Notices and General Information

RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

MARINE VESSELS
2020

NOTICES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2020 Marine
Vessel Rules .............................................................................4
TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules..............................................5
Rule Change Notice (2020) ............................................................................................. 6
TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2019 Rules ..............................6

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Introduction
1. ABS Rules and Guides are developed and updated to keep pace with the marine industry. This has
resulted in a complex library of Rules and Guides. Many requirements are repeated throughout
the ABS Rules and Guides, making use and maintenance of Rules/Guides more challenging. To
address the duplication of requirements and to provide a set of Rules that is easier to navigate,
ABS is consolidating Rules for both Vessels and Offshore Units.

For vessels, the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, the Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length and the Rules for Building and Classing
Offshore Support Vessels are being consolidated into the Rules for Building and Classing Marine
Vessels (the Marine Vessel Rules).

For the period from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2020, designers can choose to use the Marine
Vessel Rules or the applicable Steel Vessel, Under 90m or OSV Rule sets. On 1 January 2020, the
Steel Vessel, Under 90M and OSV Rule sets will be withdrawn and only the Marine Vessel Rules
will remain for the design of marine vessels.

2. The year 2020 edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels consists of the
eleven (11) booklets as shown in Table 1. In this regard, we would bring the following to the
user’s attention:
a) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) is to
reflect the expanded contents of PART 1, as a result of including consolidated requirements
for “Classification” applicable to all types of and sizes of vessels, barges and specific
shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., except for those in offshore service, as specified in
the Foreword to Part 1. The supplemental requirements previously contained in
individual Rules and Guides have been consolidated into Chapters of Part 1.
b) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Materials and Welding of PART 2 is to
emphasize the common applicability of the requirements to ABS-classed vessels, other
marine structures and their associated machinery, and thereby make PART 2 more readily
a common “PART” of various ABS Rules and Guides, as appropriate. The Rules for
steel, aluminum, and FRP materials have been consolidated into a single Part 2.
c) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7) is to
reflect the expanded contents of PART 7, as a result of including consolidated requirements
for “Surveys After Construction” applicable to all types and sizes of vessels, barges and
specific shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., as specified in Part 7, Chapter 1, Section 1.
3. The numbering system applied in the Rules is shown in Table 2.
4. The primary changes from the 2019 Rules are identified and listed in Table 3. The effective date
of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 January 2020, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
5. The listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS is available from the ABS
website http://www.eagle.org/absdownloads/index.cfm for download.

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6. In association with the harmonization of the Common Structural Rules (CSR) for Bulk Carriers
and Oil Tankers, on 1 July 2015, the three Sub-parts, 5A, 5B, and 5C, of Part 5 of the Rules for
Building and Classing Marine Vessels are as follows:

Contents
Part 5A: General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1)
Part 5B: Ship Types (IACS CSR Part 2)
Part 5C: This Part is divided into two separate booklets as follows:
Chapters 1 to 6: Tankers and Bulk Carriers not covered by Part 5A
and Part 5B and Container Carriers
Chapters 7 to 18: Passenger Vessels, Liquefied Gas Carriers, Chemical
Carriers, Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles, Water
Carriers, Membrane Tank LNG Carriers, Vessels
Using Gases or other Low-Flashpoint Fuels, Fire
Fighting Vessels, Oil Recovery Vessels, Escort
Vessels, Vessels Under 90 m (295 ft) Intended for
Towing, and Fishing Vessels.
Part 5D: Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services
Application – Oil Tankers
The structural requirements in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 2 of the Rules are
applicable for double hull oil tankers of 150 m in length and upward, with structural
arrangements as specified in Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.3].
For oil tankers with structural arrangements not covered by Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B,
Pt 2, Ch 2, the requirements in Part 5C, Chapters 1 or 2, are to be complied with.
Application – Bulk Carriers
The structural requirements in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 1 of the Rules are
applicable for single side skin and double side skin bulk carriers of 90m in length and
upward, with structural arrangements as specified in Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2].
For vessels intended to carry ore or bulk cargoes, other than the single side skin or double
side skin bulk carriers of 90 m in length and upward with structural arrangements as
specified in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 1, the requirements in Part 5C, Chapters 3
or 4 are to be complied with.
Application – ABS Construction Monitoring Program
These compulsory requirements for CSR notation are specified in Part 5C, Appendix 2.
Application – Onboard Systems for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers
The onboard systems for all tankers are to comply with the requirements of Part 5C,
Chapter 1, Section 7, and for all bulk carriers are to comply with the requirements of Part
5C, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Rules.
Application – References
Other Parts of the ABS Rules that are referenced within Part 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are also
to be applied.
The following flow chart indicates the application of the Rules and typical Class Notations for
tanker and bulk carrier vessels, of which arrangements and scantlings are in full compliance with
the Rules:

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Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes

No No
L ≥ 150 m? L ≥ 90 m?

Yes Yes

Arrangement and Arrangement and

No No
layout comply with layout comply with
Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.3] and Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2] and
Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1,
Figure 3? Figures 1 & 2?

Yes Yes

Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 1, Ch 2: Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 1, Ch 1:
Common Structural Rules Common Structural Rules
and and
Part 5C, Appendix 2 Part 5C, Appendix 2
Part 5C, Chapter 1, Section 7: Part 5C, Chapter 3, Section 7:
ABS Marine Vessel Rules ABS Marine Vessel Rules

À A1 Oil Carrier, CSR, AB-CM À A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, AB-CM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

Part 5C, Chapter 1, Part 5C, Chapter 3,

Appendix 1 to Part 5C Appendix 1 to Part 5C
ABS Marine Vessel Rules ABS Marine Vessel Rules
(L ≥ 150 m) (L ≥ 150 m)
Or

À A1 Oil Carrier, SH, SHCM À A1 Bulk Carrier, SH, SHCM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

Part 5C, Chapter 2 Part 5C, Chapter 4

ABS Marine Vessel Rules ABS Marine Vessel Rules
(L < 150 m) (L < 150 m)

À A1 Oil Carrier À A1 Bulk Carrier

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers

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TABLE 1
Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2020 Marine Vessel Rules
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Part 1: Rules for Conditions of Classification 2020
Part 2: Rules for Materials and Welding 2020
Rules for Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for Welding and Fabrication
Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment 2020
Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery 2020
Part 5A: Specific Vessel Types 2020
(Booklet 1) General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1) (on and after
1 July 2019)
Part 5B: Specific Vessel Types 2020
(Booklet 1) Ship Types (IACS CSR Part 2) (on and after
1 July 2019)
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2020
(Booklet 2) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier
Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier
Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2020
(Booklet 3) Chapter 7 Passenger Carrier
Chapter 8 Liquefied Gas Carrier
Chapter 9 Chemical Carrier
Chapter 10 Vehicle Carrier
Chapter 11 Water Carrier
Chapter 12 Liquefied Gas Carrier with Membrane
Tanks
Chapter 13 Vessels Using Gases or other Low-
Flashpoint Fuels
Chapter 14 Fire Fighting Vessels
Chapter 15 Oil Recovery Vessels
Chapter 16 Escort Vessels
Chapter 17 Vessels Under 90m (295 ft) Intended
for Towing
Chapter 18 Fishing Vessels

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Part 5D: Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services 2020

(Booklet 4) Chapter 1 Vessels Intended for Offshore Support Services
Chapter 2 Offshore Supply
Chapter 3 Anchor Handling and Towing
Chapter 4 Fire Fighting
Chapter 5 Diving and Remotely Operated Vehicles
(ROVs) Support
Chapter 6 Oil Spill Recovery
Chapter 7 Safety Standby Rescue
Chapter 8 Pipe Laying
Chapter 9 Heavy Lift
Chapter 10 Well Intervention
Chapter 11 Well Stimulation
Chapter 12 Well Test
Chapter 13 Escort
Chapter 14 Wind Turbine Installation, Maintenance and
Repair (Wind IMR)
Chapter 15 Cable Laying
Chapter 16 Subsea Services
Part 6: Specialized Items and Systems 2020
Chapter 1 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice
Chapter 2 Refrigerated Cargo Vessels
Part 7: Rules for Survey After Construction 2020

TABLE 2
Division and Numbering of Rules
Division Number
Part Part 1
Chapter Part 1, Chapter 1
Section Section 1-1-1
Subsection (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1
Paragraph (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1.1
Subparagraph 1-1-1/1.1.1
Item 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)
Subitem 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)i)
Appendix Appendix 1-1-A1 or Appendix 1-A1-1
Note:
1 An odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) numbering system is used for the Rules. The purpose is to permit future insertions of
even-numbered paragraphs (2, 4, 6, etc.) of text and to avoid the necessity of having to renumber the existing text and
associated cross-references, as applicable, within the Rules and associated process instructions, check sheets, etc.

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Rule Change Notice (2020)

TABLE 3
Summary of Changes from the 2019 Rules
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 May 2019 – shown as (1 May 2019)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification
1-1-3/9 Classification Symbols and Notations To introduce a new underlined Maltese Cross symbol for vessels built
and classed under the supervision of a another IACS society and
submitted for ABS classification.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2019 – shown as (1 July 2019)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification
1-1-3/11 Classification Symbols and Notations To incorporate the Á-(R) notation, in line with Part 1 of the Under
90m Rules and OSV Rules.
1-3-2/31 Classification Symbols and Notations Corresponding to a new added chapter Part 5D, Chapter 16, “Subsea
Services” for a new optional notation.
1-3-3/1.1 Rules for Classification Corresponding to a new added chapter Part 5D, Chapter 16, “Subsea
Services” for a new optional notation.
1-3-4/5 Submission of Plans Corresponding to a new added chapter Part 5D, Chapter 16, “Subsea
Services” for a new optional notation.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2019 – shown as (1 July 2019)

(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 2 Rules for Materials and Welding
2-1-1/15.3 General Requirements Compliance with IACS UR-W13 Rev. 6 dated June 2018. Thickness
tolerances for products less than 5mm thick are clarified. Editorial
changes.
2-3-1/15.3, 15.3.2 General Requirements Compliance with IACS UR-W13 Rev. 6 dated June 2018. Thickness
tolerances for products less than 5mm thick are clarified. Editorial
changes.
2-5-5/Table 1B Tensile Properties 2-5-A1/Table 2 indicates tensile property requirements for welded
5083-H323 and H343, but the base material properties are not
specified in 2-5-5. 5083-H323 and H343 base metal properties are
added to 2-5-5/Table 1B based on AWS D3.7 Table 2.
2-5-9/1, 5.3, 5.9 Forgings To align the requirements in line with the rules for Carbon Steel
forgings (Part 2-1-6/1.1)
2-A2-1/3.1, 9.3.2, General To add new welding consumable grades YQ890 and YQ960 as
21.3, 23.1, Table indicated in IACS UR-W23 Rev. 2
1, Table 2
2-A3 Application of Filler Metals to ABS To add AQ/DQ/EQ91/98 steels and YQ890/960 welding consumables
Steels for consistency with 2-1-8, 2-A2, IACS UR-W16, and IACS UR-
W23.

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EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2020 – shown as (2020)

(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 2 Rules for Materials and Welding
2-2-2/7.1, 7.3, Section 2 Anchor Chain Clarifications. Qualification testing is to be carried out on the largest
11.1, and 23.2 size chain or accessory. Moved accessory locking pin paragraph to
accessory subsection 2-2-2/23.2. ABS approval of bar suppliers for
chain and accessories is required; see 2-2-3/1.1.
2-3-7/1.13.2 and Section 7 Steel Machinery Forgings Jacking gear failures resulted in revisions to MODU/MOU Rules
1.13.4 6-1-9 that require gears of the climbing pinion gear train to be
examined by crack detection procedures. This needs to be reflected in
the forging inspection provisions of 2-3-7.
2-4-1/5.17 SECTION 1 Hull Construction To align the minimum yield strength for extra high-strength steels
with Section 2-1-8.
2-4-3/Table 2 SECTION 3 Weld Tests To add new material grades XQ91 and XQ98 to the table, in line with
comments from Materials and Welding Special Committee.
2-4-5/1.7 SECTION 5 Aluminum Welding in ABS provisions for qualification of steel welding procedures allow
Hull Construction (2018) acceptance of welding procedures qualified to other codes and
standards such as AWS, EN, ISO, ASME, MIL and JIS (see 2-4-
1/1.7.1). This also needs to be permitted for qualification of aluminum
welding procedures.
2-4-5/5.8 SECTION 5 Aluminum Welding in The Military Sealift Command in the US has reported a number of
Hull Construction (2018) corrosion-related problems. Some of the problems had to do with use
of intermittent welds in the design. MSC asked ABS to provide
guidance on this in the Materials Rules for aluminum. Reference to
AWS Guide for Aluminum Hull Welding, D3.7/6.11 is provided.
2-A9-1/7.3.2(g), SECTION 1 General Requirements To add requirements for steel with a specified minimum yield strength
7.5.3(c), 9.3.5(b) 690 N/mm2 in line with IACS UR W16, Rev.3 and editorial.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2019 – shown as (1 July 2019)

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-1-2/3.5, Table General Requirements This PRC incorporates the changes in Revision 9 of IACS UR S6. In
3, Table 4, 3.9 Revision 9, UR S6 has been updated to expand the low temperature
requirements to cover temperatures in the range between -10 Celsius
and -20 Celsius and to introduce the material requirements for cargo
tank boundaries on tanks designed for carriage of cold cargo. Refer to
UR 6 and the Technical Background of UR S6 for details.
3-2-4/19.1 Bottom Structures Based on the investigation report regarding crack damages in way of
sea chest, changes are proposed to remove a latent notch to avoid
disconnection of grating supports.
3-2-7/4.7.2 Beams and Longitudinals To align the corrosion margin for the supporting hull structure with
the other categories of structures.
3-2-14/7.5, 11.3, Rudders and Steering Equipment To bring ABS MVR in line with the latest IACS UR S10 (Rev.5 April
11.5, 13.1, 13.3, 2018).
17.1.1, 17.1.2 and
To fix unit conversion coefficients in equations affected by the IACS
17.7
UR S10 updates.
Also, for 11.5:
1. To keep consistent with IACS UR S10 (Corr. 1 Dec. 2015);
2. Delete the requirements for preload stress for keyless fitting.
3-2-A8 Review of Temporary Industrial Relocating requirements for review of temporary industrial equipment
Equipment and Modules and modules from Part 5D so that they apply to any vessel type, not
just OSVs.

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PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-1-1/Table 6, Classification of Machinery Table 6: To correct the PDA Tier of Approval category for Class III
Table 8 pipe fittings and valves to align with the Rule requirement as
stipulated in 4-6-1/7.1.4 and 4-6-1/Table 2 of MVR.
Table 8: This PRC is issued to provide a consideration of the ambient
temperature above -25°C and to align with the intent of the
requirement of 4-1-1/7.7 of the MODU Rules.
4-3-2/7.3.2(a)viii) Propulsion Shafting With regard to the clearance calculation for no forward stern tube
bearing installation, if the propeller shaft and intermediate shaft
assembly results in an excessive load on the intermediate bearing or in
excessive shaft stresses, the clearance calculation would need to be
conducted by adding an additional temporary support.
PRC is created to incorporate the above.
4-4-1A1/5.7.2, Rules for Design The missing information for the bolt load calculation is added by
5.7.3(b) referring to UG-34 & Mandatory in Appendix 2 of ASME BPVC
VIII-1 and Annex G of JIS B 8265 into the Rules.
4-6-2/3.3 Metallic Piping Editorial; 2-3-18, 2-3-19, and 2-3-20 also apply to copper and copper
alloy tube and pipe.
4-6-2/Table 10 Metallic Piping PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project and to
align with 4-6-2/table 10 of the Steel Vessels Rules which does not
have the superscript text of (6) for "Compression Couplings".
4-6-4/5.10 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks PRC is to align Rules with MARPOL MEPC.1/Circ.642 as amended
by MEPC.1/Circ.676 and MEPC.1/Circ.760, revised guidelines for
handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships incorporating an
Integrated Bilge Water Treatment System (IBTS) in MVR 4-6-4/5.10.
4-6-4/9.3.4 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks The PRC is issued to align Rules with the requirements of the Ch.
4.1.2 Air and overflow pipes of MSC.1/Circ.1321.
Addition of Heated Lubrication Oil Tank in SVR 4-6-2/9.3.4(a)
4-6-4/11.1.3 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To propose acceptance of compartment/void space without sounding
pipes.
4-6-4/11.7 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks Level indicating device may be accepted as a means of sounding in
accordance with 4-6-4/11.1.2 of the Steel Vessels Rules. However,
level switch is not acceptable as a means of sounding since the same is
a sensing device of the predetermined value.
PRC is to clarify that level switches cannot be used as a required level
indicating devices.
4-6-4/13.5.1(a) Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To provide clear description, by adding the phrase "of not more than
two sides" in 4-6-4/13.5.1(a).
4-7-2/1.9.4(a) Provisions for Specific Spaces To clarify ABS Rules that a single escape route (instead of two) may
be accepted for spaces that are entered only occasionally, and for
spaces where the maximum travel distance to the door is 5 m or less,
in line with the interpretation of SOLAS Ch-II, Reg 13.4.2. in IACS
SC269, Means of escape from steering gear space in Cargo Ships.
4-7-2/7.3.8 Provisions for Specific Spaces To align with 49 CFR 176.116.(e) (3) requiring A-60 between
machinery space of category A and cargo space containing class 1
dangerous goods except for class 1.4S regardless of the separation
distance of 3 m even for foreign flag vessels.
4-7-2/Table 3 Provisions for Specific Spaces To add Notes 1 and 2 to align with SOLAS Reg. II-2/Table 19.1 and
MVR 5C-5-7/Table 2.
4-7-3/5.1.2 Fire-extinguishing Systems and To align with 6/3.1.19 of the International Code for Fire Safety
Equipment Systems (FSS Code) regarding the quantity of foam concentrate
available.
4-7-3/Table 4 Fire-extinguishing Systems and To align 4-7-3/Table 4 with MODU 5-2-4/Table 1 showing more
Equipment details and all sizes of equivalency in metric and US units.

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4-8-1/Table 1 General Provisions To align with MSC.1/Circular.1572, 5 SOLAS Regulations II-1/40 –
General – and II-1/41 – Main Source of Electrical Power and Lighting
Systems
4-8-3/Table 3, Electrical Equipment To clearly indicate both overload and overcurrent tests are to be
3.7, 3.15.6 carried out.
4-9-2/7.7 Essential Features Requirements To align with IEC 60092-504: 2016, Edition 4.0, 9.3.2.3
Acknowledgement regarding acknowledgement of alarms.
4-9-5/15.3.1 ACC Notation To add an alternative means to the requirement of two bilge level
sensors in each bilge well.
PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-1-1/5.33 Introduction To clarify the requirements in the previous (original) version adopted
in April 2016 by eliminating vague expressions found therein, in
particular, regarding permissive fuel tank location, cargoes (oil and
chemical) to be covered, duplication with IMO instruments such as
“instead of cofferdams”, in line with IACS UR M76 Rev.1 (June
2018).
5C-1-7/1.3.9 Cargo Oil and Associated Systems To reflect the international methods of hazardous area classification
based on IEC Std. 60092-502.
5C-1-7/3.3.2(f) Cargo Oil and Associated Systems To limit the spray shield to glands around the cargo pumps.
5C-1-7/17.7 Cargo Oil and Associated Systems Suitable means for calibration which is not clear in SOLAS II-
2/4.5.7.1 was interpreted in MSC Circ. 1581 and same was reflected
to MVR 5C-1-7/17.7.
5C-1-7/25.31 Cargo Oil and Associated Systems Incorporation of IACS UI SC286 (June 2018) Operational status of
the inert gas system.
5C-1-7/25.37.8 Cargo Oil and Associated Systems The reference to IMO is replaced by a reference to the IACS UI
SC287. "Should" is replaced by "is to" throughout the text.
5C-1-7/25.41.2(e) Cargo Oil and Associated Systems PRC is to incorporate the description of chapter 15.2.4.1.4 of FSS
Code(2015 Edition) for the installation of a nitrogen receiver or a
buffer tank in E/R into the Rules.
As an industry practice, the N2 receiver has been installed in the E/R
and chapter 15.2.4.1.4 of FSS Code(2015 Edition) amended by
MSC.367(93) has allowed such installation.
5C-1-7/27.1 Cargo Oil and Associated Systems To revise reference to MSC/Circ.582 with the revised guidelines,
MSC.1/Circ.1312 in SVR 5C-1-7/27.1.
5C-3-7/11 Cargo Safety and Vessel Systems SOLAS XII/12 requires bulk carriers to be provided with water level
detectors in cargo holds, some ballast tanks, and dry or void spaces.
Our ABS Rules cover these water ingress alarms in Part 7 for Survey.
(See 7-3-2/1.7.4, 7-3-2/1.15.3, 7-3-2/1.19.3, 7-3-2/5.7.9, and 7-3-
2/5.19.8)
Proposed to add requirement here to be more visible for Design phase.
5C-8-1/1.3.1 General (ABS) To allow RELIQ Notation for Gas Carriers other than LNGC, such as
LPG carriers and ethane carriers.

5C-8-4/19.1.6 Cargo Containment To align with IACS UI GC23, which provides an interpretation of the
requirements for cargo tank structure heating arrangement power
supply.
5C-8-5/12.3.1 Process Pressure Vessels and Liquid, Incorporation of IACS UI GC25 (July 2018) Cargo piping insulation,
Vapour, and Pressure Piping Systems specifying that insulation efficiency is more relevant for vessels
operating with a reliquefaction plant and heat ingress through
pipework could be accounted for and verified at the design stage.
5C-8-5/13.1.1(a) Process Pressure Vessels and Liquid, To reflect "BS EN ISO 28921-1 – Industrial valves. Isolating valves
Vapour, and Pressure Piping Systems for low-temperature applications. Design, manufacturing and
production testing and BS EN ISO 28921-2 – Industrial valves.
Isolating valves for low-temperature applications. Type testing" into
the Rules.

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5C-8-5/13.1.1(c) Process Pressure Vessels and Liquid, Incorporation of IACS UI GC24 (July 2018) Fire Test for Emergency
Vapour, and Pressure Piping Systems Shutdown Valves, which clarifies that valves consisting of materials
having melting temperatures lower than 925°C but the materials are
used only in the parts whose failure does not cause deterioration of
shell or seat tightness intrinsically need not be required to undergo a
fire test.
5C-8-7/8.4 Cargo Pressure/Temperature Control To align the description with 7.8.4 of the IGC Code(2016 Edition) as
per MSC 93/22/Add.1/Corr.3, Dated 5 November 2015, Corrigendum.
5C-8-13/6.11 Instrumentation and Automation To align the requirements with 13.6.11 of the IGC Code (2016
Systems Edition).
5C-8-16/4.6 Use of Cargo as Fuel The requirements of MVR 5C-8-16/3.1 have been superseded by the
(IACS) requirements of 5C-8-16/4.1, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.6 (already in MVR), so
5C-8-16/3.1 is being deleted.
5C-8-A5/Table 1 Reliquefaction System (ABS) To align SVR 5C-8-A5/Table 1 to the Rules with 5C-8-A5/15.
5C-8-A7 Dual Fuel Diesel and Single Gas Fuel To incorporate IACS UR M78 (July 2018) Safety of Internal
Engines (ABS) Combustion Engines Supplied with Low Pressure Gas, which covers
all types of diesel engines supplied with low pressure gaseous
methane: dual fuel engines, gas fuel only engines and premixed
engines (where gas is mixed with air before the turbo-charger).
5C-9-3/9 Ship Arrangements Incorporation of IACS UR M76 Rev.1 (June 2018) Location of fuel
tanks in cargo area on oil and chemical tankers to clarify the
requirements in the previous (original) version adopted in April 2016
by eliminating vague expressions found therein, in particular,
regarding permissive fuel tank location, cargoes (oil and chemical) to
be covered, duplication with IMO instruments such as “instead of
cofferdams”.
5C-10-4/3.7.3, Cargo Safety PRC is to align with SOLAS II-2/20-1 as amended by IMO
3.7.4, 3.7.5, and Resolution MSC.365(93), Requirements for spaces intended for
3.8 carriage of motor vehicles with compressed natural gas in their tanks
for their own propulsion as cargo.
5C-13-10/1 Power Generation Including To incorporate IACS UR M78 (July 2018) Safety of Internal
Propulsion and other Gas Consumers Combustion Engines Supplied with Low Pressure Gas, which covers
all types of diesel engines supplied with low pressure gaseous
methane: dual fuel engines, gas fuel only engines and premixed
engines (where gas is mixed with air before the turbo-charger).
5C-13-11/3.1 Fire Safety Added interpretation of IACS UI GF13 (July 2018) in the Rules such
as:
Fire protection in 3.1 means structural fire protection, not including
means of escape and enclosed spaces containing equipment for fuel
preparation such as pumps or compressors or other potential ignition
sources are to be provided with a fixed fire-extinguishing system.
5C-13-12/5.2 Explosion Prevention Incorporation of IACS UI GF14 (July 2018) Hazardous area
classification of fuel storage hold spaces.
5C-13-15/10.1 Control, Monitoring and Safety Incorporation of IACS UI GF15 (July 2018) Alarms for loss of
Systems ventilation capacity, which specifies that flow indicators, or
underpressure monitoring combined with ventilation fan monitoring
would also be acceptable arrangements.

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PART 5D Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services
5D-1-1/3.1, Table General 3.1, Table 1 - Corresponding to a new added chapter Part 5D Chapter
1, Table 2 and 5.7 16 Subsea Services for providing an optional notation.
Table 1, Table 2 and 5.7 - Currently, the "SPS" Notation may only be
assigned in combination with one of the notations in 5D-1-1/Table 1,
for example, "Offshore Support Vessel (Supply, SPS)". Moving
"SPS" into Table 1 allows the notation "Offshore Support Vessel
(SPS)" to be assigned.
The other two tables are numbered as Table 2 and Table 3 for clarity.
Some OSVs, such as Wind Farm Support Vessels, may have walk-to-
work gangways installed, and thus may be assigned the "GRC(Type I
or II, PS, or AS)" Notation. Therefore, this notation is added to the list
in 5D-1-1/5.7
5D-16-1 General To provide users with specific guidance and criteria applying to
vessels intended for unrestricted service and engaged primarily in
installation support, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance and/or
repair of subsea systems which may include but are not limited to
subsea trees, wellhead, manifolds, equipment and facilities/structures.
5D-16-2 Seakeeping To provide users with specific guidance and criteria applying to
vessels intended for unrestricted service and engaged primarily in
installation support, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance and/or
repair of subsea systems which may include but are not limited to
subsea trees, wellhead, manifolds, equipment and facilities/structures.
5D-16-3 Vessel Design and Equipment To provide users with specific guidance and criteria applying to
vessels intended for unrestricted service and engaged primarily in
installation support, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance and/or
repair of subsea systems which may include but are not limited to
subsea trees, wellhead, manifolds, equipment and facilities/structures.
5D-16-4 Supporting Machinery and Systems To provide users with specific guidance and criteria applying to
vessels intended for unrestricted service and engaged primarily in
installation support, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance and/or
repair of subsea systems which may include but are not limited to
subsea trees, wellhead, manifolds, equipment and facilities/structures.
5D-16-5 Tests, Trials and Surveys To provide users with specific guidance and criteria applying to
vessels intended for unrestricted service and engaged primarily in
installation support, decommissioning, inspection, maintenance and/or
repair of subsea systems which may include but are not limited to
subsea trees, wellhead, manifolds, equipment and facilities/structures.
5D-1-A1 Review of Temporary Industrial Relocating requirements for review of temporary industrial equipment
Equipment and Modules and modules from Part 5D so that they apply to any vessel type, not
just OSVs.
5D-3-A1/3.27 Guidelines for Static Bollard Pull Remove redundant text regarding calibration which is already in MVR
Test Procedure 5D-3-A1/3.21. Redundant text is reportedly causing confusion in the
field.
PART 6 Specialized Items and Systems
6-1-3/3.7, 9.11, Machinery Requirements for Polar Modifications and editorial changes made to add clarity and to better
11.1 and 11.9 Class Vessels follow IACS UR I3.
6-1-6 Baltic Ice Classes Updates and changes to Trafi Finnish Transport Safety Agency,
Regulation 1 (65) TRAFI/494131/03.04.01.00/2016, which were
issued on 14 November 2017 and entered into force in 1 December
2017.
6-1-6A2 The Validity of the Powering Updates and changes to Trafi Finnish Transport Safety Agency,
Requirement in 6-1-6/9.1.2 Regulation 1 (65) TRAFI/494131/03.04.01.00/2016, which were
issued on 14 November 2017 and entered into force in 1 December
2017.

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(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-2-14/17.1 Rudders and Steering Equipment Equation reorganized to simplify the calculation of maximum
thickness of rounded end. See attached derivation.
3-2-14/23.15 Rudders and Steering Equipment This provision refers to “3-2-14/7 Rudder Stocks” which only sustains
the Design Force (or called lift force when the rudder blade turns a
certain angle) as defined in 3-2-14/23.7 without thruster force.
However, the steering tube will mainly take thruster force in addition
to the Design Force as defined in 3-2-14/23.7.
In consideration of the different loads sustained by Rudder Stocks and
Steering Tube, the contribution of Thruster Force (of the Azimuthal
Thruster) to the bending moment on the steering tube shall be clearly
mentioned in the Rules to avoid being missed out.
3-2-18/5.11 Ceiling, Sparring, and Protection of A question was raised from a client on how the scantling of the
Steel integral hull tanks for urea based ammonia solution used for reducing
NOx as SCR reductants should be determined.
A similar question in CSR-BC&OT KC1420 was addressed for
corrosion allowance and the answer is left to the discretion by each
class. Also, IACS UR M77/2.6 is addressed for such storage and
requires appropriate anticorrosion. Therefore, it should be clarified
how to determine the scantlings and any corrosion extra for corrosive
liquid in the integral urea storage tank.
3-2-A5/3.1.1 and Guidelines for Calculating Bending Based on the figure shown in MVR 3-2-A5 Figure 1(b), the shear
3.1.2 Moment and Shear Force in Rudders force and bending moments formula for A2 area should be updated as
and Rudder Stocks indicated therein similar to regular spade rudders. The original
bending moment and shear force formulas are something wrong.
3-5-1/3.7 Anchoring, Mooring, and Towing Clarification of vessel applicability of Á.
Equipment
3-5-3/1 Equipment without the Symbol Á As part of the Rules Modernization effort and to clarify the
applicability of 3-5-3/1.
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-1-1/Table 3 Classification of Machinery We have had queries from console manufactures that their products
are not fitting any of the control, monitoring and safety system
devices, which are normally supplied by other vendors and assembled
together at shipyard. Tier 4/5 are considered too high for the consoles.
Previous Rule was only "Design review" which we are reverting to.
4-1-1/Table 7 Classification of Machinery To specify that the type test requirements in UR E10 should apply and
that the inclination angle of 45 deg. in Note 1 in UR M46 may be
deleted.
4-2-1 Internal Combustion Engines PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules.
To clarify that the cylinder block test requirements should be applied
to all engines that have this type of arrangement (irrespective of the
engine type) and that the testing and certification requirements should
be applied where the engine power is greater than 400kW/cylinder (to
align with the requirements for engine blocks), in line with IACS UR
M72 Rev.2.
4-2-1A1 Plans and Data for Diesel Engines PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and incorporate updates of IACS requirements.
4-2-1A2 Type Testing Procedure for PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
Crankcase Explosion Relief Valves result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A3/3, 11 Type Testing Procedure for Updated Rule references to align with other updated PRCs. This is
and 15 Crankcase Oil Mist Detection and part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project for 4-2-1.
Alarm Equipment

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4-2-1A4 Crankshaft strength calculations PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A5 Definition of Stress Concentration PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
Factors in Crankshaft Fillets result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and incorporation of IACS update requirements.
4-2-1A6 Stress Concentration Factors and To keep all Appendices, related to Crankshafts, grouped together, as
Stress Distribution at the Edge of Oil this improves clarity and consistency and to update outdated
Drillings terminology.
PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, incorporation of
IACS update requirements and other rules improvement.
4-2-1A7/1 and 5 Alternative Method for Calculation of Updated reference rule cites and figures.
Stress Concentration Factors in the PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
Web Fillet Radii of Crankshafts by result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Utilizing Finite Element Method Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A8/3, 7 and Guidance for Evaluation of Fatigue Updated Reference cites and Figures.
11 Tests PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A9/5, 7, 9 Guidance for Calculation of Surface Updated References Rule Cites and Figures.
and 11 Treated Fillets and Oil Bore Outlets PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A10/3.3 and Guidance for Calculation of SCFs Updated References Rule cites and Figures.
5 PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-2-1A11 Guidance for Spare Parts This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project and update
ABS Rules (with respect to IACS UR changes, updates).
Appendix 11 is created for Guidance for Spare Parts
4-2-2 Turbochargers Updated References Rule cites and Figures.
PRC is part of the Modernization of ABS Machinery Rules. This is a
result of the 2018 Main Engine Rules Gap Analysis, Rules
Improvement and to incorporate updates with IACS requirements.
4-3-1/1.1 Gears This modification is intended to include in the subject chapter, small
epicyclic reduction gears used for steering of thrusters or podded
propulsion units. An IACS machinery group has initiated few years
ago (PM11923) to further clarify UI SC242, the outcome of that group
is used here to be integrated in this section.
4-3-1/1.5.2, 1.5.3, Gears PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
1.5.4. 1.5.5 and • To move and replace the listing of teeth geometrical and
1.5.6 manufacturing data with the one in Appendix.
• Non destructive examination are given a clearer space in the list of
documents to be submitted.
• Prescriptive requirements for gear testing procedures are to be
moved to a dedicated paragraph in the following sections (see PRC)
4-3-1/3 Gears PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
Modified sections, moved around sections for clarity and also added
certain requirements to be in line with AGMA specifications.
4-3-1/5.1, 5.1.1, Gears PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
5.3.2, 5.3.4 To re-align allowable stress number to a ISO 6336 -5/6.7 value (test
results from literature shows an increase in bending fatigue life of 20-
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4-3-1/5.5 Gears Service delivery with design of casing of a client which developed
cracks in several vessels, current requirements are restrictive but focus
on deflections only and without including limits.
Oil suction position is critical for integrity of propulsion.
PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-1/5.9.2, 5.9.3, Gears Reorganized the section to add clarity on maximum torque, vibratory
5.9.4, 5.9.8, torque.
5.9.10 Removed and reformulated criteria for minimum required shaft
diameter in way of shrink fit.
Added knurled shrink fit as frequently proposed on small gears.
PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-1/5.17.1 and Gears Re-organized section as part of the Machinery Rules Modernization
5.17.2 Project.
Align Rules requirement with IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1394
4-3-1/9.3, 9.7.1, Gears Reorganized the section.
9.7.2, 9.9 For balancing of gear and wheels modification, based on past
experience many manufacturers of small-medium size gear units are
not performing dynamic balancing of the gears, a noise test of the unit
is used instead to confirm adequacy of the unit.
PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-2/1.5.5 and Propulsion Shafting PRC is to provide alternative requirement of installation with no
7.3.4 ii) forward stern tube bearings as referred in MVR 4-3-2/ 7.3.2 a viii).
There are no other IACS requirements similar to the Rules and this
alternative requirement provide another solution, more feasible and
practiced by the shipyard.
4-3-2/17 Propulsion Shafting To propose a new optional rope and line cutter notation.
4-3-4/1.1, 1.3, Steering Gears To eliminate the redundancy of requirements and for the clarification
1.9.1, 1.9.3, 1.11 of material test requirements.
and 3.4 This is also part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-4/1.9.3 Steering Gears To align missing U90M 4-3-3/1.9.2 to MVR.
4-3-4/1.11 Steering Gears Added additional list of documents to be submitted, to be in line with
IACS UR M42(13).
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-4/11.1 and Steering Gears A cross reference (4-8-2/9.17.5) is added to the electrical section for
11.3 electrical protection requirements for clarity. Deleted 4-8-3/11.3.2 to
11.3.4.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-4/11.9 Steering Gears PRC is to eliminate the repeated paragraph in MVR 4-3-4/11.9 and
provide direct cites for clarity.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-4/13.1.1 Steering Gears Added locations of control systems, as specified in SOLAS Reg II-
1/29.7.1 and IACS SC94.2 to make the Rules more user friendly.
4-3-4/13.3 Steering Gears This change provides clear application of the requirements for control
power supply and separating from power supply feeders as specified
in 4-3-4/11.1.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-4/13.5.2(b) Steering Gears This change provides clear requirements in line with SOLAS II-
1/Reg. 29.7.1.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-3-6/1.1, 1.3, Waterjets To reorganize General section for Rule modernization.
1.5, 1.7, 1.17, This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
1.19, 1.21, 1.23

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4-3-7/7.1 Propulsion Redundancy Updated MVR 4-3-7/7.1 based on the Machinery Rules
Modernization Project, Benchmarking Study conducted by GECC
comparing the ABS Rules with other IACS member Class Societies.
It is identified that ABS has more stringent requirement on the
recovery time of alternate standby propulsion system in 4-3-7/7.1 of
MVR. Also in the past, special consideration were given for
retractable thrusters. The same is included in this PRC
4-3-7/9.7 Propulsion Redundancy To limit and consider only active components to maintain full
propulsion capability. For other components, excluding failure of
fixed piping, redundancy is required to maintain propulsion capacity
as per 4-3-7/7.1 or 4-3-7/7.3, as applicable.
4-4-1/17.3 Boilers and Pressure Vessels and Inspection openings may be omitted when no internal corrosion would
Fired Equipment occur. It is not necessary to inspect internal part. Many clients choose
stainless steel as shell and head material for pressure vessels carrying
air or fresh water. Based on ASME BPVC VIII.1 UG-46, the pressure
vessels without inspection openings should be accepted in such cases.
4-6-2/5.15 Metallic Piping To clearly indicate the criteria of burst pressure test of non-standard
valves in accordance with the process instruction.
4-6-2/Table 9, 10 Metallic Piping IACS UR P2.7.4 (Rev.9) & IACS UR P2.13 (new)
and 11
4-6-3/1, 5 and Plastic Piping To introduce two (2) additional fire endurance test levels (L1W and
Table 1 L2W), and by Res. MSC.399(95) to take into account technological
developments and the 2010 FTP Code requirements, in line with
IACS UR P4 Rev.5 (Dec.2018).
4-6-3/5.11 Plastic Piping PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
Updated MVR 4-6-3/5.11 for clarity.
4-6-3/5.13.1 and Plastic Piping To align the Rules with the updated requirement of flame spread test
17.1 as stipulated in IMO Resolution A.753(18) as amended by
RESOLUTION MSC.313(88) & MSC.399(95).
The requirement of flame spread test in IMO RESOLUTION
A.753(18) has been amended by RESOLUTION MSC.399(95), the
same is to be updated in ABS Rules.
4-6-3/Table 1 Plastic Piping PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project. The
clarification of N/A was not carried over into the MVR. Also, added
definitions section to the Rules, as per IMO Resolution A.753(18).
4-6-4/3.3.4 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks PRC is an editorial correction of cross-reference in MVR 4-6-4/3.3.4.
4-6-4/5.5.3, Ship Piping Systems and Tanks 5.5.3. The dimensions of the bilge strainer holes have been modified
5.7.4(b), Table 1, from three (3) times the pipe diameter to two (2) times to be consistent
7.1.2, 9.3.3(a), with other major Class Societies Lloyds, DNV GL, NK).
9.3.4(a), 9.3.4(d) 7.1.2 Additional Basic Principles in 7.1.2 have been added for clarity
and Rules Modernization project.
5.7.4 and Table 1. The Standard Discharge Connections 5.7.4, Table 1
has been deleted and a cross reference has been added to MARPOL
Annex I/Reg. 13. The requirements remain the same.
9.3.3(a). Required vent pipe sizes have been clarified.
9.3.4(a) Requirements for vent pipes for cofferdams adjacent to fuel
oil tanks have been clarified.
9.3.4(d) Sea chest vent pipe requirements have been modified to be
consistent with other major Class Societies.
4-6-4/13.5.1(d) Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To specify the requirement to use 0.1% sulphur limit for fuel oil
consumed within the ECA regions requires tank arrangements which
satisfy the safety objectives of SOLAS Regulation II-1/26.11, in line
with IACS UI SC123.
4-6-4/13.9.2 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks PRC is to clarify location requirements for fuel oil purifiers in MVR
4-6-4/13.9.2.

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4-6-5/3.1.1, 3.5.1, Piping Systems for Internal 3.1.1. "Intended for propulsion and power generation" is deleted to be
3.7.1 and 11.9 Combustion Engines consistent with other sections of the Rules.
3.5.1. "Generator" is changed to "auxiliary diesel". Editorial change.
3.7.1. "Generator" is changed to "auxiliary diesel". Editorial change.
11.9. Added exhaust gas system back pressure design requirements.
4-6-5/5.1.2, 5.1.3, Piping Systems for Internal 1. To use the terms “Propulsion” and “Auxiliary” in line with the
5.1.4, 5.5, 5.5.1 Combustion Engines proposed change of 4-6-5/1.
and 5.5.2 2. To require the submittal of relevant documentation, including the
minimum required quantity of lubricating oil in the lube oil sumps and
tanks.
3. Clarified "Auxiliary" and "Generator" as an editorial change
4-6-5/7.1.1 and Piping Systems for Internal Original wording in 7.1.2 has been reinstated. (Basic Requirements).
7.7.1(a) Combustion Engines Electric power generation reference in 7.7.1(a) has been added for clarity.
Editorial changes: Propulsion and auxiliary units have now been
specified as engines in 7.7.1(a).
4-6-5/9.1.1 and Piping Systems for Internal The word "propulsion" in 4-6-5/9.1.1 is being deleted as Rule is
9.1.2 Combustion Engines applicable to propulsion as well as electric power generation.
4-6-5/11.1 and Piping Systems for Internal Application section in 11.1 clarified regarding requirements.
11.9 Combustion Engines Added design requirement of exhaust gas system in 4-6-5/11.9. PRC
is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-6-5/13.1 Piping Systems for Internal Clarified requirements for crankcase ventilation by modifying cross
Combustion Engines reference in 13.1.
4-6-6/3.3.1, Table Piping Systems for Steam Plants Added "Joints" in 3.3.1 for clarity.
1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.2. Editorial change. Deleted the word "and".
5.11.2(a)
In 5.11.2(a), added 4-4-1/Appendix 1/21.3 as a cross reference
regarding hydrostatic testing, for clarity.
In Table 1, added Note 3 and 4 for slip joints. "No limitations" has
been revised.
4-6-6/Table 4 Piping Systems for Steam Plants Changes proposed by Engineer in PRC:
1. 9.9 Table 4. Removed "auxiliary" and added "generator" for clarity.
4-6-7/9.5 Other Piping Systems Editorial changes.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-6-7/11.3 Other Piping Systems The proposed change is in line with the related requirement in SOLAS
Reg. II-2/Reg.4.3.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-7-3/11.5.1(a) Fire-extinguishing Systems and 4-7-3/11.5.1(a) Deleted IACS Interpretation and added Note to refer
and 15.5.3(c) Equipment to IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1487 as Rule modernization project.
4-7-3/15.3.2(ii), Deleted MSC/Circ. 582/Corr.1 to MSC/Circ. 1312
and Corr.1 as Rule modernization project.
4-7-3/15.5.3(c) added fire fighters outfits requirements for Tankers.
This is to be consistent with SOLAS Reg. II-2/10.10.2.3.
4-7-4/3.2 and 5.3 Requirements for Vessels Under 500 PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
Gross Tons 3.2 and 5.3. These Rules have been reorganized and are now based on
Tonnage, instead of the previous Tonnage/Length combination. This
will bring ABS Rules in line with SOLAS and other Classification
Societies.
The reorganization and Rule modernization includes Number of
Pumps, Capacity, Firemains and Hydrants, Fire Fighter's Outfits and
Portable Extinguishers.
4-8-2/1 through System Design General clean up, simplified, modified and reworded for clarity.
11 For detailed explanations for each section, please refer to "PRC 434,
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4-8-2/3.7.2 and System Design To specify requirements for automatic bus transfer.
3.7.4 To address separation of transforming equipment and transforming
equipment where a localized fire in one transforming equipment may
impact the other transforming equipment and operation of or access to
a separate manual or automatic bus transfer switch.
4-8-2/5.15.3 System Design The existing Rule text as written is not in line with the common
interpretation and need to be changed to require either electrical or
hydraulic starting system to be maintained from emergency
switchboard.
4-8-2/11.9.1(d) System Design Accommodation spaces, service spaces, control stations and other
space- means of stopping power ventilation.
This change is to clarify that the small & independent fans in
accommodation, such as lavatory, pantry, etc. are also to be included
in this requirement. At the same time, the paragraph is proposed to be
rephrased for easy understanding
4-8-2/Table 1 System Design It is not necessary to list "general alarm system" under "alarm system"
as this system is already included "communication system".
4-8-3/9.19 Electrical Equipment PRC is to separate the fire resistant type and flame retardant type in
section 4-8-3/9.19 of the Marine Vessel Rules.
4-8-3/13.5 Electrical Equipment Update IEC number IEC 60079-20 with new ISO/IEC 80079-20-1.
4-8-3/Table 2 Electrical Equipment To address the fact that PA/GA speakers with IP 55 enclosure can not
embedded-installed which is unsightly. In fact, most of the PA/GA
speakers in bathrooms and showers are IP44 and embedded-installed
on the top or on the wall where is not directly exposed to water splash.
4-8-4/1.1.1 Shipboard Installation and Tests Installations subject to Surveyor satisfaction have been added by the
Engineer based on Rules Modernization Project.
4-8-4/5.1.1, 5.1.3, Shipboard Installation and Tests Clarified by addition of "lead acid batteries".
5.1.4, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, Added Reference to 4-8-3/5.9 for batteries in UPS.
and 5.3.4
Clarified Battery Box and Battery Locker by adding Battery Locker.
Added Reference to ABS Guide for use of Lithium Ion Batteries.
Editorial changes in 5.3.1 plus added interlocking requirements for the
battery charger with the power ventilation system.
5.3.2 Editorial changes plus added Lockers and Racks for clarity.
Added Batteries installed in racks are to be protected from falling
objects.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-8-4/7.3.4 Shipboard Installation and Tests Added as a Rule change. These are applicable requirements to
distribution boards.
4-8-4/21.1.9 iv) Shipboard Installation and Tests There were several inquiries with regard to the installation of
submersible type cables. After further investigation, it was noted that
some of this type of cable were Type Approved by ABS for
installation in water for a long period of time.
The PRC is to clarify the requirements and installation of submersible
type cable.
4-8-4/27.1, 27.5.1 Shipboard Installation and Tests This section of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous areas, such as
through 27.5.5 Intrinsically Safe Equipment and Certified Safe Equipment has been
and 27.7.1(c) and updated based on requirements specified in IEC -60079 and IEC-
(d) 60092.
PRC is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-8-4/27.3.3(d) & Shipboard Installation and Tests The 2018 Rule Changes for 4-6-7/7.3 and 7.5 approved that the
27.5.4 oxygen gas is not a flammable gas, the above requirements are applied
to acetylene gas (as flammable gas) only. Therefore similar to the
above rule change, 4-8-4/27.3.3(d) and 27.5.4 has been modified to
apply to the requirements to acetylene storage room only.
4-8-4/27.5 Shipboard Installation and Tests Update IEC number. IEC 60079-20 and IEC 60079-20-1 are replaced
by ISO/IEC 80079-20-1.

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4-8-4A1/9.1 Type Test Procedure for Plastic Cable Update expired IEC number IEC 60093 with IEC 62631-3-1 and IEC
Tray and Protective Casing 62631-3-2.
4-8-5/9.17 and Special Systems Editorial changes to Switchboards, Distribution Boards and Panels
9.19 and Running Lights Sections.
This is part of the Machinery Rules Modernization Project.
4-9-2/3.1.2 Essential Features Requirements Original requirements are not clear. A faster reference to the
requirements in 4-9-6/Table 1A through 4-9-6/Table 5A is provided
and the confusing reference to 4-9-6/13.3ii) is removed.
This is to avoid a circuitous reference through 4-9-6/13.3ii).
4-9-2/3.1.6 Essential Features Requirements This requirement should be a general requirement, and aligned with
IEC 60092-504-2016/ Clause 8.3.1.4.
It is believed that during the consolidation process of the Vessel
Rules, this requirement may have been left in the general section
rather than in the "transfer between remote controls" station which is
covered In ABS 4-9-2/13.11.
4-9-2/3.3 Essential Features Requirements To align and define the "lower step" concept and associate it to section
4-9-2/3.5. This is also in line with the requirements of the latest IEEE
45.2 Std requirements.
4-9-2/5.1 Essential Features Requirements "Auxiliary energy" is not defined in the Rules. Neither IEC nor other
class society has this terminology. This change will clarify the concept
of independent power sources, and align with the requirements with
latest IEC 60092-504.
4-9-2/11.7.3(a) Essential Features Requirements PRC is to align the requirements with the latest IACS E24 Std
requirements and to update requirements for Harmonics content levels
as per IEC 61892-1 as well.
4-9-3/7.1 Computer-based Systems To align the requirements with the latest IACS E22. And to
differentiate system categories from IEC 60092-504-2016.
4-9-3/9.3.2 Computer-based Systems PRC is to delete incorrect reference in MVR 4-9-3/9.3.2
4-9-6/21.7 ACCU Notation To require one portable fire extinguisher for each member of the crew
assigned to machinery space provided in the in the vicinity of the fire-
fighting station, or at the entrance to the propulsion machinery space.
4-9-6/Tables 1A, ACCU Notation IACS UR M35 Rev.8 (an. 2019)
1B & 4B IACS revised items “2.0 Lubrication oil system” of Table 1 and Table
2 of UR M35 as well as the Note n.3 of Table 2 to align with the text
used in UR M10.8.
4-9-6/Table 6 ACCU Notation IACS UR M36 Rev. 6 (Dec.2018)
IACS aligned the requirements of UR M36 with requirements of UR
M10.8 regarding the use of engine bearing temperature monitors or
equivalent devices instead of oil mist detection arrangement to protect
the engine crankcases. Another issue was the necessity to define the
respective requirements for engine bearing temperature monitors and
equivalent devices.
4-9-9/Table 1 Equipment To provide requirements for wireless applications and revise the table
in line with IACS UR E10 Rev.6 and IEC60092-504:2016..
4-9-10/3.1 Installation, Tests and Trials. The To clarify the 5 to 55°C is only applicable on electronic equipment in
ambient temperature range (5C~55C) the control and automation system, we propose to add "electronic"
is only applicable for electronic into the requirement content. Other equipment/subsystem in the
equipment automation system, such as hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical
equipment, will not be affected by this operation temperature
limitation.

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PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-5-6/23.1 Hull Structure Beyond 0.4L There is a gap in the required scantlings at 0.125L from FP for bottom
Amidships slamming.
5C-5-6/25.3 Hull Structure Beyond 0.4L While this requirement has been developed based on MVR 3-2-
Amidships 4/3.1.1(c), the conditions specified in the second paragraph of MVR
3-2-4/3.1.1 is missing. Considering the conditions specified in the
second paragraph of MVR 3-2-4/3.1.1 and narrow double bottom
width in way of engine space due to fine hull form of container
carrier, the requirement of SOLAS Reg. II-1/9 is proposed instead.
5C-8-3/2.5 Ship Arrangements The change is necessary to meet update in the IGC Code, Ship
Arrangements Section as per IMO Resolution MSC.411(97), which
removed the requirement that wheelhouse windows be constructed to
not less than "A-0" class.
5C-8-13/2.2 Instrumentation and Automation To align with IACS UI GC27 (Dec. 2018), regarding liquid level
Systems gauges.
5C-10-4/5 Cargo Safety Change to require that vehicles do not use their own propulsion within
the cargo space is necessary in order to comply with IMO Resolution
MSC.421(98).
5C-12-2/Figure 1 Design Considerations and General To align the corrosion value for horizontal web in a void space
and Table 1 Requirements between transverse bulkheads in Figure 1 and Table 1 as 1.0mm.
5C-12-3/5.1.1 Load Criteria In order to be consistent with other Rules, the speed effect of wave
and 5.7.1(c) induced bending moment and internal pressure for the strength
formulation for assessment of local structural elements and members
is to be removed.
5C-12-4/7.3.2 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
5C-12-4/7.9.2 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
5C-12-4/9.5.1 Initial Scantling Criteria The hull-girder section modulus requirement for trunk deck is
calculated at the vertical location y, where y is not to be greater than yt
(0.9 + 0.2x/B) to align with MVR 3-2-1/9.9.
5C-12-4/9.5.2 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
Definition of y - The hull-girder section modulus requirement for trunk
deck is calculated at the vertical location y, where y is not to be
greater than yt (0.9 + 0.2x/B) to align with MVR 3-2-1/9.9.
5C-12-4/9.7 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
Definition of y - The hull-girder section modulus requirement for trunk
deck is calculated at the vertical location y, where y is not to be
greater than yt (0.9 + 0.2x/B) to align with MVR 3-2-1/9.9.
5C-12-4/11.5.1 Initial Scantling Criteria The hull-girder section modulus requirement for trunk deck is
calculated at the vertical location y, where y is not to be greater than yt
(0.9 + 0.2x/B) to align with MVR 3-2-1/9.9.
5C-12-4/13.1 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
5C-12-4/13.3 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.
5C-12-4/13.5 Initial Scantling Criteria The accelerations calculated from the recommended formula in the
IGC Code at 10 knots are proposed considering representative of
ship's actual accelerations in extreme sea condition.

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5C-13-6/8.2 Fuel Containment System To allow for a higher loading limit than calculated by paragraph 6.8.1,
but never above 95%, when the probability of heating the tank
contents is very low and to clarify that paragraph 6.8.2 is only
applicable when the calculated loading limit using the formulae in
6.8.1 gives a lower value than 95%, in line with IACS UI GF16 and
MSC.1/Circ.1591.
5C-13-11/3.2 Fire Safety To ensure compliance with IMO Resolution MSC.422(98), which
removes the requirement that any boundaries above the underside of
the deck of the navigation bridge, including navigation bridge
windows, have A-0 class divisions.
5C-13-11/3.3 Fire Safety To define "other rooms with high fire risk" in the IGF Code or
SOLAS. A UI on "other rooms with high fire risk", in line with IACS
UI GF17 And IMO MSC.1/Circ.1591, to provide consistent
application of the IGF Code.
5C-13-15/3.2 Control, Monitoring and Safety To specify that a level switch (float switch) is an instrument example
Systems considered to meet the requirement, "A bilge well in each tank
connection space of an independent liquefied gas storage tank shall be
provided with both a level indicator and a temperature sensor. Alarm
shall be given at high level in the bilge well. Low temperature
indication shall activate the safety system“, in line with IACS UI
GF18 (Feb. 2019).
5C-17-1/1 General As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, 5C-1-7-1/1 is revised to clarify
that this section is intended for non-OSV towing vessels. Added
reference to Rules for OSV towing vessels.
5C-17-1/7 General As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, this PRC clarifies required
submittal items and eliminates duplicate Rule text when existing text
can be referenced.
5C-17-1/9.1 General As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, this PRC is intended to clarify
the Rule and for consistency with MVR 5D-3-1/9.
5C-17-1/9.3 General As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, this PRC is intended to expand
the RL to cover vessels greater than 90m so reference is made to the
OSV RL which is not limited to under 90m. The existing under 90m
RL text is indicated as for vessels under 90m in length and is
reformatted to be consistent with the format used in MVR 5D-3-1/9.3.
5C-17-3/5 Towing Gear As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, this PRC clarifies the
requirements and add references to 5D-3-4/7.
5C-17-4/1 Vessel Design As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, edited to reflect correct
references.
5C-17-4/5 Vessel Design As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, edited to reflect correct
references.
5C-17-5 Equipment As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, edited to add correct reference
and for clarity.
5C-17-6/3 Tests As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, deleted text duplicated
elsewhere in the Rules and added reference to the relevant text.
5C-17-A2 Guidelines for Bollard Pull Test As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Procedure Vessels Intended for Towing" project, deleted appendix duplicated
elsewhere in the Rules and added reference to the relevant text in
5C-17-6/3.

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5C-A1-1/7 SafeHull Construction Monitoring Rudder horns and major appendages attachments to hull and critical
Program locations of primary supporting members with abrupt change in
section are subject to high local or global hull girder stresses. Special
attention is to be paid to the development of the structure continuity
and weld improvement in order to reduce stress concentration. Most
ships have this rudder horn type, but the client submitted drawings do
not always include the special locations. We recommend that we can
include this requirement in the Rules so that the client can see and pay
attention to the special location.
5C-A1-2/7 ABS Construction Monitoring Rudder horns and major appendages attachments to hull and critical
Program locations of primary supporting members with abrupt change in
section are subject to high local or global hull girder stresses. Special
attention is to be paid to the development of the structure continuity
and weld improvement in order to reduce stress concentration. Most
ships have this rudder horn type, but the client submitted drawings do
not always include the special locations. We recommend that we can
include this requirement in the Rules so that the client can see and pay
attention to the special location.
PART 5D Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services
5D-3-1/1, 5.1, General To clarify the requirements for the towing arrangement ‘emergency
7.1, 7.5 and 9.13 release’ system, in line with IACS UR M79 (Oct 2018) Towing
Winch Emergency Release Systems
5D-3-3/9 Vessel Design This new section being added to the Rules, to address the tugs with
bows designed for push functions. Currently there are no requirements
in our Rules. Occasionally, clients request us to review the bow for
pushing functions and our Engineers as well as clients request for
Rule references towards such design. Hence, this new section is being
added.
5D-3-4/7.1.2 and Anchor Handling and Towing Gear To clarify the requirements for the towing arrangement ‘emergency
7.17 release’ system, in line with IACS UR M79 (Oct 2018) Towing
Winch Emergency Release Systems
5D-3-4/7.3.5 Anchor Handling and Towing Gear As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, revised for clarity and to reflect
the intent of the Rule. See also PRC for MVR 5D-3-4/7.5.1.
5D-3-4/7.5.1 Anchor Handling and Towing Gear As part of the "Rules Development and Modernization - MVR 5C-17
Vessels Intended for Towing" project, revised for clarity and to reflect
the intent of the Rule. See also PRC for MVR 5D-3-4/7.3.5

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Part 7 “Rules for Survey After Construction”

The reference date which is indicated in the parentheses following the title of the requirement in this Part is the date
that the requirement becomes effective [e.g., 7-3-1/11 “Requirements for Internal Examinations of All Vessels”
(1 July 2019) is to apply for vessels undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2019].

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2019 – shown as (1 July 2019)

Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-3-1/11 Requirements for Internal Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
Examinations of All Vessels Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.1, Z10.2, Z10.3,
Z10.4 and Z10.5.
7-3-2/1.13.5, Vessels for Unrestricted Service Tank Barge Annual and Intermediate Survey ballast tank examination
1.13.6, 3.5.4 and requirements made equivalent to ESP Tanker requirements. Voids and
5.5.1(f) cofferdams examination requirements introduced at Annual and
Intermediate Surveys. Thickness measurement requirement for deck
plating added to Intermediate Survey.
7-3-2/5.3.1(a)v) Vessels for Unrestricted Service Remove wording associated with MOU shaped Accommodation units.
These units are covered under the MOU Rules now, and other
references to these units have been removed from the MVR
previously.
7-3-2/5.5.1(a) Vessels for Unrestricted Service Relax requirements for non tank barges to allow UWILDS at Special
Survey. Tighten requirements for tank barges to require out of water
examination at Special Survey.
7-3-2/9.1.3, 9.2.2, Vessels for Unrestricted Service Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
9.2.3, 13.1, 13.3 Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.1, Z10.2, Z10.3,
Z10.4 and Z10.5.
7-7-1/15 Survey Requirements Create alternative survey program for auxiliary boilers.
7-9-30 Fire-Fighting Systems for On-Deck Moving Survey After Construction Requirements for maintenance of
Cargo Areas of Container Carriers FOC, FOC-R, FOC+ and FOC-R+ notations from their applicable
Guide to Part 7 of the Marine Vessel Rules as part of an ongoing
effort to consolidate SAC requirements.
7-9-31 Supercapacitors Add after construction survey requirements from the Guide for Use of
Supercapacitors in the Marine and Offshore Industries to Part 7.
7-12-2/1.8 Hull Surveys The Safety Alert received from UK MAIB regarding non-ABS vessel
keel failure and capsize of a commercial yacht resulted in review of
yacht survey requirements of Part 7. This change is not directly
related to the reported failure, but examination of keel fastening bolts
is considered necessary at a shorter interval than special survey.
Therefore, keel fastener examination was added to the intermediate
survey.
7-A1-4/3 & 9 Additional Information on Hull Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
Thickness Measurement Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.1, Z10.2, Z10.3,
Z10.4 and Z10.5.
7-A1-4/Table 1A, Additional Information on Hull Add note to tables 1A, 1B, 1C for clarification. Build date is normally
1B and 1C Thickness Measurement the contract date.

7-A1-6/1.5 Report on Thickness Measurement of Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness

Bulk Carriers Non Double Skin (CSR Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.2.
and Non-CSR Vessels) and General
Dry Cargo Vessels
7-A1-7/1.9 Report on Thickness Measurement of Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
Oil Carriers - Non Double Hull, Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.1 and Z10.3.
Ore/Oil Ships - Non Double Hull and
Chemical Carriers, etc.
7-A1-8/7 through Intermediate and Special Periodical Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
21 Survey Preparation for ESP and Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.1, Z10.2, Z10.3,
ESDC Vessels Z10.4 and Z10.5.

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7-A1-1/3.3.5iii) Underwater Inspections in Lieu of The PRC is to bring consistency with MVR 7-4-1/1xxi) for
Drydocking Surveys drydocking surveys, which requires examination of the athwartship
thrusters, if fitted.
7-A1-13/1.5 Report on Thickness Measurement of Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
Oil Carriers - Double Hull (CSR and Measurement Firm in accordance with IACS UR Z10.4.
Non-CSR Vessels)

7-A1-14/1.4 and Surveys Based on Preventative Create alternative survey program for auxiliary boilers.
15.9.6 Maintenance Techniques

7-A1-15/1.5 and Report on Thickness Measurement of Updating Thickness Measurement Company to Thickness
Figure 2 Bulk Carriers - Double Skin (CSR Measurement Firm and updating Figure 2 in accordance with IACS
and Non-CSR Vessels) UR Z10.5.

7-A1-16/Table 11 Thickness Measurement and Close- Updated 7-A1-16/Table 11 in accordance with IACS UR Z10.4
up Survey Requirements at Special Rev15. The change clarifies the term Ballast Tank for ESP Double-
Periodical Surveys Hull Oil Tankers and Double-Hull Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges.

7-A1-17/1, 3, 5 Survey of Portable Industrial Align with 2016 updated requirements in OSV 5-1-A1. Clarify design
Modules review requirements for means of securing. PRC for clarifications in
OSV5-1-A1 has also been made.

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2020 – shown as (2020)

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PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-2-1/11.1.2 and Vessels for Unrestricted Service To update in accordance with changes to 7-3-2/5.5.1 for barge
11.1.3 drydocks at Special Survey
7-2-3/7.1 Vessels in Rivers and Intracoastal Clarify the requirement for barges operating in fresh water all of the
Waterways Service time and part of the time.
7-3-2/5 Vessels for Unrestricted Service IACS Rev. 27 changed Thickness Measurement requirements to
specify that gauging is necessary for "Internals in forepeak and
afterpeak ***ballast*** tanks" where it had previously been required
for "Internals in forepeak and afterpeak tanks"
7-6-2/1.1.8(e) Survey Requirements To clarify the application of the requirements surveys of electrical
distribution systems on board a ship that include harmonic filters, in
line with IACS UR E24.
7-9-5/3 Quick Release System To clarify the requirements for the towing arrangement ‘emergency
release’ system, in line with IACS UR M79 (Oct 2018) Towing
Winch Emergency Release Systems
7-9-32 Line Cutters Create survey after construction requirements for new Line Cutter
notation.
7-A1-16 Thickness Measurement and Close- IACS Rev. 27 changed Thickness Measurement requirements to
up Survey Requirements at Special specify that gauging is necessary for "Internals in forepeak and
Periodical Surveys afterpeak ***ballast*** tanks" where it had previously been required
for "Internals in forepeak and afterpeak tanks"

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