Classification Society Bureau Veritas has issued the Rules for the Classification and the Certification of Yachts.
These Rules have been published on November 1st, 2022.
The requirements of these Rules cover sailing yachts and motor yachts, of monohull type or catamaran type, built-in steel, aluminum, composite materials, wood (strip planking or plywood), or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
Traditional wooden yachts are to be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Yachts exceeding 90 m in Rule length are considered by the Society on the basis of NR467 Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships and the present Rules.
For more information, please see the links below:
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS (AVAILABLE ONLY TO SUBSCRIBERS):
Rules for the Classification and the Certification of Yachts
Part A – Classification and Surveys
Part C – Machinery, Electricity, Automation and Fire Protection
Part E – Service Notations for Offshore Service Vessels and Tugs
Part F – Additional Class Notations
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