New rules issued by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) has released updated editions of several rules, which came into effect on July 1, 2024. Here is the complete list:

Classification and Construction

Sea-Going Ships

• Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships

Specialized Vessels

• Rules for the Classification and Construction of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
  • Part V: Fire Protection
  • Part I: Classification
• Rules for the Classification and Construction of High-Speed Craft
  • Part VI: Fire Protection
  • Part VIII: Systems and Piping
• Rules for the Classification and Construction of Chemical Tankers
  • Part II: Structure of Chemical Tanker

Offshore Structures

• Rules for the Classification and Construction of Fixed Offshore Platforms
  • Part VI: Fire Protection
• Rules for the Classification and Construction of Floating Offshore Oil-and-Gas Production Units
  • Part VI: Fire and Explosion Protection

Surveys and Technical Supervision

Surveys

• Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
• Annexes to the Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service

Technical Supervision

• Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products for Ships
  • Part IV: Technical Supervision during Manufacture of Products
  • Part I: General Regulations for Technical Supervision

Operations and Safety

Operational Guidelines

• Rules for Planning and Execution of Marine Operations

Safety and Load Line

• Load Line Rules for Sea-Going Ships

Equipment and Systems

Cargo Handling and Equipment

• Rules for the Cargo Handling Gear of Sea-Going Ships

Small Craft

• Rules for the Classification and Survey of Small Craft

LINK TO THE DOCUMENTS