New Rules for the Classification and Construction of Nuclear Ships and Nuclear Support Vessels by RMRS

Rules for the Classification and Construction of Nuclear Ships and Nuclear Support Vessels developed by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping have been approved in accordance with the established approval procedure and entered into force on 1st October 2022.  

The present edition is based on the 2022 edition of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Nuclear Ships and Floating Facilities and on the 2017 edition of the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Nuclear Support Vessels, taking into account Circular Letters No. 110-312-1-1695c dated 4th February 2022 and No. 110-312-1-1702c dated 14th February 2022, amendments and additions put together before the publication.

The Rules set down specific requirements for the nuclear ships, nuclear support vessels and supplement the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships and the Rules for the Equipment of Sea-Going Ships of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.

The Rules are published in 10 parts.



RELEVANT DOCUMENTS (AVAILABLE ONLY TO SUBSCRIBERS):

Part I ʺClassificationʺ

Part II ʺSafety Standardsʺ

Part III ʺHullʺ

Part IV ʺStability. Subdivisionʺ

Part V ʺFire Protectionʺ

Part VI ʺNuclear Steam Supply Systemsʺ

Part VII ʺSpecial Systemsʺ

Part VIII ʺElectrical and Automation Equipmentʺ

Part IX ʺRadiation Safetyʺ

Part X ʺPhysical Securityʺ