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Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels Notices and General Information July 2022
RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS JULY 2022 NOTICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862 2022 American Bureau of Shipping. All rights reserved. ABS Plaza 1701 City Plaza Drive Spring, TX 77389 USA
Notices and General Information
CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising July 2022 Marine
Vessel Rules ............................................................................. 4
TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules ............................................. 5
Rule Change Notice (1 July 2022) ................................................................................. 6
TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the January 2022 Rules ............... 6
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 iiNotices and General Information
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 has consolidated 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 have been consolidated into the Rules for Building and Classing
Marine Vessels (the Marine Vessel Rules).
2. The year 2022 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 January 2022 Rules are identified and listed in Table 3. The
effective date of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 July 2022, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
For certain changes that have a major impact on shipyards, designers and vendors, ABS has
instituted a two-year Rule cycle to give the industry more time to prepare for these changes. The
text of these changes will appear in a box along with the effective date just under the existing Rule
requirement.
5. The listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS is available from the ABS
website http://www.eagle.org/absdownloads/index.cfm for download.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 1Notices and General Information
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 19: 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, Fishing Vessels, and Box-Shaped Bulk
Carriers.
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:
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 2Notices and General Information
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
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 3Notices and General Information
TABLE 1
Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising July 2022 Marine Vessel Rules
Notices and General Information July 2022
Part 1: Rules for Conditions of Classification July 2022
Part 2: Rules for Materials and Welding July 2022
Rules for Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for Welding and Fabrication
Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment July 2022
Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery July 2022
Part 5A: Specific Vessel Types July 2022 (on and
(Booklet 1) General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1) after
1 July 2022)
Part 5B: Specific Vessel Types July 2022 (on and
(Booklet 1) Ship Types (IACS CSR Part 2) after
1 July 2022)
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types July 2022
(Booklet 2) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier
Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier
Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types July 2022
(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
Chapter 19 Vessels Intended to Carry Bulk Cargoes
without Upper Wing Tanks and Lower
Wing Tanks
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Part 5D: Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services July 2022
(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 July 2022
Chapter 1 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice
Chapter 2 Refrigerated Cargo Vessels
Part 7: Rules for Survey After Construction July 2022
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.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 5Notices and General Information
Rule Change Notice (1 July 2022)
TABLE 3
Summary of Changes from the January 2022 Rules
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2022 – shown as (1 July 2022)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification
1-1-2/7.15 and Suspension and Cancellation of To provide means of suspension or cancellation when a facility is
11.11 Classification moving, or being moved, from its current location without notifying
ABS.
1-1-3/32 Classification Symbols and Notations To add a disclaimer covering the AUTONOMOUS or REMOTE-
CON notations.
1-1-3/33 Classification Symbols and Notations To formally introduce the (I) Notation into the Rules
1-1-4/1.5 Rules for Classification To define different ABS document types (Rules, Requirements,
Guides, and Guidance Notes) and to introduce a new document type
"Requirements".
1-1-8/1.1 Conditions for Surveys After To define "first opportunity" to clarify requirements.
Construction
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2022 – shown as (1 July 2022)
(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 2 Materials and Welding
2-1-1/7.2 General Requirements To permit all Mills to be able to request electronic certification system
vs. only mills enrolled into ABS QA Program.
2-4-5 Aluminum Welding in Hull To make updates based on ABS Surveyor’s experiences, add
Construction clarification in accordance with IACS Rec 47, and make
improvements according to AWS D1.2.
2-5-1/1.2, 1.3, General To add requirements for manufacturer approval, similar to 2-1-1/1.2,
1.9, 5.1, 7.4 expand the test and test data requirements in line with 2-1-1/1.3 and
refer to Appendix 2-5-A3 and 2-1-1/1.5, add references to ASTM
B548 and AWS D3.7, and expand the required inspection and testing
results included on the certificate.
2-5-2/1.1, 1.5 Standard Test Methods To update ASTM reference "ASTM E34" to "ASTM E3061" and to
specify the application of the ASTM references.
2-5-5/Tables 1A, Tensile Properties To update the tables based on experiences of ABS Review and Survey
1B, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and to align with IACS UR W25.
2-5-7/1, 9, 13 Sheet, Plate and Rolled Products To specify application of Section 2-5-7, specify NDE requirements,
specify requirements for repairs and to align with IACS UR W25 and
ASTM B221.
2-5-8/1, 5.3, Extrusions To define closed and open extrusions, clarify requirements for drift
Figure 1, 5.4, 9, expansion tests, provide requirements for bend tests, specify NDE
11, 13 requirements, clarify requirements for dimensions and tolerance and
provide standards references, and specify requirements for repairs.
2-5-9/7, 9, 11 Forgings To provide requirements for rejection of forgings, specify NDE
requirements, clarify requirements for dimensions and tolerance.
2-5-10/1, 7, 9, 11, Castings To specify application to composite components (two or more
13, 15 castings joined by welding), provide requirements for rejection of
castings, specify requirements for repair of defects by welding,
specify NDE requirements, clarify requirements for dimensions and
tolerance, and provide requirements for marking and retests, in line
with ABS experience and similar requirements for steel.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 6Notices and General Information
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
2-5-A1/3.11 Aluminum/Steel Bi-material To includes a reference for fatigue tests.
Transition Joints
2-5-A3 List of Destructive and To clarify list of tests for each type of product.
Nondestructive Tests Required for
Materials and Responsibility for
Verifying
2-A10-1/2, 3.1, Procedure for the Approval of "To provide requirements for approval of semi-finished product
3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4, 5, Aluminum Manufacturers manufacturers, specify information to be submitted, include furnace
7 capacity, clarify requirements for testing, provide requirements for
approval tests, provide requirements for extension of audit date, and
provide requirements for withdrawal of the approval.
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2022 – shown as (2022)
(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 5A Specific Vessel Types – General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1)
5A-1-3/2.2.3 Verification of Compliance To reflect CSR Urgent Rule Change Notice 1 to 01 JAN 2021 version.
5A-8-2/3.1.2 Slenderness Requirements To reflect CSR Urgent Rule Change Notice 1 to 01 JAN 2021 version.
5A-11-3 Equipment To reflect CSR Urgent Rule Change Notice 1 to 01 JAN 2021 version.
5A-11-4/1.1.1, 3, Supporting Structure for Deck To reflect CSR Urgent Rule Change Notice 1 to 01 JAN 2021 version.
5 Equipment and Fittings
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2022 – shown as (1 July 2022)
(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
3-1-2/15.1 and General Requirements To clarify the requirements of the major openings of hatches, to
15.3 remove the duplicated requirements, and to update OSV requirements
to be consistent with the requirements of other type of marine vessels.
3-2-2/5.3, 5.7 and Shell Plating To correct the Rule formula for the vessels less than 90m in length
5.9 and to remove the discrepantly defined upper limit of standard frame
spacing.
3-2-4/19.3 Bottom Structures To update requirements for drain wells in accordance with SOLAS
Reg.II-1/9.3 amended by MSC.421(98) and to remove duplicate
requirements 4-6-4/17.3.2 (c)..
3-2-9/1.1 Watertight Bulkheads and Doors To remove "WT", since it is no longer listed in the Record.
3-2-9/1.11, 1.13, Watertight Bulkheads and Doors To incorporate IACS UI SC156 Rev 2, to format the Tests and
9.3.3, 9.9 and Inspections into standard parts: materials, welding, testing at the plant
9.11 of manufacturer and installation tests, to require Unit certification of
WT doors including material certification and that prototype tests
need to be witnessed by ABS Surveyor, and to add a section for Plans
and Particulars to be submitted for consistency on engineering reviews
of WT doors.
3-2-9/5.1, 5.4, Watertight Bulkheads and Doors To be consistent with SVR and Under 90m Rules and to define
Figures 3A-3C effective length of a bracket instead of effective length of stiffener.
3-2-10/3.3 Deep Tanks To define effective length of a bracket instead of effective length of
stiffener.
3-2-11/3.5 Superstructures, Deckhouses and To apply the requirements to Offshore Support Vessels only and are
Helicopter Decks move to a subsection newly created for Offshore Support Vessels.
3-2-11/3.9 Superstructures, Deckhouses and To clarify the applicable locations for the requirements of the deck
Helicopter Decks steps, which were originally prescribed in OSV Rules.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 7Notices and General Information
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
3-2-17/7.5.1(b) Bulwarks, Rails, Freeing Ports, To require sidescuttles deadlights to be watertight if fitted below the
Portlights, Ventilator, Tank Vents and freeboard deck and weathertight if fitted above the freeboard deck, in
Overflows line with ICLL Reg. 23(4).
3-5-1/3.1, Figure Anchoring, Mooring, and Towing To correct and clarify the definition of "a" and to remove "a" from
1A Equipment Figure 1A, in line with IACS UR A1 rev.7/corr.1.
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-1-1/1.9.7 Classification of Machinery To update the definition for blackout to include a clarification for
available services, in line with IACS UR E17.
4-1-1/7.9 Classification of Machinery To provide clarification as to what documentation needs to be
submitted for the verification of the equipment/machinery capability
of operation under the inclinations listed in 4-1-1/9 Table 7 by
Engineering.
4-1-1/7.13 Classification of Machinery To keep consistent with IACS UR M75 Rev.1.
4-2-1/13.1.2(a), Internal Combustion Engines "To a allow for PDA/certification of mass produced high pressure fuel
Table 7 injection pipes based on the current practice by the manufacturers.
4-2-1A2/3 Type Testing Procedure for To correct references to some of industry standards referred to from
Crankcase Explosion Relief Valves IACS UR M66 REV. 4 CORR.(OCT.2021) as agreed by Machinery
Panel.
4-2-2/3.3, 11.1, Turbochargers To provide clarification for certification requirements for Category B
Table 2 Turbochargers.
4-3-2/1.5.1, Propulsion Shafting "To address provisions or recommendations regarding EALs because
5.15.2(e) of their widespread use/adoption.
4-3-4/1.7 Steering Gears "To clarify that the power units may be located outside of the
compartment containing the rudder actuators for vessels less than 90
meters in length.
4-6-2/5.7.1, 5.7.2, Metallic Piping To incorporate IACS UR P2.7.4 (Rev.10), IACS UR P2.11 (Rev.5),
5.7.5, 5.9.1(i), IACS UR P2.12 (Rev.3), and IACS UR P2.13 (Rev.1).
5.9.2(e)v)6, 9.1,
Table 10 and
Table 12
4-6-2/9.19 Metallic Piping To add the installation of the slip-on joints in areas outside the cargo
TABLE 10 tank to Footnote 11 in MVR 4-6-2/9.19 TABLE 10 to be in line with
Footnote 11 INSG 4-6-2/5.9.1(i).
4-6-4/7.7 Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To correctly specify the application of the Ballast Water Treatment
Guide.
4-6-4/9.3.7(d)ii) Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To incorporate IACS UR P3 (Rev.5 Apr.2021).
4-6-4/17.3.2(c) Ship Piping Systems and Tanks To update requirements for drain wells in accordance with SOLAS
Reg.II-1/9.3 amended by MSC.421(98) and to remove duplicate
requirements 4-6-4/17.3.2 (c)..
4-6-5/3.3.6, Piping Systems for Internal To a allow for PDA/certification of mass produced high pressure fuel
3.3.7(d) Combustion Engines injection pipes based on the current practice by the manufacturers.
4-8-1/5.5.1 General Provisions To provide additional documentation requirements covering
permanent magnet inline shaft generators on single screw vessels.
4-8-2/5.9.3 System Design To provide guidance to ABS requirements where lithium-ion batteries
are utilized as an emergency power source.
4-8-2/11.3.4 System Design To further clarify the requirement for separate power source of
audible device of navigation lighting panel
4-8-2/11.11.5 System Design To add charging requirements for VRLA and AGM batteries used for
engine starting.
4-8-3/3.14, Electrical Equipment To specify additional design requirements for permanent magnet shaft
3.15.1(a) and generators on single screw vessels.
3.15.12
4-8-3/9.17 Electrical Equipment To clarify that in accordance with 4-1-1/Table 3 item 20, cables are
required to be type approval Tier 2.
4-8-4/5.1.6, Shipboard Installation and Tests To add requirement for replacement of batteries with VRLA or AGM
5.3.2(a), 5.3.2(b) batteries and to add requirements for air circulation between batteries
and for personnel protection.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 8Notices and General Information
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
4-8-4/27.3.2 Shipboard Installation and Tests To add new line for vessels using gases or low flashpoint fueled
vessels and to correct cross-reference.
4-8-4/27.3.3 Shipboard Installation and Tests To align the 4-8-4/27.3.3 with the subject requirement in 4-8-4/27.5.3
and 4-8-4/27.5.5 of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules.
4-8-4/27.3.3(a) Shipboard Installation and Tests To align the certified safe type equipment allowed in paint stores and
and 27.5.2 in the enclosed spaces leading to paint stores with IACS UR E12 and
to add a new note under 4-8-4/27.3.3 (a) to document that the
watertight door may be considered as being gastight.
4-9-1/1.1 and 3.6 Section 1 General Provisions To add the scope of 4-9-12 and ABCU-H notation to General
Provisions section.
4-9-3/5.5 Computer-based Systems To provide information regarding upcoming IACS UR E26 and E27
regarding Cyber Resilience.
4-9-8 Special Systems To incorporate IACS UI SC156 Rev 2 changes for watertight doors.
PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-1-7/3.3.2, Cargo Oil and Associated Systems To further clarify the location requirement for cargo pump room
17.1.3 ventilation fan motor. PRC 164 is being relocated here.
5C-7-2/11.1 Hull Structure To remove "WT", since it is no longer listed in the Record.
5C-7-5/17.1.2, 18 Machinery Equipment and Systems To incorporate IACS UI SC156 Rev 2 changes for watertight doors.
5C-8-1/1.3.1 and General (ABS) To indicate that the RELIQ and GCU notations are optional
1.3.2
5C-8-1/11.5 General (ABS) To reduce the double side transverse scantlings in line with reduced
wastage allowance in 7-A1-4/Table 1B.
5C-8-5/13.1.1(b) Process Pressure Vessels and Liquid, To specify that unit certification for valves intended to be used in
Vapour, and Pressure Piping Systems temperatures above -55°C is not required.
5C-8-6/2.2 (ABS) Materials of Construction and Quality To provide clarification that the manufacturers are to be approved by
Table Control ABS in accordance with ABS Rules Part 2, when the Surveyor is to
witness (W) tests, except for process piping, to correct "piping" to
"pipes" for material test, to define scope of material test for pipe
fittings, and to clarify the table.
5C-8-6/Table 1, 2 Materials of Construction and Quality To advise that IACS UR W1 Rev 4, which address requirements for
and 3 Control increased material thickness from 40mm to 50mm, is available from
July 2022 but is currently being revised as UR W1 Rev 5.
5C-8-11/3.6.1 Fire Protection and Extinction To implement IACS UI GC38, which was already implemented in the
(IMO) Rules from MSC.1/Circ.161726June2019.
5C-8-A5/1, Reliquefaction System (ABS) To indicate that the RELIQ notation is optional and provide
Table 1, Table 2 requirements for installations where the optional notation is not
requested.
5C-8-A6/1, Gas Combustion Units/Thermal To indicate that the GCU notation is optional and provide
Table 1, Table 2 Oxidizers (ABS) requirements for installations where the optional notation is not
requested.
5C-8-A7/3.1.1, Dual Fuel Diesel and Single Gas Fuel To incorporate IACS UR M78 (Rev.1 Feb.2021) to remove inconsistency
3.5.3, 7.3.1, 7.3.2 Engines (ABS) on the exemption of 110% load tests on the gas mode of dual fuel
and 7.7.1 engines and to correct references to 4-2-1.
5C-8-A7/3.5.3 Dual Fuel Diesel and Single Gas Fuel To clarify that for DF and GF engines an OMD is requested regardless
and Table 3 Engines (ABS) of 4-2-1/7.2.
5C-10-1/1.3 and Introduction To relocate 4-9-8/1.7 and implement IACS UR S8 for vehicle carriers.
5
5C-10-4/3.3.1 Cargo Safety To update the requirements for fire safety and fire fighting for cargo
and 7 holds on Ro Ro/Vehicle carriers associated with electric vehicles that
contain Lithium Ion Batteries
5C-13-2/3.3 General To assist application of the Marine Vessel Rules by adding cross
references to exiting ABS Guide publications for ammonia,
methanol/ethanol as fuel.
5C-13-16/1.1 Manufacture, Workmanship and To provide clarification that the manufacturers are to be approved by
(ABS) Testing ABS in accordance with ABS Rules Part 2, when the Surveyor is to
witness (W) tests, except for process piping.
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Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
5C-13-16/7.1.3 Manufacture, Workmanship and To specify that unit certification for valves intended to be used in
Testing temperatures above -55°C is not required.
5C-19-1 Introduction To create a new box-shaped bulk carrier notation to address certificate
consistency issue and meet the demand of the clients.
5C-19-2 Hull Structure To create a new box-shaped bulk carrier notation to address certificate
consistency issue and meet the demand of the clients.
5C-19-3 Cargo Safety and Vessel Systems To create a new box-shaped bulk carrier notation to address certificate
consistency issue and meet the demand of the clients.
PART 5D Offshore Support Vessels for Specialized Services
5D-10-2/5.3.3 Well Intervention Ready To define piping and electrical system requirements for hydrocarbon
storage tanks, including tank venting, inert gas, purging and blanking
arrangements.
5D-10-3/5.5 Well Intervention Systems To define hydrocarbon storage tank venting and inert gas purging
Installation on Vessels Without requirements.
Service Notation
5D-10-4/5.5 Well Intervention Vessels To define the requirements for independent hydrocarbon storage tanks
used for well intervention vessels/units.
5D-13-1/5.3 General To include appropriate steering and braking forces in the ABS record
for escort vessels and to correct reference for quasi steady pull.
PART 6 Specialized Items and Systems
6-1-1/Table 1 Introduction To add "(Minimum Engine Output Power XX)" to the Baltic Class
Notations so that the power is clearly specified.
6-1-6/3.1 Baltic Ice Classes To add "(Minimum Engine Output Power XX)" to the Baltic Class
Notations so that the power is clearly specified.
6-1-6/25.3 Baltic Ice Classes To align the Marine Vessel Rules with the current Finnish Transport
Safety Agency (Trafi) Ice Class Regulations, which does not include
the requirements for double plated rudders.
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., 7-1-1/3.12, 3.33 “General Information” (1 July 2022) is to apply for
vessels undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2022].
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2022 – shown as (1 July 2022)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-1-1/3.12, 3.33 General Information To add survey after construction requirements for the new Box-
Shaped Bulk Carrier Notation.
7-1-1/3.21 General Information To clarify when ABS applies IACS Recommendation No. 87.
7-1-1/3.36 and General Information To add definitions for Lay Up and Reactivation.
3.54
7-1-1/3.54, 3.55 General Information To add definitions for Remote Inspection and Remote Survey.
7-3-1/13 Requirements for Internal To specify that a Construction Monitoring Plan is required for
Examinations of All Vessels SWATH Vessels.
7-3-1/15 Requirements for Internal To introduce and align survey after construction requirements related
Examinations of All Vessels to Light Warships, Patrol and High Speed Naval Vessels 3-1-2/9
requirements for a Construction Monitoring Plan.
7-3-2/1.1.19, Vessels for Unrestricted Service To add Annual and Special Survey requirements for Watertight Cable
5.1.20 Transits and maintenance of Register in accordance with IACS UR
Z28.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING MARINE VESSELS . 2022 10Notices and General Information
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks
7-3-2/1.13.3 and Vessels for Unrestricted Service To add reference to IACS recommendation No. 120 in 1.13.3, and
1.13.8 delete reference to IACS recommendation No. 35 in 1.13.8.
7-3-2/1.23, 3.21, Vessels for Unrestricted Service To move survey after construction requirements currently in the
5.25 SWATH Guide to Part 7.
7-3-2/1.5.2 Vessels for Unrestricted Service To add requirement to examine bilge system in all manned barges and
unmanned barges with below deck machinery spaces (in line with per
Barge Rules 4-1-2/11) where it may not be a fixed system, but a
portable system as accepted by the flag.
7-3-2/1.8, 5.8 Vessels for Unrestricted Service To add survey after construction requirements for the new Box-
Shaped Bulk Carrier Notation.
7-6-2 Survey Requirements To address incidents related to improper storage and maintenance of
fixed CO2 system and accidental discharge, to provide clarification
for electrical equipment in hazardous area to align with Offshore
Rules, and to include rule change to 5C-10-4/7 involving Vehicle
carriers carrying vehicles with Compressed Natural Gas in tanks.
7-6-2/1.1.9(k) Survey Requirements To update radiotelephone requirements for annual survey to match the
changes to 4-7-3/15.5.2.
7-6-2/1.15, 3.11 Survey Requirements To define survey requirements for grounding of non-metallic hulls.
7-6-2/1.7.3 Survey Requirements To provide requirements for Annual Survey based on the new Guide
for Ammonia Fueled Vessels.
7-9-15/5, 7 Environmental Safety To add the survey requirements for the Low Emissions Vessel
Notations found in Section 4 of the ENVIRO Guide and the
ENVIRO-IDP Notation found in Section 6 of the ENVIRO Guide into
Part 7
7-9-20/1, 3, 5 Tailshaft Condition Monitoring To provide survey requirements for new notation TCM-PS
(Protective Seal).
7-9-26/3.1 Ballast Water Exchange and To align with the latest version of the ABS Ballast Water Treatment
Treatment Guide.
7-9-30/1.1 Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo To align with changes to the Guide for Fire Fighting Systems on
Areas of Container Carriers Container Carriers.
7-9-38 Smart Functions for Marine Vessels To retire Section 7-9-38, since all requirements for SMART (INF,
and Offshore Units MHM and SHM) have been incorporated into Section 7-A1-14.
7-9-43/3 Enhanced Fire Protection To align the survey requirements with the requirements related to new
notations EFP-C (EV), EFP-A1, EFP-A2, EFP-M1, EFP-M2, and
EFP-A3 notations.
7-9-45/5.5 Lifting Appliances To move repairs requirements for Self-Unloading Cargo Gear from
the Lifting Appliances Guide to 7-9-45/5.5.
7-9-46 CyberSecurity Implementation for To move Cybersecurity survey requirements currently in Cyber Guide
Marine and Offshore Industries 2021 into Part 7.
7-9-47 Underwater Noise and External To relocate the survey requirements from the “Guide for the
Airborne Noise Classification Notation Underwater Noise and External Airborne
Noise” into Part 7.
7-A1-14 Surveys Based on Preventative To accommodate the changes in SMART Notations Guide to include
Maintenance Techniques requirement for extending Service Supplier services for SMART
(AEM, OPM and CAA) Notations.
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