CCS amends the Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships

China Classification Society (CCS) has published amendments to the Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships.

This document was published on 30 May 2023 and will become effective on 1 July 2023.

The contents of these 2023 amendments are as follows:

Chapter 2: Scope and Conditions of Classification

• Section 2: Rules for Classification
• Section 5: Submission and Examination of Plans
• Section 8: Approval of Suppliers
• Appendix 1: List of Class Notations for Sea-Going Ships

Chapter 3: Inspections of Products

• Appendix 1A: Certification Requirements for Classified Marine Products
• Appendix 1B: Certification Requirements for Statutory Marine Products
• Appendix 1D: Certification Requirements for Natural Gas Specialized Products

Chapter 4: Surveys During Construction

• Appendix 1: Hull Survey for New Construction

Chapter 5: Surveys After Construction

• Section 4: Hull and Equipment Surveys
• Section 6: Additional Requirements for Hull and Equipment Surveys of Oil Tankers
• Section 7: Additional Requirements for Hull and Equipment Surveys of Bulk Carriers
• Section 8: Additional Requirements for Hull and Equipment Surveys of Chemical Tankers
• Section 13: Boiler Surveys
• Section 18: Additional Requirements for Surveys of Livestock Carriers
• Appendix 8: Procedural Requirements for Service Suppliers

Chapter 6: Surveys Related to Class Notations

• Section 5: Surveys Related to Class Notations for Green Eco-Ships

For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):

Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships

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