snap hook. The
lifeline is to be certified by the manufacturer as being of a strength suitable for the service
intended, with a length suitable for the range of operations intended.
Information on the fireman’s outfit is to be displayed at storage area for user. Data is also to
be included in the operating booklet, which is to be accessible for the crew’s information. The
information to be displayed and operating booklet data are to include particulars on capability
of lifelines (holding capacity and length), lanterns (operating time), and breathing apparatus
(time).
3 Searchlights
3.1 Number
Two searchlights are to be provided on all fire fighting vessels to facilitate effective fire fighting
operations at night.
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3.3 Range
The searchlights are to be capable of providing an effective horizontal and vertical range of coverage
and are to provide an illumination to a distance of 250 m (820 ft) in clear air at a minimum level of
illumination of 50 lux within an area not less than 11 m (36 ft) diameter.
5 Recharging Equipment
An air compressor capable of recharging the air bottles used in breathing apparatus required in
5-9-1/Table 1 is to be provided, and capable of recharging all the air bottles of the fireman’s outfit
(breathing apparatus) required in 5-9-1/Table 1 in a time not exceeding 30 minutes. The compressor is
to be certified by the manufacturer as being capable of maintaining air purity suitable for this type of
service.
9 Equipment Certification
Specialized fire fighting equipment such as monitors, hoses, nozzles, fireman’s outfits, air bottle
charging air compressors, are subject to being documented by the manufacturer as being suitable for
the fire fighting service intended. Equipment certification data is to correspond to data given in the
operating booklet. See also 5-9-2/5.
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1 Exterior Boundaries
3 Deadlights or Shutters
On FFV Class 2 and Class 3 which are not provided with water-spray systems, steel deadlights or
shutters are to be provided on all windows and port lights except in the navigating bridge.
5 Administration
In addition, fire fighting vessels are to comply with all requirements for structural fire protection
which may be imposed by the Administration of the vessel’s country of registry.
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SECTION 8 Surveys
1 General
To assist in surveys, the vessel is to be provided with an operating booklet onboard and accessible to
the Surveyor giving detailed descriptions of the fire fighting systems, systems control, and operational
instructions for the vessel during fire fighting operations, with the location, number, and capacity of
fire fighting equipment listed. Details of periodic tests, surveys, and maintenance of fire fighting
installations and equipment are to be provided. See also 5-9-2/5.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................... 45
1 Application.............................................................. 45
3 Classification .......................................................... 45
5 Submission of Data ................................................ 45
7 Definitions............................................................... 46
SECTION 2 Stability.................................................................... 47
1 Intact Stability ......................................................... 47
3 Subdivision and Damage Stability.......................... 47
SECTION 3 Vessel Design.......................................................... 49
1 Side Shell and Frames........................................... 49
3 Cargo Deck ............................................................ 49
5 Liquid Cargo Tank .................................................. 50
7 Dry Cargo Tank ...................................................... 51
9 Deckhouses............................................................ 51
SECTION 4 Anchor Handling ..................................................... 53
1 Winch and Accessories .......................................... 53
3 A-frame or Shear Leg Type Crane......................... 53
5 Stern Roller ............................................................ 53
SECTION 5 Well Stimulation ...................................................... 55
1 Classification .......................................................... 55
3 Acid Spill Protection ............................................... 55
5 Electrical Equipment .............................................. 55
7 Subdivision and Damage Stability.......................... 56
SECTION 6 Carriage of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and
Noxious Liquid Substances ................................... 57
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SECTION 1 General
1 Application
The requirements in this section apply to vessels intended for offshore support services.
3 Classification (1999)
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Offshore Support Vessel is to be assigned to
vessels designed for support service to offshore installations and built to the applicable requirements
of this section and other relevant sections of these Rules. At the request of the Owner, vessels having
functional equipment as required below may be assigned an additional; notation as follows:
Such vessels, when built to the requirements of the Rules including those for optional additional
notation will be distinguished as AH/Offshore Support Vessel, WS/Offshore Support Vessel,
etc. in column 8 of the Record.
5 Submission of Data
In general, in addition to the plans listed in 1-1-7/1 and 4-1-1/7 of these Rules, the following plans and
particulars are to be submitted.
Structural details and arrangements of the structures in way of the independent tanks,
(dry/liquid mud and/or cement), out-rigger supports for anchor handling gear and /or well
maintenance, cargo rail support, whichever is applicable.
Loading arrangement of deck cargoes.
Lashing arrangement of deck cargoes.
Stability data and calculations.
Piping diagrams of liquid cargo transfer systems.
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7 Definitions
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SECTION 2 Stability
1 Intact Stability
The intact stability of the vessel for offshore support service to offshore installations is to comply with
a recognized standard. The submission of evidence showing approval by an Administration will be
acceptable. Alternatively, upon request the review will be performed by the Bureau. See Appendix
5-10-A1 for criteria applied by the Bureau.
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1.5 Reinforcement
Carling plates are to be so arranged between side frames that fender loads are distributed to the hull.
3 Cargo Deck
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Section 3 Vessel Design 5-10-3
σ τ
tf/cm2(ltf/in2) tf/cm2(ltf/in2)
Longitudinal Beam/Girder: 1.26 (8.0) 0.70 (4.4)
Transverse Beam/Web: 1.42 (9.0) 0.87 (5.5)
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Further arrangements and details are to comply with the following applicable requirements of the
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels:
Access to spaces in the cargo area: 5-9-3/4
Cargo Transfer: Section 5-9-5
Materials of construction: Section 5-9-6
Cargo tank vent systems: Section 5-9-8 (*)
Electrical installations: Section 5-9-10
*Vent height above weather deck may be reduced to 2 m (6.5 ft).
9 Deckhouses
The scantlings of deckhouses are to comply with the requirements of Section 3-2-9, except minimum
heads in equation 3-2-8/3.5. For unprotected front bulkheads on the first tier on freeboard deck or
forecastle deck, h is to be taken as not less than 8.0 m (26.3 ft) and for sides and ends of first tier on
freeboard or forecastle deck, h is to be taken as not less than 3.3 m (10.8 ft).
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5 Stern Roller
Roller and pin connections are to be designed to have a factor of safety of 3.0 to the minimum yield
strength of the material under working load.
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1 Classification
Vessels designed and built for well stimulation operation in compliance with the requirements in this
subsection will be distinguished by the optional notation, WS in accordance with 5-10-1/3.
3.3 Shield
A spray shield is to be provided to cover flanges or other detachable pipe connections. Portable shield
covers are to be provided for connecting the flanges of the loading manifold.
5 Electrical Equipment
All electrical equipment installed within 3 m (10 ft) of a source of vapor on a weather deck are to be
of an approved explosion-proof type or an intrinsically-safe type.
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Where it is intended to carry limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on
offshore support vessels, the arrangement is to comply with IMO Resolution A.673 (16), “Guidelines
for the Transport and Handling of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in
Bulk in Offshore Support Vessels”. Consideration will be given to the arrangement which complies
with the published requirements of the flag Administration.
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1
For every loading condition, which is to be shown in the Trim and Stability Booklet, the righting arm
curve (GZ curve) is to be plotted using the VCG corrected for the free surface effects of liquid in
tanks.
3
Where pipes are carried on deck, a quantity of trapped water equal to a certain percentage of the net
volume of the pipe deck cargo should be assumed in and around the pipes. The net volume is to be
taken as the internal volume of the pipes, plus the volume between the pipes. This percentage is to be
30% if the freeboard amidships is equal to or less than 0.015L and 10% if the free board amidships is
equal to or greater than 0.03L. For intermediate values of the freeboard amidships the percentage is to
be obtained by linear interpolation. In assessing the quantity of trapped water, the Administration may
take into account positive or negative sheer aft, actual trim and area of operation.
5.1
The following stability criteria are to be complied with:
i) The area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) should not be less than 0.055 meter-
radians (10.3 ft-degrees) up to θ = 30° angle of heel and not less than 0.09 meter-radians
(16.9 ft-degrees) up to θ = 40° or the angle of flooding, if this angle is less than 40°.
Additionally, the area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles of heel of
30° and 40° or between 30° and θf, if this angle is less than 40°, is not to be less than 0.03
meter-radians (5.6 ft-degrees).
ii) The righting lever GZ is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 ft) at an angle of heel equal to or greater
than 30°.
iii) The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle of heel not less than 25°.
iv) The initial metacentric height GM0 is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 ft).
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5.3
Where vessel’s characteristics render compliance with 5-10-A1/5.1 impracticable due to high B to
freeboard ratio, the following equivalent criteria are to be complied with:
i) The area under the curve of righting levers (GZ curve) is not to be less than 0.070 meter-
radians (13.2 ft-degrees) up to an angle of 15° when the maximum righting lever (GZ) occurs
at 15° and 0.055 meter-radians (10.3 ft-degrees) up to an angle of 30° when the maximum
righting lever (GZ) occurs at 30° or above. Where the maximum righting lever (GZ) occurs
at angles of between 15° and 30°, the corresponding area under the righting lever curve is to
be:
0.055 + 0.001 (30° – θmax) meter-radians**
10.3 + 0.187 (30° – θmax) feet-degrees**
ii) The area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles of heel of 30° and 40°,
or between 30° and θf if this angle is less than 40°, is not to be less than 0.03 meter-radians
(5.6 ft-degrees).
iii) The righting lever (GZ) is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 ft) at an angle of heel equal to or greater
than 30°.
iv) The maximum righting lever (GZ) is to occur at an angle of heel not less than 15°.
v) The initial transverse metacentric height (GMo) is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 ft).
*θf is the angle of heel in degrees at which openings in the hull, superstructure or deckhouses which cannot be closed
weathertight immerse. In applying this criterion, small openings through which progressive flooding cannot take place need
not be considered as open.
**θmax is the angle of heel in degrees at which the righting lever curve reaches its maximum.
7
The following conditions of loading are to be examined in the Trim and Stability Booklet:
i) Vessel with full stores and fuel and fully loaded with cargo distributed below deck and with
cargo specified by position and weight on deck corresponding to the worst service departure
condition in which all the relevant stability criteria are met.
ii) Vessel with 10% stores and fuel and fully loaded cargoes of i) above, arrival condition.
iii) Vessel with full stores and fuel in ballast departure condition.
iv) Vessel with 10% stores and fuel in ballast arrival condition.
v) Vessel in the worst anticipated operating condition.
9
The master of the vessel should receive information in the Trim and Stability Booklet, regarding
ballasting, deck cargo stowage, etc., to ensure that the stability is in compliance with the criteria given
in 5-10-A1/5 above.
The Trim and Stability Booklet should also contain a table giving the free surface moments for all
tanks designed for liquid. If any set of tanks are cross-connected, the free surface moment shall be
calculated about the vessel’s centerline.
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The following drawings are to be submitted with the Trim and Stability Booklet for Bureau review:
i) General arrangement plan
ii) Capacity plan or table with centers of gravity
iii) Lines plan
iv) Hydrostatic curves or table
v) Cross curves of stability
vi) Downflooding angle versus draft curve. The downflooding angle is the first of the angle of
heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures, or deck houses which cannot be closed
weathertight, immerse.
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1
Taking into account, as initial conditions before flooding, the standard loading conditions as referred
to in 5-10-A1/7 and the damage assumptions in 5-10-A2/3, the vessel is to comply with the damage
stability criteria as specified in 5-10-A2/5.
3
The following damage assumptions are to be applied:
i) Damage is to be assumed to occur anywhere in the vessel’s length between transverse
watertight bulkheads.
ii) The vertical extent of damage is to be assumed from the underside of the cargo deck, or the
continuation thereof, for the full depth of the vessel.
iii) The transverse extent of damage is to be assumed as 760 mm (30 in.), measured inboard from
the side of the vessel perpendicularly to the centerline at the level of the summer load waterline.
Note: 1. A transverse watertight bulkhead extending from the vessel’s side to a distance inboard of 760 mm (30 in.) or
more at the level of the summer load line joining longitudinal watertight bulkheads is to be considered as a
transverse watertight bulkhead for the purpose of the damage calculations.
2. If pipes, ducts or tunnels are situated within the assumed extent of damage, arrangements are to be made to
ensure that progressive flooding cannot thereby extend to compartments other than those assumed to be
floodable for each case of damage.
3. If damage of a lesser extent than that specified in 5-10-A2/3.3 and/or 5-10-A2/3.5 results in a more severe
condition, such lesser extent is to be assumed.
4. Where a transverse watertight bulkhead is located within the transverse extent of assumed damage and is
stepped in way of a double bottom or side tank by more than 3.05 m (10 ft), the double bottom or side tanks
adjacent to the stepped portion of the transverse watertight bulkhead is to be considered as flooded
simultaneously.
5. For a vessel exclusively operating for well stimulation service, assumed damage occurs anywhere in the vessel’s
length at any transverse watertight bulkhead.
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The following damage stability criteria are to be complied with:
i) The final waterline, taking into account sinkage, heel and trim, is to be below the lower edge
of any opening through which progressive flooding may take place. Such openings are to
include air pipes and those which are capable of being closed by means of weathertight doors
or hatch covers and exclude those openings closed by means of watertight manhole covers
and flush scuttles, small watertight cargo tank hatch covers which maintain the high integrity
of the desk, remotely operated watertight sliding doors, and sidescuttles of the non-opening
type.
ii) In the final stage of flooding, the angle of heel due to unsymmetrical flooding is not to exceed
15°. This angle may be increased up to 17° if no deck immersion occurs.
iii) The stability in the final stage of flooding is to be investigated and may be regarded as
sufficient if the righting lever curve lag at least a range of 20° beyond the position of
equilibrium in association with a maximum residual righting lever of at least 100 mm (3.9 in.)
within this range. Unprotected openings are not to become immersed at an angle of heel
within the prescribed minimum range of residual stability unless the space in question has
been included as a floodable space in calculations for damage stability. Within this range,
immersion of any of the openings referred to in 5-10-A2/5.5 and any other openings capable
of being closed weathertight may be authorized.
iv) The Administration is to be satisfied that the stability is sufficient during intermediate stages
of flooding.
7
The permeability of compartments assumed to be damaged are to be as follows:
Spaces Permeability
Appropriated to stores 0.60
Occupied by accommodation 0.95
Occupied by machinery 0.85
Void spaces 0.95
Intended for dry cargo 0.95
The permeability of tanks is to be consistent with the amount of liquid carried, as shown in the
loading conditions specified in 5-10-A2/1. The permeability of empty tanks in to be assumed to be not
less than 0.95.
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CHAPTER 11 Oil Recovery Vessels
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................... 67
1 Classification .......................................................... 67
3 Submission of Plans............................................... 67
5 Operating Manual................................................... 68
SECTION 2 Definitions ............................................................... 69
1 Accommodation Space .......................................... 69
3 Cargo...................................................................... 69
5 Cargo Area ............................................................. 69
7 Control Space......................................................... 69
9 Flash Point ............................................................. 69
11 Hazardous Locations ............................................. 70
13 Machinery Space.................................................... 70
15 Pump Room ........................................................... 70
17 Oil ........................................................................... 70
19 Service Space ........................................................ 70
SECTION 3 Hull Construction and Equipment ......................... 71
1 General................................................................... 71
3 Tank Arrangement ................................................. 71
5 Structural Fire Protection ....................................... 71
7 Spill Coaming ......................................................... 72
9 Pump Rooms ......................................................... 72
11 Accommodation Spaces ........................................ 73
13 Machinery Spaces.................................................. 73
SECTION 4 Machinery Equipment and Systems ...................... 75
1 General................................................................... 77
3 Machinery Installation ............................................ 77
5 Recovered Oil Piping Systems............................... 78
7 Tank Venting Systems ........................................... 79
9 Electrical Equipment and Hazardous Areas .......... 80
11 Ventilation Systems................................................ 80
13 Fire Extinguishing Systems and Equipment .......... 81
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SECTION 5 Vessels Intended for Recovery of Oil with a
Flash Point Above 60°C (140°F).....................................................83
1 General................................................................... 83
3 Hull Construction and Equipment........................... 83
5 Machinery Equipment and Systems....................... 84
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SECTION 1 General
The requirements of these Rules are applicable to vessels, less than 500 gross tons or not normally
engaged on international voyages, intended for recovery of oils of varying flash points.
1 Classification
3 Submission of Plans
In addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-7 and 4-1-1/7, the following
additional plans are to be submitted in the same manner.
Arrangement plan indicating the location of oil recovery and handling equipment and tanks
utilized for recovered oil.
Plan showing arrangement of structural fire protection and location, controls and particulars
of fire extinguishing systems and fire safety equipment.
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Section 1 General 5-11-1
Diagrammatic plans of piping systems for handling recovered oil. These plans are to be
accompanied by lists of material giving size, wall thickness, maximum working pressure and
material of all pipes and the type, size, pressure rating and material of valves and fittings.
Diagrammatic plan of recovered oil tank venting arrangements including the position of vent
outlets.
Diagrammatic plan of recovered oil heating systems, if installed.
Plan showing hazardous locations and electrical equipment in these locations together with a
listing of equipment manufacturers and model numbers and evidence of certification for
explosion-proof, intrinsically-safe and pressurized equipment. Also, wiring plans, installation
instructions and certification agency restrictions for intrinsically-safe systems.
Plans showing the arrangement of ventilating systems for all hazardous areas along with
complete particulars of the ventilating system including capacities of fans, number of
complete changes of air per hour, air flows, areas subject to positive or negative pressure, and
location and direction of opening of self-closing doors.
5 Operating Manual
It is incumbent upon the Owner to provide information, instructions, data and training for the oil
recovery operations of the vessel to help assure that the loadings and operational limits upon which
the vessel is designed and classification is based are not exceeded. An operating manual detailing
operation and maintenance procedures, equipment and capacity data, and particulars on operation of
the vessel during oil recovery operations is to be placed aboard the vessel for the guidance of the
operating personnel. The Operating Manual is to be submitted for review by the American Bureau of
Shipping solely to ensure that the information included within is consistent with the design
information and limitations considered in the vessel’s classification. The American Bureau of
Shipping is not responsible for the operation of the vessel.
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SECTION 2 Definitions
The following definitions of terms are to be understood (in the absence of other specifications) where
they appear in this Section.
1 Accommodation Space
Accommodation Spaces are those spaces used for public spaces, corridors, laboratories, cabins,
offices, hospitals, game and hobby rooms, pantries containing no cooking appliances, and similar
spaces.
3 Cargo
Where the terms Cargo or Cargo Oil are used, it is intended that recovered oil be considered cargo
oil. This will include the terms “cargo area”, “cargo pump room”, “cargo oil tanks”, etc.
5 Cargo Area
The Cargo Area is that part of the vessel that contains cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump rooms
including cofferdams, ballast and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout
the entire length and breadth of the part of the vessel above the aforementioned spaces.
7 Control Space
Control spaces are those spaces in which the ship’s radio or main navigating equipment or the
emergency source of power is located or where the fire recording or fire control equipment is located.
9 Flash Point
Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a combustible liquid gives off vapor in sufficient
concentration to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid. Flash points
specified in these Rules are determined by means of the closed cup test.
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11 Hazardous Locations
Hazardous Locations are those areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable
gases, vapors, or liquids. Such locations include the following:
i) The internal space of recovered oil tanks and pipes.
ii) Enclosed spaces immediately adjacent to recovered oil tanks in any direction.
iii) Recovered oil pump rooms and oil handling areas.
iv) The area within a 3 m (10 ft) radius of any tank opening, recovered oil tank vent, recovered
oil pipe flange or valve, and entrance or ventilation opening to any hazardous space.
13 Machinery Space
Machinery Spaces are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain propelling machinery,
boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical
machinery, oil filling stations, thermal oil heaters, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air
conditioning machinery.
15 Pump Room
Pump Rooms are those spaces that contain recovered oil transfer pumps, manifolds, separators or any
other recovered oil handling equipment.
17 Oil
The term Oil refers to petroleum or petroleum products having flash points at or below 60°C (140°F),
closed cup test, and specific gravity of not over 1.05, except where specifically indicated as oil having
a flash point above 60°C (140°F).
19 Service Space
Service Spaces are those spaces used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers,
store rooms, workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and
trunks to such spaces.
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1 General
Vessels intended for recovery of oil of an unknown flash point are to be constructed in accordance
with the relevant structural requirements for vessels intended to carry oil having a flash point of 60°C
(140°F) or less in bulk (i.e., Oil Carrier) and the following additional requirements. Refer to Part 5,
Chapter 2 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
3 Tank Arrangement
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Section 3 Hull Construction and Equipment 5-11-3
5.3.3 Portlights
Portlights may be located within the above limits provided they are of the fixed (non-opening)
type. Where such portlights are installed in the first tier on the main deck, they are to be fitted
with deadlights constructed of steel or other equivalent material.
Where compliance with this requirement is not possible due to the size of the vessel, openings
in the side bulkheads may be permitted within the above limits provided they are located as
far as reasonable and practicable from the cargo tanks and outside the limits of all hazardous
areas. Refer to 5-11-2/11.
7 Spill Coaming
Oil handling spaces on deck are to be provided with a coaming around all pumps, transfer flanges and
other connections where leakage may be expected. Each coaming is to be adequately sized to contain
deck spills and prevent recovered oil from entering accommodation, machinery, control and service
spaces or passing overboard. The coaming is to have a height of at least 150 mm (6 in.).
Where drains are provided for the coaming, closing devices for these drains are to be permanently
attached.
9 Pump Rooms
Bulkheads for recovered oil pump rooms are to be gastight for isolation of these spaces from spaces
containing stoves, boilers, internal-combustion engines, propelling machinery, electrical apparatus or
machinery where sources of ignition are normally present. These bulkheads are to comply with
Section 3-2-7.
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11 Accommodation Spaces
Direct access between accommodation spaces and hazardous spaces is not permitted. However,
indirect access with self-closing gastight doors and a mechanical ventilating system to maintain the
accommodations at an overpressure relative to the hazardous space is acceptable. See 5-11-4/11.1 and
5-11-4/11.7.
13 Machinery Spaces
Direct access between machinery spaces and hazardous spaces (other than tanks and cofferdams) is to
be through self-closing gastight doors with a mechanical ventilation system to maintain the machinery
space at an overpressure relative to the hazardous space. See 5-11-4/11.1 and 5-11-4/11.7.
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1 General................................................................................... 77
3 Machinery Installation........................................................... 77
3.1 Engine Exhausts and Intakes................................................. 77
3.3 Pipes in Hazardous Areas...................................................... 77
3.5 Pipes and Cables in Recovered Oil Tanks............................. 77
3.7 Propulsion Shafting ................................................................ 77
5 Recovered Oil Piping Systems ............................................. 78
5.1 General................................................................................... 78
5.3 Recovered Oil Pumps ............................................................ 78
5.5 Relief Valves........................................................................... 78
5.7 Pressure Gauges ................................................................... 78
5.9 Piping in Machinery Spaces ................................................... 78
5.11 Piping in Fuel Oil Tanks ......................................................... 78
5.13 Piping in Ballast Tanks ........................................................... 78
5.15 Bow or Stern Discharge ......................................................... 78
7 Tank Venting Systems .......................................................... 79
7.1 General................................................................................... 79
7.3 Height ..................................................................................... 79
7.5 Size......................................................................................... 79
7.7 Location .................................................................................. 79
7.9 Portable Vent Pipes................................................................ 79
7.11 Liquid Level Control................................................................ 79
9 Electrical Equipment and Hazardous Areas ........................ 80
9.1 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas.............................. 80
9.3 Explosion-proof and Intrinsically-safe Equipment .................. 80
9.5 Pressurized Enclosure Type Equipment ................................ 80
9.7 Non-permanent Equipment .................................................... 80
11 Ventilation Systems .............................................................. 80
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11.3 Pump Room Ventilation.......................................................... 80
11.5 Ventilation of Other Hazardous Areas.................................... 81
11.7 Ventilation of Non-hazardous Spaces .................................... 81
13 Fire Extinguishing Systems and Equipment........................81
13.1 Deck Area............................................................................... 81
13.3 Pump Rooms.......................................................................... 81
13.5 Gas Measuring Instrument ..................................................... 81
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1 General
Machinery equipment and systems for oil recovery vessels are to be constructed and installed to the
satisfaction of the Surveyor in accordance with the machinery requirements of these Rules and the
following additional requirements. Special machinery requirements contained in the Rules for vessels
classed as Oil Carrier are not necessarily applicable for vessels classed as Oil Recovery Vessel
unless specifically referenced herein.
3 Machinery Installation
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5.1 General
A fixed recovered oil transfer system which is independent of all other piping systems is to be
provided. The recovered oil piping system is to comply with the applicable requirements of and the
following additional requirements.
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The cargo discharge lines are to be clearly identified and provided with means to segregate them from
the cargo main line when not in use. The segregation is to be achieved by either two valves, located in
the cargo area, which can be locked in the closed position, and fitted with means to detect leakage past
the valves; or by one valve together with another closing device providing an equivalent standard of
segregation, such as a removable spool piece or spectacle flange.
The discharge connection is to be fitted with a shut-off valve and a blank flange. The blank flange
may be omitted if an equivalent means of closing is incorporated in the connection to the hose
coupling.
Arrangements are to be provided for cargo lines outside the cargo area for easy draining to a slop tank
or cargo tank and for cleaning and inerting. Spill containment is to be provided under the discharge
manifolds. The space within 3 m (10 ft) of the manifold and oil spill containment boundary is to be
considered as a restricted area with regard to electrical equipment or other sources of vapor ignition.
7.1 General
Each recovered oil storage tank is to be fitted with a pressure-vacuum type relief valve, or a suitably
sized vent pipe is to be led from each tank into a common header fitted with an approved flame
arrestor or pressure-vacuum relief valve at the outlet to the atmosphere. Means are to be provided to
prevent any tank from being subjected to excessive pressure during any phase of the recovered oil
handling process. Vent outlets are to direct gases upwards.
7.3 Height
Where the vent pipes from two or more tanks are led into a common header, the outlet from the
header is to be located a minimum height of 2 m (6.6 ft) above the freeboard deck.
7.5 Size
The vent pipes, or overflows if fitted, are to be sized for 125% of the maximum loading rate to
prevent the pressure in any recovered oil storage tank from exceeding the design pressure; however,
the diameter of each vent pipe is to be not less than 63 mm (2.5 in.) I.D.
7.7 Location
Vent outlets from recovered oil storage tanks are to be located a horizontal distance of greater than
3 m (10 ft) away from openings to accommodation and other gas-safe spaces, ventilation intakes, non-
certified safe electrical equipment and other machinery and equipment which may constitute an
ignition hazard.
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11 Ventilation Systems
11.1 General
Ventilation systems for gas hazardous and non-hazardous spaces are to be independent of each other.
Ventilation inlets are to be located in a safe area on the open deck and as far as practicable from gas
hazardous areas. The air outlet is generally to be located in a non-hazardous area on the open deck.
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Fans are to be of non-sparking construction in accordance with 4-6-3/11.7. Provision is to be made for
immediate shutdown of the fan motors upon release of the fire extinguishing medium.
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1 General
Vessels intended for recovery of oil having a flash point, at the time of recovery, exceeding 60°C
(140°F) may, at the discretion of the Owner, comply with the requirements of Sections 5-11-3 and
5-11-4. Indication that vessels have been constructed to the requirements of this subsection will be
included in the Class designation in accordance with 5-11-1/1.3.
3.1 General
Oil Recovery Vessels of Class 2 are to be constructed in accordance with the relevant structural
requirements for vessels intended to carry fuel oil having a flash point above 60°C (140°F) in bulk
(i.e., Fuel Oil Carrier) and the following additional requirements.
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5.1 General
Machinery equipment and systems for Oil Recovery Vessel of Class 2 are to be constructed and
installed to the satisfaction of the Surveyor in accordance with the machinery requirements of these
Rules and the following additional requirements.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................... 87
1 Classification .......................................................... 87
3 Submission of Plans............................................... 87
SECTION 2 Definitions ............................................................... 89
1 Safety Standby Service.......................................... 89
3 Survivor .................................................................. 89
SECTION 3 General Requirements............................................ 91
1 Speed and Maneuverability.................................... 91
3 Navigation Bridge ................................................... 91
5 Other Deckhouses ................................................. 92
7 Rescue Zone .......................................................... 92
9 Recovery from the Sea .......................................... 92
11 Load Line................................................................ 92
13 Intact Stability ......................................................... 93
SECTION 4 Accommodations for Survivors ............................. 95
1 Required Space Allotments.................................... 95
3 Casualty Area......................................................... 96
SECTION 5 Rescue and Safety Equipment ............................... 99
1 Rescue Boats ......................................................... 99
3 Rescue Nets........................................................... 99
5 Searchlights............................................................ 99
7 Water Spraying System ....................................... 100
9 Gas Detection....................................................... 100
11 Person Overboard Alarm ..................................... 100
13 Deck Lighting........................................................ 100
15 Helicopter Winching ............................................. 100
17 Towing.................................................................. 100
19 Medical Stores...................................................... 100
21 Miscellaneous....................................................... 101
SECTION 6 Navigation and Communication Equipment ....... 103
1 Navigational Equipment ....................................... 103
3 Radio and Communication Equipment ............... 103
SECTION 7 Surveys.................................................................. 105
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SECTION 1 General
1 Classification
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Safety Standby Service is to be assigned to
vessels which have been built in accordance with these requirements and other relevant sections of the
Rules, and approved by the Committee for safety standby service at the assigned freeboards. In
addition an entry will be made in column 5 of the Record, indicating the class designation together
with the number of survivors the vessel has been certified to accommodate [e.g. GR A – (320),
GR B – (250), GR C – (15), etc.].
3 Submission of Plans
In addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-7 and 4-1-1/7, the following plans are
to be submitted in the same manner:
An operating booklet is to be provided and sighted by the Surveyor on board the vessel. It is
to include information on the use of safety and rescue equipment and procedures to be
followed to evacuate persons from an offshore structure, from another vessel or for rescue
from the sea, as well as information on the arrangements and use of the ship's radio
communication equipment required by these Rules. In addition, it is to contain stability
information as required by 5-12-3/9.
General arrangement (including accommodations for survivors)
Rescue and safety, equipment
The following drawings are to be submitted for reference:
Lines and offsets
Curves of form, or equivalent
Cross curves of stability
Capacity plan, giving centers of gravity and tank free surface corrections
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SECTION 2 Definitions
Note:
1 possible accommodation for the onboard installation.
2 the class notation together with the number of survivors, (N), in parenthesis will be entered in column 5
of the Record.
3 Survivor
A person evacuated from an offshore installation or from another vessel on account of an emergency
or rescued from the sea.
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3 Navigation Bridge
3.1 Visibility
The navigation bridge is to extend across the breadth of the vessel and is to be so located and arranged
so that there is an unobstructed view all around, as far as the required size of the mullions permits, and
in particular a clear view of the area where rescue operations will be carried out.
In general the navigation bridge is to be not lower than the second tier above the forecastle deck.
3.3 Structure
The stiffening is to be arranged so that mullion stiffeners are continuous between decks, with
horizontal stiffeners intercostal between the mullion stiffeners. The front, end and side stiffeners are
to be in alignment with the stiffeners of the deckhouse below.
The stiffeners and plating are to be in accordance with Section 3-2-9. As the second tier above the
forecastle deck, h for front stiffeners not taken less than 2.5 m and for side stiffeners not less than 1.70
m. The ratio of tween deck height to mullion stiffener depth is to not exceed 18 for front mullions and
30 for side mullions.
Flat bars are not to be used for mullion stiffeners, where used elsewhere, flat bars are to have a depth
to thickness not greater than 10.
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3.5 Windows
Windows are to be in accordance with International or National marine standards in which the design
pressures are given in terms of the windows longitudinal location and height above the design
waterline.
The thickness of the toughened safety glass is to be determined from the equations in the standard
based on design pressure and size of window. Windows are to be fitted from the outside.
Bridge front windows and those of the forward end of the bridge sides are to be provided with
efficient means of being blanked off, internally or externally.
Portable storm shutters may be used for this purpose, provided they are stowed in an accessible
position, so as to be readily mounted and secured. Sufficient storm shutters are to be carried to cover
any three bridge front and side windows. Storm shutters are to be of strength equivalent to the
bulkhead and are to provide at least limited visibility from the bridge.
Polarized or tinted windows are not to be fitted. See also 3-2-14/9.
5 Other Deckhouses
Other deckhouses are to be in accordance with 5-10-3/9. Deckhouses other than the navigation bridge
are not to be fitted with windows. Where portlights are fitted they are to be provided with deadlights.
7 Rescue Zone
A rescue zone with a length of not less than 5 m (16.4 ft.) is to be established and extended as far as
possible on each side of the vessel. This zone is to be located well clear of the propellers and as close
to midships as practicable, with a clear deck area port to starboard to permit the boarding of survivors
and to carry on rescue operations. Bulwarks or railings in the rescue zone are to be provided with
gates or chains which are readily openable or removable. Arrangements are to be provided for
deploying boarding nets and for attachment of lifelines. In general, the rescue zone is to be free of
hull fittings and projections and overboard discharges which would impede rescue operations.
Electric lights in watertight fixtures are to be provided to illuminate the rescue zones and reception
areas. Rescue zones are to be marked so as to be readily identified from seaward.
11 Load Line
A vessel to be classed for safety standby service is to have a load line certificate, and the loading
condition of the vessel on safety standby service is to be such that the highest freeboard mark would
not be submerged if the number of survivors for which vessel is certified would be taken aboard.
Weight of survivors is to be taken as 75 kg (165 lb.) each.
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The freeboard in the rescue zone area is not to exceed 1.75 m (5.74 ft.). A higher freeboard may be
approved for exposed locations if the ability to recover persons from the sea can be proved.
13 Intact Stability
The intact stability of the vessel for safety standby service is to comply with a recognized standard.
The submission of evidence showing approval by an Administration will be acceptable.
Alternatively, upon request the review will be performed by the Bureau. See Appendix 5-10-A1 for
criteria applied by the Bureau.
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1.3 Seating
Seats of the number specified in the table below, including those in the reception areas and crew
accommodations, are to be available for the survivors.
Category Number of Seats
Group A 66
Group B 50
Group C 20
For the survivors’ consumption, the vessel is to be provided with a fresh water tank and a potable
water tank of the capacities specified in the above table.
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3 Casualty Area
The casualty area is to be external to the crew accommodation and is to provide ready access from the
survivor rescue area. Transfer of survivors to the helicopter winching area is to be considered, and
easy-unobstructed access is to be arranged. The Treatment Room, Reception Area and at least 12 of
the Recovery Area berths (including the 2 singles) are to be located on the same deck as the Rescue
zones unless special arrangements for casualty transfer are approved by the Administration.
The casualty area is to consist of the following areas designed to allow the easy flow of survivors.
The spaces are to be clearly marked for ease of distribution of survivors and are to be consisted of:
Decontamination Area
Reception Area
Treatment Area
Recovery Area
Sanitary Area
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3.11 Morgue
Facilities for shelving and securement are to be provided to store the number of bodies specified in the
table below in a cool ventilated space. This space is to be screened from survivors.
Category Number of Bodies
Group A 13
Group B 10
Group C 4
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1 Rescue Boats
A sufficient number of power-driven rescue boats having the following capacity are to be provided
and kept ready for immediate use.
Category Number of Capacity of Number of Crew
Rescue Boats Rescue Boat
Group A 3 15 persons/boat 3/boat
Group B 2 15 persons/boat 3/boat
Group C 1 15 persons/boat 3/boat
1 9 persons/boat 2/boat
For Group C vessel, either rescue boat is to be kept ready for immediate use.
Rescue boats, which may be of rigid or inflated construction or a combination of both, and launching
arrangements, are to meet the requirements of Chapter III, Regulation 47 and 48 (as applicable) of the
SOLAS 74, as amended and Chapters V and VI of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA)
Code (as applicable) Resolution MSC.48(66)
Rescue boats are to be capable of maneuvering, for at least 4 hours, at a speed of at least 20 knots in
calm water.
3 Rescue Nets
A rescue net is to be provided at each rescue zone. Nets are to be not less than 5 m (16.25 ft) wide,
weighted at the bottom and long enough to extend at least 1 m (3.25 ft.) below the waterline with the
vessel at light draft.
5 Searchlights
The safety standby vessel is to have at least two searchlights capable of 50 lux at 250 meters (820 ft)
with 360 degrees rotation adjustable from inside the navigating bridge.
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9 Gas Detection
Effective gas detection equipment, which does not rely on continuous manual operation, is to be
provided together with instructions for use and testing. Such equipment may be portable and/or fixed.
13 Deck Lighting
Lighting is to be provided in the following areas from both the main and emergency source of power.
The latter is to be capable of providing lighting for a minimum period of 30 minutes and is to be
located outside the main machinery space.
i) to illuminate the rescue boat stowage locations, launching appliances, reception and rescue
areas.
ii) to provide floodlighting of the sea in way of the rescue zone and rescue boat launch and
recovery area.
iii) to illuminate the helicopter winching deck area and access routes leading to and from the
reception area.
15 Helicopter Winching
All safety standby vessels are to be provided with a well-lighted, unobstructed deck space for
helicopter winching.
17 Towing
All safety standby vessels are to be provided with means for towing liferafts and lifeboats.
19 Medical Stores
Medical stores are to be provided in accordance with local regulations. The minimum to be provided
is to be in any case equivalent to that required by the United Kingdom Merchant Shipping (Medical
Scales) Regulations 1974 (S.I. No. 1193 of 1974) Scale III of Schedule I, supplemented by the
following:
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All medical stores are to be properly packed and labeled so as to be ready for immediate use and are
to be stowed in a fixed location properly marked.
21 Miscellaneous
The following equipment is to be provided:
Equipment Number
Lifebuoys with 30 m (99 ft.) buoyant lines and buoy lights 8
Lifebuoys with self-igniting lights and smoke signals 2
Lifebuoys with self-igniting lights 2
Safety harness and line with safety hook 3 sets
Line thrower with accessories for at least 12 projectiles 1
Lines suitable for use with line thrower At least 4
Diver’s ladders 2
Extra lifejackets to be carried in addition to the lifejackets 6
required by the relevant regulations
Lifejackets are to comply with regulation 2.2 of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
Resolution MSC.48(66). (It is expected that Survivors who are embarked will be wearing life jackets
from their previous station).
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1 Navigational Equipment
All safety standby vessels, regardless of size, are to be provided with shipborne navigational
equipment as required for new ships by Regulation 12 of Chapter V of SOLAS 74, as amended for
vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upwards, as well as the radio direction-finding equipment and radio
homing equipment specified in paragraphs (p) and (q) of the regulation.
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SECTION 7 Surveys
The following surveys are required in addition to those required for classification:
i) An initial survey with full report to confirm compliance with these requirements.
ii) Survey of radio equipment on site to establish comparability of equipment with offshore
installation and shore base.
iii) Annual survey of safety standby vessel requirements.
iv) Survey after each rescue operation or evacuation.
v) Survey of medical stores every 6 months.
Surveys required by items i), iii), and iv) are to be carried out by a Surveyor to the Bureau.
In addition to the above, equipment required by these Rules is to be in accordance with SOLAS.
Although SOLAS certificates may not be required for this equipment, equivalent surveys to those
required by SOLAS are to be carried out by the Surveyor.
Survey required by item v) is to be carried out by a licensed pharmacist subject to the approval of the
Bureau.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................. 109
1 Application............................................................ 109
3 Classification ........................................................ 109
5 Record Entries...................................................... 109
SECTION 2 Plans and Data ...................................................... 111
1 Hull and Machinery Plans .................................... 111
3 Stability Information.............................................. 111
5 Bollard Pull ........................................................... 111
7 Dynamic Pull ........................................................ 111
SECTION 3 Definitions ............................................................. 113
1 Dynamic Pull ........................................................ 113
3 Static Bollard Pull ................................................. 114
5 Direct Towing Mode ............................................. 114
7 Indirect Towing Mode........................................... 114
SECTION 4 Intact Stability ....................................................... 115
SECTION 5 Fire Fighting Capability ........................................ 117
SECTION 6 Towing Gear .......................................................... 119
1 Arrangement......................................................... 119
3 Quick Release Device.......................................... 119
5 Strength................................................................ 119
SECTION 7 Vessel Design........................................................ 121
1 Hull Design ........................................................... 121
3 Side Shell and Frames......................................... 121
5 After Deck............................................................. 121
7 Weather Deck Openings ...................................... 121
9 Line Handling Equipment ..................................... 121
11 Fendering ............................................................. 121
13 Equipment ............................................................ 122
SECTION 8 Verification of Steering Capability ....................... 123
1 Full Scale Testing Requirements ......................... 123
3 Computer Model Simulation Requirements ......... 123
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1 Static Bollard Pull Test ......................................... 125
3 Quick Release Test .............................................. 125
5 Surveys................................................................. 125
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SECTION 1 General
1 Application
The requirements in this section apply to vessels which are intended for escort service (i.e.,
accompanying another vessel in transit). Escort vessels are intended to provide assistance to disabled
vessels in emergencies involving impaired maneuverability due to loss of propulsion or steering or
both.
3 Classification
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification of À A1 Escort Vessel is to be assigned to vessels
designed and built to the requirements of this section and other relevant sections of these Rules.
Dual purpose vessels [e.g., À A1 Á Escort Vessel (Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2)] are to be
designed and built to the appropriate requirements for those notations in the applicable sections of the
Rules, in addition to the requirements of this section.
5 Record Entries
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3 Stability Information
Each vessel is to be provided with stability information. The information may be pictorial, tabular,
simplified trim and stability booklet or other format that will provide a simple and rapid means to
evaluate the stability of the vessel and furnished to the master of each vessel for guidance.
When the stability information and calculations are reviewed and found satisfactory by the
Administration or its agent other than the Bureau, such acceptance will be accepted as equivalent to
that required by Section 5-13-4. On all other vessels, the stability information and calculations are to
be submitted to the Bureau for review as required.
5 Bollard Pull
The static bollard pulls is to be determined by an approved static bollard pull test performed in the
presence of the Surveyor. Static Bollard Pull Test Procedure is to be submitted to the Bureau for
review. See 5-13-9/1.
7 Dynamic Pull
A dynamic pull value is to be given for at least one vessel speed. The speed for which the dynamic
pull is given is not to be less than 6 knots and need not be greater than 12 knots. The dynamic pull
value is to be determined from full-scale ship-escort vessel trials, or by computer model simulation.
See 5-13-8/1 and 5-13-8/3, as appropriate.
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SECTION 3 Definitions
1 Dynamic Pull
Dynamic pull, given at a particular speed, is the maximum sustainable force that the escort vessel is
able to develop while the assisted vessel is moving through the water at that particular speed. This
force, a measurement of the steering capability of the escort vessel, is the resultant of a pair of speed
dependent vector force functions; a maximum steering force, Fs, and an associated braking force, Fb.
This maximum force will be generated at some angle, θ, between the line of pull and the direction of
the vessel being assisted. See 5-13-1/Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
Dynamic Pull Forces
Assisted
Vessel
Fs
θ
Fb
Escort
Vessel
Fs = Steering Force
Fb = Braking Force
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The intact stability of the vessel is to comply with a recognized standard. The submission of evidence
showing approval by an Administration will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review
will be performed by the Bureau. In addition to the requirements of Appendix 5-8-A1, the following
dynamic factors are to be accounted for:
i) The stability analysis is to consider all potential attitudes of the escort vessel relative to the
direction of line pull, the maximum line pull, and the resultant combination of heel and trim
on the escort vessel.
ii) The stability analysis is to include the effects of fenders, skegs, and other appendages on both
the reserve buoyancy and the lateral resistance of the escort vessel.
iii) The stability analysis is to include the contribution to heel and trim of the propulsion system
in conjunction with maximum line forces.
iv) The stability analysis is to include an evaluation of the reaction of the escort vessel to an
instantaneous release of the line forces, and the propulsive forces.
v) A heel angle limit is to be established. Forces acting on the escort vessel are not to submerge
the deck edge.
FIGURE 1
Dynamic Stability Components
Ft
"t
B
"h "p1 "p2
Fp2
Fh
Fp1
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Mh = Fh"h cos φ
M t + M p1 + M p 2 + M h
Heeling Arm =
∆
Heeling arm curve should be taken to vary with the cosine of the heeling angle.
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Escort vessels with fire fighting capabilities in accordance with Part 5, Chapter 9, will be given the
appropriate notations. See 5-13-1/3.
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1 Arrangement
The towing hook, towing winch, towing bitt or towing bollard is to be located as low as practicable.
For towing vessels which normally tow over the stern and have the main towline connection to the
hull ahead of the propellers, the location of the towline connection is to be close to but abaft the center
of gravity of the towing vessel in the expected towing condition.
Rollers or fairleads are to be arranged so as to contain the towline within the design limits of its
sweep. The towing arrangement is to be such that the towline lead does not come into contact with the
vessel’s superstructure or deckhouse in any expected towing condition.
Effective means are to be provided to lead and restrain the towline over the stern of towing vessels
which normally tow over the stern.
5 Strength
5.1 Towline
The breaking strength of the towline is not to be less than two times the static bollard pull load.
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing Bollard and Towing Bitts
Towing hook, towing winch, towing bollard and towing bitt are to be capable of sustaining the
breaking strength of the towline without permanent deformation. These items are to comply with a
recognized standard or code of practice. Name plate indicating the names of standard, rated load,
speed, mass, etc., will be acceptable for that purpose. Other means for verifying compliance will also
be considered.
The installation of these items are to be to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.
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5.7 Connections
The size and arrangement of foundation securing bolts and welds for towing hook or towing winch
are to be in accordance with a recognized standard.
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1 Hull Design
A bulwark is to be fitted around the lowest weather deck. See 3-2-14/1.1 and 3-2-14/1.3.
5 After Deck
Deck fittings within the sweep of towline are to be protected against contact with the towline, and
against towline fouling.
11 Fendering
Appropriate fendering is to be fitted around the entire vessel. See 5-10-3/1.3 and 5-10-3/1.5 where
steel fender is fitted.
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13 Equipment
Equipment is to be in accordance with Section 3-5-1, except that the equipment number (EN) may be
calculated using 3-5-1/3.5. The number, weight and size of equipment differing from 3-5-1/Table 1
may be specially considered for limited service. See also 1-1-3/11.
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5 Surveys
Unless otherwise specified (see 5-13-9/3), surveys after construction are to be in accordance with the
ABS Rule Requirements for Survey after Construction – Part 7. See also Sections 1-1-8 and 1-1-9.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 General .................................................................. 129
1 Classification ........................................................ 129
3 Geographical Limitations...................................... 129
5 Governmental and Other Regulations ................. 129
7 International Conference on Safety of Fishing
Vessels, 1977....................................................... 130
9 Plans .................................................................... 130
11 Stability Requirements ......................................... 130
13 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice ...................... 131
15 Refrigerated Fish Carrier...................................... 131
SECTION 2 Vessel Design........................................................ 133
1 Fish Hold Bulkheads ............................................ 135
3 Side Shell – Local Strengthening ......................... 137
5 Deck plate ............................................................ 138
7 Protection of Deck Openings ............................... 138
9 Bulwarks, Rails, Ports, Portlights, and
Ventilators ............................................................ 138
11 Miscellaneous....................................................... 139
13 Freeboard, Draft Marks ........................................ 139
15 Cargo Handling Equipment .................................. 139
SECTION 3 Intact Stability ....................................................... 141
1 Intact Stability – General ...................................... 143
3 Intact Stability Criteria .......................................... 143
5 Severe Wind and Rolling Criteria ......................... 145
7 Standard Loading Conditions............................... 149
9 Design and Operating Factors Affecting
Stability................................................................. 150
SECTION 4 Equipment ............................................................. 159
1 Wire Rope ............................................................ 159
SECTION 5 Machinery Equipment and Systems .................... 161
1 Inclinations ........................................................... 161
3 Liquid Petroleum Gas........................................... 161
5 Electrical Installation ............................................ 161
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7 Refrigeration Plant................................................ 162
SECTION 6 Surveys ..................................................................163
1 Surveys After Construction................................... 163
3 Thickness Gauging............................................... 163
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SECTION 1 General
1 Classification
In accordance with 1-1-3/3, the classification À A1 Fishing Vessel will be given to vessels which
have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyors to the Bureau in accordance with these
requirements and other relevant sections of the Rules and approved by the Committee for unrestricted
service. In addition, as applicable, an entry will be made in column 5 of the Record describing the
vessel as Side Trawl or Stern Trawl.
The requirements of this Section are applicable to self-propelled fishing vessels under 90 meters (295
ft) in length that are commercially engaged in the catching, taking or harvesting of fish or an activity
that is expected to result in the catching, taking or harvesting of the fish including fishing vessels
which also process their catch. This Section is not intended to apply to vessels used exclusively for
processing fish or other living resources of the sea, research or training, or fish carriers.
3 Geographical Limitations
Vessels which have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyors to the Bureau to special modified
requirements for a limited or restricted service, where approved by the Committee for that particular
service will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols and notation as described in
5-14-1/1 above. The symbols and notations will either be followed by or have included in them the
appropriate service limitations.
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9 Plans
In addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-7 and 4-1-1/7, the following plans are
to be submitted in the same manner;
Lines and offsets
Curves of Form (hydrostatic)
Cross Curves of Stability
Capacity Plan, giving centers of gravity and tank free surface corrections.
11 Stability Requirements
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CONTENTS
1 Fish Hold Bulkheads ........................................................... 135
1.1 General................................................................................. 135
1.3 Uprights ................................................................................ 135
1.5 Portable Fish Hold Division .................................................. 135
3 Side Shell – Local Strengthening ....................................... 137
3.1 General................................................................................. 137
3.3 Vessels with Side Trawls...................................................... 137
3.5 Vessels with Stern Trawls .................................................... 137
5 Deck plate ............................................................................ 138
5.1 Local Reinforcement ............................................................ 138
7 Protection of Deck Openings.............................................. 138
7.1 General................................................................................. 138
7.3 Hatchway Coamings, Companionway, Sills, and
Access Sills .......................................................................... 138
9 Bulwarks, Rails, Ports, Portlights, and Ventilators ........... 138
9.1 Details of Freeing Ports........................................................ 138
9.3 Poundboards ........................................................................ 139
11 Miscellaneous...................................................................... 139
11.1 Storm Rails ........................................................................... 139
11.3 Guard Rails, etc.................................................................... 139
11.5 Stern Doors .......................................................................... 139
13 Freeboard, Draft Marks ....................................................... 139
15 Cargo Handling Equipment ................................................ 139
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1.1 General
Where portable fish hold divisions are fitted, they are to be clearly indicated on the drawings
submitted for review. Every portable fish hold division is to extend from the bottom of the hold to the
deck.
1.3 Uprights
The section modulus of steel uprights (5-14-2/Figure 1) is not to be less than that obtained from the
following equation.
SM = 4.0psbh2 cm3 SM = 0.329 × 10-2 psbh2 in3
where
s = maximum transverse spacing between supports in m (ft)
b = maximum longitudinal spacing between supports in m (ft)
h = maximum unsupported span of the stanchion in m (ft)
p = density of cargo in metric tons/m3 (lbs/ft3)
Where the uprights are permanent and welded attachments are provided at both ends, reduced
scantlings can be considered on the end connections.
Where the upright is constructed of aluminum, wood or other material, the scantlings will be specially
considered.
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FIGURE 1
Horizontal Wood Boards – Steel Uprights
s b
SM
h
s
b
b s
3.1 General
Wear plates or rollers are recommended at all places where fishing gear will subject the shell plating
to accelerated wear. Special strengthening may be required in areas where small boats are regularly
launched, retrieved, or stowed. Special strengthening may be required also in areas where the vessel
makes contact with another vessel when pursing, hauling, brailing, pumping, loading, unloading or
running together.
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5 Deck plate
7.1 General
All openings in decks are to be framed to provide efficient support and attachment for the ends of the
deck beams. The proposed arrangements and details for all hatchways are to be submitted for
approval.
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9.3 Poundboards
Poundboards and means for stowage of fishing gear are to be arranged so that the effectiveness of
freeing ports will not be impaired. Poundboards are to be constructed that they can be locked in
position when in use and shall not hamper the discharge of shipped water.
Freeing ports over 300 mm (11.8 in.) in depth are to be fitted with bars spaced not more than 230 mm
(9 in.) nor less than 150 mm (6 in.) apart or provided with other suitable protective arrangements.
Freeing port covers, if fitted, are to be submitted for review. If devices are considered necessary for
locking freeing port covers during fishing operations they are to be easily operable from a readily
accessible position.
In vessels intended to operate in areas subject to icing, covers and protective arrangements for freeing
ports are to be capable of being easily removed to restrict ice accretion. The size of openings and
means provided for removal of these protective arrangements are to be submitted for review.
11 Miscellaneous
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1 Intact Stability – General..................................................... 143
3 Intact Stability Criteria ........................................................ 143
3.1 General................................................................................. 143
3.3 Alternate Criteria................................................................... 145
5 Severe Wind and Rolling Criteria ....................................... 145
5.1 General................................................................................. 145
7 Standard Loading Conditions............................................. 149
7.1 Loading Conditions............................................................... 149
7.3 Load Considerations ............................................................ 150
9 Design and Operating Factors Affecting Stability............. 150
9.1 Lightship and the Inclining Experiment ................................ 150
9.3 Calculation of Righting Arms ................................................ 151
9.5 Effect of Trim ........................................................................ 151
9.7 Free Surface Effects............................................................. 152
9.9 Treatment of Lifting Weights and Heeling Moments Due
to Fishing Gear ..................................................................... 152
9.11 Ballast................................................................................... 154
9.13 Watertight Integrity and Flooding ......................................... 155
9.15 Icing ...................................................................................... 156
9.17 Water on Deck...................................................................... 156
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FIGURE 5 Diagram of Key Watertight Closures ......................155
FIGURE 6 Method of Treatment of Water on Deck ..................158
FIGURE 7 Volume of Water to be Included in Calculating
Effect of Water on Deck ...........................................158
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3.1 General
The intact stability of the fishing vessel is to meet the criteria in IMO Resolution A.168 (ES.IV) with
an additional requirement that the fishing vessel has a minimum range of stability of 60 degrees. This
minimum criteria is summarized as follows and in 5-14-3/Figure 1.
3.1.1
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.055 meter-radians (10.3
ft-degrees) up to an angle of heel of 30 degrees.
3.1.2
The area under the righting arm curve between the angles of heel of 30 degrees and 40
degrees or between 30 degrees and the angle of downflooding (θf), if downflooding occurs at
less than 40 degrees, is not to be less than 0.030 meter-radians (5.6 ft-degrees)
3.1.3
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.090 meter-radians (16.9
ft-degrees) up to an angle of heel of 40 degrees or the angle of downflooding (θf), if this angle
is less than 40 degrees.
Note: This criterion requires that the sum of the area under the righting arm curve to 30 degrees and the
righting arm curve between 30 degrees and 40 degrees or 30 degrees and the angle of downflooding be
greater than 0.090 meter-radians (16.9 ft-degrees). This means that either or both of these areas is to be
greater than that specified in 5-14-3/3.1.1 and 5-14-3/3.1.2.
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3.1.4
The righting arm is to be at least 0.2 m (0.66 ft) at an angle greater than or equal to 30
degrees.
3.1.5
The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle of heel preferably exceeding 30 degrees
but not less than 25 degrees.
3.1.6
Initial GM is not to be less than 0.35 m (1.15 ft)
3.1.7
As an additional part of this criterion, a minimum range of stability of 60 degrees is to be
provided.
3.1.8
For fishing vessels less than 24 m (79 ft), the criteria indicated above will be specially
considered.
FIGURE 1
Intact Stability Criteria for Fishing Vessels
Angle of Downflooding ( θ f)
Righting Arm
Area 30
to 40 Minimum R.A. at 30º or
degrees greater 0.2 m (0.66 ft)
Area to ≥ 0.030
30 degrees m-rad
≥ 0.055 m-rad (5.6 ft-deg)
(10.3 ft-deg)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Heel Angle (degrees)
Range of Stability
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3.3.1
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.070 meter-radians (13.1 ft-
degrees) up to an angle of 15 degrees when the maximum righting arm occurs at 15 degrees,
and 0.055 meter-radians (10.3 ft-degrees)up to an angle of 30 degrees when the maximum
righting arm occurs at 30 degrees or above. Where the maximum righting arm occurs at
angles of between 15 degrees and 30 degrees, the corresponding area under the righting arm
curve is to be:
0.055 + 0.001 (30 − θmax) meter-radians **
10.3 + 0.187 (30 − θmax) ft-degrees
** θmax is the angle of heel in degrees at which the righting arm curve reaches its maximum.
3.3.2
The area under the righting arm curve between the angles of heel and 30 degrees and 40
degrees, or between 30 degrees and θf, if this angle is less than 40 degrees, is to be not less
than 0.03 meter-radians (5.6 ft-degrees).
3.3.3
The righting arm is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 ft) at an angle of heel equal to or greater than
30 degrees.
3.3.4
The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle of heel not less than 15 degrees.
3.3.5
The initial GM is to be not less than 0.35m (1.15 ft).
3.3.6
For fishing vessels less than 24 m (79 ft), the criteria indicated above will be specially
considered.
5.1 General
The severe wind and rolling criteria indicated in IMO Resolution A.562 (14) is a measure to
determine the ability of a fishing vessel to withstand the effect of beam winds and rolling. The fishing
vessel is to meet the criteria contained in A.562 (14) as summarized below and in 5-14-3/Figure 2.
5.1.1
The vessel is assumed to be subjected to a steady wind pressure acting perpendicular to the
vessel’s centerline which results in a steady wind heeling arm (Lw1).The vessel heel to an
angle of equilibrium (θ0) is not to exceed 16 degrees.
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5.1.2
From the resultant angle of equilibrium (θ0), the ship is assumed to roll due to wave action to
an angle of roll (θ1) to windward.
5.1.3
The ship is then subjected to a gust wind pressure which results in a gust wind heeling arm
(Lw2).
5.1.4
Under these circumstances , area “b” is to be equal to or greater than area “a”.
5.1.5
Free surface effects are to be accounted for in the standard conditions of loading, as discussed
in 5-14-3/7.
5.1.6
The angles in 5-14-3/Figure 2 are defined as follows:
θ0 = angle of heel under action of steady wind (i.e. the intersection of the wind
heeling arm curve, Lw1, and the righting arm curve),
5.1.7
The wind heeling arm Lw1 and Lw2, referred to above, are constant values at all angles of
inclination and is to be calculated as shown below:
PAZ
Lw1 = m (ft)
∆
Lw2 = 1.5 Lw1
where
P = 0.0514 t/m2 (0.00486 t/ft2)
A = projected lateral area of the portion of the ship and deck cargo above the
waterline, m2 (ft2)
Z = vertical distance from the center of A to the center of the underwater
lateral area or approximately to a point at one half the draft, m (ft)
∆ = Displacement metric tons (long tons)
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5.1.8
The angle of roll (θl) is to be calculated as follows:
θl = 109k X1 X2 rs degrees
where
X1 = factor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 1
X2 = factor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 2
k = factor as follows:
= 1.0 for round bilge ship having no bilge or bar keels;
= 0.7 for a ship having sharp bilges;
= as shown in 5-14-3/Table 3 for a ship having bilge keels, a bar keel or
both.
r = 0.73 + 0.6 OG/d
with
OG = distance between the center of gravity and waterline, m (ft)
(+ above gravity, − below)
d = mean design draft of the ship, m (ft)
s = factor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 4.
2.0CB
Rolling Period T = sec. (SI/MKS units)
GM
1.108CB
T= sec. (U.S. units)
GM
where
C = 0.373 + 0.023 (B/d) − 0.043(L/100) (SI/MKS units)
= 0.373 + 0.023 (B/d) − 0.000131L (U.S. units)
The symbols in 5-14-3/Table 1 to 5-14-3/Table 4 and formula for the rolling period are
defined as follows:
L = waterline length of the ship, m (ft.)
B = molded breath amidships of the ship, m (ft.)
d = mean design draft of the ship, m (ft.)
Cb = block coefficient
Ak = total overall area of bilge keels, or area of the lateral projection of the bar
keel , or sum of these areas, m2 (ft2)
GM = metacentric height corrected for free surface effect, m (ft.)
The angle of roll for ships provided with active anti-rolling devices is to be determined
without taking into account the operation of these devises. For vessels with anti-roll tanks, the
full free surface effect of the tanks is to be used to determine the GM value used in calculating
the angle of roll.
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FIGURE 2
Severe Wind and Rolling Criteria
2.5
2.0
Area "b" ≥ Area"a"
Righting Arm
1.5
1.0
θ c1
Area "b"
0.5
θ0 θ2 θf θ c2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
θ1
TABLE 1 TABLE 2
Values of factor X1 Values of factor X2
B/d X1 Cb X2
≤ 2.4 1.00 ≤ 0.45 0.75
2.5 0.98 0.050 0.82
2.6 0.96 0.055 0.89
2.7 0.95 0.060 0.95
2.8 0.93 0.065 0.97
2.9 0.91 ≥ 0.70 1.00
3.0 0.90
3.1 0.88
3.2 0.86
3.3 0.84
3.4 0.82
≥ 3.5 0.80
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TABLE 3 TABLE 4
Values of factor k Values of factor s
Ak100
k T s
LB
0.0 1.00 ≤6 0.100
1.0 0.98 7 0.098
1.5 0.95 8 0.093
2.0 0.88 12 0.065
2.5 0.79 14 0.053
3.0 0.74 16 0.044
3.5 0.72 18 0.038
7.1.1
Departure condition from port with full fuel, water, stores, ice, fishing gear etc..
7.1.2
Arrival at the fishing grounds with reduced fuel, water and stores and no catch (the amount of
fuel, water and stores based on the distance to the fishing area).
7.1.3
At the fishing grounds with reduced fuel, water and stores and 50% catch;
7.1.4
Departure from the fishing grounds with reduced fuel, water, and stores and full catch;
7.1.5
Arrival at home port with 10 percent fuel, water and stores, and full catch including any
weights to be lifted or suspended and their effects on stability.
7.1.6
Arrival at home port with 10 percent fuel, water, and stores and 20 percent of full catch;
7.1.7
Other loading conditions in which the vessel may be operated, such as other partial catch and
tank loading combinations, with deck loads, using boxes to store fish, while lifting, in ballast
and during periods of icing.
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7.3.1
In addition to the loading conditions noted above, loading conditions are to be calculated for
any other unusual loads or operating practices not considered by the criteria which may have
an effect on the vessel being designed.
7.3.2
Operating conditions which may seriously impair the stability of the vessel should be brought
to the attention of the operator and recommended practical corrective measures are to be
included in the stability information furnished to the operator.
7.3.3
When calculating operating conditions, the weight of all fishing gear on deck in that
condition, i.e., wet nets, tackle, pots, traps, etc., is to be included
7.3.4
The cargo may be assumed to be homogeneous unless this is inconsistent with practice.
7.3.5
Deck cargo is to be included
7.3.6
Free water in ballast tanks or fish wells is to be included if it is present in normal operations.
7.3.7
If normal practice is to stow fish so that one end of the hold is loaded higher, then the increase
in VCG is to be accounted for.
9.1.1
The first vessel in a class of vessels is to be inclined. Because minor changes to vessels may
significantly affect their stability, a deadweight survey is to be conducted on each sister vessel
to confirm the lightship characteristics. After accounting for known weight changes, if the
deadweight survey shows the displacement differs by more than 1 percent from that of the
lead vessel or if the longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) differs by more than 0.5 percent of
the length between perpendiculars, the vessel is to be inclined.
9.1.2
Because a fishing vessel may not be built strictly in accordance with the lines plan ,and to
insure an accurate stability analysis , a verification is to be made to confirm that the vessel
was actually built to the lines plan by checking the dimensions of the vessel at several
locations at or before the time of the inclining.
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9.1.3
ABS Guidelines “Inclining Experiment and Lightweight Survey”, provides information on
how to conduct stability tests. These guidelines are to be followed to obtain accurate test data
results. It is important that when an inclining experiment is conducted on a hard chine vessel,
the chine must be immersed at all times because of the rapid change in waterplane area and
thus the height of metacenter, KM, if the chine emerges when the vessel is heeled.
9.3.1
The hull designs of fishing vessels, with house forward and working areas aft, generally cause
the vessel to change draft and trim significantly as it is heeled. Righting arms are to be
determined assuming the initial trim and using constant trimming moments (free trim).
9.3.2
In calculating righting arms for loading conditions , the sensitivity of the righting arms to trim
is to be determined. If the righting arms are affected by trim, then they are to be calculated for
the actual trim for each loading condition, instead of using the zero trim righting arms for all
loading conditions.
9.3.3
Superstructures and deck houses are to be included in the buoyant volume if all openings in
the sides and ends are weathertight, and all portlights and windows have deadlight covers.
9.3.4
Stern ramps are to be deducted from the buoyant volume.
9.3.5
Bulwarks are not to be included in the buoyant volume.
9.3.6
In general, volumes which are watertight and of sufficient strength can be considered fully
effective. All fully effective volumes may be included in the buoyant volume for the righting
arm calculations, although the exclusion of these volumes permits a more accurate assessment
of the vessel’s stability characteristics.
9.5.1
Consideration is to be given to the effect of trim that large buoyant volumes at one end of the
vessel can cause. A large number of vessels with deckhouses forward trim substantially when
heeled due to the higher distribution of reserve buoyancy at the bow.
9.5.2
Where the trim in the loading conditions is different from that for which the righting arms
were calculated, additional righting arms are to be calculated for these loading conditions.
9.5.3
In addition ,as a vessel trims consideration is to be given to the position of the point of
downflooding relative to the waterline, thus allowing downflooding to occur sooner than
expected.
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9.7.1
For all conditions, the initial metacentric height and righting arm curves are to be corrected
for the effect of free surfaces of liquids in tanks by calculating the following:
9.7.1(a) For each type of consumable liquid, the free surface effect of at least one transverse
pair of wing tanks or a single centerline tank having the greatest free surface effect.
9.7.1(b) The free surface effect of each partially filled tank containing other than consumable
liquids.
9.7.1(c) The free surface effect of passive roll stabilization tanks.
9.7.2
Either the standard free surface calculation, based on the moment of inertia of the tank, or the
moment of transference method may be used.
9.7.3
Because of the large free surface moment, vessels with large fish wells are to maintain these
wells in either empty or fully pressed up condition. A check of the transition period at sea is
to be completed if ballasting at sea is the practice of the operator.
9.7.4
The free surface correction for pairs of tanks fitted with cross connection piping but without
valves such as passive roll stabilization tanks are to be calculated assuming the tanks are one
common tank.
9.9 Treatment of Lifting Weights and Heeling Moments Due to Fishing Gear
9.9.1
When a weight is lifted from the deck, the weight then acts at the tip of the boom and is to be
considered in developing the VCG and the righting arm curves.
The stability information shall contain the details of the lifting gear including the maximum
heeling moments and other information for the crew to minimize the possibility of exceeding
the design condition.
9.9.2
The moment caused by the lifting of a fishing net filled with catch is to be considered in
developing the VCG and righting arm curves.
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Angle of Downflood
Righting Arm
Area
≥ 0.080 m-rad Max. Heeling Moment * cos θ/∆
(15.0 ft-deg)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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FIGURE 4
Calculating the Effect of a Fastened Trawl
a
b
Length of wire - 2.5 to 30 times " b"
a = 20º
a = 30º
a = 40º
a = 50º
a = 66.4º
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Heel Angle - Degrees
9.11 Ballast
9.11.1
Ballast is normally used to improve the stability of the vessel. However, depending on the
location of the ballast, it can either raise or lower the center of gravity of a vessel. Ballast may
also decrease the reserve buoyancy of a given vessel and can adversely change the trim of the
vessel.
9.11.2
If it is the intend to ballast during ballast operations the free surface effect will exist during
the interim period until the ballast tank is pressed up is to be considered in developing the
stability data.
9.11.3
If permanent ballast is installed, it is not to be removed without notifying the Bureau and
evaluating the effect on stability.
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9.13.1
The importance of providing watertight closures that can be quickly closed and easily
maintained is to be considered in developing a hull which can meet or exceed the stability
criteria and provide an efficient fishing platform.
9.13.2
All closures which must be opened at sea are to be kept as far inboard and as high as possible
in order to maximize the angle at which downflooding occurs. Doors in forecastle, poop, and
deckhouse end bulkheads are often located near the side of the vessel and could be immersed
at low angle of heel. Wherever possible these closures are to be kept close to the centerline,
then the angle of downflooding is considerably increased with a resultant increase in safety.
9.13.3
Instructions to the master are to be provided to keep all watertight closures closed except
when actually being used. These closures should be clearly labeled “KEEP CLOSED”. A
diagram showing the location to all watertight closures is to be placed aboard the vessel in the
Stability Information provided to the operator. An example of this is shown in 5-14-3/Figure
5.
FIGURE 5
Diagram of Key Watertight Closures
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9.15 Icing
The following guidance, which is derived from IMO, is offered for consideration:
9.15.1
The vessel’s stability is to be investigated in the worst conditions of loading given in
5-14-3/7.
9.15.2
If the vessel operates in areas where ice accretion is likely to occur , the following minimum
weights of ice are to be assumed:
i) The weight of ice on all horizontal surfaces is to be at least 30 kg/m2 (6.14 lbs/ft2).
ii) The weight of ice of the projected vertical area above the waterline is to be at least 15
kg/m2 (3.07 lbs/ft2).
iii) Plans showing projected horizontal and vertical areas are to be submitted.
9.15.3
The weight of ice for other geographical areas should be assumed to vary from one half to
twice of these values or that recommended by the administration where the vessel is intended
to operate, such as the Transport Canada - Marine Safety requirements for vessels operating
in their waters.
9.15.4
The height of the center of gravity of the accumulated ice is to be located according to the
position of the corresponding horizontal surfaces (decks and gangways) and other continuous
surfaces on which ice can reasonably expected to accumulate. The projected lateral area of
small discontinuous surfaces such as rails, spars, and rigging with no sails can be accounted
for by increasing the calculated area by 5 percent and the static moments of the area by 10
percent.
9.17.1
The ability of the vessel to withstand the heeling effect due to the presence of water on deck is
to be demonstrated by showing that with the vessel in the worst operating condition, the ratio
of area “b” to area “a” shown in 5-14-3/Figure 6 is not to be less than 1.0. That is, it satisfies
the following equation in the worst operating condition:
area " b"
Cwod = ≥ 1.0
area " a"
9.17.2
The angle which limits area “b” is to be equal to the downflooding angle θf or 40 degrees,
whichever is less.
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9.17.3
The value of the heeling moment Mwod (or the corresponding heeling arm) due to the presence
of water on deck is to be determined assuming that the deck well is filled to the top of the
bulwark at its lowest point and the vessel heeled up to the angle at which this point is
immersed (see 5-14-3/Figure 7)
9.17.4
When calculating Mw the following assumptions are to be made:
i) At the beginning the vessel is in upright position;
ii) During heeling, trim and displacement are constant and equal to the values for the
vessel without water on deck;
iii) The effect of freeing ports should be ignored.
9.17.5
The above provisions may be adjusted, taking into account the seasonal weather conditions
and sea states in the areas in which the vessels will operate, the type of vessel and its mode of
operation.
9.17.6
Other methods for the calculation of the effect of water on deck using the dynamic approach
may be adopted.
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FIGURE 6
Method of Treatment of Water on Deck
2.5
2.0
Righting and Heeling Arm
Area "a"
1.5 Water on Deck
Heeling Energy
1.0
Area "b"
0.5 Residual
Righting
Energy
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
θ(B)
θ(limit)
FIGURE 7
Volume of Water to be Included in Calculating Effect of Water on Deck
Waterline
Deck Line
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1 Wire Rope
Both anchor chains may be replaced with wire rope, having strength not less than required tabular
Grade 1 chain, on vessels less than 30 m (98.4 ft) in length. Wire rope having strength not less than
the required tabular Grade 1 chain, may be used in lieu of the chain cable of on anchor on vessels
between 30 m (98.4 ft) and 40 m (131.2 ft) in length, provided normal chain cable is provided for the
second anchor. In general, wire ropes of trawl winches may be used to comply with anchor cable
requirement in this paragraph. Where wire ropes are substituted for anchor chain, the length of wire
rope is to be 1.5 times that of chain it is replacing. A short length cable of the required size is to be
fitted between the wire rope and the anchor having a length of 12.5 m (41 ft) or the distance between
anchor in stowed position and winch, whichever is less.
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1 Inclinations
Main propulsion and all auxiliary machinery essential to the operation of the vessel is to be capable of
operating with the vessel upright or inclined transversely to 15 degrees either way under static
conditions and up to 22.5 degrees under dynamic conditions or inclined longitudinally up to 7.5
degrees statically or dynamically or combination of these conditions. The Administration may permit
deviation from these angles, taking into consideration the type, size and service conditions of the
vessel.
For Emergency Equipment and Switchgear refer to 4-1-1/17.
5 Electrical Installation
5.1 General
On vessels whose length is less than 30 m (100 ft) and the main engines are self-sustaining and no
mechanical refrigeration is required for the catch, only one generator will be required.
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7 Refrigeration Plant
The refrigeration plant is to be in accordance with Part 6, Chapter 2 of the Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels. For spaces containing toxic refrigerants, see Section 6-2-11 of the above Steel
Vessel Rules. However, where separated spaces for toxic refrigerants are not practicable, the
refrigerating machinery may be installed in the machinery spaces provided that in addition to the leak
detection and water spry systems special consideration is given to the ventilation arrangements,
appropriate gas detectors are fitted, protection of the refrigeration machinery from damage and
provided that the propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries can be operated from the navigation
bridge.
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3 Thickness Gauging
Thickness gauging is to be carried out in accordance with 7-3-2/5.1.14(a) of the above referenced
Part 7.
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APPENDIX 1 Requirements for Building and
Classing Vessels Intended for
Service in Domestic Waters
Note:
This Appendix is prepared to make provision for users of the Rules to design, build and operate vessels intended solely for
restricted service in domestic waters. It is recommended that any vessel which may possibly change its service area from
domestic to international at a future date should at least comply with the requirements listed in 5-A1/3.1, as applicable, so
that the upgrading work for compliance with SOLAS, etc. will avoid essential conversion of the vessel’s structural
arrangements.
1 General
For a vessel intended for service in domestic waters the Bureau will consider the Flag
Administration’s Ships Safety Regulations as an alternative in satisfying specific areas of the Rules.
Where approved by the Committee for a particular service, the vessel will be classed and
distinguished in the Record by the symbols À A1 followed by class notation, if applicable, and the
restricted service area (e.g. À A1 Gulf of Mexico etc.).
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Note:
1 The applicable requirements in Part 4, Chapter 7 are to be fully complied with when the shipboard
automation notation ACCU or ABCU is requested.
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