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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