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CURRENT CHANGES This is a new document. The rules enter into force 1 July 2016. Part 3 Chapter 7 Changes - current Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 3
CONTENTS Current changes...3 Section 1 General requirements... 5 1 Application...5 1.1 General...5 2 Scope of work... 5 2.1 General...5 2.2 Classification...5 2.3 HSC safety certificate... 5 3 Documentation...6 3.1 General...6 3.2 Product certification...6 Part 3 Chapter 7 Contents Section 2 Requirements for issuance of HSC safety certificates... 7 1 General... 7 1.1 Application... 7 1.2 Purpose... 7 1.3 Scope... 7 Appendix A Interpretations... 8 1 General... 8 1.1 General...8 Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 4
SECTION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 Application 1.1 General 1.1.1 Unless explicitly provided otherwise, requirements of this chapter do not apply to: Ships of war and troopships Ships not propelled by mechanical means Wooden ships of primitive build Pleasure yachts not engaged in trade Fishing vessels Ships with class notations Crew, Patrol, Service, Naval landing craft, or light craft. 1.1.2 This chapter is applicable for craft with class notation Passenger craft, Ferry and Cargo. 2 Scope of work Part 3 Chapter 7 Section 1 2.1 General 2.1.1 The scope of approval for accommodation and escape measures according to Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the 2000 HSC Code will be decided on a case by case basis depending on authorisation. 2.2 Classification 2.2.1 All relevant requirements for accommodation and escape measures, addressed by Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (2000), as amended, (hereafter referred to as the 2000 HSC Code) shall be complied with. 2.2.2 The Society will not enforce its own requirements related to equipment and arrangements for assignment of main class. 2.3 HSC safety certificate 2.3.1 The government of the flag state is responsible for ensuring that the craft is provided with the accommodation and escape measures required by the 2000 HSC Code. 2.3.2 When the Society has been authorized by the government of the flag state to issue HSC safety certificate, requirements in Sec.2 shall apply as the Society's basis for stating compliance with Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the 2000 HSC Code. 2.3.3 Where the Government of the flag state has not authorized the Society to issue the HSC Safety Certificate on their behalf, the Society will only require either written confirmation from the flag state that the HSC certificate will be issued by them or that a copy of the HSC certificate shall be submitted for the Society's files. Based on this copy, the vessel will be assigned main class. Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 5
3 Documentation 3.1 General 3.1.1 Documentation shall be submitted as required by Table 1. Table 1 Documentation requirements Object Documentation type Additional description Info Accommodation spaces Seating Z030 Arrangement plan Z100 Specification Arrangement of crew and passenger accommodation including seating arrangement, safety belts if required, baggage area and arrangement and location of heavy equipment in public spaces Seats installed, types, testing of strength and attachment to the deck including documentation of design collision level expressed in g and maximum forward location of public space. Type approval certificate issued by recognized body. AP AP Part 3 Chapter 7 Section 1 Escape routes G120 Escape route drawing AP Emergency escape G100 Escape and evacuation study Report on evacuation test, calculated time, capacity of alternative public space for category B craft. AP AP=For approval; FI=For information ACO=As carried out; L=Local handling; R=On request; TA=Covered by type approval; VS=Vessel specific For general requirements to documentation, including definition of the info codes, see SHIP Pt.1 Ch.3 Sec.2. For a full definition of the documentation types, see RU SHIP Pt.1 Ch.3 Sec.3. 3.2 Product certification 3.2.1 Certification requirements For products that shall be installed on board, the Builder shall request the Manufacturers to order certification as described in Table 2 Table 2 Certification requirements Object Certificate type Issued by Certification standard* Additional description Seats TA Society *Unless otherwise specified the certification standard is the rules. For general certification requirements, see SHIP Pt.1 Ch.3 Sec.4 For a definition of the certification types, see SHIP Pt.1 Ch.1 Sec.4 and RU SHIP Pt.1 Ch.1 Sec.5 Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 6
SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF HSC SAFETY CERTIFICATES 1 General 1.1 Application 1.1.1 The requirements in this section apply when the Government of the flag state has authorized the Society to issue the 2000 HSC Code safety certificate on their behalf. 1.2 Purpose 1.2.1 The purpose of this section is to provide a set of clarifying requirements to Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the 2000 HSC Code. The clarifying requirements are made up of the Society s and IACS interpretation to the 2000 HSC Code and are meant as a further detailing and clarification of the basic 2000 HSC Code requirement. Part 3 Chapter 7 Section 2 1.3 Scope 1.3.1 All requirements in the 2000 HSC Code Ch.4 and Annex 10 (including definitions in Ch.1) are considered as part of the Society s scope under the authorization from the Government of the flag state. 1.3.2 Where IMO has issued interpretations to Ch.1, Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the 2000 HSC Code in the form of MSC/Circulars, such interpretations are regarded as part of the 2000 HSC Code and the Society s scope. Guidance note: Reference is made to IMO MSC/Circ. 1102 issued September 2003, interpretation of the 2000 HSC Code and SOLAS Chapter X. This note does not exclude other circulars. ---e-n-d---of---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e--- 1.3.3 All requirements of App.A herein are considered as part of the Society s scope. App.A contains the Society s and IACS general interpretations and clarifications to the 2000 HSC Code Ch.4 and Annex 10. 1.3.4 If any contradictory requirements are identified, the requirements of Ch.4 and Annex 10 of the 2000 HSC Code shall prevail. Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 7
APPENDIX A INTERPRETATIONS 1 General 1.1 General 1.1.1 With reference to 2000 HSC Code 4.10, the noise levels shall be verified by measurements onboard. Further, when the craft is loaded with passengers the effectiveness of the public address system shall be tested and found acceptable. 1.1.2 With reference to 2000 HSC Code Annex 10.3.8, recognized national standards include ADR 66/00 from Australia, and NCHRP Report 350 from the United States. Other national standards equivalent to these standards is considered acceptable. Part 3 Chapter 7 Appendix A Rules for classification: High speed and light craft DNVGL-RU-HSLC-Pt3Ch7. Edition December 2015 Page 8
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