RINA issues Rules for the Classification of Electric Harbour Craft

Classification Society RINA has released the Rules for the Classification of Electric Harbour Craft.

The document was published on 1 February 2024.

The rules are comprised of the following parts:

1. Part A: Classification and Surveys
2. Part B: Hull and Stability
3. Part C: Machinery, Systems, and Fire Protection

These Rules are for the purpose of classification of electric harbour craft ("craft") with steel, reinforced plastic or aluminium alloy hull - including catamarans - in commercial use, other than those in use for recreational, sport and pleasure, having a load line length between 4 m and 24 m, with a maximum speed of 45 knots and carrying no more than 12 passengers, whereby the electric power is assumed to be solely supplied by shore-charged batteries (Electrical Storage Systems) or fuel cells.

The application of these Rules to craft with reinforced plastic hull or aluminium alloy hull having different load line length or speed may be considered by the Society on a case-by-case basis, depending on their specific operation and construction characteristics.

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

Rules for the Classification of Electric Harbour Craft