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Notices and General Information
RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING
STEEL VESSELS
2017
NOTICES AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
American Bureau of Shipping

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CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 1 Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2017 Rules ..........4
TABLE 2 Division and Numbering of Rules..............................................4
Rule Change Notice (2017) ............................................................................................. 5
TABLE 3 Summary of Changes from the 2016 Rules ..............................5
ii ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2017

Introduction
1. The year 2017 edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels consists of the eleven
(11) booklets as shown in Table 1. In this regard, we would bring the following to the user’s
attention:
a) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) is to
reflect the expanded contents of PART 1, as a result of including consolidated requirements
for “Classification” applicable to all types of and sizes of vessels, barges and specific
shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., except for those in offshore service, as specified in
the Foreword to Part 1.
b) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2) of PART 2
is to emphasize the common applicability of the requirements to ABS-classed vessels,
other marine structures and their associated machinery, and thereby make PART 2 more
readily a common “PART” of various ABS Rules and Guides, as appropriate.
c) The purpose of the generic title ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7) is to
reflect the expanded contents of PART 7, as a result of including consolidated requirements
for “Surveys After Construction” applicable to all types and sizes of vessels, barges and
specific shipboard arrangements/systems, etc., as specified in Part 7, Chapter 1, Section 1.
2. The numbering system applied in the Rules is shown in Table 2.
3. The primary changes from the 2016 edition of the Rules are identified and listed in Table 3. The
effective date of the indicated Rule Changes is 1 January 2017, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
4. The effective date of each technical change since 1993 is shown in parenthesis at the end of the
subsection/paragraph titles within the text of each Part. Unless a particular date and month are
shown, the years in parentheses refer to the following effective dates:
(2000) and after 1 January 2000 (and subsequent years) (1996) 9 May 1996
(1999) 12 May 1999 (1995) 15 May 1995
(1998) 13 May 1998 (1994) 9 May 1994
(1997) 19 May 1997 (1993) 11 May 1993
For certain changes that have a major impact on shipyards, designers and vendors, ABS has
instituted a two-year Rule cycle to give the industry more time to prepare for these changes. The
text of these changes will appear in a box along with the effective date just under the existing Rule
requirement.
5. Until the next edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is published, Rule
Change Notices and/or Corrigenda, as necessary, will be published on the ABS website – www.
eagle.org – only, and will be available free for downloading. It is not intended to publish hard
copies of future Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda to existing Rules or Guides. The
consolidated edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, which includes Rule
Change Notices and/or Corrigenda using different colors for easy recognition, will be published
on the ABS website only when Rule Change Notices and/or Corrigenda are issued.
6. The listing of CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS is available from the ABS
website http://www.eagle.org/absdownloads/index.cfm for download.
ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2017 1

7. In association with the harmonization of the Common Structural Rules (CSR) for Bulk Carriers
and Oil Tankers, on 1 July 2015, the three Sub-parts, 5A, 5B, and 5C, of Part 5 of the Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels are as follows:
Contents
Part 5A: General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1)
Part 5B: Ship Types (IACS CSR Part 2)
Part 5C: This Part is divided into two separate booklets as follows:
Chapters 1 to 6: Tankers and Bulk Carriers not covered by Part
5A and Part 5B and Container Carriers
Chapters 7 to 13: Passenger Vessels, Liquefied Gas Carriers,
Chemical Carriers, Vessels Intended to Carry
Vehicles, Water Carriers, Membrane Tank
LNG Carriers, and Vessels Using Gases or
other Low-Flashpoint Fuels.
Application – Oil Tankers
The structural requirements in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 2 of the Rules are
applicable for double hull oil tankers of 150 m in length and upward, with structural
arrangements as specified in Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.3].
For oil tankers with structural arrangements not covered by Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B,
Pt 2, Ch 2, the requirements in Part 5C, Chapters 1 or 2, are to be complied with.
Application – Bulk Carriers
The structural requirements in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 1 of the Rules are
applicable for single side skin and double side skin bulk carriers of 90m in length and
upward, with structural arrangements as specified in Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2].
For vessels intended to carry ore or bulk cargoes, other than the single side skin or double
side skin bulk carriers of 90 m in length and upward with structural arrangements as
specified in Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 2, Ch 1, the requirements in Part 5C, Chapters 3
or 4 are to be complied with.
Application – ABS Construction Monitoring Program
These compulsory requirements for CSR notation are specified in Part 5C, Appendix 2.
Application – Onboard Systems for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers
The onboard systems for all tankers are to comply with the requirements of Part 5C,
Chapter 1, Section 7, and for all bulk carriers are to comply with the requirements of Part
5C, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Rules.
Application – References
Other Parts of the ABS Rules that are referenced within Part 5A, 5B, or 5C are also to be
applied.
The following flow chart indicates the application of the Rules and typical Class Notations for
tanker and bulk carrier vessels, of which arrangements and scantlings are in full compliance with
the Rules:
2 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2017

Vessels Intended to Carry Oil in Bulk Vessels Intended to Carry Ore or Bulk Cargoes
No No
L ≥ 150 m? L ≥ 90 m?
Yes Yes
Arrangement and Arrangement and

No No
layout comply with layout comply with
Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.3] and Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2] and
Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1, Part 5A, Pt 1, Ch 1, Sec 1,
Figure 3? Figures 1 & 2?
Yes Yes
Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 1, Ch 2: Part 5A, Pt 1 and Part 5B, Pt 1, Ch 1:
Common Structural Rules Common Structural Rules
and and
Part 5C, Appendix 2 Part 5C, Appendix 2
Part 5C, Chapter 1, Section 7: Part 5C, Chapter 3, Section 7:
ABS Steel Vessel Rules ABS Steel Vessel Rules
À A1 Oil Carrier, CSR, AB-CM À A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, AB-CM

plus plus
appropriate notations for oil carriers appropriate notations for bulk carriers
Part 5C, Chapter 1, Part 5C, Chapter 3,

Appendix 1 to Part 5C Appendix 1 to Part 5C
(L ≥ 150 m) (L ≥ 150 m)
Or
À A1 Oil Carrier, SH, SHCM À A1 Bulk Carrier, SH, SHCM

plus plus
Part 5C, Chapter 2 Part 5C, Chapter 4

(L < 150 m) (L < 150 m)
À A1 Oil Carrier À A1 Bulk Carrier

plus plus

TABLE 1
Applicable Editions of Booklets Comprising 2017 Rules
Notices and General Information 2017
Part 1: Rules for Conditions of Classification 2017
Part 2: Rules for Materials and Welding 2017
Rules for Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for Welding and Fabrication
Part 3: Hull Construction and Equipment 2017
Part 4: Vessel Systems and Machinery 2017
Part 5A: Specific Vessel Types 2017
(Booklet 1) General Hull Requirements (IACS CSR Part 1) (on and after
1 July 2016)
Part 5B: Specific Vessel Types 2017
(Booklet 1) Ship Types (IACS CSR Part 2) (on and after
1 July 2016)
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2017
(Booklet 2) Chapter 1 & 2 Oil Carrier
Chapter 3 & 4 Bulk Carrier
Chapter 5 & 6 Container Carrier
Part 5C: Specific Vessel Types 2017
(Booklet 3) Chapter 7 Passenger Carrier
Chapter 8 Liquefied Gas Carrier
Chapter 9 Chemical Carrier
Chapter 10 Vehicle Carrier
Chapter 11 Water Carrier
Chapter 12 Liquefied Gas Carrier with Membrane
Tanks
Part 6: Optional Items and Systems 2017
Chapter 1 Strengthening for Navigation in Ice
Chapter 2 Refrigerated Cargo Vessels
Part 7: Rules for Survey After Construction 2017
TABLE 2
Division and Numbering of Rules
Division Number
Part Part 1
Chapter Part 1, Chapter 1
Section Section 1-1-1
Subsection (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1
Paragraph (see Note 1) 1-1-1/1.1
Subparagraph 1-1-1/1.1.1
Item 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)
Subitem 1-1-1/1.1.1(a)i)
Appendix Appendix 1-1-A1 or Appendix 1-A1-1
Note:
1 An odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) numbering system is used for the Rules. The purpose is to permit future insertions of
even-numbered paragraphs (2, 4, 6, etc.) of text and to avoid the necessity of having to renumber the existing text and
associated cross-references, as applicable, within the Rules and associated process instructions, check sheets, etc.

Rule Change Notice (2017)

TABLE 3
Summary of Changes from the 2016 Rules
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 July 2016 – shown as (1 July 2016)
Part/Para. No. Title/Subject Status/Remarks

PART 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification
1-1-A3/5.5 Product Quality Assurance To incorporate IACS UR Z26, which replaces UR M5 & UR M14.
Certification (PQA) Tier 4 (IACS UR (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Z26 Alternative Certification
Scheme)
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 August 2016 – shown as (1 August 2016)

1-1-2/11.7 <No Title> To specify that classification may be cancelled upon a vessel’s sale or
(New) transfer without prior written notice to ABS. (Incorporates Notice No.
2)
1-1-2/11.9 <No Title> To be able to cancel Class on vessels in layup, where these have been
(New) sold and new Owners are not willing to communicate with ABS.
(Incorporates Notice No. 2)
EFFECTIVE DATE 1 January 2017 – shown as (2017)

1-1-3/31 Domestic Service Notation To provide the reference to the Appendix 5-A1 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in
Length.
1-1-4/7.5 Other Rules To avoid misunderstanding of SHR notation that has been assigned to
existing non-CSR tankers.
1-1-7/1 Hull Plans To clarify that plans and calculations are to be submitted for mooring
structures.
1-1-A3/5.7.2(a) Issuance of Certificates To clarify that 90 days is prior to the expiration of the certificate.

(based on the date of purchase order of the materials)
PART 2 Rules for Materials and Welding
2-1-1/7.2 Electronic Certification System To mitigate the risk of misrepresentation on ABS approval by the
client.
2-1-5/5 Heat Treatment To clearly indicate that HT facilities can be approved independently,
if they carry out the mechanical tests and NDE.
2-1-6/1.1 General To clearly indicate that the raw material such as ingots or billets or
others is to be procured from an ABS approved facility.


2-1-6/5.1 General To clearly indicate that the raw material such as ingots or billets or
2-3-7/1.1.1 General To clearly indicate that the raw material such as ingots or billets or
2-3-7/1.5.1 General To clearly indicate that HT facilities can be approved independently,
2-3-7/1.11.1(c) Small Forgings To specify that in the case of carbon and low alloy steel small
forgings, test sampling is based on the furnace mass rather than the
no. of forgings, in line IACS W7.
2-3-7/Figure 1 Gear Ring Forgings – Test Specimen To clearly indicate the test coupon locations for carbon and low alloy
(New) Locations and Orientations steels.
2-3-7/Figure 2 Pinion or Gear Forging – Test To clearly indicate the test coupon locations for carbon and low alloy
(New) Specimen Locations and Orientations steels.
2-3-7/Figure 3 Gear Shaft Forging – Test Specimen To clearly indicate the test coupon locations for carbon and low alloy
2-3-7/1.11.1(g) Surface Hardened Forgings To indicate that the carburized forging requirement is also applicable
to other types of surface hardening processes (except for induction
hardening).
2-3-7/1.11.1(h) Continuous Heat Treatment To indicate the continuous heat treatment requirements are to be
(New) specially agreed with ABS.
2-3-7/1.5.7 Surface Hardening To clearly indicate that HT facilities can be approved independently,
2-3-7/3.5.8 Surface Hardening To clearly indicate that HT facilities can be approved independently,
(New) if they carry out the mechanical tests and NDE.
2-3-7/Figure 4 Pinion or Gear Forging – Test To clearly indicate the test coupon locations for carbon and low alloy
(New) Specimen Locations and Orientations steels.
2-3-7/Figure 5 Gear Shaft Forging – Test Specimen To clearly indicate the test coupon locations for carbon and low alloy
2-3-7/3.9.3(g) Surface Hardened Forgings To indicate that the carburized forging requirement is also applicable
to other types of surface hardening processes (except for induction
hardening).
2-3-7/3.9.3(h) Continuous Heat Treatment To indicate the continuous heat treatment requirements are to be
2-3-7/5.9.3(e) Continuous Heat Treatment To indicate the continuous heat treatment requirements are to be


2-3-7/7.11.1(e) Continuous Heat Treatment To indicate the continuous heat treatment requirements are to be
2-3-9/5 Heat Treatment To clearly indicate that HT facilities can be approved independently,
2-4-1/5.19.1 Repair to Casting Defects Identified To specify requirements for repairs of castings by welding and
(New) after Machining or During Assembly temporary welds made to castings.
2-A1 List of Destructive and To include witness requirements for steels with enhanced corrosion
Nondestructive Tests Required for resistance properties.
Materials and Responsibility for
Verifying

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-2-13/5.5 Rudder Horn Plating To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-13/5.7 Welding and Connection to Hull To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Structure includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-13/Figure 4 Connection of Rudder Horn to Aft To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Ship Structure includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/1.1 Application To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/Table 1B Coefficient kc for High-Lift/ To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
Performance Rudders includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/7.5 Rudder Trunk and Rudder Stock To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
Sealing includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/Figure 2 Fillet Shoulder Radius To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/9.3.3 Joint between Rudder Stock and To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Coupling Flange includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/Figure 3 Welded Joint Between Rudder Stock To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) and Coupling Flange includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/9.5.1 Coupling Bolts To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/9.5.3 Joint between Rudder Stock and To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Coupling Flange includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common


3-2-14/11.1 Coupling Taper To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/11.3 Keyed Fitting To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/11.5 Keyless Fitting To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/13 Pintles To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/15.1.5 Liners and Bushes To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/15.3 Rudder Carrier To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/Table 6 Allowable Bearing Surface Pressure To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/17.3 Side, Top and Bottom Plating To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/17.5 Diaphragm Plates To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/17.7 Connections of Rudder Blade To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Structure with Solid Parts includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/Figure 6 Cross-section of the Connection To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Between Rudder Blade Structure and includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
Rudder Stock Housing Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-14/Table 7 Thickness of Side Plating and To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Vertical Diaphragm Plates includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
3-2-14/17.9 Welding and Design Details To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-14/17.11 Watertightness To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
3-2-A5/9 Rudders Supported by a Horn To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Arranged with Two Pintles includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
(Supports) Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-A5/Figure 4 Rudder Supported by a Horn To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S10, which
(New) Arranged with Two Pintles includes the improvements introduced by IACS in the Common
(Supports) Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
3-2-15/Figure 1 Positions 1 and 2 To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.


3-2-15/Figure 2 Positions 1 and 2 for an Increased To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Freeboard includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/3.5 Horizontal Weather Design Pressures To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.1.1 Stresses To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.1.3 Material To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.3 Local Net Plate Thickness To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.3.2 Lower Plating of Double Skin Hatch To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Covers and Box Girders includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.5 Net Scantlings of Secondary To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Stiffeners includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.9 Cargo Loads To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.11 Container Loads To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/Figure 5 Partial Loading of a Container Hatch To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Cover includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.15 Strength Calculations To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.17.3(a) Longitudinal and Transverse To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Secondary Stiffeners includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.21.2 Net Scantlings of Secondary To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Stiffeners of Coamings includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.21.3 Coaming Stays To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/Figure 10 Examples for Typical Coaming Stay To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
(New) Configurations includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.21.4(d) Extend of Coaming Plates To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/Figure 11 Example for Arrangement of To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
Coaming Plates includes changes for the partial loading of containers on hatches.
3-2-15/9.23.1(e) Anti Lifting Devices To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which


3-2-15/9.23.2(a) Horizontal Mass Forces To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.23.2(b) Hatch Cover Supports To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
3-2-15/9.25.2 Steel Renewal To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR S21A, which
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-2-1/13.6.1 Quality Plan To align the requirements with modern manufacturing technology and
current quality control procedures, in line with IACS UR M72.
4-2-1/Table 1 Required Material and To align the requirements with modern manufacturing technology and
Nondestructive Tests of Diesel current quality control procedures, in line with IACS UR M72.
Engine Parts (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-2-1/Table 2 Test Pressures for Parts of Internal- To align the requirements with modern manufacturing technology and
combustion Engines current quality control procedures, in line with IACS UR M72.
4-2-1/13.7.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UR M71, which standardizes the
definition of Engine Approval and define low-, medium-, and high
speed diesel engines. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-2-1/13.7.2 Engine Type Definition To align the requirements with IACS UR M71, which standardizes the
4-2-1/13.7.3 Increase in Rated Power To align the requirements with IACS UR M71, which standardizes the
4-2-1/13.7.4 Type Tests To align the requirements with IACS UR M71, which standardizes the
4-2-1/13.9 Shop Tests of Internal Combustion, To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR M51.
I.C. Engines (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-2-1/13.11.1 Application To incorporate IACS UR Z26, which replaces UR M5 & UR M14.
4-2-1/13.13.2 General To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR M44, which
describes the approval process and document flow, identifies the
relationships between the Classification Society’s engineering and
survey staff and the engine designer (licensor), the licensee and their
subsuppliers and the shipyard, and accounts for licensor/licensee
protocols so the attending Classification Society Surveyors are
provided with evidence that the relevant design drawings reviewed by
engineering are shown to be equivalent to the manufacturing drawings
developed by the licensee for the use of the attending Surveyor.
4-2-1/15 Shipboard Trials of Diesel Engines To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR M51.
4-2-1A1 Approval of Diesel Engines To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR M44, which
expanded and reformatted the requirements from two tables listing
documents to be submitted and diesel engine data to requirements
listing information and data to be submitted along with a detailed
explanation of the engine certification process describing engineering
review and survey during manufacture and erection at the shipyard.


4-2-1A6/7 Test Facilities To align the requirements with IACS UR M67, which specifies
requirements for oil mist concentration range, test oil, test chamber,
maximum oil mist droplet size, and oil mist detection specification.
4-2-1A6/11 Functional Tests To align the requirements with IACS UR M67, which specifies
4-2-1A6/15 Method To align the requirements with IACS UR M67, which specifies
4-2-1A6/17 Assessment To align the requirements with IACS UR M67, which specifies
4-2-1A6/21 Reporting To align the requirements with IACS UR M67, which specifies
4-2-2/1.3.1 Turbocharger To align the requirements with IACS UR M73, which specifies
requirements for turbochargers regarding design approval, type testing
and certification and for safety of personnel (containment in the event
of disc burst), reliable lifetime performance, monitoring and proper
matching with the engines. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-2-2/1.5 Plans and Particulars to be Submitted To align the requirements with IACS UR M73, which specifies
4-2-2/5 Design Requirements and To align the requirements with IACS UR M73, which specifies
Corresponding Type Testing requirements for turbochargers regarding design approval, type testing
4-2-2/5 Piping Systems for Turbochargers, To align the requirements with IACS UR M73, which specifies
Alarms and Monitoring requirements for turbochargers regarding design approval, type testing
4-2-2/11.3.1 General To align the requirements with IACS UR M73, which specifies
4-3-5/1.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
arrangements for steering capability and function on ships fitted with
propulsion and steering systems other than traditional arrangements
for a ship’s directional control. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-3-5/1.5.4 Declared Operational Limits To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
(New) arrangements for steering capability and function on ships fitted with
4-3-5/1.5.5 Steering Gear Power Unit To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies


4-3-5/5.9 Anti-friction Bearings To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
4-3-5/5.11.4 Performance To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
(Deleted) arrangements for steering capability and function on ships fitted with
4-3-5/5.12 Arrangements To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
4-3-5/13 Certification and Trial To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
4-3-5/15 Notification of Declared Operational To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242, which specifies
(New) Limits arrangements for steering capability and function on ships fitted with
4-4-1/9.17.3(b) Discharge Pipe To clarify that the drain is to prevent the accumulation of condensate
as opposed to preventing the build-up of solid matter deposits, which
could be one cause of an accumulation of condensate, in line with
IACS UR P6. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-8-2/7.11 Steering Gear Power Supply Feeders To align the requirements with IACS UI SC242. (Incorporates Notice
No. 1)
4-8-4/1.11 High Fire Risk Areas To align the requirements with IACS UR E15, which specifies that
spaces having little or no fire risk as defined by SOLAS and
MSC/Circ.1120 (i.e., spaces containing generators and major
electrical units; refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air
conditioning machinery; and trunk to such spaces, provided they are
not handling or using flammable liquids) are not considered to be high
fire risk areas. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-8-4/5.1.5(a) Maintenance Schedule of Batteries To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E18, which
clearly defines the stages for submitting the Maintenance Schedule of
batteries. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-8-5/3.7.1(d) Creepage Distances To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
aligns with IEC 60502-1 (2009) and IEC 60502-2 (2005) with respect
to testing. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
4-8-5/3.7.1(e) Creepage Distances To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
(Renumbered) aligns with IEC 60502-1 (2009) and IEC 60502-2 (2005) with respect
4-8-5/3.7.1(f) Non-standardized Parts To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
(Deleted) aligns with IEC 60502-1 (2009) and IEC 60502-2 (2005) with respect
4-8-5/3.7.4(c) Shutters To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
4-8-5/3.7.4(e) Arc Flash and Associated Installation To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
Requirements aligns with IEC 60502-1 (2009) and IEC 60502-2 (2005) with respect
4-8-5/3.7.5(a) Application To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
4-8-5/3.11.2 Large Equipment Enclosure To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which


4-8-5/3.13.2 Switchgear Tests To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
4-8-5/3.13.3 Cable Test after Installation To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
4-8-5/3.15.4 Accessibility To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR E11, which
PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-5-1/1.3.1 Size and Proportions To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
which implement the findings from the investigations into the
casualties of the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort.
5C-5-1/1.3.3 Direct Calculation To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-2/1.1 General To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A, which
implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-3/1.1 Load Components To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-3/3 Static Loads To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-3/3.1 Still-water Bending Moments, Shear To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
Forces and Torsional Moment which implement the findings from the investigations into the
5C-5-3/Figure 1A Sign Convention for Vertical Bending To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
(New) Moments and Vertical Shear Forces which implement the findings from the investigations into the
5C-5-3/Figure 1B Sign Conventions for Horizontal To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
Bending Moments, Horizontal Shear which implement the findings from the investigations into the
Forces and Torsional Moments casualties of the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort.
5C-5-3/5 Wave-induced Loads To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-3/5.1.1 Vertical Wave Bending Moment To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-3/Figure 4 Projected Area ADK and Vertical To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
(New) Distance yf which implement the findings from the investigations into the


5C-5-3/Figure 5 Distribution of Vertical Wave To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
(New) Bending Moment Along the Ship which implement the findings from the investigations into the
Length casualties of the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort.
5C-5-3/5.1.2 Vertical Wave Shear Force To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
5C-5-3/Figure 6 Distribution of Vertical Wave Shear To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
(New) Force along the Ship Length which implement the findings from the investigations into the
5C-5-3/9.1 Combined Load Cases for Structural To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
Analysis which implement the findings from the investigations into the
5C-5-3/9.3 Combined Load Cases for Strength To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A and S34,
Assessment which implement the findings from the investigations into the
5C-5-4/3.1 Longitudinal Hull Girder Strength To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Figure 3 Ends of Length To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Figure 4 Reference Coordinate System To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Table 1 Values of Corrosion Addition Factor To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Table 2 Corrosion Addition for One Side of a To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) Structural Member implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Figure 5 Net Sectional Properties of To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) Supporting Members implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Figure 6 Example of Failure Limit State Curve To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) and Stress Multiplication Factor at implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Failure the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Table 3 Load Calculation Points (LCP) To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) Coordinates for Plate Buckling implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Assessment the Containerships MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Figure 7 Load Calculation Points for Plate To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) Buckling Assessment implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)


5C-5-4/Figure 8 Bending Moment M versus Curvature To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) χ implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Table 4 Permissible Hull Girder Bending To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(New) Stress implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/Table 5 Permissible Hull Girder Shear Stress To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/3.3 Hull Girder Moment of Inertia To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
(Deleted) implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/5 Hull Girder Shearing Strength To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/9.3.1 Bottom Shell Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/9.3.2 Inner Bottom Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/9.15 Longitudinally Stiffened Bottom To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Girders implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/11.1 Side Shell Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/11.3 Side Longitudinals and Side Frames To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/13.7 Side Stringers in Double Side To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Structures implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/15.1 Strength Deck Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/15.13 Underdeck Passageway (Second To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Deck) implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/19.1 Tank Bulkhead Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)


5C-5-4/19.5 Watertight Bulkhead Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/19.13.1 Tank Bulkhead Plating To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-4/5.3.2 Effective Width To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-5/5.13 Hull Girder Ultimate Strength To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-A4a Calculation of Shear Flow To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A, which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-A4b Buckling Capacity To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A, which
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-A4c Hull Girder Ultimate Bending To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A, which
(New) Capacity of Container Carriers implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-5-A5 Additional Loading Patterns and To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S34, which
(New) Loading Cases for Structural Analysis implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-2/1.1 Normal-strength Standard To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-2/1.3 Hull Girder Shear and Bending To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Moment implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-2/1.5 Torsion and Horizontal Bending To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-2/1.7 Loading Guidance To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-2/1.11 Hull Girder Section Modulus To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Amidships implements the findings from the investigations into the casualties of
Notice No. 1)
5C-6-A1/3 Application To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)


5C-6-A1/5.3 Hull Girder Stress To align the requirements with the new IACS UR S11A which
Notice No. 1)
5C-8-3/2.6.1 <No Title> To align the interpretation in the Rules with the up to date IACS
(IACS) interpretation of the subject paragraph (now based on IACS UI GC15
dated Feb 2016). (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
5C-10-4/3.3.1(a) Fixed gas fire-extinguishing system To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, Paragraph 2.2.1.2
adopted by Resolution MSC.339(91). (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
PART 6 Optional Items and Systems
6-2-1/7.1.4 Vessels Carrying Cargo in To provide a reference to the ABS Guide for Carriage of Integral
Refrigerated Containers of Integral Refrigerated Containers On Board Ships (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Type, À IRCC
6-2-13/5 Integral Refrigerated Cargo Container To provide a reference to the ABS Guide for Carriage of Integral
Carrier Refrigerated Containers On Board Ships (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

(based on the contract date for new construction between builder and Owner)
PART 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
3-1-2/3.5 Structures Exposed to Low Air To clarify material class requirements for plating attached to hull
Temperatures envelope plating exposed to low air temperature and to address the
relationship between the design temperatures, in line with IACS UR S6.
3-1-2/Table 1 Material Grades To clarify that even if A36 is used it should be produced by a steel
mill approved by ABS.
3-1-2/Table 2 Material Class or Grade of Structural To clarify that even if A36 is used it should be produced by a steel
Members mill approved by ABS. To permit the application of non-Class grades
without necessarily being from an ABS steel mill, in locations that are
not part of the hull structural envelope.
3-1-2/Table 3 Application of Material Classes and To clarify material class requirements for plating attached to hull
Grades – Structures Exposed at Low envelope plating exposed to low air temperature and to address the
Temperatures relationship between the design temperatures, in line with IACS UR S6.
3-1-2/3.7 Design Temperature To clarify material class requirements for plating attached to hull
envelope plating exposed to low air temperature and to address the
3-1-2/Figure 2 Commonly Used Definitions of To clarify material class requirements for plating attached to hull
Temperatures envelope plating exposed to low air temperature and to address the
3-2-A2/7.1 Required Information To specify that forward draft information is to be reviewed in the
loading manual.
3-2-4/9.5 Under Boilers To be consistent with the bottom clearance as per 4-4-1/19.3.
3-2-9/7.5 End Connections To provide an option of direct strength analysis.
3-2-10/3.1 Plating To address the calculation of the design head for tanks where rupture
disks or pressure/vacuum valves are fitted.
3-2-11/1.3.1 Superstructures To clarify superstructure deck requirements.
3-2-11/5.3 Doors for Access Openings To clarify the requirements for weathertight doors located on exposed
bulkheads of superstructures and deckhouses.
3-2-12/3.3 Boiler Foundations To be consistent with the bottom clearance as per 4-4-1/19.3.
3-2-13/9 Propulsion Improvement Devices To eliminate confusion from the use of “ESD”, which is used
(PID) as Hull Appendages elsewhere in the Rules and Guides for “Emergency Shutdown”.
3-2-13/9.7 Structural End Connection To address the risk of cracks developing at the welded end connection
(New) of the device to the hull.


3-2-14/23.1 Application Scope To clarify that some of the prescriptive formulas in the following
sections are related to vessel’s maximum speed; as such they may not
applicable for the azimuthal thrusters are exclusively used for DP.
3-2-14/23.3 Plans and Documents To specify only structural components related plans and documents.
3-2-14/3.7 Design Force To add illustrations of nozzle supporting struts.
3-2-14/Figure 8 An Illustration of Azimuthal Thruster To add illustrations of nozzle supporting struts.
3-2-14/23.19 Thruster Nozzle Top Connections To address potential cracks and vibration in the nozzle connection
(New) structure.
3-2-14/23.21 Nozzle Strut To add a requirement with a simplified approach for verification of
(New) the nozzle strut.
3-2-14/23.23 Direct Analysis To clearly define the data, the plans, and the acceptance criteria for
(New) azimuth thruster direct analysis.
3-2-14/23.25 Welding and NDT Testing To add requirements for the component connections in the azimuthal
thruster.
3-2-14/25.7 Material Requirements To refer to 3-2-14/23.25 for further detailed and clear welding
requirements.
3-2-14/25.13 Direct Analysis Strength Criteria To take into account research, review of clients’ FE analysis reports,
and clients’ years of satisfactory service experience.
3-2-14/Table 9 Permissible Stress Level To take into account research, review of clients’ FE analysis reports,
and clients’ years of satisfactory service experience.
3-2-14/25.15 Additional Requirements To clarify why there are additional requirements are need after the FE
analysis has already performed.
3-2-14/25.15.5 Connections To add requirements for pod connections.
(New)
3-2-14/25.15.6 Pod Web To add requirements for pod webs.
(New)
3-2-A5/3.3.2 Bending Moment at Neck Bearing To specify that in any case that the rudder is not fully submerged in
seagoing conditions, rudder stock should also have sufficient strength
for such case.
3-2-15/3.3.1 Cargo Hatch Covers in Position 1 To align the requirements with Regulation 16, Annex I of Load Lines.
3-2-17/1.1 Height on Manned Vessels To align the requirements with IACS UI LL14 which says “A guard
rail should also be required for first tier deckhouses and for
superstructures' ends”.
3-2-17/1.5.2 <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UI LL47 (g) Fig. 1 and ABS
practice.
3-3-A3/Table 1 Acceptable Tolerances To clearly indicate the meaning “slash /” in accordance with ABS
internal process instructions.
3-5-2 Mooring of Vessels at Single Point To align the requirements with IACS Rec. No. 13 - Standards for Ship
Moorings Equipment for Mooring at Single Point Moorings, in which
requirements from OCIMF are recommended to vessels not limited to
conventional Oil Carriers only, as other types of tankers such as gas
carriers, etc., may also have single point mooring operation to work
with floating offshore liquefied gas terminals.
3-6-1/Figure 5 <No Title> To align with the wording “Main Steering Position” as indicated in
3-6-1/1.1.3.
PART 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
4-1-1/Table 1 Certification Details – Prime Movers To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references.
4-1-1/Table 2 Certification Details – Propulsion, To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references.
Maneuvering and Mooring
Machinery
4-1-1/Table 3 Certification Details – Electrical and To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references.
Control Equipment


4-1-1/Table 4 Certification Details – Fire Safety To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references.
Equipment
4-1-1/Table 5 Certification Details – Boilers, To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references.
Pressure Vessels and Fired
Equipment
4-1-1/Table 6 Certification Details – Piping System To clarify the table and correct Approval Tiers and references and to
Components clarify certification details for gas compressors & liquefied gas pumps.
4-2-1A4/3 Spare Parts for Main Propulsion To clarify the spare part recommendations applicable to common rail
Diesel Engines pumps and hydraulic servo pumps essential to the fuel injection
system.
4-2-1A4/5 Spare Parts for Auxiliary Diesel To clarify the spare part recommendations applicable to common rail
Engines pumps and hydraulic servo pumps essential to the fuel injection
system.
4-2-4/5.1.1 Castings To specify requirements for propulsion steam turbines with maximum
operating temperature exceeding 427°C.
4-2-4/5.7.1 General To specify requirements for propulsion steam turbines with maximum
operating temperature exceeding 427°C.
4-3-2/1.1 Application To align the requirements with IACS UR M68 Rev.2.
4-3-2/5.1 Shaft Diameters To align the requirements with IACS UR M68 Rev.2.
4-3-2/Table 1 Shaft Design Factors K and CK for To align the requirements with IACS UR M68 Rev.2.
Line Shafts and Thrust Shafts
4-3-2/Figure 1 Intersection between a Radial and an To align the requirements with IACS UR M68 Rev.2.
(New) Eccentric Axial Bore
4-3-2/Table 4 Allowable Torsional Vibratory Stress To align the requirements with IACS UR M68 Rev.2.
4-3-2/5.19.5(d) Impact Torque To expand the requirements to other motors and to permit evaluation
of the torque generated by transient torsional vibration stresses in the
coupling assessment
4-3-2/7.3.2(a)vi) Misalignment Slope To expand requirements for no-forward-bush installations and to
prevent/minimize the stern tube bearing misalignment.
4-3-2/7.3.2(a)viii) Tail Shaft Bearing Clearance To expand requirements for no-forward-bush installations and to
Calculation prevent/minimize the stern tube bearing misalignment.
4-3-2/7.3.3 Stern Tube Slope Boring To expand requirements for no-forward-bush installations and to
4-3-2/7.3.4 Shaft Alignment Procedure To expand requirements for no-forward-bush installations and to
4-3-2/11.1.2(b) Stern Tube Bearing Run-in Procedure To require a run in procedure.
4-3-2/11.1.2(c)ii) <No Title> To require a run in procedure.
4-3-2/11.1.2(c)iv) <No Title> To require a run in procedure.
4-3-2/ <No Title> To require jack up load tests to verify the SA design in the first of a
11.1.2(e)iii)b) vessel series, even when hull deflections were considered.
4-3-2/11.1.3 Measurements for Whirling To relocate the requirement to a more appropriate location.
(Deleted) Vibrations
4-3-2/11.3.2 Axial Vibrations To require a run in procedure.
4-3-2/11.3.3 Measurements for Whirling To relocate the requirement to a more appropriate location.
(New) Vibrations
4-3-2A1 Special Approval of Alloy Steel Used To align the requirements with the updated IACS UR M68.
(New) for Intermediate Shaft Material
4-3-3/5.3 Blade Thickness – Controllable-pitch To clarify the requirements for controllable pitch propeller blades of
Propellers thrusters (as defined in 4-3-5/1.5) and wide-tip blades of ducted
controllable pitch propellers.


4-3-4/21.7 Sea Trials To allow rudder torque and load to be measured in the ballast
condition, and to be reliably extrapolated to the full load condition
where the vessel cannot be tested in this condition, in line with
SOLAS Reg. II-1/29.3 and 29.4.
4-3-5/5.1.3 Hydraulic Motors To specify requirements for hydraulic motors delivering propulsion
(New) torque to thrusters.
4-3-5/5.3.3 Blades of Unusual Design To clarify the definition of wide-tip blades of ducted controllable
pitch propellers.
4-3-5/5.3.6 Blade Pitch Control To clearly specify requirements for azimuthal thrusters with
(New) controllable pitch propellers.
4-3-5/5.11 Steering Systems for Vessel’s To provide requirements for the swing assembly.
Directional Control
4-4-1/11.7 Control for Waste Heat Boilers To clarify the requirement that a high temperature alarm to be
provided, as per 4-4-1/Tables 4 and 5, except by-pass/diversion
arrangements and alarm for boilers designed for dry run.
4-4-1/Table 5 List of Alarms – Waste Heat Boilers To clarify the requirement that a high temperature alarm to be
provided, as per 4-4-1/Tables 4 and 5, except by-pass/diversion
arrangements and alarm for boilers designed for dry run.
4-4-1A1/21.3 Pressure Vessels To align with 4-4-1/7.11.2 of the Steel Vessel Rules.
4-4-1A1/Figure 8 Example of Reinforced Opening To align formulas with BPVC VIII-1 UG-37.
4-6-1/7.3.1v) <No Title> To clarify certification details for liquefied gas pumps.
4-6-2/3.1.3 Gray Cast Iron To clarify that gray cast iron is not permitted for all valves mounted
on boilers.
4-6-2/5.5.4 Flanged Joints To align the requirement with 2-4-4/5.7 of the ABS Rules for
Materials and Welding (Part 2).
4-6-4/9.3.7(b)ix) <No Title> To provide requirements for side covers, in line with IACS UR P3
Rev 4.
4-6-5/3.3.1(a) Standby Pump, Single Engine To emphasize that standby pumps are required for single engine
Installation installations and to clarify the required capacity of the specified
standby pump.
4-6-5/3.3.1(b) Standby Pump, Multiple Engine To clarify the required capacity of the specified standby pump.
Installation
4-6-5/3.3.1(c) Attached Pumps To avoid the possibility of having a single engine installation with
spare pump carried in lieu of a fitted standby pump.
4-6-5/5.3.1(b) Attached Pump To prevent single engine installations from being accepted with one
attached lubricating oil service pump and one spare being carried.
4-6-5/5.3.2 Lubricating Oil Failure Alarms To specify that main and auxiliary combustion engines, above 37 kW,
must be fitted with an alarm device with audible and luminous signals
for failure of the lubricating oil system, in line with IACS UR M2.
4-6-5/7.7.1(b) Attached Pumps To prevent single engine installations from being accepted with one
attached cooling water service pump and one spare being carried.
4-7-2/1.9.4(a) Escapes To align the requirements with Resolution MSC.365(93)/Reg.13.4.2.4,
4.2.5, 4.2.6.
4-7-2/1.9.8 Ventilation of Emergency Generator To specify requirements for ventilation of emergency generator rooms,
Rooms in line with IACS UR M75.
4-7-3/3.1.2 Distribution Piping and Nozzles To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
Resolution MSC.206(81) and amended by Resolution MSC.339(91).
4-7-3/3.1.3 Openings in Protected Space To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
4-7-3/3.1.5 Medium Release Warning Alarm To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
4-7-3/3.1.8 Systems Protecting More than One To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
Space Resolution MSC.206(81) and amended by Resolution MSC.339(91).


4-7-3/3.1.10 Medium Quantity Check To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
4-7-3/3.3.4 CO2 Discharge Rate To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
4-7-3/3.3.6 Testing of the Installation To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
(New) Resolution MSC.206(81) and amended by Resolution MSC.339(91).
4-7-3/3.5 Refrigerated Low-pressure CO2 To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
Systems Resolution MSC.206(81) and amended by Resolution MSC.339(91).
4-7-3/3.9 Systems Using Gaseous Products of To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
(Deleted) Fuel Combustion Resolution MSC.206(81) and amended by Resolution MSC.339(91).
4-7-3/3.11.4(c) Controls To align the requirements with FSS Code Chapter 5, adopted by
4-7-3/15.5.2 Two-way Portable Radiotelephone To align the requirements with SOLAS II-2/Reg.10.4.
(New)
4-8-2/11.7.1(b) <No Title> To align the requirements with IACS UI SC35 and MSC.311(88).
4-8-2/11.7.1(c) <No Title> To clarify that the power supply failure alarms of general emergency
alarm system are to be provided in a normally manned control station.
4-8-3/3.13.2(c) Variation from rated voltage – To clarify that voltage regulation during transient conditions need not
transient be tested during factory testing provided that calculated values based
on earlier type test records are available, in line with IACS UR E13.
4-8-3/3.13.2(d) Short-circuit condition To account for both the stationary short circuit current delivered by
the generator, as well as the transient behavior of this short circuit
current, in line with IACS UR E13.
4-8-3/8.5.8 Cooling Arrangements To specify the circumstances in which the cooling liquid needs to be
non-conducting and non-flammable, in line with IEC 61800-5-1.
4-8-3/8.7.2 Insulation Test (AC or DC Voltage To specify that the duration of the insulation test is 5 sec and 1 sec for
Test) the Type Test and the Routine Test, respectively, in line with IEC
61800-5-1.
4-8-4/27.3.3(d) Oxygen-Acetylene Storage Rooms To provide a reference for hazardous area clarification.
4-9-1/5.1.18 Data Communication Link To define “data communication link”, in line with IACS UR E22/2.3.
(New)
4-9-3/3.1 Programmable Electronic System To define a system based on one or more programmable electronic
(PES) devices as a Programmable Electronic System, in line with ISO
17894:2005/4.8.
4-9-3/3.9 Basic Software To define the term “Basic Software” to aid with the preparation and
the review of the submitting documents, in line with IEC 60092-
504:2001/10.9.2.2.
4-9-3/3.13 Communication Node To define the term “Node”, in line with MSC/Circ.891, to aid in plan
(New) review.
4-9-3/3.15 Task Prioritization To define the term “Task Priority” to aid both with the design and
(New) with the preparation and the review of the submitting documents, in
line with IEC 60092-504:2001/10.9.2.3.
4-9-3/5.1.1 System Security To clarify system security requirements.
4-9-3/5.3 Additional Requirements for To relocate the requirements to a more relevant section.
(Deleted) Integrated Systems
4-9-3A1/5.9 Integration Tests To clarify why this testing is to be conducted, in line with IEC 60092-
504/10.10.4.5
4-9-4/3.1 Effective Operation To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
systems.
4-9-4/3.3 Integrated Automation System To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
Failure systems.
4-9-4/3.5 Multi-function Displays and Controls To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
systems.


4-9-4/3.7 Hardware Redundancy To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
systems.
4-9-4/3.9 Interfaces To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
systems.
4-9-4/3.11 Control Redundancy To consolidate and clarify the requirements for integrated automation
systems.
4-9-4/7 Documentation To specify who is to submit documentation and what they should
submit.
PART 5C Specific Vessel Types
5C-1-1/5.1 General To align the requirements with MARPOL 2011 consolidated edition.
5C-1-5/5.9.1(a) For Web Plate To clarify that the two methods, displacement or element component
stress, have nothing to do with “meshing” within the panel is irregular
or regular.
5C-1-7/3.3.1(i) Local Shutdown To specify requirements for local shutdown arrangements, in line with
(New) OCIMF 2.e) and ISGOTT 10.11.7 5th bullet.
5C-1-7/3.3.1(j) Double Seal Arrangement To specify requirements for a double seal arrangement and subsequent
(New) leakage alarm, in line with OCIMF 2.f), 3d) and ISGOTT 10.11.7 7th
bullet.
5C-1-7/3.3.1(k) Leakage Alarm To specify requirements for a double seal arrangement and subsequent
(New) leakage alarm, in line with OCIMF 2.f), 3d) and ISGOTT 10.11.7 7th
bullet.
5C-1-7/3.3.1(l) External Shutdown To specify requirements for external shutdown arrangements.
(New)
5C-1-7/3.3.2(f) Spray Shields To specify requirements for a spray shield or spray protection, in line
(New) with Part IV Chapter 1.2.2.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1321.
5C-1-7/11.5.4 Cargo Tanks Vent pipe Wall To provide requirements for cargo vent pipe wall thickness and to
(New) Thickness incorporate the requirement of (c) of IACS UI LL36.
5C-1-7/23.1.3 Alternative to Deck Foam System To align the requirement with 5C-1-7/23.1.4.
5C-1-7/31.15.4 Means of Communication To specify requirements for a communication system in the cargo
(New) pump room, in line with OCIMF 1.a) 3rd paragraph and ISGOTT
10.10.2 4TH paragraph.
5C-1-7/31.15.5 Alarms To specify requirements for an alarm repeater in the cargo pump
(New) room, in line with OCIMF 1.a) 3rd paragraph and ISGOTT 10.10.2
4TH paragraph.
5C-2-1/5 Arrangement To align the requirements with MARPOL 2011 consolidated edition.
5C-5-4/27.1 Fuel Oil Tank Top Plating To align the requirements for existing allowable stresses for tank bulkhead
between fuel oil tanks with the requirements in 5C-5-4/21.13.
5C-5-4/27.3 Fuel Oil Tank Top Longitudinals To align the requirements for existing allowable stresses for tank bulkhead
between fuel oil tanks with the requirements in 5C-5-4/21.13.
5C-5-6/25.3.2 Center Girder To account for center girder constructed of higher-strength material,
in line with 3-2-4/15.7 of the Steel Vessel Rules.
5C-5-7/3.5 Vessels Intended to Carry Containers To require specific firefighting equipment for container cargo protection
(New) On or Above the Weather Deck such as 1 water mist lance, 2 or 4 mobile water monitors depending on
whether vessel breadth is below or above 30 m and on specific fire
water capacity.
5C-7-3/7.1 Inclining Experiment and To provide essential and useful information in compliance with
Lightweight Survey SOLAS Ch. II-1/Reg. 5 and ABS practice, and to indicate the newest
version instead of old version.
5C-7-3/11.3 Ballast Water Management To provide clear information in line with the ABS Guide for Ballast
Water Exchange.
5C-7-3A1/Table 1 Acceptable Tolerances To clearly indicate the meaning “slash /” in accordance with ABS
internal process instructions.


5C-8-1/27.1 Primary Barriers To clarify that the techniques for the initial testing of the primary
barrier should be reviewed, not approved by ABS, and that the test is
also to be carried out in the presence of the ABS Surveyor
5C-8-2/3.2.3 <No Title> To provide an interpretation in line with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1461
(ABS) (New)
5C-8-2/Figure 1 Example of How to Define Damages To provide an interpretation in line with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1461
(ABS) (New) of Lesser Extent
5C-8-2/3 (ABS) Shipside Discharges Below the To reinstate the requirement as an ABS requirement.
(New) Freeboard Deck
5C-8-2/6.1.7 Damaged Compartment(s) According To provide interpretation of damaged compartment(s) regarding
(ABS) (New) to Ship’s Type and Length 5C-8-2/6.1.1~6.1.6 according to IGC 2.8 ship’s type and length.
5C-8-5/13.1.1(b) Unit Production Testing To allow an alternative scheme of testing for the valves used for
(IACS) insulation of instrumentation piping not greater than 25 mm (outside
diameter), in line with IACS UR G3, Rev 6.
5C-8-5/13.1.4 Gas Compressors To clarify certification details for compressors.
(ABS) (New)
5C-8-7/3 (ABS) Cargo-refrigeration System To clarify class requirements associated with liquefied gas refrigerant
compressors and associated systems.
5C-8-10/2.12 Electrical Equipment for Cargo or To clarify class requirements associated with liquefied gas compressors.
(ABS) Vapor Handling Services
5C-9-2/5.2 (ABS) <No Title> To provide an interpretation in line with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1461
(New)
5C-9-2/Figure 1 Example of How to Define Damages To provide an interpretation in line with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1461
(ABS) (New) of Lesser Extent
5C-9-2/8.1.7 Damaged Compartment(s) According To provide interpretation of damaged compartment(s) regarding
(ABS) (New) to Ship’s Type and Length 5C-9-2/8.11~8.16 according to IBC ship’s type and length.
5C-9-8/2.5 <No Title> To provide requirements for cargo vent pipe wall thickness and to
(New) incorporate the requirement with (c) of IACS UI LL36.
5C-12-2/Table 1 Nominal Design Corrosion Values To align the NDCV for trunk deck plating indicated in 5C-12-2/Table
1 with the value in 5C-12-2/Figure 1.
5C-12-2/Figure Loading Pattern of Combined Load To align the figure title with 5C-12-3/Table 1A.
1A Cases for Total Strength and Fatigue
Assessment
5C-12-2/Figure Loading Pattern of Additional IGC To provide an illustration of the additional IGC load cases.
1B (New) Load Cases
5C-12-2/Figure Loading Pattern of IGC Collision To provide an illustration of the additional IGC collision load cases.
1C (New) Condition
5C-12-3/Table Load Cases for Collision To specify the additional IGC collision load cases.
1C (New)
5C-12-5/1.1 General To specify the additional IGC collision load cases.
5C-12-5/3.3 Structural Members and Elements To specify the additional IGC collision load cases.
5C-12-5/3.5 Plating To specify the additional IGC collision load cases.
5C-12-5/5.1.1 Approach To remove requirement that was based on a specific tank design.
5C-13 General To incorporate the requirements of the IGF Code.
(New)
PART 6 Optional Items and Systems
6-2-1/5.7 <No Title> To clarify class requirements associated with liquefied gas
compressors and associated re-liquefaction systems.

Part 7 “Rules for Survey After Construction”

The reference date which is indicated in the parentheses following the title of the requirement in this Part is the date
that the requirement becomes effective [e.g., 7-3-2/3.15.3(a)i) “Ballast Tanks” (1 July 2016) is to apply for vessels
undergoing survey on or after 1 July 2016].

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-3-1/13 Vessels with the SH, SHCM or CSR, To specify that areas identified as critical areas should be specially
AB-CM Notation considered when preforming visual examination of spaces.
7-3-2/3.15.3(a)i) Ballast Tanks To align the requirements with IACS requirements. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/5.7.4(a)iv) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be
surveyed or have thickness measurements taken. (Incorporates Notice
No. 1)
7-3-2/5.7.4(b)vi) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be
No. 1)
7-3-2/5.7.4(c)vi) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be
No. 1)
7-3-2/5.7.4(d)vi) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be
No. 1)
7-3-2/5.13.6(b) <No Title> To clarify that what is to be included in the tank testing procedure.
Note i) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/5.15.4(a)iii) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
or have thickness measurements taken. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-3-2/5.15.4(b)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.15.4(c)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.15.4(d)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(a)iii) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(b)iii) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(b)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(c)iii) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(c)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(d)iii) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
7-3-2/5.19.4(d)v) <No Title> To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed


7-A-16/Table 7 Minimum Requirements for CLOSE- To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
UP Examination at Special Periodical or have thickness measurements taken. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Non
Double Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier
Features of Combination Carriers –
Non Double Skin ESP
7-A-16/Table 11 Minimum Requirements for CLOSE- To clarify the requirements for survey for structural elements.
UP Examination at Special Periodical (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Surveys – Tankers ESP (Oil Carriers
and Oil Carrier Features of
Combination Carriers – Double Hull)
and Oil/Fuel Oil Tank Barges –
Double Hull 122 meters (400 feet)
and over in Length
7-A-16/Table 15 Minimum Requirements for CLOSE- To clarify that vessels’ parts that are inaccessible need not be surveyed
UP Examination at Special Periodical or have thickness measurements taken. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
Surveys – Bulk Carriers – Double
Skin ESP and Bulk Carrier Features
of Combination Carriers – Double
Skin ESP

PART 7 Rules for Survey After Construction
7-1-1/1.7.1(b) Bulk Carrier To align the requirements with IACS UR Z11 Rev. 5.
7-1-1/1.7.1(c) Ore Carrier To align the requirements with IACS UR Z11 Rev. 5.
7-2-1/13.3.1(a) Extension up to Three (3) Months To clearly specify the “two-and-a-half year extension”.
7-2-1/13.3.1(b) Extension up to One (1) Year To clearly specify the “two-and-a-half year extension”.
7-3-2/1.13.4 Cargo Pump Room To incorporate requirements from OCIMF 1.e) and ISGOTT 10.11.3.
7-3-2/1.21 Compressed Natural Gas Carriers To consolidate survey requirements by relocating the requirements
(New) from the ABS Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed
Natural Gas in Bulk.
7-3-2/5.23 Compressed Natural Gas Carriers To consolidate survey requirements by relocating the requirements
(New) from the ABS Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed
Natural Gas in Bulk.
7-5-1/3.37 Alternative Means To clarify that a tailshaft condition monitoring system and/or similar
program are acceptable in lieu of meeting some requirements for other
systems.
7-6-2/3.1.1(t) Fixed Gas and Foam Extinguishing To clarify the titles of the sections.
Systems
7-6-2/3.1.1(u) Fixed Water Spray and Mist Systems To clarify the titles of the sections.
7-7-1/9 Hydrostatic Testing To clarify the requirements.
7-9-6/3.1 Annual Surveys To provide sets of tests required to be done annually.
7-9-6/3.5 Special Surveys To provide sets of tests required to be done annually.
7-9-23 Inventory of Hazardous Materials To consolidate survey requirements by relocating the requirements
from the ABS Guide For The Inventory Of Hazardous Materials.


7-11-2/3 Special Periodical Surveys To correct the Special Periodical Survey (SPS) definition by removal
the three (3) month window after the date of build for completion of
SPS and to align with definition in 7-2-1/5 for vessels with unrestricted
service.
7-11-4/1.5 Ballasting and Deballasting Systems To indicate that pressure testing to 1.25 times the MAWP only applies
to piping systems exposed to seawater.
7-11-7 Relocation or Reinstallation of To add requirements for relocation/reinstallation of a portable diving
(New) Portable Diving Systems system.
7-A-4/23 Thickness Measurements Carried Out To remove the requirement for submitting of request for thickness
Afloat measurement afloat authorization, as it is no longer ABS Survey
practice
7-A-11/Figure 3B Location for Hardness Measurements To clearly indicate location for hardness measurements during weld
(New) Across the Weldment procedure qualification for repair of shafts.
7-A-14/15 Condition Monitoring (CM) To add new requirements for Condition Based Maintenance.
7-A-14/18 (New) Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) To add new requirements for Condition Based Maintenance.

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Arrangement and Arrangement and

À A1 Oil Carrier, CSR, AB-CM À A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, AB-CM

Part 5C, Chapter 1, Part 5C, Chapter 3,

À A1 Oil Carrier, SH, SHCM À A1 Bulk Carrier, SH, SHCM

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