RINA amends Rules for the Classification of Ships

Classification Society RINA has amended Parts A and F of Rules for the Classification of Ships with the addition of High Voltage Shore Connection HVSC-NB class notation.

The additional class notations HVSC-NB and HVSC are assigned in accordance with Part A, Paragraph 6.14.18 to ships fitted with high voltage shore connection (HVSC) systems complying with the following requirements:

HVSC-NB for systems tested on board without any onshore facility connection test for communication and power circuits; and HVSC for systems fully tested including at least one onshore facility.

The amendments become effective on 01 May 2022.

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Amendments to Parts A and F of the “Rules for the Classification of Ships”: HVSC additional class notation