Summary of key changes in CCS guidelines

China Classification Society (CCS) has updated its guidelines that came into force on 1 July 2024.

Here is a summary of the key changes:

Coating

• Revisions to specific terms
• Modifications to the "VOC content" test and related standards
• Deletion of certain unified requirements

Marine Plastic Pipes

• Amendments to "Application, Normative reference documents, Terms and definitions, Technical requirements, Materials and components, and Type test" to align with the rules

Fire Monitor

• Modifications to the definition of fire cannons
• Added requirements for corrosion-resistant materials
• Revised water pressure testing requirements
• New high and low temperature performance tests
• Salt spray corrosion tests
• Updated performance parameters and illustrations for fire monitors

Welding Consumables

• Revisions to align with the CCS "Rules for Materials and Welding"
• Updated inspection requirements for welding flux based on national standards

Copper Alloy Propellers

• Deletion of requirements for propeller weight inspection and raw material lists
• Removal of a statement regarding propeller designer submissions for modified zone A repair requirements

Steel Wire Ropes

• Adjustments to the guide's scope to align with CCS Rules for Materials and Welding
• Modified product certification requirements
• Changes in wording (e.g., "national standard" to "standard")

Steel Wire Rope Sling

• Revised certification requirements
• Changes in wording for submission processes

Clad Steel Plate

• Enhancements to cladding methods for steel plates
• Types of cladding materials
• Definitions, production equipment requirements, repair processes, raw material requirements
• Tensile test elongation requirements
• Corrosion testing requirements
• Other editorial modifications

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

Coating

Marine Plastic Pipes

Fire Monitor

Welding Consumables

Copper Alloy Propellers

Steel Wire Ropes

Steel Wire Rope Sling

Clad Steel Plate