ABS-Steel-Vessels Under 90 Meters

P a r t 5 : S p e c i a l i z e d V e s s e l s a n d S e r v i c e s
RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

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PART 5
SPECIALIZED VESSELS AND SERVICES

American Bureau of Shipping
Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862
Copyright ! 2005
American Bureau of Shipping
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16855 Northchase Drive
Houston, TX 77060 USA

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The eIIective date oI each technical change since 1993 is shown in parenthesis at the end oI the
subsection/paragraph titles within the text oI each Part. Unless a particular date and month are shown,
the years in parentheses reIer to the Iollowing eIIective dates:
(2000) and aIter 1 January 2000 (and subsequent years) (1996) 9 May 1996
(1999) 12 May 1999 (1995) 15 May 1995
(1998) 13 May 1998 (1994) 9 May 1994
(1997) 19 May 1997 (1993) 11 May 1993

Listing by Effective Dates of Changes from the 2001 RuIes

EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2006 shown as !"##$%
(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subfect Status/Remarks
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This book, Part 5 'Specialized Vessels and Services, speciIies the requirements Ior each vessel
intended to operate Ior special service.
Since the requirements Ior the Iollowing seven types oI vessel are identical to those requirements in
the Rules for Building and classing Steel Jessels, the Iollowing cross-reIerence table is provided,
instead oI duplication oI the text herein:

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Jessels Under 90 meters
(295 feet) in Length
Chapter Title
Applicable Chapter(s) oI the
Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Jessels
Chapter 1 Vessels Intended Ior Navigation in Ice Part 6, Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Part 5C, Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes Part 5C, Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Vessels Intended to Carry LiqueIied Gases and
Chemical Cargoes
Part 5C, Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 5 Vessels Intended to Carry Passengers Part 5C, Chapter 7 *
Chapter 6 Vessels Intended to Carry Containers Part 5C, Chapter 6
Chapter 7 Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles Part 5C, Chapter 10
* This Chapter is currently replaced by the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Passenger Jessels, 2001. This
Guide may be viewed and downloaded Irom the ABS website 'www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html.
The requirements Ior all other unique vessel types are speciIied in this booklet.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 8 VesseIs Intended for Towing ................................................ 1
Section 1 General .....................................................................3
Section 2 Stability .....................................................................5
Section 3 Towing Gear .............................................................7
Section 4 Vessel Design...........................................................9
Section 5 Equipment...............................................................11
Section 6 Tests .......................................................................13

Appendix 1 ntact Stability Guidelines for Towing
Vessels ...................................................................15
Appendix 2 Guidelines for Bollard Pull Test Procedure.............19

CHAPTER 9 Fire Fighting VesseIs........................................................... 21
Section 1 General ...................................................................25
Section 2 Plans and Calculations ...........................................27
Section 3 Seakeeping and Stability ........................................29
Section 4 Fire Fighting Systems .............................................31
Section 5 Fixed Water-spray System .....................................35
Section 6 Special Equipment ..................................................37
Section 7 Structural Fire Protection........................................39
Section 8 Surveys...................................................................41

Appendix 1 ntact Stability Guidelines for Fire Fighting
Vessels ...................................................................43

CHAPTER 10 VesseIs Intended for Support Services to Offshore
InstaIIations .......................................................................... 47
Section 1 General ...................................................................49
Section 2 Stability ...................................................................51
Section 3 Vessel Design.........................................................53
Section 4 Anchor Handling .....................................................57
Section 5 Well Stimulation ......................................................59
Section 6 Carriage of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and
Noxious Liquid Substances ....................................61

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Appendix 1 ntact Stability Guidelines for Offshore Support
Vessels ...................................................................63
Appendix 2 Damage Stability Guidelines for Offshore
Support Vessels......................................................67

CHAPTER 11 OiI Recovery VesseIs........................................................... 69
Section 1 General ...................................................................73
Section 2 Definitions ...............................................................75
Section 3 Hull Construction and Equipment ...........................77
Section 4 Machinery Equipment and Systems .......................81
Section 5 Vessels ntended for Recovery of Oil with a
Flash Point Above 60C (140F).............................87

CHAPTER 12 Safety Standby Service VesseIs......................................... 89
Section 1 General ...................................................................91
Section 2 Definitions ...............................................................93
Section 3 General Requirements............................................95
Section 4 Accommodation for Survivors.................................99
Section 5 Rescue and Safety Equipment .............................103
Section 6 Navigation and Communication Equipment .........107
Section 7 Surveys .................................................................109

CHAPTER 13 Escort VesseIs ................................................................... 111
Section 1 General .................................................................113
Section 2 Plans and Data .....................................................115
Section 3 Definitions .............................................................117
Section 4 ntact Stability........................................................119
Section 5 Fire Fighting Capability .........................................121
Section 6 Towing Gear .........................................................123
Section 7 Vessel Design.......................................................125
Section 8 Verification of Steering Capability.........................127
Section 9 Tests and Surveys ................................................129

CHAPTER 14 Fishing VesseIs.................................................................. 131
Section 1 General .................................................................135
Section 2 Vessel Design.......................................................139
Section 3 ntact Stability........................................................145
Section 4 Equipment .............................................................161
Section 5 Machinery Equipment and Systems .....................163
Section 6 Surveys .................................................................165

APPENDIX 1 Requirements for BuiIding and CIassing VesseIs
Intended for Service in Domestic Waters........................ 167

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI.................................................................................... 3
1 Application .............................................................................3
3 Classification..........................................................................3
3.1 Tugs.................................................................................. 3
3.3 Dual Purpose Vessels....................................................... 3
5 Optional Record Entries.........................................................3
5.1 Quick Release................................................................... 3
7 Submission of Data................................................................4
9 Definitions ..............................................................................4
9.1 Static Bollard Pull .............................................................. 4
9.3 Reference Load................................................................. 4

SECTION 2 StabiIity ...................................................................................5
1 ntact Stability During Tow.....................................................5

SECTION 3 Towing Gear ...........................................................................7
1 Arrangement ..........................................................................7
3 Quick Release Device............................................................7
5 Strength .................................................................................7
5.1 Towline.............................................................................. 7
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing Bollard and
Towing Bitts ...................................................................... 7
5.5 Supporting Structures ....................................................... 8
5.7 Connections ...................................................................... 8

SECTION 4 VesseI Design.........................................................................9
1 Side Shell and Frames...........................................................9
3 After Deck ..............................................................................9
5 Weather Deck Openings........................................................9

SECTION 5 Equipment.............................................................................11

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SECTION 6 Tests ..................................................................................... 13
1 Quick Release Test..............................................................13
3 Static Bollard Pull Test.........................................................13

APPENDIX 1 Intact StabiIity GuideIines for Towing VesseIs ................. 15
1 General ................................................................................15
3 Submission of Plans ............................................................15
5 ntact Stability Criteria..........................................................15
7 Standard Loading Conditions...............................................16
7.1 Loading Conditions..........................................................16
7.3 Load Considerations........................................................16
9 Heeling Arm Curve...............................................................17
11 Trim and Stability Booklet ....................................................17

TABLE 1 Towline Pull Force......................................................17

FGURE 1 Righting Arm and Heeling Arm Curves......................16

APPENDIX 2 GuideIines for BoIIard PuII Test Procedure....................... 19
1 General ................................................................................19
3 Steady Bollard Pull Test Requirements...............................19

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The requirements in this section apply to vessels intended Ior unrestricted towing service.
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3.1 Tugs
In accordance with 1-1-3/3 oI the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1), the classiIication
! A1 Towing VesseI is to be assigned to vessels designed primarily Ior towing service and built to
the requirements oI this section and other relevant sections oI the Rules.
3.1.1 Bollard Pull (2001)
The static bollard pull, determined by an approved bollard pull test in the presence oI the
Surveyor, will be indicated in the Record. See 5-8-6/3.
3.3 DuaI Purpose VesseIs
Vessels intended Ior towing and other services, such as supplying stores to oIIshore units and
installations, may be classed ! A1 Towing VesseI.
Alternatively, at the request oI the Owner, these vessels may be classed ! A1 with an appropriate
notation in column 5 oI the Record, Ior example, Combination Tug & Support VesseI.
In both instances, the dual purpose vessel is to be designed and built to these requirements, in addition
to those as may be applicable Ior the particular services.
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5.1 Quick ReIease
At the request oI the owner and where a remotely controlled quick release device is provided Ior the
towing hook or towing winch, in accordance with 5-8-3/3, 5-8-3/5.3 and 5-8-6/1, the letters QR will
be entered in the column 5 oI the Record.

Part 5 SpeciaIized VesseIs and Services
Chapter 8 VesseIs Intended for Towing
Section 1 GeneraI 5-8-1

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In general, in addition to the plans listed in 1-1-4/1 oI the Supplement to the ABS Rules for
Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing plans and particulars
are to be submitted.
" Structural details and arrangements oI the structures in way oI the towing hook, towing winch, or
towing bollards, or bitts, towing guide rollers and Iairleads.
" Details oI connections (See 5-8-3/5.7).
" Braking power oI winch.
" (2001) Estimated static bollard pull, together with the method oI prediction. (The estimated value
is to be conIirmed at Trials prior to certiIication.)
" Minimum speciIied breaking strength oI towline.
" Stability data and calculations.
" (2001) Static Bollard Pull Test Procedure.
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9.1 Static BoIIard PuII (2001)
Static bollard pull (BP) Ior use in 5-8-1/9.3 is the value submitted by the designer, in accordance with
5-8-1/7.
Static bollard pull will be entered in the Record, in accordance with 5-8-1/3.1. BP Ior use in 5-8-1/9.3
is to be taken as not less than the design value nor more than the value obtained by testing and
published in the Record. See 5-8-6/3.
9.3 Reference Load
ReIerence Load (RL) in the design and testing oI towing gear is 2BP. For BP greater than 51 tI
(50 LtI), consideration will be given to a reduction in RL. For a BP oI 51 tI (50 LtI), RL is 2BP and
Ior a BP oI 153 tI (150 LtI) or more, RL may be taken as 1.33BP, with interpolation Ior intermediate
values oI BP.

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The intact stability oI the vessel Ior towing operation is to comply with a recognized standard. The
submission oI evidence showing approval by an Administration oI stability oI the vessel Ior the static
bollard pull (see 5-8-1/9.1) will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review will be
perIormed by the Bureau. See Appendix 5-8-A1 Ior guidelines by the Bureau.


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The towing hook, towing winch, towing bitt or towing bollard is to be located as low as is practicable,
and close to, but abaIt oI, the center oI gravity oI the towing vessel in the expected towing condition.
Rollers or Iairleads are to be arranged so as to contain the towline within the design limit oI its sweep.
EIIective means are to be provided to lead and restrain the towline over the stern oI the towing vessel.
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Where entry QR in column 5 oI the Record is requested in accordance with 5-8-1/5.1, the quick
release device Ior the towing hook or towing winch is to be operable Irom the bridge or other
normally manned location in direct communication with the bridge. The quick release device is to
disengage the towline at any combination oI expected trim and heel.
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5.1 TowIine
The breaking strength oI towline is to be not less than the ReIerence Load (RL). See 5-8-1/9.3.
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing BoIIard and Towing Bitts
The towing hook, towing winch, towing bollard and towing bitt are to be capable oI sustaining RL
without permanent deIormation. These items are to comply with a recognized standard or code oI practice.
Name plates indicating the names oI standard, rated load, speed, mass, etc., will be acceptable Ior that
purpose. Other means Ior veriIying compliance will also be considered.
The installation oI these items is to be to the satisIaction oI the Surveyor.

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5.5 Supporting Structures
The stresses in the structures supporting the items in 5-8-3/5.3 are not to exceed the Iollowing under a
pull oI RL applied horizontally and within a range oI 30 degrees Irom the centerline oI the vessel on
each side.
Normal Stress 0.75Y
Shear Stress 0.45Y
where
Y speciIied minimum tensile yield strength or yield point.
In addition, the buckling strength is to be adequate Ior the above loading.
5.7 Connections
The size and arrangement oI holding down bolts and welds Ior towing hook or towing winch are to be
in accordance with a recognized standard.

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For vessels subject to impact loadings during routines, it is recommended that side Irames with
section modulus 25 greater than that obtained Irom 3-2-5/3.1, 3-2-5/5.1 or 3-2-5/5.3 be considered.
For side shell plating, see 3-2-2/5.3.
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Deck Iittings within the sweep oI towline are to be protected against contact by the towline and
against the towline Iouling.
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Openings in the weather deck intended to be used at sea and leading to spaces below the Ireeboard or
superstructure deck, including emergency exits, are to be protected as required in 3-2-12/23.3 with sill
height oI doors at least as required by 3-2-12/Table 1 Ior companionways.
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Equipment is to be in accordance with Section 3-5-1, except that the equipment number (EN) may be
calculated using 3-5-1/3.5. The number, weight and sizes oI equipment diIIering Irom 3-5-1/Table 1
may be specially considered Ior limited service. See also 1-1-3/11 oI the ABS Rules for Conditions of
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In addition to the tests required by the relevant sections, the Iollowing tests are to be conducted to the
satisIaction oI the Surveyor.
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Where the entry QR in the Record is requested in accordance with 5-8-1/5.1, the eIIectiveness oI the
quick release device is to be demonstrated during initial sea trial. The test is to be conducted to the
manuIacturer`s recommendations.
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The static bollard pull test procedure is to be submitted Ior review by the attending Surveyor in
advance oI the test.
The Iirst vessel oI a series is to have a bollard pull test conducted in all cases. The requirements Ior
conducting a bollard pull test on vessels oI duplicate design and built in a series will be specially
considered on a case-by-case basis. However, a bollard pull test certiIicate will only be issued to those
vessels Ior which the BP notation is requested and the bollard pull test is actually carried out.
The static bollard pull is to be measured with the tug at the maximum continuous rpm and at or near
the maximum towing depth. The towed vessel is to be in ballast condition but need not be down to
the summer load line mark.
The static bollard pull is the pull that is recorded over the state oI equilibrium without any tendency to
decline.
The depth oI water under the keel in the testing area should be at least two times the vessel draIt at
amidship.
For additional test criteria, see Appendix 5-8-A2 'Guidelines Ior Bollard Pull Test Procedure oI
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The intact stability oI each towing vessel is to be evaluated Ior the loading conditions indicated in
5-8-A1/7 Ior compliance with the intact stability criteria in Section 5-8-2, and the results are to be
submitted.
For every loading condition, which is to be shown in the Trim and Stability Booklet, the righting arm
curve (GZ curve) should be plotted using the VCG corrected Ior the Iree surIace eIIects oI liquid in
tanks.
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The Iollowing drawings are to be submitted with the Trim and Stability Booklet Ior our review:
i) General arrangement plan
ii) Capacity plan or table with centers oI gravity
iii) Lines plan
iv) Hydrostatic curve or table
v) Cross curves oI stability
vi) DownIlooding angle versus draIt curve. The downIlooding angle is the Iirst oI the angle oI
heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures or deck houses which cannot be closed
weathertight immerse.
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The Iollowing stability criteria are to be complied with:
i) The area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) should not be less than 0.055 meter-
radians (10.3 It-degrees) up to # 30$ angle oI heel and not less than 0.09 meter-radians
(16.9 It-degrees) up to # 40$ or the angle oI Ilooding #
f,
iI this angle is less than 40$.
Additionally, the area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles oI heel oI
30$ and 40$ or between 30$ and #
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, iI this angle is less than 40$, is not to be less than
0.03 meter-radians (5.6 It-degrees).

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ii) The righting lever GZ is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 It) at an angle oI heel equal to or greater
than 30.
iii) The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle oI heel not less than 25$.
iv) The initial metacentric height, GM
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, is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 It).
v) The area oI the residual dynamic stability (area between righting and heeling arm curves to
the right oI the Iirst intercept) up to an angle oI heel oI 40$ plus the angle oI the Iirst intercept
(A
1
A
2
), or the angle oI downIlooding, iI this angle is less than 40$ plus the angle oI the Iirst
intercept (A
1
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Righting Arm and HeeIing Arm Curves
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7.1 Loading Conditions
The Iollowing conditions oI loading are to be examined in the Trim and Stability Booklet:
i) Vessel with Iull stores and Iuel;
ii) Vessel with 10 percent stores and Iuel remaining;
iii) Any other normal conditions, both departure and arrival that the Owner Ieels are appropriate
or more suitable to the vessel`s trade.
7.3 Load Considerations
The Iollowing are the assumptions Ior calculating loading conditions:
i) In Loading Condition 5-8-A1/7.1i) above, it should be assumed that the vessel is loaded to its
assigned load line with water ballast tanks empty.
ii) II any loading condition water ballast is necessary, additional diagrams should be calculated,
taking into account the water ballast. Its quantity and disposition should be stated.
iii) In calculating the Iree surIace corrections, it should be assumed that Ior each type oI liquid, at
least one transverse pair or a single centerline tank has a Iree surIace and the tank or combination
oI tanks that is to be taken into account should be those where the eIIect oI Iree surIace is the
greatest.

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The heeling moment due to the towline pull should be calculated using the corresponding percentage
oI the maximum bollard pull, depending on the type oI propulsion (see below), at right angles to the
vessel`s Iore and aIt axis. The resultant moment should be converted to a heeling arm and plotted on
the same graph as the righting arm curve (GZ curve). The heeling arm curve can be taken to vary with
the cosine oI the heeling angle.
Regarding the bollard pull Iorce, the value is usually requested as it is derived Irom the actual test at
maximum RPM. However, in preliminary considerations, a calculated value would be accepted based
on the corresponding value oI pounds oI bollard pull Iorce per SHP, depending on the type oI
propulsion (see 5-8-A1/Table 1). The heeling arm should be taken Irom the top oI the towing bitt to
the VCB or Ior an approximation to
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The Master oI the vessel should receive inIormation in the Trim and Stability Booklet regarding
ballasting, towing, etc., to ensure that the stability is in compliance with the criteria given in 5-8-A1/5.
The Trim and Stability Booklet should also contain a table giving the Iree surIace moments Ior all
tanks designed Ior liquid. II any set oI tanks are cross-connected, the Iree surIace moment shall be
calculated about the vessel`s centerline.

TABLE 1
TowIine PuII Force

Tvpe of Propulsion

Bollard Pull
(lbs/SHP)
Percentage of
Bollard Pull
at 90$
Twin screw with open propellers, or other types
not listed below
30 50
Twin screw with open propellers and Ilank
rudders
30 50
Twin screw with conventional non-movable
nozzles
35 50
Water Tractor Tug with twin propeller Z-drives
(steerable propellers with nozzles)
35 70
Water Tractor with twin cycloidal propellers
(vertical axis)
30 70


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This Appendix is prepared as a guide Ior compliance with the requirements oI 5-8-6/3.
Prior to conducting the steady bollard pull test, a written request should be received Irom the Owner
oI ABS attendance and addressing items 5-8-A2/3.15 and 5-8-A2/3.17 below. Only ABS-classed
vessels may be attended Ior the test.
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3.1
The towing vessel should be on an even keel or trimmed to the intended operating condition in tow.
3.3
The draIt oI the towing vessel should be equal to or deeper than ballast condition, but need not be
down to the summer load line mark.
3.5
Depth oI water under the keel and on each side oI the vessel should be at least 2 % vessel draIt at
midship.
3.7
II current exceeds 1 knot, its eIIect is to be subtracted Irom the bollard pull by either:
i) Direct measurement oI drag eIIect (pulling direction downstream) and reduction oI bollard
pull accordingly; or,
ii) Conducting pull test both upstream and downstream and averaging the results.
3.9
The distance Irom the stern oI the towing vessel to the bollard (Iixed point) should be at least two ship
lengths and be unobstructed by submerged pilings, bulwarks etc.

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Wind speed should be 10 mph or less, or such that it does not measurably eIIect the bollard pull results.
3.13
Sea condition should be calm.
3.15
A statement should be obtained Irom the vessel`s Master or Owner`s Representative that the propellers
are those approved by ABS Ior the vessel.
3.17
The Owners should be satisIied as to the structural adequacy oI the towing hawser, towing winch or
tow bitts employed during the test.
3.19
The vessel`s stability letter should include the towing condition.
3.21
The dynamometer (load cell) used Ior the test should be calibrated and suitable Ior use in the
horizontal position. It should be Iitted with swivels or should be torque insensitive, such as a
hydraulic dynamometer. It should be easily read Irom a saIe location or a remote readout should be
provided. A continuous recording device is suggested but not mandatory. It is suggested that the
maximum scale reading be, as a minimum, at least equal to |Max. Cont. Total H.P. % 50 (LBS.)|. The
dynamometer should be located at the ashore end oI the tow hawser.
3.23
The vessel`s main engines should not be adjusted to operate in overload condition. Engine overspeed
trip setting should be veriIied prior to commencing the test.
3.25
The Steady Bollard Pull should be computed as the average oI evenly spaced load cell recordings
taken over a sustained pull interval oI three to Iive minutes. II the tow hawser is not horizontal, the
vertical angle oI the hawser is to be measured and used to obtain the actual horizontal thrust.
Engine temperatures should be at steady state during the test run. Engines should be operated at the
ABS maximum continuous horsepower (certiIied horsepower per the Record) during the test.
Instantaneous spike bollard pull readings should be ignored.
3.27 (2006)
In general, two Surveyors are required when conducting the test, one ashore and one in the engine
room. A two-way voice communication system is to be provided Ior the test.
When a survey is carried out at the initial testing Ior new construction, consideration may be given to
conducting the test with one Surveyor in engine room where a continuous recording device suitably
calibrated is used to record the bollard pull. This relaxation oI two Surveyor requirements is to be
included in a written request submitted as noted in 5-8-A2/1.

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SECTION 1 GeneraI.................................................................................. 25
1 Classification........................................................................25
3 Additional Coverage of Fire Fighting Vessel
Classification........................................................................25
5 Special Vessels with Fire Fighting Capabilities ...................25

TABLE 1 Minimum Requirements for Fire Fighting Vessels.....26

SECTION 2 PIans and CaIcuIations........................................................ 27
1 Plans ....................................................................................27
1.1 Hull Plans........................................................................ 27
1.3 Fire Fighting Plans and Data........................................... 27
3 Calculations .........................................................................28
5 Additional Data.....................................................................28

SECTION 3 Seakeeping and StabiIity..................................................... 29
1 Stability ................................................................................29
1.1 General ........................................................................... 29
1.3 Light Ship Weight and Center of Gravity......................... 29
3 Maneuverability....................................................................29
3.1 Thrusters and Propulsion Machinery............................... 29
3.3 Positioning ...................................................................... 29
3.5 Control ............................................................................ 30

SECTION 4 Fire Fighting Systems..........................................................31
1 Water Monitors.....................................................................31
1.1 General ........................................................................... 31
1.3 Location .......................................................................... 31
1.5 Supports.......................................................................... 31
3 Monitor Control ....................................................................31
3.1 Operation ........................................................................ 31
3.3 Control ............................................................................ 31

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5.1 General............................................................................32
5.3 Pumps .............................................................................32
5.5 Piping Systems................................................................32
5.7 Suction and Discharge Velocity.......................................32
7 Sea Suction..........................................................................32
9 Sea Suction Strainer Plates and Valves..............................32
9.1 Valves..............................................................................32
9.3 Operation of Pump and Valves........................................32
11 Hose Stations.......................................................................33
11.1 Number............................................................................33
11.3 Stations ...........................................................................33
11.5 Location...........................................................................33
13 Foam Generators (FFV Class 2 or 3) ..................................33
15 Foam Monitor System (FFV Class 3) ..................................33
15.1 Capacity ..........................................................................33
15.3 Arrangements..................................................................33
15.5 Control .............................................................................33

SECTION 5 Fixed Water-spray System.................................................. 35
1 General ................................................................................35
3 Water-spray System Capacity .............................................35
5 Spray System Pumps ..........................................................36
7 Maintenance.........................................................................36

TABLE 1 Minimum Requirements for Water Capacity ..............35

SECTION 6 SpeciaI Equipment............................................................... 37
1 Fireman's Outfit....................................................................37
1.1 Number............................................................................37
1.3 Components ....................................................................37
3 Searchlights .........................................................................37
3.1 Number............................................................................37
3.3 Range..............................................................................38
5 Recharging Equipment ........................................................38
7 Fire Fighting Equipment Components .................................38
9 Equipment Certification........................................................38

SECTION 7 StructuraI Fire Protection.................................................... 39
1 Exterior Boundaries .............................................................39
1.1 FFV Class 1.....................................................................39
1.3 FFV Class 2 and FFV Class 3 .........................................39
3 Deadlights or Shutters .........................................................39
5 Administration ......................................................................39

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SECTION 8 Surveys ................................................................................. 41
1 General ................................................................................41
3 Tests and Surveys ...............................................................41
3.1 Surveys During Construction .......................................... 41

APPENDIX 1 Intact StabiIity GuideIines for Fire Fighting VesseIs ........ 43
1 General ................................................................................43
5 ntact Stability Criteria..........................................................44
5.1 General Criteria............................................................... 44
5.3 Fire Fighting Operations.................................................. 44
7 Standard Loading Conditions ..............................................45
7.1 Loading Conditions ......................................................... 45
7.3 Load Considerations ....................................................... 45
9 Trim and Stability Booklet ....................................................46

FGURE 1 Heeling Moments Fire Fighting Operations ............44
FGURE 2 Righting Arm and Heeling Arm Curves......................45


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! A1 Fire Fighting VesseI CIass 1 will be assigned to vessels with water spray protection Ior
cooling the Fire Fighting Vessel`s surIaces to enable close operation Ior early stages oI Iire Iighting
and rescue operations, with capabilities in accordance with 5-9-1/Table 1, built in compliance with
these requirements and other relevant sections oI the Rules. Where the vessel has been built in
compliance with these requirements and Ior continuous Iighting oI large Iires and cooling structures
on Iire, with capabilities in accordance with 5-9-1/Table 1, and other relevant sections oI the Rules,
the classiIication ! A1 Fire Fighting VesseI CIass 2 or 3 will be assigned. Where ! A1 Fire
Fighting VesseI CIass 2 or 3 also meet ! A1 Fire Fighting VesseI CIass 1 requirements,
combined Class notation ! A1 Fire Fighting VesseI CIass 1 and CIass 2, or ! A1 Fire
Fighting VesseI CIass 1 and CIass 3 may be given.
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The Iollowing special items related to Iire Iighting operations are covered under classiIication:
" Vessel`s Iire Iighting capabilities
" Vessel`s stability and its ability to maintain station while Iire Iighting monitors are in Iull operation
" The degree oI vessel`s selI-protection against external Iires
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Vessels not in compliance with these Rules or not speciIically built Ior the service intended to be
covered by these Rules, but which have special Iire Iighting capabilities in addition to their regular
service, may be specially considered and reviewed under the intent oI these Rules as they relate to Iire
Iighting. See also 5-9-1/1. Such vessels complying with these special requirements may be distinguished
in the Record with their assigned designation Iollowed by the special designation (Fire Fighting
CapabiIity) such as ! A1 Towing VesseI (Fire Fighting CapabiIity). Data on the extent oI this
special Iire Iighting capability will be entered into the Record, and such special Iire Iighting systems
will be subject to annual surveys.

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TABLE 1
Minimum Requirements for Fire Fighting VesseIs
FFV Class 1, 2 and 3. Additional minimum requirements Ior Ioam operation, Iixed water-spray
systems, and searchlights are given in subsections 5-9-4/13, 5-9-5/3 and 5-9-6/3.
Class Notation Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Number oI water monitors 2 3 4 4
Discharge rate per monitor, m
3
/hour, (gpm) 1200 (5280) 2400 (10,560) 1800 (7920) 2400 (10,560)
Number oI pumps 12 24 24
Total capacity, m
3
/hour, (gpm) 2400 (10,560) 7200 (31,680) 9600 (44,240)
Monitor range
(1)
, m, (It) 120 (394) 150 (492) 150 (492)
Height, monitor
(2)
, m, (It) 45 (148) 70 (230) 70 (230)
Number oI hose connections each side oI vessel 4 8 10
Number oI Iireman`s outIits 4 8 10
Fuel oil capacity
(3)
, hours 24 96 96
Notes.
1 Range: measured horizontally Irom the monitor outlet to the mean impact area.
2 Height: minimum height oI the trajectory oI water monitor jet measured vertically Irom sea level assuming a mean
impact area located at a horizontal distance not less than 70 m (230 It) Irom the nearest part oI the Iire Iighting
vessel.
3 Fuel oil capacity is to include provisions Ior continuous operation oI all monitors in addition to the total capacity
oI the vessel`s Iuel oil tanks required Ior continuous Iire Iighting operations. See also 5-9-2/5.

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In addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-4 oI the Supplement to the ABS Rules
for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing additional plans are
to be submitted in the same manner.
1.1 HuII PIans
Structural Iire protection details
Lines and oIIsets
Curves oI Iorm, or equivalent
Cross curves oI stability
Capacity plan, giving centers oI gravity and tank Iree surIace corrections
1.3 Fire Fighting PIans and Data
General arrangement plan detailing all Iire Iighting equipment, including the monitors, Iire pumps,
Iire mains, hydrants, hoses, nozzles, water-spray systems, Iiremen outIits.
Details oI pumps and monitors, including locations, capacities and the range oI the monitors` delivery
capabilities, including water-spray system capacity data (when Iitted).
Details oI high pressure air compressor required Ior Iilling cylinders oI air breathing apparatus,
including purity speciIications.
Foundations Ior Iire Iighting pumps, their prime movers and the water monitors.
Sea chest arrangements Ior Iire Iighting systems.
Remote and local control arrangements Ior monitors.
For FFJ Class 1 onlv.
Water-spray piping systems, including location oI nozzles, pumps and valves, with system
corrosion protection arrangements.
For FFJ Class 2 or 3.
Details oI Ioam generators and their capacity.
For FFJ Class 3.
Foam monitor arrangements, capacity and supports, including remote and local control
arrangement Ior the Ioam monitors.

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The Iollowing calculations are to be submitted.
" Calculations demonstrating the adequacy oI the vessel`s stability during all Iire Iighting operations.
See also 5-9-3/1.
" Calculations demonstrating adequacy oI monitor supports during monitor operations. See also
5-9-4/1.5.
" Calculations demonstrating adequacy oI propulsion power required Ior the vessel to maintain
station during IireIighting operations. See 5-9-3/3.5.
Submitted calculations are to be suitably documented.
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In addition to the submitted items required Ior classiIication, the Iollowing items are to be submitted.
i) Data indicating that the vessel will be capable oI carrying suIIicient Iuel oil Ior continuous
Iire Iighting operation and propulsion operation with all Iixed water monitors in use at the
maximum required capacity Ior not less than:
" 24 hours: FFV Class 1
" 96 hours: FFV Class 2 or 3
ii) VeriIication that FFV Class 3 will be capable oI Ioam production Irom Iixed Ioam monitors
Ior at least 30 minutes continuous operation.
iii) VeriIication that FFV Class 2 or 3 will be capable oI Ioam production Irom mobile generators
Ior at least 30 minutes continuous operation.
iv) VeriIication that the water monitor range, required by 5-9-1/Table 1, is not less than:
" 120 meters (394 Ieet): FFV Class 1
" 150 meters (492 Ieet): FFV Class 2 or 3
v) VeriIication that the vessel is in compliance with the minimum requirements oI 5-9-1/Table 1,
with data on the vessel`s actual design capacities also recorded.
vi) VeriIication oI light ship characteristics. See also 5-9-3/1.3.
vii) The Operating Booklet: It is incumbent upon the Owner to provide inIormation, instructions,
data and training Ior the Iire Iighting operations oI the vessel to help assure that the loadings
and operational limits upon which classiIication is based are not exceeded. An operating
booklet detailing operation oI the Iire Iighting installation, installation maintenance data, Iire
Iighting procedures, equipment locations and capacity data, and particulars on maneuvering
operations oI the vessel during Iire Iighting or rescue operations are to be submitted Ior record
or Iile. A copy oI this operating booklet, in a language, or languages, understood by the crew,
is to be placed onboard to provide data and inIormation to the crew, and to be accessible to
the Surveyor during survey. See also 5-9-6/9 and 5-9-8/1.
viii) Stabilitv Information. Stability inIormation in the Iorm oI a maximum KG versus draIt curve,
or in another suitable Iorm, based upon the submitted stability calculations required by
5-9-2/3 Ior all Iire Iighting operations described in 5-9-3/1 is to be submitted to the Bureau
Ior approval. This inIormation is to be placed onboard the Iire Iighting vessel Ior the
inIormation oI the Master and may become part oI the operating booklet.

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The intact stability oI the vessel Ior Iire Iighting operation is to comply with a recognized standard.
The submission oI evidence showing approval by an Administration oI stability oI the vessel Ior the
Iire Iighting operation will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review will be perIormed
by the Bureau. See Appendix 5-9-A1 Ior guidelines by the Bureau.
Stability calculations and corresponding inIormation Ior the Master are to be submitted Ior review and
approval, respectively. See 5-9-2/3 and 5-9-2/5.
1.3 Light Ship Weight and Center of Gravity
An inclining test will be required Ior the Iirst vessel oI a series, when as near to completion as
practical, to determine accurately the light ship weight and position oI center oI gravity. The inclining
test is to be witnessed by a Surveyor.
For successive vessels oI a series considered by the Bureau to be basically identical, submitted
detailed weight calculations, accounting only Ior diIIerences in weights and centers Irom the inclined
vessel, will be satisIactory, provided their accuracy is conIirmed by a deadweight survey witnessed by
a Surveyor. Inclining experiment results, detailed weight calculations and deadweight survey results
are to be submitted Ior review. See also 5-9-2/5.
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3.1 Thrusters and PropuIsion Machinery
The vessel is to have thrusters and propulsion machinery oI suIIicient power Ior maneuverability
during Iire Iighting operations and as Iollows.
3.3 Positioning
Thrusters and the vessel`s propulsion machinery are to be able to maintain the vessel on position in
still water during all combinations oI operation and capacity oI the water monitors, at not more than
80 percent oI available propulsion Iorce in any direction.

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Adequate operating control systems are to be provided Ior Iire Iighting operations which are to include
an alarm condition at 80 percent oI available propulsion power and automatic reduction oI power
action at 100 percent available propulsion power to prevent sudden or complete loss oI power due to
power overload. Calculations are to be submitted veriIying that an equilibrium state between the
reaction Iorce Irom the water monitors and the Iorce Irom the vessel's propulsion machinery and its
side thrusters (at the most unIavorable combination) is at or less than 80 percent oI the available
propulsion power. This is to conIirm that the vessel would maintain its position without setting oII the
80 percent alarm condition. See 5-9-2/3.

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Water monitor systems are to be in compliance with 5-9-1/Table 1.
1.3 Location
Water monitors are to be located to allow Ior an unobstructed range oI operation. Means are to be
provided to prevent monitor jets Irom impinging on vessel structures and equipment.
1.5 Supports
Monitor supports are to be adequately designed Ior all modes oI operation, with particular attention
given to loadings at maximum operation and Irom water jet reactions. Calculations demonstrating
adequacy oI the design are to be submitted. See also 5-9-2/3.
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3.1 Operation
Monitors are to be capable oI being operated and maneuvered both locally and at the remote-control
station. The monitor remote-control station is to have adequate overall operational visibility,
communications and protection.
3.3 ControI
Control systems are to be suitably protected Irom external damage. Electrical control systems are to
be provided with overload and short circuit protection. Hydraulic or pneumatic monitor control systems
are to be provided in duplicate. Shut-oII and control equipment are to be clearly marked.

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5.1 GeneraI
Pumps and piping systems used Ior water monitors are to be available Ior no service other than Iire
Iighting and water spray. Independent sea suctions are to be provided Ior each pump.
5.3 Pumps
Where two pumps are provided, they are to have equal or near equal capacity. Minimum total pump
capacity requirements are given in 5-9-1/Table 1. Pumps are to have piping arrangements that will
prevent overheating at low pump delivery rates. For Iixed water-spray systems, see 5-9-5/1.
5.5 Piping Systems
Piping systems are to be protected Irom overpressure. Piping systems used Ior water spray are to be
independent Irom the system supplying water monitors, except that water monitor pumps may be
used. See also 5-9-5/3. All piping is to be suitably protected Irom corrosion and Ireezing.
5.7 Suction and Discharge VeIocity
It is recommended that Iire pump suction velocity generally not exceed 2 m/s (7 It/s), and discharge
piping to water monitors generally not exceed 4 m/s (13 It/s) operational velocity to assure adequate
system capacity. Data showing compliance with 5-9-1/Table 1 piping system capacities are to be
submitted. See also 5-9-2/1.3.
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Sea suction inlets Ior Iire Iighting are not to be used Ior any other purposes. Sea water inlets Ior Iire
Iighting and sea chests are to be arranged as low as practical to avoid clogging due to debris or ice,
and oil intake Irom sea`s surIace. The location oI sea water inlets Ior Iire Iighting and sea chest is to
be such that water suction is not impeded by ship motions or water Ilow Irom propellers or thrusters.
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9.1 VaIves
All sea water inlets and sea chests are to be Iitted with strainer plates at the vessel`s shell. The strainer
plates are to have a clear area oI at least twice that oI the sea valves. Low pressure steam, compressed
air or other eIIective means are to be provided Ior clearing the strainer plates. Each sea water inlet Ior
Iire Iighting is to be equipped with a shut oII valve.
9.3 Operation of Pump and VaIves
The Iire Iighting pump, the sea water shut oII valve and the sea water discharge valve are to be
operable Irom the same locations. Starting oI the Iire Iighting pump when the shut oII valve is closed
is to be prevented by providing either an interlock system or by audible and visual alarms.

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Hose stations are to be provided at each side oI the vessel, in accordance with 5-9-1/Table 1.
11.3 Stations
Each hose station nozzle is to be able to produce a jet or spray. Hoses are to be not less than 38 mm
(1.5 in.) nor more than 65 mm (2.5 in.) in diameter, and generally are to be 15 m (49 It) in length. A
water jet Ilow oI at least 12 m (39 It) is to be provided.
11.5 Location
At least halI oI the required number oI hose connections required by 5-9-1/Table 1 are to be located
on the main weather deck.
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FFV Class 2 or 3 are to have 100 m
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/minute (3530 It
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/min) minimum capacity mobile high expansion
Ioam generators Ior Iire Iighting. On FFV Class 3, this Ioam generator requirement is in addition to
the Iixed Ioam monitor system requirement in 5-9-4/15. Total Ioam Iorming liquid carried is to be
capable oI a least 30 minutes Ioam production.
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15.1 Capacity
FFV Class 3 are to have two Iixed low expansion Ioam monitors in addition to the required water
monitors. Each Ioam monitor is to have a minimum capacity oI 5000 liters/minute (177 It
3
/min) with
a Ioam expansion ratio oI 15 to 1, and is to be capable oI a height oI throw 50 m (164 It) above sea
level with both Ioam monitors in simultaneous use at maximum Ioam generation. The Ioam concentration
tank is to have a minimum capacity Ior 30 minutes at an assumed admixture oI 5 percent.
15.3 Arrangements
The Ioam monitor system is to be oI a Iixed design with separate Ioam concentration tank, Ioam
mixing unit and pipelines to the Ioam monitors. The water supply may be taken Irom the water
monitor pumps. Means to reduce supply water pressure may be required to assure correct water
pressure Ior maximum Ioam generation.
15.5 ControI
The Iixed Ioam monitors are to have both local (manual) and remote control. The remote control oI
the Ioam monitors is to be located at the remote-control station Ior the water monitors and is to
include remote control oI water and Ioam concentrate.


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P A R T S e c t i o n 5 : F i x e d W a t e r - s p r a y S y s t e m
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FFV Class 1 are to be provided with a permanently installed water-spray system. The water-spray
system is to provide protection Ior all outside vertical/exposed deck areas oI the hull, superstructure
and deckhouses, including water monitor Ioundations and equipment associated with the water
monitors. The water-spray system`s piping, valves and nozzles are to be suitably protected Irom
damage during Iire Iighting operations.
9 H4-*)N0<)4D #D0-*G 54<47(-D !"##(%
The minimum capacity oI the water-spray system is to be in accordance with 5-9-5/Table 1 Ior the
total protected area. See also 5-9-7/1. Necessary visibility oI water-spray operations Irom the
navigating bridge and Irom the monitor`s remote-control station is to be provided.
For vessels which are Iitted with a dynamic positioning system which is at least capable oI automatically
maintaining the position and heading oI the vessel under speciIied maximum environmental
conditions having an independent centralized manual position control with automatic heading control,
the minimum capacity oI the water spray system may be based on the maximum areas which may be
exposed to the Iire, provided the water-spray system is divided into zones so that those areas which
are not exposed to radiant heat can be isolated. The controls are to be located in a dedicated, readily
accessible and saIe location.

TABLE 1
Minimum Requirements for Water Capacity !"##(%
Location to be Protected
Minimum Water Capacitv
liters/minute/m
2
(gpm/ft
2
)
Un-insulated steel (vertical areas) 10 (0.25)
Un-insulated steel (horizontal areas) 5 (0.12)
Wood sheathed steel decks 10 (0.25)
Steel boundaries internally insulated to Class A-60
(1)
5 (0.12)
Note.
1 Applicable Ior outside vertical areas only. No requirements Ior exposed deck insulated by A-60.

Section 5 Fixed Water-spray System 5-9-5

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Spray system pumping capacity is to be suIIicient to insure a supply pressure and volume Ior adequate
operation oI the water-spray system. II the water monitor pumps are used, they are to be provided
with suIIicient capacity to provide pressure and volume Ior both the water monitors and the water-
spray systems.
I E4(.-*.4.7*
Water-spray systems are to be protected Irom corrosion. Drainage arrangements are to be provided to
protect against Ireezing water damage. Deck scuppers and Ireeing ports are to be provided to assure
eIIicient drainage oI water Irom deck surIaces when the water-spray system is in operation.

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P A R T S e c t i o n 6 : S p e c i a l E q u i p m e n t
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FFV Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 are to have the minimum number oI Iireman`s outIits indicated in
5-9-1/Table 1. These Iireman`s outIits are in addition to those required in 4-5-2/15 oI the Rules.
1.3 Components
Fireman`s outIits are to include the Iollowing:
" A selI-contained breathing apparatus capable oI Iunctioning Ior at least 30 minutes and having a
capacity oI at least 1200 liters (42 It
3
) oI Iree air. At least one set oI Iully charged spare air bottles
oI at least equivalent capacity is to be provided Ior each apparatus.
" An electric hand lantern capable oI at least three hours continuous operation.
" Protective helmet, boots and gloves composed oI an electrically resistant substance.
" Water-resistant, protective clothing to protect skin Irom heat radiation, Iire and Irom burns and
scalding by steam.
" A IireprooI liIeline, with liIeline belt or harness, attached by means oI a snap hook. The liIeline is
to be certiIied by the manuIacturer as being oI a strength suitable Ior the service intended, with a
length suitable Ior the range oI operations intended.
" InIormation on the Iireman`s outIit is to be displayed at a storage area Ior the user. Data is also to
be included in the operating booklet, which is to be accessible Ior the crew`s inIormation. The
inIormation to be displayed and operating booklet data are to include particulars on capability oI
liIelines (holding capacity and length), lanterns (operating time) and breathing apparatus (time).
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3.1 Number
Two searchlights are to be provided on all Iire Iighting vessels to Iacilitate eIIective Iire Iighting
operations at night.

Section 6 SpeciaI Equipment 5-9-6

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The searchlights are to be capable oI providing an eIIective horizontal and vertical range oI coverage
and are to provide an illumination to a distance oI 250 m (820 It) in clear air at a minimum level oI
illumination oI 50 lux within an area not less than 11 m (36 It) diameter.
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An air compressor capable oI recharging the air bottles used in breathing apparatus required in
5-9-1/Table 1 is to be provided, and be capable oI recharging all oI the air bottles oI the Iireman`s outIit
(breathing apparatus) required in 5-9-1/Table 1 in a time not exceeding 30 minutes. The compressor is
to be certiIied by the manuIacturer as being capable oI maintaining air purity suitable Ior this type oI
service.
I '()* '(+,-(.+ PQA(<G*.- 58G<8.*.-0
The special Iire Iighting equipment associated with these requirements is to be in conIormance with
applicable parts oI Part 4, Chapter 5.
& PQA(<G*.- 5*)-(6(74-(8.
Specialized Iire Iighting equipment, such as monitors, hoses, nozzles, Iireman`s outIits and air bottle
charging air compressors, are subject to being documented by the manuIacturer as being suitable Ior
the Iire Iighting service intended. Equipment certiIication data is to correspond to data given in the
operating booklet. See also 5-9-2/5.

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P A R T S e c t i o n 7 : S t r u c t u r a l F i r e P r o t e c t i o n
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1.1 FFV CIass 1
All exterior boundaries oI FFV Class 1, including exposed bulkheads, exposed decks and the hull
above the lightest operating waterline, are to be oI steel construction and protected by a Iixed water-
spray system, in accordance with Section 5-9-5.
1.3 FFV CIass 2 and FFV CIass 3
Generally, all exterior boundaries oI FFV Class 2 and FFV Class 3 are to be oI steel but need not be
protected by a Iixed water-spray system nor internally insulated.
Special consideration will be given to boundaries to be constructed oI materials other than steel.
Details oI the materials and oI the protection which may be required to be provided are to be submitted
to the Bureau.
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On FFV Class 2 and Class 3 which are not provided with water-spray systems, steel deadlights or
shutters are to be provided on all windows and port lights, except in the navigation bridge.
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In addition, Iire Iighting vessels are to comply with all requirements Ior structural Iire protection
which may be imposed by the Administration oI the vessel`s country oI registry.


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P A R T S e c t i o n 8 : S u r v e y s
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To assist in surveys, the vessel is to be provided with an operating booklet onboard, accessible to the
Surveyor, giving detailed descriptions oI the Iire Iighting systems, systems control and operational
instructions Ior the vessel during Iire Iighting operations, with the location, number and capacity oI
Iire Iighting equipment listed. Details oI periodic tests, surveys and maintenance oI Iire Iighting
installations and equipment are to be provided. See also 5-9-2/5.
9 V*0-0 4.: #A);*D0
3.1 Surveys During Construction
Operation oI completed Iire Iighting systems is to be demonstrated to the satisIaction oI the Surveyor,
including height and throw oI the water monitors. The angle oI list oI the vessel with all water
monitors at maximum capacity oI operation is to be measured and recorded. The operating booklet is
to be made accessible Ior the Surveyor`s inIormation.


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P A R T A p p e n d i x 1 : n t a c t S t a b i l i t y G u i d e l i n e s f o r F i r e F i g h t i n g V e s s e l s
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The intact stability oI each Iire Iighting vessel is to be evaluated Ior the loading conditions indicated
in 5-9-A1/7 Ior compliance with the intact stability criteria in Section 5-9-A1/5, and the results are to
be submitted.
curve (GZ curve) should be plotted using the VCG corrected Ior the Iree surIace eIIects oI liquid in
tanks.
9 #A>G(00(8. 86 @14.0
The Iollowing drawings are to be submitted with the Trim and Stability Booklet Ior our review:
ii) Tank Capacity plan or table with centers oI gravity and Free SurIace Corrections
iii) Lines plan
iv) Hydrostatic curve or table
heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures or deck houses which cannot be closed
weathertight immerse.
vii) Lightship particulars estimated or actual

Section A1 Intact StabiIity GuideIines for Fire Fighting VesseIs 5-9-A1

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5.1 GeneraI Criteria
Chapter 3, Section 3.1 and Section 3.2 oI IMO A18/Res.749 are to be complied with generally. II
compliance with the dynamic criteria oI Chapter 3 Section 3.1.2 oI IMO A18/Res.749 is impracticable,
equivalent criteria as indicated in Chapter 4 Section 4.5.6 may be used.
5.3 Fire Fighting Operations
Each vessel is to have adequate stability Ior all Iire Iighting operating conditions, with all Iire Iighting
monitors operating at maximum output in the direction most unIavorable to the stability oI the vessel.
Alternatively, consideration will be given to written conIirmation oI compliance Ior all Iire Iighting
operations with the stability requirements oI the appropriate national administration.
The heeling moment due to the operation oI all Iire Iighting monitors and thrusters is to be converted
to a heeling arm, and superimposed on the righting arm curve oI the worst operating condition,
(usually the port arrival condition). The area oI the residual stability (area between the righting arm
and heeling arm curves to the right oI the Iirst intercept) up to an angle oI heel 40 beyond the angle
oI the Iirst intercept; or the angle oI downIlooding iI this angle is less than 40 beyond the angle oI the
Iirst intercept, should not be less than 0.09 meter-radians. Additionally, the area oI residual stability
up to the angle oI downIlooding or angle oI deck edge immersion, whichever occurs Iirst, should not
be less than 0.03 meter-radians.
See ReIerence 5-9-A1/Figures 1 and 2.

FIGURE 1
HeeIing Moments - Fire Fighting Operations
VCB
Thrusters
C
D
Monitors
A
B
Heeling Moment & Moments A-D
C
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FIGURE 2
Righting Arm and HeeIing Arm Curves
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
40
0.25
0.50
1.00
Heeling Arm
Heeling Angle
Deck Edge Immersion
DownIlooding
Angle
Righting Arm
Curve
Angle oI Heel (#)
(degrees)
Heeling
Arm (HZ)
Righting
Arm (GZ)
Area ' 0.09 meter-radians
Area ' 0.03 meter-radians

I #-4.:4): X84:(.+ 58.:(-(8.0
i) Vessel with Iull stores and Iuel;
ii) Vessel with 10 percent stores and Iuel remaining;
iii) Any other normal conditions, both departure and arrival that the Owner Ieels are appropriate
or more suitable to the vessel`s operation.
The Iollowing are the assumptions Ior calculating loading conditions:
i) In Loading Condition 5-9-A1/7.1i) above, it should be assumed that the vessel is loaded to its
assigned load line with water ballast tanks empty.
ii) II any loading condition water ballast is necessary, additional diagrams should be calculated,
taking into account the water ballast. Its quantity and disposition should be stated.
iii) In calculating the Iree surIace corrections, it should be assumed that Ior each type oI liquid, at
least one transverse pair or a single centerline tank has a Iree surIace and the tank or
combination oI tanks that is to be taken into account should be those where the eIIect oI Iree
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The Master oI the vessel should receive inIormation in the Trim and Stability Booklet regarding ballasting,
Iire Iighting, etc., to ensure that the stability is in compliance with the criteria given in 5-9-A1/5.
Chapter 2 oI IMO A18/Res.749 may be used as guidance Ior inIormation to be provided in the trim
and stability booklet.

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P A R T Chapter 10: Vessels ntended for Support Services to Offshore nstallations
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI.................................................................................. 49
1 Application ...........................................................................49
3 Classification........................................................................49
5 Submission of Data..............................................................49
7 Definitions ............................................................................50
7.1 Offshore Support Vessel ................................................. 50
7.3 Offshore nstallation ........................................................ 50
7.5 Cargo Rail ....................................................................... 50
7.7 Stern Roller ..................................................................... 50

SECTION 2 StabiIity .................................................................................51
1 ntact Stability.......................................................................51
3 Subdivision and Damage Stability .......................................51

SECTION 3 VesseI Design.......................................................................53
1 Side Shell and Frames.........................................................53
1.1 Arrangement of Fender ................................................... 53
1.3 Material of Fender ........................................................... 53
1.5 Reinforcement................................................................. 53
3 Cargo Deck..........................................................................53
3.1 Reinforcement Against Heavy Cargoes .......................... 53
3.3 Deck Covering................................................................. 54
3.5 Cargo Rail ....................................................................... 54
5 Liquid Cargo Tank................................................................54
5.1 ntegral Tanks ................................................................. 54
5.3 ndependent Tanks ......................................................... 54
7 Dry Cargo Tanks..................................................................55
9 Deckhouses .........................................................................55

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SECTION 4 Anchor HandIing.................................................................. 57
1 Winch and Accessories........................................................57
3 A-frame or Shear Leg Type Crane ......................................57
5 Stern Roller ..........................................................................57

SECTION 5 WeII StimuIation................................................................... 59
1 Classification........................................................................59
3 Acid Spill Protection.............................................................59
3.1 Protection of Floors and Decks........................................59
3.3 Shield ..............................................................................59
3.5 Drip Trays and Drainage Arrangements ..........................59
3.7 Spill Coaming ..................................................................59
5 Electrical Equipment ............................................................59
7 Subdivision and Damage Stability .......................................60

SECTION 6 Carriage of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and
Noxious Liquid Substances................................................ 61

APPENDIX 1 Intact StabiIity GuideIines for Offshore Support
VesseIs ................................................................................. 63

APPENDIX 2 Damage StabiIity GuideIines for Offshore Support
VesseIs ................................................................................. 67

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S E C T O N & ;)-)2:+
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The requirements in this section apply to vessels intended Ior oIIshore support services.
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! A1 Offshore Support VesseI is to be assigned to vessels designed Ior support service to oIIshore
installations and built to the applicable requirements oI this section and other relevant sections oI
these Rules. At the request oI the Owner, vessels having Iunctional equipment as required below may
be assigned an additional notation, as Iollows:

Additional Notation Services Requirements
AH Anchor Handling Section 5-10-4
WS Well Stimulation Section 5-10-5

Such vessels, when built to the requirements oI the Rules including those Ior optional additional notation,
will be distinguished as AH/Offshore Support VesseI, WS/Offshore Support VesseI, etc. in
the Record.
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In general, in addition to the plans listed in 1-1-4/1 oI the Supplement to the ABS Rules for Conditions
of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing plans and particulars are to be
submitted.
" Structural details and arrangements oI the structures in way oI the independent tanks, (dry/liquid
mud and/or cement), out-rigger supports Ior anchor handling gear and /or well maintenance, cargo
rail support, whichever is applicable.
" Loading arrangement oI deck cargoes.
" Lashing arrangement oI deck cargoes.
" Stability data and calculations.

Chapter 10 VesseIs Intended for Support Services to Offshore InstaIIations

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" Piping diagrams oI liquid cargo transIer systems.
" Piping diagrams oI solid bulk cargo transIer systems.
" Ventilation diagrams oI liquid cargoes.
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7.1 Offshore Support VesseI
An Offshore Support Jessel is a vessel which is primarily engaged in the transport oI stores, materials
and equipment to oIIshore installations and is designed with accommodation and bridge erections in
the Iorward part oI the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the aIter part Ior handling oI cargo at sea.
7.3 Offshore InstaIIation
An Offshore Installation is a marine structure located at an oIIshore site.
7.5 Cargo RaiI
A Cargo Rail is a side rail with stanchions supporting lateral and/or lashing loads oI deck cargo.
7.7 Stern RoIIer
A Stern Roller is a built-in roller normally installed in way oI the intersection oI exposed deck and
transom Ior transmission oI hook load to crane jib or winch.

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P A R T S e c t i o n 2 : S t a b i l i t y
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S E C T O N B #.:>6+6.C
& ,-.:7. #.:>6+6.C
The intact stability oI the vessel Ior oIIshore support service to oIIshore installations is to comply with
a recognized standard. The submission oI evidence showing approval by an Administration will be
acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review will be perIormed by the Bureau. See Appendix
5-10-A1 Ior criteria applied by the Bureau.
< #3>/656*61- :-/ @:?:D) #.:>6+6.C
The subdivision and damage stability oI the vessel Ior oIIshore support service to oIIshore installations
are to comply with a recognized standard. The submission oI evidence showing approval by an
Administration will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review will be perIormed by the
Bureau. See Appendix 5-10-A2 Ior criteria applied by the Bureau.


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Special attention is to be paid in design Ior reinIorcement oI side shell Irames to the impact loads
arising Irom contact with oIIshore installations during operations at an oIIshore site. The scantlings oI
main Irames or tween deck Irames in way oI Ienders and side shell plate in the area oI impact load are
to be eIIectively increased to the anticipated impact load. Unless a speciIic assessment oI impact load
is made, at least a 25 increase in scantlings is recommended. See also 3-2-5/9 and 3-2-2/5.3.
1.1 Arrangement of Fender
Unless the shell plate at upper deck and Iorecastle are speciIically assessed or otherwise increased Ior
impact loads, longitudinal Ienders are normally to be Iitted on side shell in the area where the deck
has its Iull breadth.
1.3 MateriaI of Fender
Material oI the Iender is to be steel having ductility and weldability not less than that required Ior
Grade A material.
1.5 Reinforcement
Carling plates are to be so arranged between side Irames that Iender loads are distributed to the hull.
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3.1 Reinforcement Against Heavy Cargoes
Where heavy cargo is carried on deck, eIIective means such as steel cradle or steel or wooden dunnage
are to be provided so that cargo weight is uniIormly distributed in the deck structures. The stresses in
deck members are not to exceed the Iollowing values when the maximum bending moment is applied.
In determining the maximum bending moment, members may be considered Iixed-ended provided
they are continuous over the adjacent space or are eIIectively attached to a bulkhead stiIIener or
Irame.
(
tf/cm
2
(ltf/in
2
)
)
tf/cm
2
(ltf/in
2
)
Longitudinal Beam/Girder:
Transverse Beam/Web:
1.26 (8.0)
1.42 (9.0)
0.70 (4.4)
0.87 (5.5)

Section 3 VesseI Design 5-10-3

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3.3 Deck Covering
Knot Iree wooden sheathings are normally to be provided on cargo decks to protect steel deck plate
Irom mechanical damage and/or rubbing. Thickness oI wooden sheathing is to be at least 50 mm
(2 inches).
3.5 Cargo RaiI
Where cargo rails are Iitted on cargo deck, stanchions oI cargo rail are to be eIIiciently attached and
supported. Scantlings oI cargo rail are to have SM value not less than that required by the Iollowing
equation:
Stanchion: SM 7.8cb
1
Hsh cm
3
SM 0.0041cb
1
Hsh in
3

Rail: SM 7.8cb
1
Hs
2
cm
3
SM 0.0041cb
1
Hs
2
in
3

where
c 1.3 Ior stanchion and, 0.11 Ior rail
b
1
breadth oI cargo deck, between cargo rails, in m (It)
H mean height oI cargo, in m (It)
s spacing oI cargo rail stanchion, in m (It)
h height oI cargo rail, in m (It)
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Where tanks Ior hazardous and noxious liquid cargo are Iitted, the quantities oI liquid cargo are to be
limited to 800 m
3
or a volume in cubic meters equal to 40 oI the vessel`s deadweight calculated at a
cargo density oI 1.0 t/m
3
(0.028 Lt/It
3
). The Administration may permit carriage oI more than this
maximum amount. In general, there are no such quantity limitation Ior drilling Iluids (liquid mud,
etc.), cargo Iuel having a Ilash point not lower than 60$C (140$F) and non-noxious liquid substances.
Segregation and construction oI tanks Ior hazardous and noxious liquid cargo are to comply with the
Iollowing requirements, whichever is applicable:
5.1 IntegraI Tanks
Where not bounded by bottom shell plating, Iuel oil tanks, a cargo pump-room or a pump-room, the
cargo tanks are to be separated Irom other spaces by coIIerdams having accessible width oI 600 mm
(24 inch). Tank structures are to comply with the applicable requirements in Section 5C-9-4 oI the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Jessels (Steel Jessel Rules).
5.3 Independent Tanks
Tanks are to be segregated Irom machinery spaces, propeller shaIt tunnels, iI Iitted, dry cargo spaces,
accommodation and service spaces and Irom drinking water and stores Ior human consumption by
means oI a coIIerdam, void space, cargo pump-room, oil Iuel tank or other similar space. Construction
oI independent tanks are to comply with the applicable requirements in Part 4, Chapter 4 and Section
5C-9-4 oI the Steel Jessel Rules. Supports oI independent tanks are to be eIIiciently provided so that
the stresses in supporting members and hull structures are within the allowable limits, as speciIied in
5-10-3/3.1 oI these Rules.


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Further arrangements and details are to comply with the Iollowing applicable requirements oI the Steel
Jessel Rules:
Access to spaces in the cargo area: 5C-9-3/4
Cargo TransIer: Section 5C-9-5
Materials oI construction: Section 5C-9-6
Cargo tank vent systems: Section 5C-9-8 (*)
Electrical installations: Section 5C-9-10
*Vent height above weather deck may be reduced to 2 m (6.5 It).
A @2C =:2D1 I:-F*
Where cargo tanks Ior dry cement or mud are Iitted, these cargo tanks are to be separated Irom the
engine room and accommodation spaces by steel bulkheads and decks. Cargo transIer piping systems
are, in general, not to be led through machinery spaces. However, when such design is impractical,
piping systems may pass through machinery spaces, provided that all pipe connections located within
the machinery space are welded and any detachable connections are arranged outside oI the space.
Access door in the bulkhead is to be provided with a notice aIIixed to each such closing appliance to
the eIIect that it is to be kept closed. Tank structures are to comply with the applicable requirements in
Part 4, Chapter 4 oI the Steel Jessel Rules.
J @)7F913*)*
The scantlings oI deckhouses are to comply with the requirements oI Section 3-2-9, except minimum
heads in equation 3-2-9/3.3. For unprotected Iront bulkheads on the Iirst tier on the Ireeboard deck or
Iorecastle deck, h is to be taken as not less than 8.0 m (26.3 It) and Ior sides and ends oI the Iirst tier
on the Ireeboard or Iorecastle deck, h is to be taken as not less than 3.3 m (10.8 It).


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P A R T S e c t i o n 4 : A n c h o r H a n d l i n g
$
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#)2567)* .1 800*912) ,-*.:++:.61-*
S E C T O N K !-7912 L:-/+6-D

Vessels designed and built Ior anchor handling operations in oIIshore sites in compliance with the
requirements in this Section will be distinguished by the optional notation AH, in accordance with
5-10-1/3. The Iollowing drawings oI anchor handling equipment are to be submitted Ior Bureau
review in addition to the data required in 5-10-1/5:
" Winch and its accessories
" A-Irame or Shear Leg Type Crane Jib, etc., whichever is applicable
" Stern Roller
" Arrangements and Details oI Quick Anchor Release, iI applicable
& M6-79 :-/ !77)**126)*
Winch and accessories Ior anchor handling are to comply with the requirements oI 5-8-3/5.
< !N02:?) 12 #9):2 G)D IC4) =2:-)
Where an A-Irame or shear leg type crane is installed Ior anchor handling, it is to be certiIied Ior
compliance with Chapter 2, 'Guide Ior CertiIication oI Cranes, oI the ABS Guide for Certification of
Lifting Appliances.
$ #.)2- O1++)2
Roller and pin connections are to be designed to have a Iactor oI saIety oI 3.0 to the minimum yield
strength oI the material under working load.


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P A R T S e c t i o n 5 : W e l l S t i m u l a t i o n
$
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#)2567)* .1 800*912) ,-*.:++:.61-*
S E C T O N $ M)++ #.6?3+:.61-
& =+:**6067:.61-
Vessels designed and built Ior well stimulation operation in compliance with the requirements in this
Section will be distinguished by the optional notation, WS, in accordance with 5-10-1/3.
< !76/ #46++ P21.)7.61-
3.1 Protection of FIoors and Decks
Floors or decks under acid storage tanks, pumps and piping Ior acid are to have a lining or coating oI
corrosion-resistant material extending up to a minimum height oI 500 mm (19.7 in.) in the bounding
bulkheads or coamings. Where hatches or similar openings are arranged in the Iloors or the decks,
watertight coamings having a minimum height oI 500 mm (19.7 in.) are to be provided. Height oI
coamings may be waived where the Administration decides that this height is not practicable.
3.3 ShieId
A spray shield is to be provided to cover Ilanges or other detachable pipe connections. Portable shield
covers are to be provided Ior connecting the Ilanges oI the loading maniIold.
3.5 Drip Trays and Drainage Arrangements
Drip trays oI corrosion-resistant material are to be provided under loading maniIolds. Drainage
arrangements oI corrosion-resistant materials are to be provided in spaces Ior acid storage tanks, acid
pumping and piping.
3.7 SpiII Coaming
A permanent deck spill coaming oI 150 mm (6.0 in.) in height is to be provided on deck to keep deck
spill away Irom accommodation and service areas.
$ Q+)7.267:+ QH364?)-.
All electrical equipment installed within 3 m (10 It) oI a source oI vapor on a weather deck is to be oI
an approved explosion-prooI type or an intrinsically-saIe type.

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The requirements in Appendix 5-10-A2 oI this section may be applicable unless the Administration
has speciIic requirements. The speciIic damage extent criteria Ior a well stimulation vessel is also
indicated, i.e., see Note 5 in 5-10-A2/3.

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P A R T Section 6: Carriage of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances
$
C H A P T E R &' ()**)+* ,-.)-/)/ 012 #34412.
#)2567)* .1 800*912) ,-*.:++:.61-*
S E C T O N R =:226:D) 10 G6?6.)/ !?13-.* 10
L:S:2/13* :-/ T1U613* G6H36/
#3>*.:-7)*

Where it is intended to carry limited amounts oI hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on
oIIshore support vessels, the arrangement is to comply with IMO Resolution A.673 (16), 'Guidelines
Ior the Transport and Handling oI Limited Amounts oI Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in
Bulk in OIIshore Support Vessels as amended by IMO Resolutions MSC.236(82) and MEPC.158(55).
Consideration will be given to the arrangement which complies with the published requirements oI
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P A R T Appendix 1: ntact Stability Guidelines for Offshore Support Vessels
$
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#)2567)* .1 800*912) ,-*.:++:.61-*
A P P E N D X & ,-.:7. #.:>6+6.C ;36/)+6-)* 012
800*912) #34412. ()**)+*
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curve (GZ curve) is to be plotted using the VCG corrected Ior the Iree surIace eIIects oI liquid in
tanks.
<
Where pipes are carried on deck, a quantity oI trapped water equal to a certain percentage oI the net
volume oI the pipe deck cargo should be assumed in and around the pipes. The net volume is to be
taken as the internal volume oI the pipes, plus the volume between the pipes. This percentage is to be
30 iI the Ireeboard amidships is equal to or less than 0.015L and 10 iI the Iree board amidships is
equal to or greater than 0.03L. For intermediate values oI the Ireeboard amidships, the percentage is to
be obtained by linear interpolation. In assessing the quantity oI trapped water, the Administration may
take into account positive or negative sheer aIt, actual trim and area oI operation.
$
5.1
i) The area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) should not be less than 0.055 meter-
radians (10.3 It-degrees) up to # 30$ angle oI heel and not less than 0.09 meter-radians
(16.9 It-degrees) up to # 40$ or the angle oI Ilooding, iI this angle is less than 40$.
Additionally, the area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles oI heel oI
30$ and 40$ or between 30$ and #
f
, iI this angle is less than 40$, is not to be less than
0.03 meter-radians (5.6 It-degrees).
ii) The righting lever GZ is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 It) at an angle oI heel equal to or greater
than 30$.
iii) The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle oI heel not less than 25$.
iv) The initial metacentric height, GM
0
, is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 It).

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Where vessel`s characteristics render compliance with 5-10-A1/5.1 impracticable due to high B to
Ireeboard ratio, the Iollowing equivalent criteria are to be complied with:
i) The area under the curve oI righting levers (GZ curve) is not to be less than 0.070 meter-
radians (13.2 It-degrees) up to an angle oI 15$ when the maximum righting lever (GZ) occurs
at 15$ and 0.055 meter-radians (10.3 It-degrees) up to an angle oI 30$ when the maximum
righting lever (GZ) occurs at 30$ or above. Where the maximum righting lever (GZ) occurs
at angles oI between 15$ and 30$, the corresponding area under the righting lever curve is to
be:
0.055 0.001 (30$ #
max
) meter-radians**
10.3 0.187 (30$ #
max
) Ieet-degrees**
ii) The area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the angles oI heel oI 30$ and 40$,
or between 30$ and #
f
iI this angle is less than 40$, is not to be less than 0.03 meter-radians
(5.6 It-degrees).
iii) The righting lever (GZ) is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 It) at an angle oI heel equal to or greater
than 30.
iv) The maximum righting lever (GZ) is to occur at an angle oI heel not less than 15$.
v) The initial transverse metacentric height (GM
0
) is not to be less than 0.15 m (0.49 It).
* #
f
is the angle oI heel in degrees at which openings in the hull, superstructure or deckhouses which cannot be closed
weathertight immerse. In applying this criterion, small openings through which progressive Ilooding cannot take place
need not be considered as open.
** #
max
is the angle oI heel in degrees at which the righting lever curve reaches its maximum.
A
i) Vessel with Iull stores and Iuel and Iully loaded with cargo distributed below deck and with
cargo speciIied by position and weight on deck corresponding to the worst service departure
condition in which all the relevant stability criteria are met.
ii) Vessel with 10 stores and Iuel and Iully loaded cargoes oI i) above, arrival condition.
iii) Vessel with Iull stores and Iuel in ballast departure condition.
iv) Vessel with 10 stores and Iuel in ballast arrival condition.
v) Vessel in the worst anticipated operating condition.
J
The master oI the vessel should receive inIormation in the Trim and Stability Booklet, regarding
ballasting, deck cargo stowage, etc., to ensure that the stability is in compliance with the criteria given
in 5-10-A1/5 above.

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The Iollowing drawings are to be submitted with the Trim and Stability Booklet Ior Bureau review:
ii) Capacity plan or table with centers oI gravity
iii) Lines plan
iv) Hydrostatic curves or table
heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures, or deck houses which cannot be closed
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P A R T Appendix 2: Damage Stability Guidelines for Offshore Support Vessels
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A P P E N D X B @:?:D) #.:>6+6.C ;36/)+6-)* 012
800*912) #34412. ()**)+*
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Taking into account, as initial conditions beIore Ilooding, the standard loading conditions as reIerred
to in 5-10-A1/7 and the damage assumptions in 5-10-A2/3, the vessel is to comply with the damage
stability criteria as speciIied in 5-10-A2/5.
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The Iollowing damage assumptions are to be applied:
i) Damage is to be assumed to occur anywhere in the vessel`s length between transverse
watertight bulkheads.
ii) The vertical extent oI damage is to be assumed Irom the underside oI the cargo deck, or the
continuation thereoI, Ior the Iull depth oI the vessel.
iii) The transverse extent oI damage is to be assumed as 760 mm (30 in.), measured inboard Irom
the side oI the vessel perpendicularly to the centerline at the level oI the summer load waterline.
Note. 1. A transverse watertight bulkhead extending Irom the vessel`s side to a distance inboard oI 760 mm (30 in.) or
more at the level oI the summer load line joining longitudinal watertight bulkheads is to be considered as a
transverse watertight bulkhead Ior the purpose oI the damage calculations.
2. II pipes, ducts or tunnels are situated within the assumed extent oI damage, arrangements are to be made to
ensure that progressive Ilooding cannot thereby extend to compartments other than those assumed to be
Iloodable Ior each case oI damage.
3. II damage oI a lesser extent than that speciIied in 5-10-A2/3i), 5-10-A2/3ii) and 5-10-A2/3iii) results in a
more severe condition, such lesser extent is to be assumed.
4. Where a transverse watertight bulkhead is located within the transverse extent oI assumed damage and is
stepped in way oI a double bottom or side tank by more than 3.05 m (10 It), the double bottom or side tanks
adjacent to the stepped portion oI the transverse watertight bulkhead is to be considered as Ilooded
simultaneously.
5. For a vessel exclusively operating Ior well stimulation service, assumed damage occurs anywhere in the vessel`s
length at any transverse watertight bulkhead.

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The Iollowing damage stability criteria are to be complied with:
i) The Iinal waterline, taking into account sinkage, heel and trim, is to be below the lower edge
oI any opening through which progressive Ilooding may take place. Such openings are to
include air pipes and those which are capable oI being closed by means oI weathertight doors
or hatch covers and exclude those openings closed by means oI watertight manhole covers
and Ilush scuttles, small watertight cargo tank hatch covers which maintain the high integrity
oI the desk, remotely operated watertight sliding doors, and sidescuttles oI the non-opening
type.
ii) In the Iinal stage oI Ilooding, the angle oI heel due to unsymmetrical Ilooding is not to exceed
15$. This angle may be increased up to 17 iI no deck immersion occurs.
iii) The stability in the Iinal stage oI Ilooding is to be investigated and may be regarded as suIIicient
iI the righting lever curve lag at least a range oI 20 beyond the position oI equilibrium in
association with a maximum residual righting lever oI at least 100 mm (3.9 in.) within this
range. Unprotected openings are not to become immersed at an angle oI heel within the
prescribed minimum range oI residual stability unless the space in question has been included
as a Iloodable space in calculations Ior damage stability. Within this range, immersion oI any
oI the openings reIerred to in 5-10-A2/5i) and any other openings capable oI being closed
weathertight may be authorized.
iv) The Administration is to be satisIied that the stability is suIIicient during intermediate stages
oI Ilooding.
A
The permeability oI compartments assumed to be damaged are to be as Iollows:
Spaces Permeabilitv
Appropriated to stores 0.60
Occupied by accommodation 0.95
Occupied by machinery 0.85
Void spaces 0.95
Intended Ior dry cargo 0.95

The permeability oI tanks is to be consistent with the amount oI liquid carried, as shown in the
loading conditions speciIied in 5-10-A2/1. The permeability oI empty tanks in to be assumed to be not
less than 0.95.

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P A R T C h a p t e r 1 1 : O i l R e c o v e r y V e s s e l s
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI.................................................................................. 73
1 Classification........................................................................73
1.1 ! A1 Oil Recovery Vessel Class 1, ! AMS .................... 73
1.3 ! A1 Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, ! AMS .................... 73
1.5 Selection of Class ........................................................... 73
5 Operating Manual ................................................................74

SECTION 2 Definitions.............................................................................75
1 Accommodation Space........................................................75
3 Cargo ...................................................................................75
5 Cargo Area...........................................................................75
7 Control Space ......................................................................75
9 Flash Point ...........................................................................75
11 Hazardous Locations ...........................................................76
13 Machinery Space .................................................................76
15 Pump Room.........................................................................76
17 Oil.........................................................................................76
19 Service Space......................................................................76

SECTION 3 HuII Construction and Equipment ...................................... 77
1 General ................................................................................77
3 Tank Arrangement ...............................................................77
3.1 Location and Separation of Recovered Oil Tanks........... 77
3.3 Location of Recovered Oil Tank Openings...................... 77
3.5 Penetration of Recovered Oil Tanks ............................... 77
5 Structural Fire Protection.....................................................77
5.1 Fire ntegrity of Exterior Bulkheads ................................. 77
5.3 Openings in Exterior Bulkheads...................................... 78

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7 Spill Coaming.......................................................................78
9 Pump Rooms .......................................................................78
11 Accommodation Spaces ......................................................79
13 Machinery Spaces ...............................................................79

SECTION 4 Machinery Equipment and Systems .................................. 81
1 General ................................................................................81
3 Machinery nstallation ..........................................................81
3.1 Engine Exhausts and ntakes ..........................................81
3.3 Pipes in Hazardous Areas ...............................................81
3.5 Pipes and Cables in Recovered Oil Tanks ......................81
3.7 Propulsion Shafting .........................................................81
5 Recovered Oil Piping Systems ............................................82
5.1 General............................................................................82
5.3 Recovered Oil Pumps......................................................82
5.5 Relief Valves....................................................................82
5.7 Pressure Gauges.............................................................82
5.9 Piping in Machinery Spaces ............................................82
5.11 Piping in Fuel Oil Tanks...................................................82
5.13 Piping in Ballast Tanks ....................................................82
5.15 Bow or Stern Discharge...................................................82
7 Tank Venting Systems.........................................................83
7.1 General............................................................................83
7.3 Height ..............................................................................83
7.5 Size .................................................................................83
7.7 Location...........................................................................83
7.9 Portable Vent Pipes.........................................................83
7.11 Liquid Level Control .........................................................83
9 Electrical Equipment and Hazardous Areas ........................84
9.1 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas .......................84
9.3 Explosion-proof and ntrinsically-safe Equipment ............84
9.5 Pressurized Enclosure Type Equipment..........................84
9.7 Non-permanent Equipment .............................................84
11 Ventilation Systems .............................................................84
11.1 General............................................................................84
11.3 Pump Room Ventilation...................................................84
11.5 Ventilation of Other Hazardous Areas .............................85
11.7 Ventilation of Non-hazardous Spaces .............................85
13 Fire Extinguishing Systems and Equipment ........................85
13.1 Deck Area........................................................................85
13.3 Pump Rooms...................................................................85
13.5 Gas Measuring nstrument ..............................................85

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SECTION 5 VesseIs Intended for Recovery of OiI with a FIash Point
Above 60C (140F) ..............................................................87
1 General ................................................................................87
3 Hull Construction and Equipment ........................................87
3.1 General ........................................................................... 87
3.3 Tank Arrangement .......................................................... 87
3.5 Vessels of 500 Gross Tons and Above........................... 87
3.7 Spill Coaming.................................................................. 87
5 Machinery Equipment and Systems ....................................88
5.1 General ........................................................................... 88
5.3 Machinery nstallation ..................................................... 88
5.5 Recovered Oil Piping Systems........................................ 88
5.7 Tank Venting Systems .................................................... 88
5.9 Pump Room Ventilation .................................................. 88
5.11 Fire Extinguishing Equipment ......................................... 88


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S E C T O N & 3+4+/5)

The requirements oI these Rules are applicable to vessels intended Ior recovery oI oils oI varying
Ilash points. For vessels 500 gross tons and above intended Ior unrestricted service, the additional
requirements oI 5-11-3/5.3.4 and 5-11-5/3.5 also apply.
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1.1 ! A1 OiI Recovery VesseI CIass 1, ! AMS
! A1 OiI Recovery VesseI CIass 1, ! AMS will be assigned to vessels built in compliance with
these requirements Ior recovery oI oil oI unknown Ilash point in accordance with Sections 5-11-3 and
5-11-4 and other relevant sections oI the Rules, and approved by the Committee Ior oil recovery
service at the assigned Ireeboard. It is the responsibility oI the Owner to ensure that the vessel is
operated in a saIe environment with respect to the risk oI Iire and explosion.
1.3 ! A1 OiI Recovery VesseI CIass 2, ! AMS
! A1 OiI Recovery VesseI CIass 2, ! AMS will be assigned to vessels built in compliance with
these requirements Ior recovery oI oil having a Ilash point exceeding 60$C (140$F) in accordance with
Section 5-11-5 and other relevant sections oI the Rules, and approved by the Committee Ior oil
recovery service at the assigned Ireeboard. It is the responsibility oI the Owner to ensure that the
vessel is operated in a saIe environment with respect to the risk oI Iire and explosion.
1.5 SeIection of CIass
It is the responsibility oI the Owner to select the class most suitable Ior the intended service.
9 #:;<(22(-4 -7 =)542
for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing additional plans are
to be submitted in the same manner.
" Arrangement plan indicating the location oI oil recovery and handling equipment and tanks
utilized Ior recovered oil.
" Plan showing arrangement oI structural Iire protection and location, controls and particulars oI
Iire extinguishing systems and Iire saIety equipment.

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" Diagrammatic plans oI piping systems Ior handling recovered oil. These plans are to be accompanied
by lists oI material giving size, wall thickness, maximum working pressure and material oI all
pipes and the type, size, pressure rating and material oI valves and Iittings.
" Diagrammatic plan oI recovered oil tank venting arrangements including the position oI vent outlets.
" Diagrammatic plan oI recovered oil heating systems, iI installed.
" Plan showing hazardous locations and electrical equipment in these locations together with a listing
oI equipment manuIacturers and model numbers and evidence oI certiIication Ior explosion-prooI,
intrinsically-saIe and pressurized equipment. Also, wiring plans, installation instructions and
certiIication agency restrictions Ior intrinsically-saIe systems.
" Plans showing the arrangement oI ventilating systems Ior all hazardous areas along with complete
particulars oI the ventilating system including capacities oI Ians, number oI complete changes oI
air per hour, air Ilows, areas subject to positive or negative pressure, and location and direction oI
opening oI selI-closing doors.
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It is incumbent upon the Owner to provide inIormation, instructions, data and training Ior the oil
recovery operations oI the vessel to help assure that the loadings and operational limits upon which
the vessel is designed and classiIication is based are not exceeded. An operating manual detailing
operation and maintenance procedures, equipment and capacity data, and particulars on operation oI
the vessel during oil recovery operations is to be placed aboard the vessel Ior the guidance oI the
operating personnel. The Operating Manual is to be submitted Ior review by the American Bureau oI
Shipping solely to ensure that the inIormation included within is consistent with the design inIormation
and limitations considered in the vessel`s classiIication. The American Bureau oI Shipping is not
responsible Ior the operation oI the vessel.

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P A R T S e c t i o n 2 : D e f i n i t i o n s
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S E C T O N A B+7(4(8(-42

The Iollowing deIinitions oI terms are to be understood (in the absence oI other speciIications) where
they appear in this Section.
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Accommodation Spaces are those spaces used Ior public spaces, corridors, laboratories, cabins, oIIices,
hospitals, game and hobby rooms, pantries containing no cooking appliances, and similar spaces.
9 65/?-
Where the terms Cargo or Cargo Oil are used, it is intended that recovered oil be considered cargo
oil. This will include the terms 'cargo area, 'cargo pump room, 'cargo oil tanks, etc.
$ 65/?- !/+5
The Cargo Area is that part oI the vessel that contains cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump rooms
including coIIerdams, ballast and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout
the entire length and breadth oI the part oI the vessel above the aIorementioned spaces.
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Control spaces are those spaces in which the vessel`s radio or main navigation equipment or the
emergency source oI power is located or where the Iire recording or Iire control equipment is located.
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Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a combustible liquid gives oII vapor in suIIicient
concentration to Iorm an ignitable mixture with the air near the surIace oI the liquid. Flash points
speciIied in these Rules are determined by means oI the closed cup test.

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Ha:ardous Locations are those areas where Iire or explosion hazards may exist due to Ilammable
gases, vapors, or liquids. Such locations include the Iollowing:
i) The internal space oI recovered oil tanks and pipes.
ii) Enclosed spaces immediately adjacent to recovered oil tanks in any direction.
iii) Recovered oil pump rooms and oil handling areas.
iv) The area within a 3 m (10 It) radius oI any tank opening, recovered oil tank vent, recovered
oil pipe Ilange or valve, and entrance or ventilation opening to any hazardous space.
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Machinerv Spaces are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain propelling machinery,
boilers, oil Iuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery,
oil Iilling stations, thermal oil heaters, reIrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air conditioning machinery.
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Pump Rooms are those spaces that contain recovered oil transIer pumps, maniIolds, separators or any
other recovered oil handling equipment.
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The term Oil reIers to petroleum or petroleum products having Ilash points at or below 60$C (140$F),
closed cup test, and speciIic gravity oI not over 1.05, except where speciIically indicated as oil having
a Ilash point above 60$C (140$F).
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Service Spaces are those spaces used Ior galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers,
store rooms, workshops other than those Iorming part oI the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and
trunks to such spaces.

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Vessels intended Ior recovery oI oil oI an unknown Ilash point are to be constructed in accordance
with the relevant structural requirements Ior vessels intended to carry oil having a Ilash point oI 60$C
(140$F) or less in bulk (i.e., OiI Carrier) and the Iollowing additional requirements. ReIer to Part 5C,
Chapter 2 oI the Steel Jessel Rules.
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3.1 Location and Separation of Recovered OiI Tanks
Tanks Ior recovered oil may be located Iorward or aIt oI machinery, service, control and accommodation
spaces. Recovered oil tanks are to be isolated Irom such spaces by means oI a coIIerdam. For the
purposes oI this requirement, void spaces, pump rooms, Iuel oil tanks and compartments arranged
solely Ior ballast may be considered coIIerdams.
3.3 Location of Recovered OiI Tank Openings
Openings Irom recovered oil storage tanks including sounding pipes, vents and hatches are not to be
located in enclosed spaces. For the purposes oI this requirement, spaces open on one side only are to
be considered enclosed.
3.5 Penetration of Recovered OiI Tanks
Electrical cables and piping not related to the transIer oI recovered oil are not to pass through
recovered oil storage tanks unless enclosed within an oil tight trunk.
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5.1 Fire Integrity of Exterior BuIkheads
For superstructures and deck houses, the exterior bulkheads Iacing the cargo area and side bulkheads
within a distance oI 3 m (10 It) Irom the end bulkhead Iacing the cargo area are to be oI steel construction
and insulated to 'A-60 standard as deIined in Chapter II-2/Regulation 3 oI the International Convention
Ior the SaIety oI LiIe at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended.

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There are to be no openings in the exterior bulkheads Iacing the cargo area and in the bulkheads not
Iacing the cargo area within a distance oI 3 m (10 It) Irom the end bulkhead Iacing the cargo area with
the exception oI the Iollowing:
5.3.1 Navigation Bridge Doors and Windows
Navigation bridge doors and windows may be located within the above limits provided they
are capable oI rapidly and eIIiciently being made gas tight.
5.3.2 Access to Accommodations
Doors located above the Iirst tier on the main deck may be installed within the above limits
provided they are located at least 3 m (10 It) away Irom the cargo tanks. Doors, including
those in the Iirst tier on the main deck, may also be installed within the above limits iI they
are Iitted with an air lock arrangement as described in 5-11-3/11.
5.3.3 Portlights
Portlights may be located within the above limits provided they are oI the Iixed (non-opening)
type. Where such portlights are installed in the Iirst tier on the main deck, they are to be Iitted
with deadlights constructed oI steel or other equivalent material.
Where compliance with this requirement is not possible due to the size oI the vessel, openings
in the side bulkheads may be permitted within the above limits provided they are located as
Iar as reasonable and practicable Irom the cargo tanks and outside the limits oI all hazardous
areas. ReIer to 5-11-2/11.
5.3.4 Vessels of 500 Gross Tons and Above
Oil recovery vessels oI 500 gross tons and above intended Ior unrestricted service are to
comply with the Iire saIety measures listed in 3-4-1/5.3 Ior tankers intended to carry low Ilash
point cargoes.
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Oil handling spaces on deck are to be provided with a coaming around all pumps, transIer Ilanges and
other connections where leakage may be expected. Each coaming is to be adequately sized to contain
deck spills and prevent recovered oil Irom entering accommodation, machinery, control and service
spaces or passing overboard. The coaming is to have a height oI at least 150 mm (6 in.).
Where drains are provided Ior the coaming, closing devices Ior these drains are to be permanently
attached.
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Bulkheads Ior recovered oil pump rooms are to be gastight Ior isolation oI these spaces Irom spaces
containing stoves, boilers, internal-combustion engines, propelling machinery, electrical apparatus or
machinery where sources oI ignition are normally present. These bulkheads are to comply with
Section 3-2-7.

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Direct access between accommodation spaces and hazardous spaces is not permitted. However,
indirect access with selI-closing gastight doors and a mechanical ventilating system to maintain the
accommodations at an overpressure relative to the hazardous space is acceptable. See 5-11-4/11.1 and
5-11-4/11.7.
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Direct access between machinery spaces and hazardous spaces (other than tanks and coIIerdams) is to
be through selI-closing gastight doors with a mechanical ventilation system to maintain the machinery
space at an overpressure relative to the hazardous space. See 5-11-4/11.1 and 5-11-4/11.7.


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Machinery equipment and systems Ior oil recovery vessels are to be constructed and installed to the
satisIaction oI the Surveyor in accordance with the machinery requirements oI these Rules and the
Iollowing additional requirements. Special machinery requirements contained in the Rules Ior vessels
classed as OiI Carrier are not necessarily applicable Ior vessels classed as OiI Recovery VesseI
unless speciIically reIerenced herein.
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3.1 Engine Exhausts and Intakes
Exhaust outlets oI internal-combustion engines and boilers are to be located outside oI hazardous
areas. Exhaust outlets are to be Iitted with spark arrestors. Air intakes are to be not less than 3 m (10 It)
Irom hazardous areas.
3.3 Pipes in Hazardous Areas
Exhaust pipes or any other pipes with surIace temperatures exceeding 220$C (428$F) are not to pass
through gas hazardous spaces. See 5-11-2/11.
3.5 Pipes and CabIes in Recovered OiI Tanks
For piping or cables which pass through tanks Ior recovered oil, reIer to 5-11-3/3.
3.7 PropuIsion Shafting
Where machinery spaces are located Iorward oI recovered oil storage tanks, as permitted by
5-11-3/3.1, propulsion shaIting is not to be led through the tanks and is to be eIIectively grounded.

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5.1 GeneraI
A Iixed recovered oil transIer system which is independent oI all other piping systems is to be provided.
The recovered oil piping system is to comply with the applicable requirements oI Part 4, Chapter 4
and the Iollowing additional requirements.
5.3 Recovered OiI Pumps
Recovered oil pumps are to be so designed as to minimize the danger oI sparking. Care is to be taken
in installation oI the pumps to prevent leaks at the stuIIing box. Where the shaIts pass through
gastight bulkheads, Ilexible couplings are to be provided in shaIts between pumps and prime movers,
and stuIIing boxes which can be lubricated Irom outside the pump room are to be Iitted at the
bulkheads. The seal parts oI the glands are to be oI non-sparking construction. II a bellows piece is
incorporated in the design, it is to be pressure tested beIore being Iitted.
5.5 ReIief VaIves
A relieI valve oI suitable type is to be installed in the discharge oI each recovered oil pump and piped
back to the suction. Such valves need not be Iitted when the system is served only by centriIugal
pumps so designed that the pressure delivered cannot exceed that Ior which the piping is designed.
5.7 Pressure Gauges
One pressure gauge Ior each recovered oil transIer pump is to be located at the pump discharge and,
where the pumps are operated by engines external to the pump room, additional gauges are to be
provided which are to be visible Irom the operating station.
5.9 Piping in Machinery Spaces
Recovered oil transIer systems are not to pass through machinery spaces except Ior runs oI all welded
pipe which are to be provided with a positive closing valve, located outside the machinery space and
operable Irom an accessible location on the open deck, to stop the Ilow oI oil in the event oI a Iire or
leak.
Recovered oil piping system components, such as pumps, maniIolds, valves, Ilanges, slip-joints and
other sources oI vapor leakage are not to be located within machinery spaces.
5.11 Piping in FueI OiI Tanks
Recovered oil piping is not to pass through Iuel oil tanks unless it is all welded pipe without valves,
Ilanges, Iittings, or take-down joints.
5.13 Piping in BaIIast Tanks
Recovered oil piping passing through ballast tanks is to be steel and Extra-Heavy (see 4-4-1/7.11);
special consideration will be given to Ierrous materials having corrosion resistant properties.
Provisions are to be made Ior expansion oI the piping within the tank.
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Where bow or stern discharge connections are provided, cargo lines Iorward or aIt oI the cargo area
are to be led outside accommodation spaces, service spaces, machinery spaces and control stations.
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The cargo discharge lines are to be clearly identiIied and provided with means to segregate them Irom
the cargo main line when not in use. The segregation is to be achieved by either two valves, located in
the cargo area, which can be locked in the closed position, and Iitted with means to detect leakage past
the valves; or by one valve together with another closing device providing an equivalent standard oI
segregation, such as a removable spool piece or spectacle Ilange.
The discharge connection is to be Iitted with a shut-oII valve and a blank Ilange. The blank Ilange
may be omitted iI an equivalent means oI closing is incorporated in the connection to the hose
coupling.
Arrangements are to be provided Ior cargo lines outside the cargo area Ior easy draining to a slop tank
or cargo tank and Ior cleaning and inerting. Spill containment is to be provided under the discharge
maniIolds. The space within 3 m (10 It) oI the maniIold and oil spill containment boundary is to be
considered as a restricted area with regard to electrical equipment or other sources oI vapor ignition.
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7.1 GeneraI
Each recovered oil storage tank is to be Iitted with a pressure-vacuum type relieI valve, or a suitably
sized vent pipe is to be led Irom each tank into a common header Iitted with an approved Ilame
arrestor or pressure-vacuum relieI valve at the outlet to the atmosphere. Means are to be provided to
prevent any tank Irom being subjected to excessive pressure during any phase oI the recovered oil
handling process. Vent outlets are to direct gases upwards.
7.3 Height
Where the vent pipes Irom two or more tanks are led into a common header, the outlet Irom the
header is to be located a minimum height oI 2 m (6.6 It) above the Ireeboard deck.
7.5 Size
The vent pipes, or overIlows iI Iitted, are to be sized Ior 125 oI the maximum loading rate to
prevent the pressure in any recovered oil storage tank Irom exceeding the design pressure; however,
the diameter oI each vent pipe is to be not less than 63 mm (2.5 in.) I.D.
7.7 Location
Vent outlets Irom recovered oil storage tanks are to be located a horizontal distance oI greater than
3 m (10 It) away Irom openings to accommodation and other gas-saIe spaces, ventilation intakes, non-
certiIied saIe electrical equipment and other machinery and equipment which may constitute an
ignition hazard.
7.9 PortabIe Vent Pipes
Portable vent pipes, intended Ior use during oil spill recovery operations only, will be specially considered.
7.11 Liquid LeveI ControI
Provision is to be made to guard against liquid rising in the venting system to a height that would
exceed to design head oI the tanks. This may be accomplished by using high level alarms or overIlow
control systems or other equivalent means, together with gauging devices and tank Iilling procedures.


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9.1 EIectricaI Equipment in Hazardous Areas
Except as permitted in 5-11-3/3.5, electrical equipment and wiring are not to be installed in hazardous
locations unless essential Ior operational purposes. Where it is necessary to install electrical
equipment within enclosed hazardous spaces, the equipment is to be intrinsically-saIe or pressurized
enclosure type, except that equipment oI an approved explosion-prooI type may be used in pump
rooms or in other enclosed spaces which are ventilated in accordance with 5-11-4/11.5. Electrical
equipment installed within hazardous areas on the open deck, as deIined in 5-11-2/11iii) and
5-11-2/11iv), is to be oI an approved explosion-prooI type, intrinsically-saIe or pressurized enclosure
type. Cables installed within hazardous locations are to be in accordance with 4-6-3/11.1.3 and
4-6-6/1.9.2 except that Ilexible unarmored cables, where necessary, may be installed provided they
are oI heavy duty type. Additionally, the requirements oI 4-6-6/1.7 through 4-6-6/1.17 are generally
applicable.
9.3 ExpIosion-proof and IntrinsicaIIy-safe Equipment
Where electrical equipment is required to be explosion-prooI or intrinsically-saIe, the equipment is to
comply with 4-6-3/11.3.
9.5 Pressurized EncIosure Type Equipment
Pressurized enclosure type equipment used in hazardous areas is to comply with NFPA 496, IEC
60079-2 or an equivalent standard.
9.7 Non-permanent Equipment
The arrangement oI power supply to non-permanent oil skimming and pumping equipment is as Iar as
practicable to be permanently installed. Power outlets are to be arranged Irom a connection box
provided with a means to prevent disconnection oI the portable cable unless power has been removed
Irom the cable (i.e., a door with interlock switch). The supply Irom the main switchboard to the
connection box is to be permanently installed and provided with a separate switchgear with short-
circuit and overcurrent protection. These boxes are to be located at easily accessible locations outside
oI hazardous areas and in such a manner that portable cables are not carried through doors or
portlights leading Irom the working deck area to machinery or accommodation spaces. Additionally,
non-permanent oil skimming and pumping equipment (including cables) and independent power
packages are to be certiIied as saIe Ior operation in a gas hazardous atmosphere. See 5-11-4/9.1.
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11.1 GeneraI
Ventilation systems Ior gas hazardous and non-hazardous spaces are to be independent oI each other.
Ventilation inlets are to be located in a saIe area on the open deck and as Iar as practicable Irom gas
hazardous areas. The air outlet is generally to be located in a non-hazardous area on the open deck.
11.3 Pump Room VentiIation
Recovered oil pump rooms are to have a mechanical ventilating system capable oI providing at least
twenty air changes per hour based on the gross volume oI the space. The system is to have a
mechanical exhaust, natural or mechanical supply, and ducting as required to eIIectively purge all
areas oI the space. Fan motors are to be located outside the space and outside the ventilation ducts.
Fans are to be oI non-sparking construction in accordance with 4-6-3/11.7. Provision is to be made Ior
immediate shutdown oI the Ian motors upon release oI the Iire extinguishing medium.


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11.5 VentiIation of Other Hazardous Areas
Enclosed hazardous areas (other than tanks and coIIerdams) which do not contain sources Ior vapor
leakage such as pumps, maniIold, Ilanges or valves Ior recovered oil systems are to have a mechanical
ventilating system capable oI providing at least eight air changes per hour based on the gross volume
oI the space. The system is to have a mechanical exhaust, natural or mechanical supply, and ducting
as required to eIIectively purge all areas oI the space. Construction and location oI Ian motors are to
be as required by 5-11-4/11.3.
11.7 VentiIation of Non-hazardous Spaces
Non-hazardous spaces having access to gas hazardous spaces are to be provided with selI-closing,
gastight doors and a mechanical ventilating system to maintain the space at overpressure relative to
the gas hazardous area. Loss oI ventilation is to be alarmed on the navigation bridge. See also
5-11-3/11 and 5-11-3/13.
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13.1 Deck Area
The Iollowing Iire Iighting equipment is to be provided Ior protection oI the operating deck area.
13.1.1 Fire Extinguishers
Two dry powder Iire extinguishers, each with a capacity oI at least 50 kg (110 lb), are to be
provided. The Iire extinguishers are to be located in the vicinity oI the deck area where the
equipment Ior handling oI recovered oil is located and are to be Iitted with hoses oI adequate
length to reach the oil handling equipment.
13.1.2 Portable Foam Applicator Units
Two portable Ioam applicator units are to be provided. A portable Ioam applicator unit is to
consist oI an air-Ioam nozzle oI an inductor type capable oI being connected to the Iire main
by a Iire hose together with a portable tank containing at least 20 liters (5 U.S. gallons) oI
Ioam-making liquid. The nozzle is to be capable oI producing eIIective Ioam suitable Ior
extinguishing an oil Iire, at the rate oI at least 90 m
3
/hr (3180 It
3
/hr). A total oI at least eight
portable tanks oI Ioam-making liquid are to be supplied on board. In instances where, due to
the size oI the vessel, only one Iire hydrant is required to be Iitted, the vessel need only be
provided with one portable Ioam applicator unit.
13.3 Pump Rooms
Recovered oil pump rooms are to be provided with an approved Iixed Iire extinguishing system
controlled Irom a readily accessible position outside the pump room. See also 5-11-4/11.3.
13.5 Gas Measuring Instrument
A portable hydrocarbon gas measuring instrument oI an approved type is to be provided onboard the
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P A R T Section 5: Vessels ntended for Recovery of Oil with a Flash Point Above 60C (140F)
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Vessels intended Ior recovery oI oil having a Ilash point, at the time oI recovery, exceeding 60$C
(140$F) may, at the discretion oI the Owner, comply with the requirements oI Sections 5-11-3 and
5-11-4. Indication that vessels have been constructed to the requirements oI this subsection will be
included in the Class designation in accordance with 5-11-1/1.3.
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3.1 GeneraI
Oil Recovery Vessels oI Class 2 are to be constructed in accordance with the relevant structural
requirements Ior vessels intended to carry Iuel oil having a Ilash point above 60$C (140$F) in bulk
(i.e., FueI OiI Carrier) and the Iollowing additional requirements.
3.3 Tank Arrangement
The requirement Ior location oI recovered oil tank openings in 5-11-3/3.3 is applicable.
3.5 VesseIs of 500 Gross Tons and Above
Oil recovery vessels oI 500 gross tons and above intended Ior unrestricted service are to comply with
the Iire saIety measures listed in 3-4-1/5.3 Ior tankers intended to carry high Ilash point cargoes.
3.7 SpiII Coaming
The requirement Ior spill coamings in 5-11-3/7 is applicable.

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5.1 GeneraI
Machinery equipment and systems Ior Oil Recovery Vessel oI Class 2 are to be constructed and
installed to the satisIaction oI the Surveyor in accordance with the machinery requirements oI these
Rules and the Iollowing additional requirements.
5.3 Machinery InstaIIation
The requirements Ior engine exhausts and propulsion shaIting in 5-11-4/3.1 and 5-11-4/3.7, respectively,
are applicable.
5.5 Recovered OiI Piping Systems
Recovered oil piping systems are to be in accordance with 5-11-4/5 except that compliance with
5-11-4/5.9 and 5-11-4/5.15 is not required. Recovered oil piping systems passing through machinery
spaces are to be in accordance with the requirements Ior Iuel oil transIer systems. See 4-4-4/1 and
4-4-4/3.
5.7 Tank Venting Systems
A tank venting system complying with 5-11-4/7 is to be provided Ior recovered oil storage tanks.
Alternatively, a venting system consisting oI individual return-bend vents with corrosion resistant
Ilame screens may be provided. ReIer to 4-4-3/9.
5.9 Pump Room VentiIation
Recovered oil pumps room are to be ventilated in accordance with 5-11-4/11 except that the
ventilation system need be capable oI providing only eight air changes per hour.
5.11 Fire Extinguishing Equipment
The Iire Iighting equipment indicated in 5-11-4/13.1 is to be provided Ior protection oI the operating
deck area. In addition, the portable hydrocarbon gas measuring instrument described in 5-11-4/13.5 is
to be provided.

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI.................................................................................. 91
1 Classification........................................................................91

SECTION 2 Definitions.............................................................................93
1 Safety Standby Service........................................................93
3 Survivor................................................................................93

SECTION 3 GeneraI Requirements......................................................... 95
1 Speed and Maneuverability .................................................95
3 Navigation Bridge.................................................................95
3.1 Visibility........................................................................... 95
3.3 Structure ......................................................................... 95
3.5 Windows ......................................................................... 96
5 Other Deckhouses ...............................................................96
7 Rescue Zone........................................................................96
9 Recovery from the Sea........................................................96
11 Load Line .............................................................................97
13 ntact Stability.......................................................................97

SECTION 4 Accommodations for Survivors.......................................... 99
1 Required Space Allotments .................................................99
1.1 General Requirements.................................................... 99
1.3 Seating............................................................................ 99
1.5 Sanitary Facilities............................................................ 99
3 Casualty Area ....................................................................100
3.1 Decontamination Area................................................... 100
3.3 Reception Area ............................................................. 100
3.5 Treatment Area ............................................................. 100
3.7 Recovery Area .............................................................. 100
3.9 Sanitary Area ................................................................ 101
3.11 Morgue.......................................................................... 101

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1 Rescue Boats.....................................................................103
3 Rescue Nets.......................................................................103
5 Searchlights .......................................................................103
7 Water Spraying System.....................................................104
9 Gas Detection ....................................................................104
11 Person Overboard Alarm...................................................104
13 Deck Lighting .....................................................................104
15 Helicopter Winching...........................................................104
17 Towing................................................................................104
19 Medical Stores ...................................................................104
21 Miscellaneous ....................................................................105

SECTION 6 Navigation and Communication Equipment ................... 107
1 Navigational Equipment .....................................................107
3 Radio and Communication Equipment ..............................107

SECTION 7 Surveys............................................................................... 109

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! A1 Safety Standby Service is to be assigned to vessels which have been built in accordance
with these requirements and other relevant sections oI the Rules, and approved by the Committee Ior
saIety standby service at the assigned Ireeboards. In addition an entry will be made in column 5 oI
the Record, indicating the class designation together with the number oI survivors the vessel has been
certiIied to accommodate |e.g. GR A - (320), GR B - (250), GR C - (15), etc.].
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for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing plans are to be
submitted in the same manner:
" An operating booklet is to be provided and sighted by the Surveyor on board the vessel. It is to
include inIormation on the use oI saIety and rescue equipment and procedures to be Iollowed to
evacuate persons Irom an oIIshore structure, Irom another vessel or Ior rescue Irom the sea, as
well as inIormation on the arrangements and use oI the vessel`s radio communication equipment
required by these Rules. In addition, it is to contain stability inIormation as required by 5-12-3/9.
" General arrangement (including accommodations Ior survivors)
" Rescue and saIety, equipment
The Iollowing drawings are to be submitted Ior reIerence:
" Lines and oIIsets
" Curves oI Iorm, or equivalent
" Cross curves oI stability
" Capacity plan, giving centers oI gravity and tank Iree surIace corrections


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A vessel classed Ior SaIety Standby Service is an unrestricted service vessel which has been adapted
and has special Ieatures Ior the evacuation and reception oI personnel Irom an oIIshore installation
and the rescue and care oI persons Irom another vessel or Irom the sea. Vessels which have been
designed and constructed Ior other purposes, such as oIIshore supply, Iire Iighting, diving support,
etc. may be classed Ior saIety standby service, provided the requirements oI these Rules are complied
with.
Depending on the number oI survivors the vessel is capable oI accommodating, saIety standby vessels
are categorized in three groups, as indicated in the Iollowing table:

Categorv Number of Survivors, N
(see Note 1)
L
f
in meters (feet) Class Designation in
the Record (see Note 2)
Group A N ~ 300 ' 35 (115) GR A - (N)
Group B 300 ' N ' 20 ' 35 (115) GR B - (N)
Group C N + 20 ' 30 (98.5) GR C - (N)
Notes.
1 Possible accommodation Ior the onboard installation.
2 The class notation together with the number oI survivors, (N), in parenthesis will be entered in the Record.

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A person evacuated Irom an oIIshore installation or Irom another vessel on account oI an emergency
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The vessel is to be capable oI developing a trial speed oI not less than 10 knots in calm weather and is
to be equipped with one oI the Iollowing:
i) A 360-degree azimuthing thruster unit and either single screw propulsion with reversing gearbox
or controllable pitch propeller. The thruster unit is to be capable oI developing an ahead speed
oI 4 knots and is not to be dependent on the main engine Ior its source oI power.
ii) Twin screw propulsion and Iorward side thruster unit arrangement such that the vessel is
capable oI developing 4 knots in the ahead direction, in calm weather, with one main propulsion
unit out oI action.
iii) Equivalent main and maneuvering propulsion systems providing similar level oI redundancy
and maneuvering capabilities.
iv) Control oI the propulsion machinery and station keeping system by one person on the
navigation bridge is to be possible.
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3.1 VisibiIity
The navigation bridge is to extend across the breadth oI the vessel and is to be so located and arranged
so that there is an unobstructed view all around, as Iar as the required size oI the mullions permits, and
in particular a clear view oI the area where rescue operations will be carried out.
In general the navigation bridge is to be not lower than the second tier above the Iorecastle deck.
3.3 Structure
The stiIIening is to be arranged so that mullion stiIIeners are continuous between decks, with horizontal
stiIIeners intercostal between the mullion stiIIeners. The Iront, end and side stiIIeners are to be in
alignment with the stiIIeners oI the deckhouse below.
The stiIIeners and plating are to be in accordance with Section 3-2-9. As the second tier above the
Iorecastle deck, h Ior Iront stiIIeners not taken less than 2.5 m and Ior side stiIIeners not less than
1.70 m. The ratio oI tween deck height to mullion stiIIener depth is to not exceed 18 Ior Iront
mullions and 30 Ior side mullions.
Flat bars are not to be used Ior mullion stiIIeners, where used elsewhere, Ilat bars are to have a depth
to thickness not greater than 10.

Chapter 12 Safety Standby Service VesseIs
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3.5 Windows
Windows are to be in accordance with International or National marine standards in which the design
pressures are given in terms oI the windows longitudinal location and height above the design
waterline.
The thickness oI the toughened saIety glass is to be determined Irom the equations in the standard
based on design pressure and size oI window. Windows are to be Iitted Irom the outside.
Bridge Iront windows and those oI the Iorward end oI the bridge sides are to be provided with eIIicient
means oI being blanked oII, internally or externally.
Portable storm shutters may be used Ior this purpose, provided they are stowed in an accessible
position, so as to be readily mounted and secured. SuIIicient storm shutters are to be carried to cover
any three bridge Iront and side windows. Storm shutters are to be oI strength equivalent to the
bulkhead and are to provide at least limited visibility Irom the bridge.
Polarized or tinted windows are not to be Iitted. See also 3-2-14/9.
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Other deckhouses are to be in accordance with 5-10-3/9. Deckhouses other than the navigation bridge
are not to be Iitted with windows. Where portlights are Iitted they are to be provided with deadlights.
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A rescue zone with a length oI not less than 5 m (16.4 It) is to be established and extended as Iar as
possible on each side oI the vessel. This zone is to be located well clear oI the propellers and as close
to midships as practicable, with a clear deck area port to starboard to permit the boarding oI survivors
and to carry on rescue operations. Bulwarks or railings in the rescue zone are to be provided with
gates or chains which are readily openable or removable. Arrangements are to be provided Ior
deploying boarding nets and Ior attachment oI liIelines. In general, the rescue zone is to be Iree oI
hull Iittings and projections and overboard discharges which would impede rescue operations.
Electric lights in watertight Iixtures are to be provided to illuminate the rescue zones and reception
areas. Rescue zones are to be marked so as to be readily identiIied Irom seaward.
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Every saIety standby service vessel is to be provided with a system to aid access up the vessel`s side
Irom the sea or Irom a rescue boat alongside. This system is to provide a more rigid non-slip
climbing and grip surIace than is provided by traditional rope scramble nets and is to be constructed
Irom materials that are resistant to the marine environment. The system is to be designed to avoid
injury to survivors and is to be secured to the vessel in such away that it will hang clear oI the vessel`s
side by at least 0.25 m (10 in.) when deployed. In addition, every saIety standby vessel is to be
provided with at least one power assisted method oI recovering injured persons Irom the sea.

Section 3 GeneraI Requirements 5-12-3

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A vessel to be classed Ior saIety standby service is to have a load line certiIicate, and the loading
condition oI the vessel on saIety standby service is to be such that the highest Ireeboard mark would
not be submerged iI the number oI survivors Ior which vessel is certiIied would be taken aboard.
Weight oI survivors is to be taken as 75 kg (165 lb.) each.
The Ireeboard in the rescue zone area is not to exceed 1.75 m (5.74 It). A higher Ireeboard may be
approved Ior exposed locations iI the ability to recover persons Irom the sea can be proved.
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The intact stability oI the vessel Ior saIety standby service is to comply with a recognized standard.
The submission oI evidence showing approval by an Administration will be acceptable. Alternatively,
upon request the review will be perIormed by the Bureau. See Appendix 5-10-A1 Ior criteria applied
by the Bureau.


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1.1 GeneraI Requirements
Spaces provided Ior shelter oI the survivors are to be enclosed Irom the weather and provided with
heat, light and ventilation. In an emergency, survivors may be lodged in crew accommodations, except
Ior sanitary areas, galleys, berths Ior the master and two crew members, the radio room, the wheelhouse
and main access passage ways which are to be clear.
The General Arrangement drawing required by 5-12-1/3 is to contain dimensioned spaces Ior those
individual seating areas required in this section.
1.3 Seating
Seats oI the number speciIied in the table below, including those in the reception areas and crew
accommodations, are to be available Ior the survivors.
Categorv Number of Seats
Group A 66
Group B 50
Group C 20

1.5 Sanitary FaciIities
Wash basins, showers and toilets, which may include those provided Ior the crew, are to be not less
than the Iollowing:
Categorv Wash Hand
Basins
Showers WCs
(of which 3 mav
be chemical)
Fresh Water
Tank Capacitv
(tonnes)
Potable Water
Tank Capacitv
(tonnes)
Group A 13 13 13 6 6
Group B 10 10 10 5 4
Group C 4 4 4 2 2

For the survivors` consumption, the vessel is to be provided with a Iresh water tank and a potable
water tank oI the capacities speciIied in the above table.

Section 4 Accommodations for Survivors 5-12-4

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The casualty area is to be external to the crew accommodation and is to provide ready access Irom the
survivor rescue area. TransIer oI survivors to the helicopter winching area is to be considered, and
easy-unobstructed access is to be arranged. The Treatment Room, Reception Area and at least 12 oI
the Recovery Area berths (including the 2 singles) are to be located on the same deck as the Rescue
zones unless special arrangements Ior casualty transIer are approved by the Administration.
The casualty area is to consist oI the Iollowing areas designed to allow the easy Ilow oI survivors.
The spaces are to be clearly marked Ior ease oI distribution oI survivors and are to be consisted oI:
" Decontamination Area
" Reception Area
" Treatment Area
" Recovery Area
" Sanitary Area
3.1 Decontamination Area
Decontamination Area, which may only be partially enclosed is to be equipped with a shower system
suitable Ior overall cleaning oI survivors and crew members beIore they proceed into reception
Iacilities.
3.3 Reception Area
Reception Area is to be a well lit, heated and ventilated space with 5 seats Ior survivors.
3.5 Treatment Area
Treatment Area is to be provided with a deck area oI 15 m
2
(161.4 It
2
) with deck scuppers and access
and exits Ior easy transportation oI stretchers. The space is to be well lit, heated and ventilated.
3.7 Recovery Area
Recovery Area is to be separated Irom, but near to the treatment area Ior monitoring the injured and is
to be provided with a well lit, heated and ventilated space to accommodate survivors` berths oI the
number given in the table below. All survivors` berths are to be accessible by stretcher.
Categorv Survivors Berths Single Tier Berths
(see Note 1)
Group A 26 2
Group B 20 2
Group C 10 2
Note.
1 The number oI single tier berths is included in the total
number oI survivors` berths, not in addition to that number.

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3.9 Sanitary Area
Showers, WCs and wash hand basins are to be provided in the treatment/recovery area, as speciIied in
the table below. These are to be included in the total indicated above under 'Sanitary Facilities.
Categorv Wash Hand
Basins
Showers WCs
(of which 3 mav
be chemical)
Group A 5 5 5
Group B 4 4 4
Group C 2 2 2

3.11 Morgue
Facilities Ior shelving and securement are to be provided to store the number oI bodies speciIied in the
table below in a cool ventilated space. This space is to be screened Irom survivors.
Categorv Number of Bodies
Group A 13
Group B 10
Group C 4


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A suIIicient number oI power-driven rescue boats having the Iollowing capacity are to be provided
and kept ready Ior immediate use.
Categorv Number of
Rescue Boats
Capacitv of
Rescue Boat
Number of Crew
Group A 3 15 persons/boat 3/boat
Group B 2 15 persons/boat 3/boat
Group C 1
1
15 persons/boat
9 persons/boat
3/boat
2/boat

For Group C vessel, either rescue boat is to be kept ready Ior immediate use.
Rescue boats, which may be oI rigid or inIlated construction or a combination oI both, and launching
arrangements, are to meet the requirements oI Chapter III, Regulation 47 and 48 (as applicable) oI the
SOLAS 74, as amended and Chapters V and VI oI the International LiIe-Saving Appliance (LSA)
Code (as applicable) Resolution MSC.48(66)
Rescue boats are to be capable oI maneuvering, Ior at least 4 hours, at a speed oI at least 20 knots in
calm water.
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A rescue net is to be provided at each rescue zone. Nets are to be not less than 5 m (16.25 It) wide,
weighted at the bottom and long enough to extend at least 1 m (3.25 It) below the waterline with the
vessel at light draIt.
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The saIety standby vessel is to have at least two searchlights capable oI 50 lux at 250 meters (820 It)
with 360 degrees rotation adjustable Irom inside the navigation bridge.

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A water spray system is to be installed to protect Irom heat and Iire those engaged in rescue operations
on exposed deck areas, the boundaries oI control stations and accommodations areas. The system is to
be capable oI covering all areas mentioned above with a uniIormly distributed water spray oI at least 5
liters/minute/square meter area.
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EIIective gas detection equipment, which does not rely on continuous manual operation, is to be
provided together with instructions Ior use and testing. Such equipment may be portable and/or Iixed.
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A bridge operated 'person overboard general alarm is to be installed which is clearly audible throughout
the vessel and is separated and distinct Irom all other alarms.
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Lighting is to be provided in the Iollowing areas Irom both the main and emergency source oI power.
The latter is to be capable oI providing lighting Ior a minimum period oI 30 minutes and is to be
located outside the main machinery space.
i) To illuminate the rescue boat stowage locations, launching appliances, reception and rescue
areas.
ii) To provide Iloodlighting oI the sea in way oI the rescue zone and rescue boat launch and
recovery area.
iii) To illuminate the helicopter winching deck area and access routes leading to and Irom the
reception area.
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All saIety standby vessels are to be provided with a well-lighted, unobstructed deck space Ior helicopter
winching.
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All saIety standby vessels are to be provided with means Ior towing liIeraIts and liIeboats.
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Medical stores are to be provided in accordance with local regulations. The minimum to be provided
is to be in any case equivalent to that required by the United Kingdom Merchant Shipping (Medical
Scales) Regulations 1974 (S.I. No. 1193 oI 1974) Scale III oI Schedule I, supplemented by the
Iollowing:

Section 5 Rescue and Safety Equipment 5-12-5

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Medical Stores Item Number
Stretchers 15 basket type, with straps suitable Ior transporting
patients within the vessel or to another vessel or
helicopter
Blankets 1 Ior each survivor Ior which vessel is certiIied
Bandages and dressings As speciIied Ior Scale III repeated Ior each 25 survivors
Common splints 6
Anti-hypothermia blankets oI heat reIlective and heat
retaining material
2 Ior each 50 survivors or part thereoI

All medical stores are to be properly packed and labeled so as to be ready Ior immediate use and are
to be stowed in a Iixed location properly marked.
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The Iollowing equipment is to be provided:
Equipment Number
LiIebuoys with 30 m (99 It) buoyant lines and buoy lights 8
LiIebuoys with selI-igniting lights and smoke signals 2
LiIebuoys with selI-igniting lights 2
SaIety harness and line with saIety hook 3 sets
Line thrower with accessories Ior at least 12 projectiles 1
Lines suitable Ior use with line thrower At least 4
Diver`s ladders 2
Extra liIejackets to be carried in addition to the liIejackets required by the
relevant regulations
6

LiIejackets are to comply with regulation 2.2 oI the International LiIe-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
Resolution MSC.48(66). (It is expected that Survivors who are embarked will be wearing liIe jackets
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All saIety standby vessels, regardless oI size, are to be provided with shipborne navigational equipment
as required Ior new vessels by Regulation 12 oI Chapter V oI SOLAS 74, as amended Ior vessels oI
500 gross tonnage and upwards, as well as the radio direction-Iinding equipment and radio homing
equipment speciIied in paragraphs (p) and (q) oI the regulation.
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As a minimum, vessels classed Ior SaIety Standby Service are to be provided with the Iollowing
equipment:
Radio and Communications Equipment Number
Permanently installed single sideband radio telephone station complying with
1974 SOLAS as amended
1
One Permanently installed maritime VHF radio telephone station complying
with 1974 SOLAS as amended
1
VHF radio telephone with helicopter communication Irequencies 1
Helicopter beacon 1
Daylight signaling lamp 1
Transistorized portable loud hailer 2
Portable waterprooI VHF radio-telephones 1 Ior each rescue boat and Ior
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The Iollowing surveys are required in addition to those required Ior classiIication:
i) An initial survey with Iull report to conIirm compliance with these requirements.
ii) Survey oI radio equipment on site to establish comparability oI equipment with oIIshore
installation and shore base.
In addition to the above, equipment required by these Rules is to be in accordance with SOLAS.
Although SOLAS certiIicates may not be required Ior this equipment, equivalent surveys to those
required by SOLAS are to be carried out by the Surveyor.


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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI................................................................................ 113
1 Application .........................................................................113
3 Classification......................................................................113
5 Record Entries ...................................................................113
5.1 Bollard Pull .................................................................... 113
5.3 Dynamic Pull ................................................................. 113
5.5 Quick Release............................................................... 113

SECTION 2 PIans and Data ...................................................................115
1 Hull and Machinery Plans ..................................................115
3 Stability nformation ...........................................................115
5 Bollard Pull .........................................................................115
7 Dynamic Pull ......................................................................115

SECTION 3 Definitions...........................................................................117
1 Dynamic Pull ......................................................................117
3 Static Bollard Pull ...............................................................118
5 Direct Towing Mode...........................................................118
7 ndirect Towing Mode.........................................................118

FGURE 1 Dynamic Pull Forces................................................117

SECTION 4 Intact StabiIity.....................................................................119
FGURE 1 Dynamic Stability Components................................119

SECTION 5 Fire Fighting CapabiIity .....................................................121

SECTION 6 Towing Gear .......................................................................123
1 Arrangement ......................................................................123
3 Quick Release Device........................................................123

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5 Strength..............................................................................123
5.1 Towline..........................................................................123
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing Bollard and
Towing Bitts...................................................................123
5.5 Supporting Structure......................................................124
5.7 Connections...................................................................124

SECTION 7 VesseI Design .................................................................... 125
1 Hull Design.........................................................................125
3 Side Shell and Frames.......................................................125
5 After Deck ..........................................................................125
7 Weather Deck Openings....................................................125
9 Line Handling Equipment...................................................125
11 Fendering...........................................................................125
13 Equipment ..........................................................................126

SECTION 8 Verification of Steering CapabiIity ................................... 127
1 Full Scale Testing Requirements.......................................127
3 Computer Model Simulation Requirements.......................127

SECTION 9 Tests and Surveys ............................................................. 129
1 Static Bollard Pull Test.......................................................129
3 Quick Release Test............................................................129
5 Surveys ..............................................................................129

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The requirements in this section apply to vessels which are intended Ior escort service (i.e., accompanying
another vessel in transit). Escort vessels are intended to provide assistance to disabled vessels in
emergencies involving impaired maneuverability due to loss oI propulsion or steering or both.
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oI ! A1 Escort VesseI is to be assigned to vessels designed and built to the requirements oI this
section and other relevant sections oI these Rules.
Dual purpose vessels |e.g., ! A1 " Escort VesseI (Fire Fighting VesseI CIass 2)| are to be
designed and built to the appropriate requirements Ior those notations in the applicable sections oI the
Rules, in addition to the requirements oI this section.
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5.1 BoIIard PuII
The static bollard pull, as determined by 5-13-2/5, will be indicated in the Record.
5.3 Dynamic PuII
The dynamic pull, as determined by 5-13-2/7, will be indicated in the Record.
5.5 Quick ReIease
The letters QR will be entered in the Record to indicate a remote control quick release device is
provided in accordance with 5-13-6/3.


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In general, in addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-4 oI the Supplement to the
ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing additional
plans are to be submitted in the same manner.
" Structural details and arrangements oI the structures in way oI the towing hook, towing winch, or
towing bollard or bits, towing guide rollers and Iairleads.
" Details oI connections (See 5-13-6/5.7)
" Braking power oI winch
" Towing arrangement including towline path and minimum breaking strength oI towline components.
' #-3B505-A C27+,D3-5+2
Each vessel is to be provided with stability inIormation. The inIormation may be pictorial, tabular,
simpliIied trim and stability booklet or other Iormat that will provide a simple and rapid means to
evaluate the stability oI the vessel and Iurnished to the master oI each vessel Ior guidance.
When the stability inIormation and calculations are reviewed and Iound satisIactory by the Administration
or its agent other than the Bureau, such acceptance will be accepted as equivalent to that required by
Section 5-13-4. On all other vessels, the stability inIormation and calculations are to be submitted to
the Bureau Ior review as required.
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The static bollard pulls is to be determined by an approved static bollard pull test perIormed in the
presence oI the Surveyor. Static Bollard Pull Test Procedure is to be submitted to the Bureau Ior
review. See 5-13-9/1.
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A dynamic pull value is to be given Ior at least one vessel speed. The speed Ior which the dynamic
pull is given is not to be less than 6 knots and need not be greater than 12 knots. The dynamic pull
value is to be determined Irom Iull-scale ship-escort vessel trials, or by computer model simulation.
See 5-13-8/1 and 5-13-8/3, as appropriate.


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S E C T O N ' </7525-5+2)
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Dynamic pull, given at a particular speed, is the maximum sustainable Iorce that the escort vessel is
able to develop while the assisted vessel is moving through the water at that particular speed. This
Iorce, a measurement oI the steering capability oI the escort vessel, is the resultant oI a pair oI speed
dependent vector Iorce Iunctions; a maximum steering Iorce, F
s
, and an associated braking Iorce, F
b
.
This maximum Iorce will be generated at some angle, #, between the line oI pull and the direction oI
the vessel being assisted. See 5-13-3/Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
Dynamic PuII Forces
F
b
F
s
#
Escort
Vessel
Assisted
Vessel
F
s
Steering Force
F
b
Braking Force

Chapter 13 Escort VesseIs
Section 3 Definitions 5-13-3

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The static bollard pull (BP) as determined in 5-13-2/5, Ior use in 5-13-3/5, is to be taken as not less
than the value obtained by the test and published in the Record.
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Towline Iorce is derived directly Irom the escort vessel`s propulsion system.
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Hydrodynamic liIt and drag Iorces created by water Ilow against the escort vessel hull is utilized to
develop towline Iorces.

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S E C T O N I C2-3*- #-3B505-A

The intact stability oI the vessel is to comply with a recognized standard. The submission oI evidence
showing approval by an Administration will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review
will be perIormed by the Bureau. In addition to the requirements oI Appendix 5-8-A1, the Iollowing
dynamic Iactors are to be accounted Ior:
i) The stability analysis is to consider all potential attitudes oI the escort vessel relative to the
direction oI line pull, the maximum line pull, and the resultant combination oI heel and trim
on the escort vessel.
ii) The stability analysis is to include the eIIects oI Ienders, skegs, and other appendages on both
the reserve buoyancy and the lateral resistance oI the escort vessel.
iii) The stability analysis is to include the contribution to heel and trim oI the propulsion system
in conjunction with maximum line Iorces.
iv) The stability analysis is to include an evaluation oI the reaction oI the escort vessel to an
instantaneous release oI the line Iorces, and the propulsive Iorces.
v) A heel angle limit is to be established. Forces acting on the escort vessel are not to submerge
the deck edge.

FIGURE 1
Dynamic StabiIity Components
F
t
!
t
F
h
!
h !
p1
!
p2
F
p1
F
p2
B
,

Section 4 Intact StabiIity 5-13-4

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t
Towline Pull Force, in metric tons (long tons)
F
p1
, F
p2

Propulsion Thrust Forces, in metric tons (long tons)
F
h
Hull and Appendage Force, in metric tons (long tons)
!
t
Towline Pull Force Arm, in m (It)
!
p1
, !
p2
Propulsion Thrust Forces Arms, in m (It)
!
h
Hull and Appendage Force Arm, in m (It)
, Heel Angle, deg.
- Vessel Displacement, in metric tons (long tons)
M
t
F
t
!
t
cos ,
M
p1
F
p1
!
p1
cos ,
M
p2
F
p2
!
p2
cos ,
M
h
F
h
!
h
cos ,
Heeling Arm
-
h p p t
M M M M . . .
2 1

Heeling arm curve should be taken to vary with the cosine oI the heeling angle.

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Escort vessels with Iire Iighting capabilities in accordance with Part 5, Chapter 9, will be given the
appropriate notations. See 5-13-1/3.


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The towing hook, towing winch, towing bitt or towing bollard is to be located as low as practicable.
For towing vessels which normally tow over the stern and have the main towline connection to the
hull ahead oI the propellers, the location oI the towline connection is to be close to but abaIt the center
oI gravity oI the towing vessel in the expected towing condition.
Rollers or Iairleads are to be arranged so as to contain the towline within the design limits oI its
sweep. The towing arrangement is to be such that the towline lead does not come into contact with the
vessel`s superstructure or deckhouse in any expected towing condition.
EIIective means are to be provided to lead and restrain the towline over the stern oI towing vessels
which normally tow over the stern.
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A quick release device Ior the towing hook or towing winch is to be provided. The quick release
device is to be operable Irom the bridge or other normally manned location in direct communication
with the bridge. The quick release device is to disengage the towline at any combination oI expected
trim and heel.
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5.1 TowIine
The breaking strength oI the towline is not to be less than two times the static bollard pull load.
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing BoIIard and Towing Bitts
Towing hook, towing winch, towing bollard and towing bitt are to be capable oI sustaining the
breaking strength oI the towline without permanent deIormation. These items are to comply with a
recognized standard or code oI practice. Nameplate indicating the names oI standard, rated load,
speed, mass, etc., will be acceptable Ior that purpose. Other means Ior veriIying compliance will also
be considered.
The installation oI these items are to be to the satisIaction oI the Surveyor.

Section 6 Towing Gear 5-13-6

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5.5 Supporting Structure
The stresses in the structures supporting the items in 5-13-6/5.3 are not to exceed the Iollowing permissible
stresses when subjected to a load equal to the towline breaking strength applied horizontally within a
range oI 90 Irom centerline on each side oI the vessel.
Normal Stress 0.75 Y
Shear Stress 0.45 Y
where Y is speciIied minimum yield strength or yield point oI the material.
In addition, the buckling strength is to be adequate Ior the above loading.
5.7 Connections
The size and arrangement oI Ioundation securing bolts and welds Ior towing hook or towing winch
are to be in accordance with a recognized standard.

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A bulwark is to be Iitted around the lowest weather deck. See 3-2-14/1.1 and 3-2-14/1.3.
' #59/ #@/00 329 J,3D/)
For vessels subject to impact loadings during routine operation, see 3-2-5/9 and 3-2-2/5.3.
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Deck Iittings within the sweep oI towline are to be protected against contact with the towline, and
against towline Iouling.
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Openings in the weather deck intended to be used at sea and leading to spaces below the Ireeboard or
superstructure deck, including emergency exits, are to be protected as required in 3-2-12/23.3 with sill
height oI doors at least as required by 3-2-12/Table 1 Ior companionways.
Access openings, including emergency exits, are to be located clear oI the towline sweep area.
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Power line handling equipment is to be provided. The towline winch is to be oI good and substantial
make, suitable Ior the size oI the intended towline. The winch is to be adequately bolted down to a
substantial bed or Ioundation, and deck beams below the winch are to be suitably strengthened and
additionally supported. See 5-13-6/5 Ior strength requirements oI towing components, supporting structure
and connections.
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Appropriate Iendering is to be Iitted around the entire vessel. See 5-10-3/1.3 and 5-10-3/1.5 where
steel Iender is Iitted.


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Equipment is to be in accordance with Section 3-5-1, except that the equipment number (EN) may be
calculated using 3-5-1/3.5. The number, weight and size oI equipment diIIering Irom 3-5-1/Table 1
may be specially considered Ior limited service. See also 1-1-3/11 oI the ABS Rules for Conditions of
Classification (Part 1).

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S E C T O N T ./,575*3-5+2 +7 #-//,52H 6343B505-A
& J>00 #*30/ F/)-52H 8/S>5,/D/2-)
The Iollowing data is to be collected at the Iull scale trials:
i) A continuous recording oI the ship`s and escort vessel`s positions during the course oI the trial
ii) A recording oI the ship`s and escort vessel`s headings during the course oI the trial
iii) Towline tension
iv) Angle oI towline
v) Heel angle oI escort vessel
Readings Ior ii) through v) are to be taken at a maximum interval oI 10 seconds.
Environmental conditions are to be noted, including weather, sea state, wind, current, water depth.
The ship`s and escort vessel`s loading conditions are also to be noted.
' 6+D4>-/, ?+9/0 #5D>03-5+2 8/S>5,/D/2-)
The computer modeling program should be suitable to the type oI ship and escort vessel being
modeled. It should also be suitable Ior the waterway bathymetry being modeled. The calculation Ior
the steering capability oI the escort vessel should correspond to a quasi-steady state condition where
the horizontal-plane Iorces and moments are balanced. Non-linear eIIects can be considered
negligible.
The analysis is to include the hydrodynamic Iorces on the escort vessel`s hull and underwater appendages,
the Iorces acting on the rudder, and the propulsive thrust. Escort vessel stability and attitude is to be
considered in the analysis.


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The static bollard pull test procedure is to be submitted Ior review by the attending Surveyor in
advance oI the test.
A bollard pull test is required Ior each vessel being classed Escort Service.
The static bollard pull is to be measured with the escort vessel at the maximum continuous rpm, and at
or near its maximum displacement. It is the pull that is recorded over the state oI equilibrium without
any tendency to decline.
The depth oI water, and the extent oI water abaIt and abreast the vessel are to be adequate to give a
reliable bollard pull.
For additional test criteria, see Appendix 5-8-A2 'Guidelines Ior Bollard Pull Test Procedure oI
these Rules.
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The eIIectiveness oI the quick release device is to be demonstrated during initial sea trial. The test is
to be conducted to manuIacturer`s recommendations.
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Surveys aIter construction are to be in accordance with the ABS Rules for Survev after Construction
(Part 7).


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P A R T C h a p t e r 1 4 : F i s h i n g V e s s e l s
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GeneraI................................................................................ 135
1 Classification......................................................................135
3 Geographical Limitations ...................................................135
5 Governmental and Other Regulations ...............................135
7 nternational Conference on Safety of Fishing
Vessels, 1977 ....................................................................136
9 Plans ..................................................................................136
11 Stability Requirements.......................................................136
11.1 Stability nformation....................................................... 136
11.3 Stability Standards ........................................................ 136
11.5 nclining Experiment...................................................... 137
13 Strengthening for Navigation in ce....................................137
15 Refrigerated Fish Carrier ...................................................137

SECTION 2 VesseI Design.....................................................................139
1 Fish Hold Bulkheads..........................................................139
1.1 General ......................................................................... 139
1.3 Uprights......................................................................... 139
1.5 Portable Fish Hold Division........................................... 139
3 Side Shell Local Strengthening.......................................141
3.1 General ......................................................................... 141
3.3 Vessels with Side Trawls .............................................. 141
3.5 Vessels with Stern Trawls ............................................. 142
5 Deck Plate..........................................................................142
5.1 Local Reinforcement ..................................................... 142
7 Protection of Deck Openings.............................................142
7.1 General ......................................................................... 142
7.3 Hatchway Coamings, Companionway Sills and
Access Sills................................................................... 142
9 Bulwarks, Rails, Ports, Portlights and Ventilators..............143
9.1 Details of Freeing Ports................................................. 143
9.3 Pound Boards ............................................................... 143

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11 Miscellaneous ....................................................................143
11.1 Storm Rails....................................................................143
11.3 Guard Rails, etc.............................................................143
11.5 Stern Doors ...................................................................143
13 Freeboard, Draft Marks......................................................143
15 Cargo Handling Equipment................................................143

TABLE 1 Coamings and Sill Heights.......................................142

FGURE 1 Horizontal Wood Boards Steel Uprights ...............141

SECTION 3 Intact StabiIity .................................................................... 145
1 ntact Stability General....................................................145
3 ntact Stability Criteria........................................................145
3.1 General..........................................................................145
3.3 Alternate Criteria............................................................147
5 Severe Wind and Rolling Criteria.......................................147
5.1 General..........................................................................147
7 Standard Loading Conditions.............................................151
7.1 Loading Conditions........................................................151
7.3 Load Considerations......................................................152
9 Design and Operating Factors Affecting Stability ..............152
9.1 Lightship and the nclining Experiment ..........................152
9.3 Calculation of Righting Arms .........................................153
9.5 Effect of Trim.................................................................153
9.7 Free Surface Effects......................................................154
9.9 Treatment of Lifting Weights and Heeling Moments
Due to Fishing Gear ......................................................154
9.11 Ballast............................................................................156
9.13 Watertight ntegrity and Flooding...................................157
9.15 cing...............................................................................158
9.17 Water on Deck...............................................................158

TABLE 1 Values of Factor X
1
...................................................150
TABLE 2 Values of Factor X
2
...................................................150
TABLE 3 Values of Factor k ....................................................151
TABLE 4 Values of Factor s.....................................................151

FGURE 1 ntact Stability Criteria for Fishing Vessels ..............146
FGURE 2 Severe Wind and Rolling Criteria.............................150
FGURE 3 Lifting Criteria...........................................................155
FGURE 4 Calculating the Effect of a Fastened Trawl ..............156
FGURE 5 Diagram of Key Watertight Closures........................157
FGURE 6 Method of Treatment of Water on Deck...................160
FGURE 7 Volume of Water to be ncluded in Calculating
Effect of Water on Deck ...........................................160

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SECTION 4 Equipment...........................................................................161
1 Wire Rope..........................................................................161

SECTION 5 Machinery Equipment and Systems................................. 163
1 nclinations.........................................................................163
3 Liquid Petroleum Gas ........................................................163
5 Electrical nstallation ..........................................................163
5.1 General ......................................................................... 163
5.3 Emergency Lighting ...................................................... 163
5.5 Cables Construction................................................... 163
7 Refrigeration Plant .............................................................164

SECTION 6 Surveys ............................................................................... 165
1 Surveys After Construction................................................165


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In accordance with 1-1-3/3 oI the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) the classiIication
! A1 Fishing VesseI will be given to vessels which have been built to the satisIaction oI the
Surveyors to the Bureau in accordance with these requirements and other relevant sections oI the
Rules and approved by the Committee Ior unrestricted service. In addition, as applicable, an entry
will be made in the Record describing the vessel as Side TrawI or Stern TrawI.
The requirements oI this Section are applicable to selI-propelled Iishing vessels under 90 meters
(295 It) in length that are commercially engaged in the catching, taking or harvesting oI Iish or an
activity that is expected to result in the catching, taking or harvesting oI the Iish including Iishing
vessels which also process their catch. This Section is not intended to apply to vessels used exclusively
Ior processing Iish or other living resources oI the sea, research or training, or Iish carriers.
9 1/8-23:+)630 ;)<)737)8,*
Vessels which have been built to the satisIaction oI the Surveyors to the Bureau to special modiIied
requirements Ior a limited or restricted service, where approved by the Committee Ior that particular
service will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols and notation as described in
5-14-1/1 above. The symbols and notations will either be Iollowed by or have included in them the
appropriate service limitations.
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While these Rules cover the requirements Ior the classiIication oI Iishing vessels, the attention oI
Owners, designers, and builders is directed to the regulations oI governmental, canal, and other
authorities dealing with such matters as pollution control, emergency power supply, navigation aides,
bilge pumping arrangements, piping details, Iire protection.

Chapter 14 Fishing VesseIs

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Where authorized by the Administration oI a country signatory to the International ConIerence on
SaIety oI Fishing Vessels, 1977/1993 Protocol, and upon request oI the Owners oI an existing vessel
or a vessel under construction, the Bureau will review plans and survey the vessel Ior compliance with
the provisions oI this Convention/Protocol and certiIy thereto in the manner prescribed in the
Convention/Protocol.
Upon request oI the Owner, the Bureau will review plans and survey an existing vessel or vessel
under construction Ior compliance with the provisions oI the International ConIerence on SaIety oI
Fishing Vessels, 1977/1993 Protocol and will issue a special certiIicate certiIying that the Iishing
vessel complies with this Convention/Protocol.
Where the vessel has been Iound to be in compliance with the provisions oI the International
ConIerence on SaIety oI Fishing Vessels, 1977/1993 Protocol, it will be distinguished in the Record
by the words TorremoIinos Convention.
F G03,*
for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 oI these Rules, the Iollowing plans are to be
submitted in the same manner;
" Lines and oIIsets
" Curves oI Form (hydrostatic)
" Cross Curves oI Stability
" Capacity Plan, giving centers oI gravity and tank Iree surIace corrections.
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11.1 StabiIity Information
Each vessel is to be provided with stability inIormation in a Iormat acceptable to the Bureau. The
Iormat may be pictorial, tabular, simpliIied trim and stability booklet or other Iormat that will provide
a rapid means Ior the crew to evaluate the stability oI the vessel.
InIormation is to be submitted on ballast, Iuel, supplies and Iish hold arrangement and capacities;
summary and distribution oI Iixed and variable weights, (including pots, traps, power-blocks, skiIIs,
wet nets, etc.) Ior each reviewed condition; and inIormation on all loaded and ballasted conditions in
which the vessel may be operated. (See also Section 5-14-3)
Where the stability review has been conducted and Iound satisIactory by the Ilag state administration,
the stability inIormation and calculations as required by Section 5-14-3 need not be submitted.
11.3 StabiIity Standards
The stability inIormation is to be based on the data submitted resulting Irom the intact stability
analysis. The intact stability analysis is to be based on the applicable part oI the IMO A749(18) 'Code
on Intact Stability Ior All Types Ships Covered by IMO Instrument, as amended by MSC 75(69).


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11.5 IncIining Experiment
The inclining experiment or deadweight survey, iI applicable, is to be conducted on each Iishing vessel.
The responsibility Ior preparing the vessel Ior the test and conducting the test rests with the owner,
shipbuilder or naval architect. The Surveyor will veriIy all oI the data and will assist only as necessary
to obtain valid test results. Where the inclining experiment is conducted by Ilag state administrations,
the Surveyor is to witness the inclining experiment. Also see 5-14-3/1.
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Where it is intended to strengthen the vessel Ior navigation in Ice, and the Owner desires a notation in
the Record, the vessel is to comply with the requirements in Part 6, Chapter 1 oI the Steel Jessel Rules.
It is the responsibility oI the owner to determine which class is most suitable Ior his intended service.
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Where Fishing Vessels are provided with Iacilities Ior chilling, cooling, or Ireezing and/or storage in
the reIrigerated cargo holds cooled by their own shipboard reIrigeration machinery and the associated
system the vessel is to comply with the requirements in Part 6, Chapter 2 oI the Steel Jessel Rules.


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1.1 GeneraI
Where portable Iish hold divisions are Iitted, they are to be clearly indicated on the drawings submitted
Ior review. Every portable Iish hold division is to extend Irom the bottom oI the hold to the deck.
1.3 Uprights
The section modulus oI steel uprights (5-14-2/Figure 1) is not to be less than that obtained Irom the
Iollowing equation.
SM 4.0psbh
2
cm
3
SM 0.329 10
-2
psbh
2
in
3

where
s maximum transverse spacing between supports, in m (It)
b maximum longitudinal spacing between supports, in m (It)
h maximum unsupported span oI the stanchion, in m (It)
p density oI cargo, in metric tons/m
3
(lbs/It
3
)
Where the uprights are permanent and welded attachments are provided at both ends, reduced scantlings
can be considered on the end connections.
Where the uprights are constructed oI aluminum, wood or other material, the scantlings will be specially
considered.
1.5 PortabIe Fish HoId Division
1.5.1 Wooden Boards
The thickness oI portable wooden boards (5-14-2/Figure 1) in centimeters (inches) is to be
obtained Irom the Iollowing equations:
1.5.1(a) Hori:ontal boards
t 2.83 ) (
2
psb cm t 0.0235 ) (
2
psb in.


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1.5.1(b) Jertical boards
t 1.90 ) (
2
! ps cm t 0.0157 ) (
2
! ps in.
where
t thickness oI wooden divisions, in cm (in.)
! vertical span oI wooden division, in cm (in.)
p, s and b are as deIined in 5-14-2/1.3.
The Iormulae are applicable to longitudinal divisions. Where the divisions are athwartships
the Iormulae should be modiIied by interchanging s and b. The thickness used may be
rounded oII to the nearest 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) oI the nearest standard thickness. The timber used is
to be oI durable quality, oI a type and grade that has proved satisIactory Ior Iish-hold divisions
and the actual Iinished thickness oI boards should be those derived Irom the equations. The
thickness oI the boards made oI good quality hardwood may be reduced by 12.5 percent.
1.5.2 Metallic Boards
The section modulus oI portable metallic boards is not to be less than that obtained Irom the
Iollowing equation Ior horizontal or vertical members.
SM 4kpasb
2
cm
3
SM 0.329 10
-4
kpasb
2
in
3

where
a width oI metallic board, in m (It)
! unsupported span oI vertical boards, in m (It)
k 1.0 Ior steel
0.9 (Q
o
) Ior aluminum
Q
o
65/(Y
al

U
al

) SI/MKS Units
92000/(Y
al
U
al
) U.S. Units
U
al
minimum ultimate strength oI the welded aluminum alloy under
consideration, in kg/mm (psi)
Y
al
minimum yield strength oI the welded aluminum alloy under consideration
at 0.2 oIIset in a 254 mm (10 in.) gauge length, in kg/mm
2
(psi)
p, s and b are as deIined in 5-14-2/1.3.
The Iormulae are applicable to longitudinal divisions. Where the divisions are athwartships
the Iormulae should be modiIied by interchanging s and b.


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FIGURE 1
HorizontaI Wood Boards - SteeI Uprights
h
h
s
s
b
b
b
s
SM

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3.1 GeneraI
Wear plates or rollers are recommended at all places where Iishing gear will subject the shell plating
to accelerated wear. Special strengthening may be required in areas where small boats are regularly
launched, retrieved, or stowed. Special strengthening may be required also in areas where the vessel
makes contact with another vessel when pursing, hauling, brailing, pumping, loading, unloading or
running together.
3.3 VesseIs with Side TrawIs
In way oI trawl gallows the minimum thickness oI the side shell plating is to be 30 greater than the
thickness oI the side shell plating obtained Irom 3-2-2/5. In a vessel Iitted with two or more gallows,
the minimum thickness oI the side shell plating between the gallows is to be 20 greater than the
thickness oI the side shell plating obtained Irom 3-2-2/5. HalI round rub bars are to be installed at the
top oI the bulwark the top oI the sheerstrake and at the designed waterline. These bars are to extend
Irom not less than 150 mm (6 in.) Iorward oI the Iorward leg oI each gallows to not less than 305 mm
(12 in.) aIt oI the Iorward gallows leg. Additional halI-round rub bars are to be installed vertically or
diagonally between the longitudinal rub bars in such a manner that shell plating welds are not subject
to abrasion by the gear being handled by the gallows.


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3.5 VesseIs with Stern TrawIs
The minimum thickness oI the stern trawl chute is to be 30 greater than the thickness on the side
shell plating obtained Irom 3-2-2/5. The minimum thickness oI the chute sides is to be 10 greater
than the thickness oI the side shell plating obtained Irom 3-2-2/5. Wear plates are recommended at
parts oI the chute subject to accelerated wear.
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5.1 LocaI Reinforcement
The deck plating where subject to abrasion such as Irom the Iishing gear is to be reinIorced locally.
The horizontal plating and the vertical plating are to be increased by approximately 30 and 10
respectively above the thickness oI the deck plating in 3-2-3/3 or suitable deck coverings are to be
provided. Positive means are to be provided to minimize the movement oI the gear on deck due to the
vessel motions in a seaway.
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7.1 GeneraI
All openings in decks are to be Iramed to provide eIIicient support and attachment Ior the ends oI the
deck beams. The proposed arrangements and details Ior all hatchways are to be submitted Ior approval.
7.3 Hatchway Coamings, Companionway SiIIs and Access SiIIs
The height above deck oI coamings oI hatchways, sills oI companionways and access openings, is to
be not less than given in 5-14-2/Table 1.
A companionway is a structure whose primary purpose is to protect an access in a deck. An access
door in a superstructure or house is considered a companionway only iI the access in a deck is
adjacent to the door or iI it is the sole access to the superstructure or house. A companionway
opening, with a space or passageway and an inner joiner door with 100 mm (4 in.) sill, may have a sill
height as required Ior access sills in 5-14-2/Table 1.

TABLE 1
Coamings and SiII Heights
On Weather
Deck
Deck Above
Weather Deck

L equal to or over 24 meters (79 feet) in length
Hatch Coamings 600 mm (23.5 in.) 300 mm (12 in.)
Companionway sills 600 mm (23.5 in.) 300 mm (12 in.)
Access 380 mm (15 in.) 380 mm (15 in.)

L under 24 meters (79 feet) in length
Hatch Coamings 300 mm (12 in.) 300 mm (12 in.)
Companionway sills 450 mm (17.5 in.) 300 mm (12 in.)
Access Sills 300 mm (12 in.) 230 mm (9 in.)


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9.1 DetaiIs of Freeing Ports
Freeing ports are to be so arranged along the length oI bulwarks as to ensure that the deck is Ireed oI
water most rapidly and eIIectively. Lower edges oI Ireeing ports shall be as near the deck as practicable.
Freeing ports over 300 mm (11.8 in.) in depth are to be Iitted with bars spaced not more than 230 mm
(9 in.) nor less than 150 mm (6 in.) apart or provided with other suitable protective arrangements.
Freeing port covers, iI Iitted, are to be submitted Ior review. II devices are considered necessary Ior
locking Ireeing port covers during Iishing operations they are to be easily operable Irom a readily
accessible position.
In vessels intended to operate in areas subject to icing, covers and protective arrangements Ior Ireeing
ports are to be capable oI being easily removed to restrict ice accretion. The size oI openings and
means provided Ior removal oI these protective arrangements are to be submitted Ior review.
9.3 Pound Boards
Pound boards and means Ior stowage oI Iishing gear are to be arranged so that the eIIectiveness oI
Ireeing ports will not be impaired. Pound boards are to be constructed that they can be locked in
position when in use and shall not hamper the discharge oI shipped water.
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11.1 Storm RaiIs
Storm Rails are to be Iitted on the outside oI deck houses.
11.3 Guard RaiIs, etc.
Guard rails, gangways, liIelines or underdeck passages are to be provided Ior the crew to get between
quarters, machinery spaces and other working areas.
11.5 Stern Doors
Stern trawlers are to have doors, gates or other protective arrangements at the top oI the stern ramp as
high as the adjacent bulwark. A chain or other device should be provided to Iit across the ramp when
the doors are open.
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i) The maximum permissible draIt at amidships and its corresponding minimum Ireeboard are to
be indicated on both sides oI the vessel, amidships.
ii) The minimum Ireeboard corresponds to the maximum permissible draIt at amidships Ior
which the strength and stability oI the vessel are approved.
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P A R T S e c t i o n 3 : n t a c t S t a b i l i t y
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The intact stability oI each Iishing vessel is to be evaluated and the results Ior all loading conditions
indicated in 5-14-3/7, veriIying compliance with the intact stability criteria in 5-14-3/3 and 5-14-3/5
and taking into account the design considerations indicated in 5-14-3/9, are to be submitted.
Loading conditions where the longitudinal intact stability may be critical, (such conditions) are to be
investigated.
Where it is desired to use intact stability criteria which diIIer Irom the Iollowing, special consideration
may be given upon submission oI the details and service experience.
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3.1 GeneraI
The intact stability oI the Iishing vessel is to meet the criteria in IMO Resolution A.168 (ES.IV) with
an additional requirement that the Iishing vessel has a minimum range oI stability oI 60 degrees.
These minimum criteria are summarized as Iollows and in 5-14-3/Figure 1.
3.1.1
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.055 meter-radians
(10.3 It-degrees) up to an angle oI heel oI 30 degrees.
3.1.2
The area under the righting arm curve between the angles oI heel oI 30 degrees and 40
degrees or between 30 degrees and the angle oI downIlooding (#
f
), iI downIlooding occurs at
less than 40 degrees, is not to be less than 0.030 meter-radians (5.6 It-degrees)
3.1.3
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.090 meter-radians
(16.9 It-degrees) up to an angle oI heel oI 40 degrees or the angle oI downIlooding (#
f
), iI this
angle is less than 40 degrees.
Note. This criterion requires that the sum oI the area under the righting arm curve to 30 degrees and the
righting arm curve between 30 degrees and 40 degrees or 30 degrees and the angle oI downIlooding be
greater than 0.090 meter-radians (16.9 It-degrees). This means that either or both oI these areas is to be
greater than that speciIied in 5-14-3/3.1.1 and 5-14-3/3.1.2.


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3.1.4
The righting arm is to be at least 0.2 m (0.66 It) at an angle greater than or equal to 30 degrees.
3.1.5
The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle oI heel preIerably exceeding 30 degrees
but not less than 25 degrees.
3.1.6
Initial GM is not to be less than 0.35 m (1.15 It)
3.1.7
As an additional part oI this criterion, a minimum range oI stability oI 60 degrees is to be
provided.
3.1.8
For Iishing vessels less than 24 m (79 It), the criteria indicated above will be specially considered.

FIGURE 1
Intact StabiIity Criteria for Fishing VesseIs
Range oI Stability
Heel Angle (degrees)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
R
i
g
h
t
i
n
g

A
r
m
Area to 40 degrees
' 0.090 m-rad
(16.9 It-deg)
Angle oI Max Righting
Arm ' 25 deg
Initial GM ' 0.35 m (1.15 It)
Angle oI DownIlooding ( #
f
)
Minimum R.A. at 30 or
greater 0.2 m (0.66 It)
Area 30
to 40
degrees
' 0.030
m-rad
(5.6 It-deg)
Area to
30 degrees
' 0.055 m-rad
(10.3 It-deg)


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3.3 AIternate Criteria
Where the vessel`s characteristics are such that the above criteria in 5-14-3/3.1 cannot be met, the
Iollowing criteria may be used:
3.3.1
The area under the righting arm curve is not to be less than 0.070 meter-radians (13.1 It-degrees)
up to an angle oI 15 degrees when the maximum righting arm occurs at 15 degrees, and 0.055
meter-radians (10.3 It-degrees)up to an angle oI 30 degrees when the maximum righting arm
occurs at 30 degrees or above. Where the maximum righting arm occurs at angles oI between
15 degrees and 30 degrees, the corresponding area under the righting arm curve is to be:
0.055 0.001 (30 / #
max
) meter-radians **
10.3 0.187 (30 / #
max
) It-degrees
** #
max
is the angle oI heel in degrees at which the righting arm curve reaches its maximum.
3.3.2
The area under the righting arm curve between the angles oI heel and 30 degrees and
40 degrees, or between 30 degrees and #
f
, iI this angle is less than 40 degrees, is to be not less
than 0.03 meter-radians (5.6 It-degrees).
3.3.3
The righting arm is to be at least 0.20 m (0.66 It) at an angle oI heel equal to or greater than
30 degrees.
3.3.4
The maximum righting arm is to occur at an angle oI heel not less than 15 degrees.
3.3.5
The initial GM is to be not less than 0.35m (1.15 It).
3.3.6
For Iishing vessels less than 24 m (79 It), the criteria indicated above will be specially considered.
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5.1 GeneraI
The severe wind and rolling criteria indicated in IMO Resolution A.562 (14) are a measure to
determine the ability oI a Iishing vessel to withstand the eIIect oI beam winds and rolling. The Iishing
vessel is to meet the criteria contained in A.562 (14) as summarized below and in 5-14-3/Figure 2.
5.1.1
The vessel is assumed to be subjected to a steady wind pressure acting perpendicular to the
vessel`s centerline which results in a steady wind heeling arm (L
w1
).The vessel heel to an
angle oI equilibrium (#
0
) is not to exceed 16 degrees.
5.1.2
From the resultant angle oI equilibrium (#
0
), the vessel is assumed to roll due to wave action
to an angle oI roll (#
1
) to windward.


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5.1.3
The vessel is then subjected to a gust wind pressure which results in a gust wind heeling arm
(L
w2
).
5.1.4
Under these circumstances, area 'b is to be equal to or greater than area 'a.
5.1.5
Free surIace eIIects are to be accounted Ior in the standard conditions oI loading, as discussed
in 5-14-3/7.
5.1.6
The angles in 5-14-3/Figure 2 are deIined as Iollows:
#
0

angle oI heel under action oI steady wind (i.e. the intersection oI the wind
heeling arm curve, L
w1
, and the righting arm curve)
#
1
angle oI roll to windward due to wave action
#
2
angle oI downIlooding (#
f
) or 50 degrees or #
c2
, whichever is less
#
3
angle oI heel at which openings in the hull, superstructures or deckhouses
which cannot be closed weathertight immerse. In applying this criterion,
small openings through which progressive Ilooding cannot take place
need not be considered as open
#
c1
angle oI Iirst intercept oI wind heeling arm curve, L
w2
, and righting arm
curve
#
c2
angle oI second intercept oI wind heeling arm curve, L
w2
, and righting
arm curve
5.1.7
The wind heeling arms L
w1
and L
w2
, reIerred to above, are constant values at all angles oI
inclination and are to be calculated as shown below:
L
w1

-
PAZ
m (It)
L
w2
1.5 L
w1
m (It)
where
P 0.0514 t/m
2
(0.00486 t/It
2
)
A projected lateral area oI the portion oI the vessel and deck cargo above
the waterline, m
2
(It
2
)
Z vertical distance Irom the center oI A to the center oI the underwater
lateral area or approximately to a point at one halI the draIt, m (It)
- displacement, metric tons (long tons)


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5.1.8
The angle oI roll (#
l
) is to be calculated as Iollows:
#
l
109k X
1
X
2
rs degrees
where
X
1
Iactor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 1
X
2
Iactor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 2
k Iactor as Iollows:
1.0 Ior round bilge vessel having no bilge or bar keels
0.7 Ior a vessel having sharp bilges
as shown in 5-14-3/Table 3 Ior a vessel having bilge keels, a bar keel or
both
r 0.73 0.6 OG/d
with
OG distance between the center oI gravity and waterline, m (It)
( above gravity, / below)
d mean design draIt oI the vessel, m (It)
s Iactor as shown in 5-14-3/Table 4.
Rolling Period T
GM
CB 0 . 2
sec. (SI/MKS units)
T
GM
CB 108 . 1
sec. (U.S. units)
where
C 0.373 0.023 (B/d) / 0.043(L/100) (SI/MKS units)
0.373 0.023 (B/d) / 0.000131L (U.S. units)
The symbols in 5-14-3/Table 1 to 5-14-3/Table 4 and Iormula Ior the rolling period are deIined
as Iollows:
L waterline length oI the vessel, m (It)
B molded breath amidships oI the vessel, m (It)
d mean design draIt oI the vessel, m (It)
C
b
block coeIIicient
A
k
total overall area oI bilge keels, or area oI the lateral projection oI the bar
keel, or sum oI these areas, m
2
(It
2
)
GM metacentric height corrected Ior Iree surIace eIIect, m (It)
The angle oI roll Ior vessels provided with active anti-rolling devices is to be determined
without taking into account the operation oI these devises. For vessels with anti-roll tanks, the
Iull Iree surIace eIIect oI the tanks is to be used to determine the GM value used in calculating
the angle oI roll.


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FIGURE 2
Severe Wind and RoIIing Criteria
#
0
#
1
#
2
#
f
#
c2
#
c1
L
w1
L
w2
Area "b" ' Area"a"
Area "b"
Area "a"
R
i
g
h
t
i
n
g

A
r
m
Heel Angle - Degrees
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5

TABLE 1
VaIues of Factor X
1

TABLE 2
VaIues of Factor X
2

B/d X
1
C
b
X
2
0 2.4 1.00 0 0.45 0.75
2.5 0.98 0.50 0.82
2.6 0.96 0.55 0.89
2.7 0.95 0.60 0.95
2.8 0.93 0.65 0.97
2.9 0.91 ' 0.70 1.00
3.0 0.90
3.1 0.88
3.2 0.86
3.3 0.84
3.4 0.82
' 3.5 0.80


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TABLE 3
VaIues of Factor k

TABLE 4
VaIues of Factor s
LB
Ak100
k T s
0.0 1.00 0 6 0.100
1.0 0.98 7 0.098
1.5 0.95 8 0.093
2.0 0.88 12 0.065
2.5 0.79 14 0.053
3.0 0.74 16 0.044
3.5 0.72 18 0.038

(Intermediate values in 5-14-3/Table 1 through 5-14-3/Table 4 should be obtained by linear interpolation.)
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The Iollowing assumed loading conditions, as a minimum, are to be investigated on each Iishing
vessel:
7.1.1
Departure condition Irom port with Iull Iuel, water, stores, ice, Iishing gear etc.
7.1.2
Arrival at the Iishing grounds with reduced Iuel, water and stores and no catch (the amount oI
Iuel, water and stores based on the distance to the Iishing area).
7.1.3
At the Iishing grounds with reduced Iuel, water and stores and 50 catch.
7.1.4
Departure Irom the Iishing grounds with reduced Iuel, water, and stores and Iull catch.
7.1.5
Arrival at home port with 10 percent Iuel, water and stores, and Iull catch including any
weights to be liIted or suspended and their eIIects on stability.
7.1.6
Arrival at home port with 10 percent Iuel, water, and stores and 20 percent oI Iull catch.
7.1.7
Other loading conditions in which the vessel may be operated, such as other partial catch and
tank loading combinations, with deck loads, using boxes to store Iish, while liIting, in ballast
and during periods oI icing.


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The Iollowing considerations are to be included in assessing loading conditions.
7.3.1
In addition to the loading conditions noted above, loading conditions are to be calculated Ior
any other unusual loads or operating practices not considered by the criteria which may have
an eIIect on the vessel being designed.
7.3.2
Operating conditions which may seriously impair the stability oI the vessel should be brought
to the attention oI the operator and recommended practical corrective measures are to be
included in the stability inIormation Iurnished to the operator.
7.3.3
When calculating operating conditions, the weight oI all Iishing gear on deck in that condition
(i.e., wet nets, tackle, pots, traps, etc.) is to be included.
7.3.4
The cargo may be assumed to be homogeneous unless this is inconsistent with practice.
7.3.5
Deck cargo is to be included.
7.3.6
Free water in ballast tanks or Iish wells is to be included iI it is present in normal operations.
7.3.7
II normal practice is to stow Iish so that one end oI the hold is loaded higher, then the increase
in VCG is to be accounted Ior.
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The Iollowing design considerations, environmental Iorces and operating conditions which aIIect the
stability oI each Iishing vessel are to be considered when developing the stability calculations and
appropriate instructions are to be included in the stability inIormation Iurnished to the master.
9.1 Lightship and the IncIining Experiment
9.1.1
The Iirst vessel in a class oI vessels is to be inclined. Because minor changes to vessels may
signiIicantly aIIect their stability, a deadweight survey is to be conducted on each sister vessel
to conIirm the lightship characteristics. AIter accounting Ior known weight changes, iI the
deadweight survey shows the displacement diIIers by more than 1 percent Irom that oI the
lead vessel or iI the longitudinal center oI gravity (LCG) diIIers by more than 0.5 percent oI
the length between perpendiculars, the vessel is to be inclined.
9.1.2
Because a Iishing vessel may not be built strictly in accordance with the lines plan, and to
insure an accurate stability analysis, a veriIication is to be made to conIirm that the vessel was
actually built to the lines plan by checking the dimensions oI the vessel at several locations at
or beIore the time oI the inclining.


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9.1.3
ABS Guidelines 'Inclining Experiment and Lightweight Survey, provides inIormation on
how to conduct stability tests. These guidelines are to be Iollowed to obtain accurate test data
results. It is important that when an inclining experiment is conducted on a hard chine vessel,
the chine must be immersed at all times because oI the rapid change in waterplane area and
thus the height oI metacenter, KM, iI the chine emerges when the vessel is heeled.
9.3 CaIcuIation of Righting Arms
9.3.1
The hull designs oI Iishing vessels, with house Iorward and working areas aIt, generally cause
the vessel to change draIt and trim signiIicantly as it is heeled. Righting arms are to be
determined assuming the initial trim and using constant trimming moments (Iree trim).
9.3.2
In calculating righting arms Ior loading conditions, the sensitivity oI the righting arms to trim
is to be determined. II the righting arms are aIIected by trim, then they are to be calculated Ior
the actual trim Ior each loading condition, instead oI using the zero trim righting arms Ior all
loading conditions.
9.3.3
Superstructures and deck houses are to be included in the buoyant volume iI all openings in
the sides and ends are weathertight, and all portlights and windows have deadlight covers.
9.3.4
Stern ramps are to be deducted Irom the buoyant volume.
9.3.5
Bulwarks are not to be included in the buoyant volume.
9.3.6
In general, volumes which are watertight and oI suIIicient strength can be considered Iully
eIIective. All Iully eIIective volumes may be included in the buoyant volume Ior the righting
arm calculations, although the exclusion oI these volumes permits a more accurate assessment
oI the vessel`s stability characteristics.
9.5 Effect of Trim
9.5.1
Consideration is to be given to the eIIect oI trim that large buoyant volumes at one end oI the
vessel can cause. A large number oI vessels with deckhouses Iorward trim substantially when
heeled due to the higher distribution oI reserve buoyancy at the bow.
9.5.2
Where the trim in the loading conditions is diIIerent Irom that Ior which the righting arms
were calculated, additional righting arms are to be calculated Ior these loading conditions.
9.5.3
In addition, as a vessel trims consideration is to be given to the position oI the point oI
downIlooding relative to the waterline, thus allowing downIlooding to occur sooner than
expected.


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9.7 Free Surface Effects
The Iree surIace eIIect is a major consideration Ior many Iishing vessels. Because oI this, the Iollowing
is recommended to account Ior the Iree surIace eIIect:
9.7.1
For all conditions, the initial metacentric height and righting arm curves are to be corrected
Ior the eIIect oI Iree surIaces oI liquids in tanks by calculating the Iollowing:
9.7.1(a) For each type oI consumable liquid, the Iree surIace eIIect oI at least one transverse
pair oI wing tanks or a single centerline tank having the greatest Iree surIace eIIect.
9.7.1(b) The Iree surIace eIIect oI each partially Iilled tank containing other than consumable
liquids.
9.7.1(c) The Iree surIace eIIect oI passive roll stabilization tanks.
9.7.2
Either the standard Iree surIace calculation, based on the moment oI inertia oI the tank, or the
moment oI transIerence method may be used.
9.7.3
Because oI the large Iree surIace moment, vessels with large Iish wells are to maintain these
wells in either empty or Iully pressed up condition. A check oI the transition period at sea is
to be completed iI ballasting at sea is the practice oI the operator.
9.7.4
The Iree surIace correction Ior pairs oI tanks Iitted with cross connection piping but without
valves such as passive roll stabilization tanks are to be calculated assuming the tanks are one
common tank.
9.9 Treatment of Lifting Weights and HeeIing Moments Due to Fishing Gear
9.9.1
When a weight is liIted Irom the deck, the weight then acts at the tip oI the boom and is to be
considered in developing the VCG and the righting arm curves.
The stability inIormation shall contain the details oI the liIting gear including the maximum
heeling moments and other inIormation Ior the crew to minimize the possibility oI exceeding
the design condition.
9.9.2
The moment caused by the liIting oI a Iishing net Iilled with catch is to be considered in
developing the VCG and righting arm curves.
9.9.3 Heeling Moments Due to Fishing Gear
9.9.3(a) The normal heeling moments imposed by trawling or seining, Ior instance, are to be
evaluated by the designer and included in the stability analysis.
9.9.3(b) The heeling moments which would be experienced by a trawler in normal operations
as well as when the vessel is attempting to clear a trawl which was snagged or Iastened to the
bottom is to be investigated. The residual righting area between the heeling arm curve and the
righting arm curve is to be at least 0.080 meter-radians (15 Ioot-degrees) to the least oI the
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i) Angle oI maximum righting arm
ii) Angle oI downIlooding
iii) 40 degrees
9.9.3(c) In addition, the static angle oI heel is not to exceed 10 degrees.
9.9.3(d) This is illustrated in 5-14-3/Figure 3. The heeling moment is the maximum generated
based on the allowed combinations oI hook load and radius. The heeling arm curve is deIined
by:
A maximum heeling moment %
-
# cos

In calculating the righting arm curve, the increase in VCG due to the
liIting oI the weight shall be considered.
9.9.3(e) The eIIect oI a trawl snagging on the bottom is to be considered. When the trawl
becomes snagged the potential heeling moment can exceed the righting moment.
5-14-3/Figure 4 shows a Iamily oI heeling moment curves Ior a given propeller thrust and
vessel trawl geometry imposed on a righting arm curve .The illustration is not intended to be
numerically speciIic, but is instead presented to show how operational practices must be
considered in developing stability inIormation. The heeling moment increases Ior decreasing
trawl angles a, where a is the angle which the trawl angle, which is in turn a Iunction oI the
wire length and the water depth. Since normal practice is to shorten up the trawl wire and use
power to break the trawl Iree, the angle at which the wire trails can be signiIicantly reduced as
the vessel moves towards the location oI the snag. II the stability is critical consideration
should be given to the need Ior quick-release devices on winches and other liIting equipment.
The stability inIormation should warn the operators that attempting to release a Iastened trawl
by rapidly increasing the engine thrust or suddenly increasing the power on the winch may
cause the vessel to capsize.

FIGURE 3
Lifting Criteria
Angle oI Equilibrium
10 deg
Angle oI Max. R.A.
Angle oI DownIlood
Max. Heeling Moment * cos #/-
R
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h
t
i
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g

A
r
m
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Area
' 0.080 m-rad
(15.0 It-deg)


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FIGURE 4
CaIcuIating the Effect of a Fastened TrawI
b
a
Side Trawler with Snagged Trawl
Length oI wire - 2.5 to 30 times " b"
Family oI Curves Showing Heeling Moment
Ior DiIIerent Trawl Angles
0 80 40 20 60 10 30 50 70
a 66.4
a 50
a 40
a 30
a 20
R
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h
t
i
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g

M
o
m
e
n
t

9.11 BaIIast
9.11.1
Ballast is normally used to improve the stability oI the vessel. However, depending on the
location oI the ballast, it can either raise or lower the center oI gravity oI a vessel. Ballast may
also decrease the reserve buoyancy oI a given vessel and can adversely change the trim oI the
vessel.
9.11.2
II it is the intent to ballast during ballast operations the Iree surIace eIIect will exist during the
interim period until the ballast tank is pressed up is to be considered in developing the
stability data.
9.11.3
II permanent ballast is installed, it is not to be removed without notiIying the Bureau and
evaluating the eIIect on stability.


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9.13 Watertight Integrity and FIooding
9.13.1
The importance oI providing watertight closures that can be quickly closed and easily maintained
is to be considered in developing a hull which can meet or exceed the stability criteria and
provide an eIIicient Iishing platIorm.
9.13.2
All closures which must be opened at sea are to be kept as Iar inboard and as high as possible
in order to maximize the angle at which downIlooding occurs. Doors in Iorecastle, poop, and
deckhouse end bulkheads are oIten located near the side oI the vessel and could be immersed
at low angle oI heel. Wherever possible these closures are to be kept close to the centerline,
then the angle oI downIlooding is considerably increased with a resultant increase in saIety.
9.13.3
Instructions to the master are to be provided to keep all watertight closures closed except
when actually being used. These closures should be clearly labeled 'KEEP CLOSED. A
diagram showing the location to all watertight closures is to be placed aboard the vessel in the
Stability InIormation provided to the operator. An example oI this is shown in 5-14-3/Figure 5.

FIGURE 5
Diagram of Key Watertight CIosures


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9.15 Icing
The Iollowing guidance, which is derived Irom IMO, is oIIered Ior consideration:
9.15.1
The vessel`s stability is to be investigated in the worst conditions oI loading given in 5-14-3/7.
9.15.2
II the vessel operates in areas where ice accretion is likely to occur, the Iollowing minimum
weights oI ice are to be assumed:
i) The weight oI ice on all horizontal surIaces is to be at least 30 kg/m
2
(6.14 lbs/It
2
).
ii) The weight oI ice oI the projected vertical area above the waterline is to be at least
15 kg/m
2
(3.07 lbs/It
2
).
iii) Plans showing projected horizontal and vertical areas are to be submitted.
9.15.3
The weight oI ice Ior other geographical areas should be assumed to vary Irom one halI to
twice oI these values or that recommended by the administration where the vessel is intended
to operate, such as the Transport Canada Marine SaIety requirements Ior vessels operating
in their waters.
9.15.4
The height oI the center oI gravity oI the accumulated ice is to be located according to the
position oI the corresponding horizontal surIaces (decks and gangways) and other continuous
surIaces on which ice can reasonably expected to accumulate. The projected lateral area oI
small discontinuous surIaces such as rails, spars, and rigging with no sails can be accounted
Ior by increasing the calculated area by 5 percent and the static moments oI the area by
10 percent.
9.17 Water on Deck
The IMO Guidance as a means oI evaluating the residual stability oI the vessel with water on deck is
repeated below.
9.17.1
The ability oI the vessel to withstand the heeling eIIect due to the presence oI water on deck is
to be demonstrated by showing that with the vessel in the worst operating condition, the ratio
oI area 'b to area 'a shown in 5-14-3/Figure 6 is not to be less than 1.0. That is, it satisIies
the Iollowing equation in the worst operating condition:
C
wod

a" " area
b" " area
' 1.0
9.17.2
The angle which limits area 'b is to be equal to the downIlooding angle #
f
or 40 degrees,
whichever is less.
9.17.3
The value oI the heeling moment M
wod
(or the corresponding heeling arm) due to the presence
oI water on deck is to be determined assuming that the deck well is Iilled to the top oI the
bulwark at its lowest point and the vessel heeled up to the angle at which this point is
immersed (see 5-14-3/Figure 7)


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9.17.4
When calculating M
wod
the Iollowing assumptions are to be made:
i) At the beginning the vessel is in upright position;
ii) During heeling, trim and displacement are constant and equal to the values Ior the
vessel without water on deck;
iii) The eIIect oI Ireeing ports should be ignored.
9.17.5
The above provisions may be adjusted, taking into account the seasonal weather conditions
and sea states in the areas in which the vessels will operate, the type oI vessel and its mode oI
operation.
9.17.6
Other methods Ior the calculation oI the eIIect oI water on deck using the dynamic approach
may be adopted.


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FIGURE 6
Method of Treatment of Water on Deck
Area "a"
Water on Deck
Heeling Energy
Area "b"
Residual
Righting
Energy
#(B)
#(limit)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
R
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a
n
d

H
e
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l
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g

A
r
m

FIGURE 7
VoIume of Water to be IncIuded in CaIcuIating Effect of Water on Deck
Waterline
Deck Line
Note. Deck is Iilled to top oI gunwale
and gunwale is immersed.

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Both anchor chains may be replaced with wire rope, having strength not less than the required tabular
Grade 1 chain, on vessels less than 30 m (98.4 It) in length. Wire rope having strength not less than
the required tabular Grade 1 chain, may be used in lieu oI the chain cable oI one anchor on vessels
between 30 m (98.4 It) and 40 m (131.2 It) in length, provided normal chain cable is provided Ior the
second anchor. In general, wire ropes oI trawl winches may be used to comply with the anchor cable
requirement in this paragraph. Where wire ropes are substituted Ior anchor chain, the length oI the
wire rope is to be 1.5 times that oI the chain it is replacing. A short length chain cable oI the required
size is to be Iitted between the wire rope and the anchor, having a length oI 12.5 m (41 It) or the
distance between anchor in stowed position and winch, whichever is less.


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Main propulsion and all auxiliary machinery essential to the operation oI the vessel is to be capable oI
operating with the vessel upright or inclined transversely to 15 degrees either way under static conditions
and up to 22.5 degrees under dynamic conditions or inclined longitudinally up to 7.5 degrees statically
or dynamically or combination oI these conditions. The Administration may permit deviation Irom these
angles, taking into consideration the type, size and service conditions oI the vessel.
For Emergency Equipment and Switchgear reIer to 4-1-1/17.
9 ;)IA)> G/7280/A< 13*
Where liquid petroleum gas is used in the galley, the installation is to comply with a recognized
standard, such as 46CFR-Subpart 58.16. LiqueIied or non-liqueIied combustible gas containers used
Ior heating or cooking are considered ship`s stores and are not covered in these Rules.
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5.1 GeneraI
On vessels whose length is less than 30 m (100 It) and the main engines are selI-sustaining and no
mechanical reIrigeration is required Ior the catch, only one generator will be required.
5.3 Emergency Lighting
In addition to the 4-6-2/5.3, emergency lighting is to be provided in Iish handling and Iish processing
spaces.
5.5 CabIes - Construction
Cables are to be constructed and sized in accordance with a recognized standard. They are to be
suitable Ior marine application, Ilame retardant and have copper conductors oI stranded type, except
sizes need exceeding 1.5 mm
2
(16 AWG) may have solid conductors. ReIer also to 4-6-4/13.1.


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The reIrigeration plant is to be in accordance with Part 6, Chapter 2 oI the Steel Jessel Rules. For
spaces containing toxic reIrigerants, see Section 6-2-11 oI the Steel Jessel Rules. However, where
separated spaces Ior toxic reIrigerants are not practicable, the reIrigerating machinery may be installed
in the machinery spaces provided that in addition to the leak detection and water spray systems
special consideration is given to the ventilation arrangements, appropriate gas detectors are Iitted,
protection oI the reIrigeration machinery Irom damage and provided that the propulsion machinery
and essential auxiliaries can be operated Irom the navigation bridge.

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After Construction (Part 7).


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