ClassNK amends Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers

Classification Society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) released amendments to Part CSR-B&T - Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers.

These amendments were published on 10 March 2023 and will enter into force on 1 July 2023.

“Rules for the survey and construction of steel ships” has been partly amended:

Part CSR-B&T- COMMON STRUCTURAL RULES FOR BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS

Part 1 GENERAL HULL REQUIREMENTS

Chapter 1 Rule General Principles - Section 1, Section 2, Section 5

Chapter 2 General Arrangement Design - Section 2

Chapter 3 Structural Design Principles - Section 3, Section 6, Section 7

Chapter 4 Loads - Section 6, Section 7, Section 8, Appendix 1

Chapter 5 Hull Girder Strength - Section 1, Section 2, Section 3

Chapter 6 Hull Local Scantling - Section 2, Section 6

Chapter 7 Direct Strength Analysis - Section 1

Chapter 8 Buckling - Section 2, Section 3, Section 5

Chapter 9 Fatigue - Section 1

Chapter 10 Other Structures - Section 1

Chapter 11 Superstructures, Deckhouses and Hull Outfitting - Section 1

Chapter 12 Construction - Section 3

Part 2 SHIP TYPES

Chapter 1 Bulk Carriers - Section 2, Section 4

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

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:

Part CSR-B&T Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers And Oil Tankers - Amendment No.1

Part CSR-B&T Common Structural Rule for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers