Class Notations Table

ÅABS Notations and Symbols – 3 November 2003 (Updated on 25 January 2007)
Overview
The following listing of ABS Classification notations is comprised of the following headers:
Common Notations and Symbols

The notations and symbols contained under this heading may be applicable to any type of vessel or offshore
installation, as indicated by the referenced Rules and Guides (which are mostly available for viewing at
http://www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html).
These notations and symbols pertain to hull structure, analyses, equipment, machinery, automation, surveys,
etc.
Other Notations for Specific Applications – Bulk Carrier, Container Carrier, Offshore
Services, etc.
Following the common notations, are groupings by type of vessel or offshore service. The notations
contained under the heading for each vessel type are applicable only to that type of vessel.
The types of vessels are organized starting with those that are covered by the Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels and associated Guides specific to the vessel type and are followed by those
vessels covered by the following Rules and Guides:
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length
Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways
Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
Offshore Service notations, as specified within the referenced Offshore Rules and Guides.
The example class notations given under “Remarks” on each page are intended only to show the usage of the
particular notation on that page and are not necessarily all-inclusive for the particular application/services
shown.
Revisions
The following Table lists newly-added Class Notations, the category under which they fall in the list and the
date they were added:
Notation Category Date Added
Ice Strengthening Common Notations and Symbols 13 Feb. 2004
RCM (PROP) Common Notations and Symbols
RCM (FIRE) Common Notations and Symbols
RCM (CARGO) Common Notations and Symbols
RCM (MACH) Common Notations and Symbols
RCM (CDS) Common Notations and Symbols
(LNG) R Liquefied Gas Carriers
RB Steel Vessels < 90 m (295 ft)
Commercial Yachting Service Yachting Service
Offshore Racing Yacht Yachting Service
Deck Decompression Chamber Underwater Vehicles and Systems
Dive Control Station Underwater Vehicles and Systems
Handling System Underwater Vehicles and Systems
Remote Operated Vehicle Underwater Vehicles and Systems
Offshore Installation Offshore Services
Liftboat Offshore Services
Compressed Natural Gas Carrier Compressed Natural Gas Carriers 17 Oct. 2005
TCM Common Notations and Symbols
PARR-N Container Carriers
PARR-C1 Container Carriers
PARR-C2 Container Carriers
Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier Liquefied Gas Carriers
RELIQ Liquefied Gas Carriers
GCU Liquefied Gas Carriers
DFGT Liquefied Gas Carriers
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carrier with Liquefied Gas Carriers 25 Jan. 2007
Type-A Independent Tanks
MAN Common Notations and Symbols
MAN-A Common Notations and Symbols
CCO-HR(TEMP) Common Notations and Symbols
CCO-HR(TEMP)+ Common Notations and Symbols
Notation Category Date Added

(Oil Recovery Capability Class 1) Steel Vessels < 90 m (295 ft) 25 Jan. 2007 (cont.)
(Oil Recovery Capability Class 2) Steel Vessels < 90 m (295 ft)
CSR, SafeShip–CM Common Structural Rules for Tankers and
Bulk Carriers
CPS Common Notations and Symbols
PMA+ Bulk Carriers and Oil Carriers
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
The Maltese Cross, À, symbol is assigned to vessels and offshore units for which the hull construction
and/or the manufacture of its machinery and components and any associated required testing, as
applicable, is carried out under ABS survey. For a vessel or offshore unit constructed under survey of
another recognized Classification Society or Authority, the Maltese Cross, À, symbol will be omitted
from the hull and/or machinery classification notations.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/9 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length,
Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/7 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal
Waterways
1.1 of: Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes
1/5.5 of: Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
1.1.1 and 1.1.5 of: Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels
1.6.1 and 1.6.4 of: Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels
1.1.1 and 1.1.2 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Floating Dry Docks
1/1.3.1 and 1/1.3.2 of: Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings
Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/5 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
1/1.3.1 and 1/1.3.5 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
1.11.1 of: Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts, etc.
1-3/1 and 1-3/2 of: Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed Natural Gases in Bulk
REMARKS
Classification symbol whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides.
Example:
Vessels have been built under ABS Vessels have not been built under
survey ABS survey
Hull and Equipment: À A1 A1
Machinery, boiler and systems À AMS AMS
Shipboard automation systems À ACCU ACCU
SYMBOLS
À A1
DESCRIPTION
A1 is a classification symbol that, together with the Maltese Cross À symbol, indicates compliance
with the Hull requirements of the ABS Rules or their equivalent for unrestricted ocean service and
survey by the Bureau during construction of the vessel. The symbols À A1 may be followed by
appropriate vessel type notation such as Oil Carrier, Bulk Carrier, Fuel Oil Carrier, Ore Carrier,
Passenger Vessel, Vehicle Carrier, Container Carrier, Towing Vessel, Refrigerated
Cargo Carrier, Liquefied Gas Carrier, etc. The Maltese Cross À symbol will be omitted for
vessels that have not been built under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/9 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/7 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
Waterways
1.1 of: Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes
1/5.5 of: Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
1.1.1 and 1.1.5 of: Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels
1.6.1 and 1.6.4 of: Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels
1.1.1 and 1.1.2 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Floating Dry Docks
1/1.3.1 and 1/1.3.2 of: Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings
Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations
1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/5 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
1/1.3.1 and 1/1.3.5 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
1-3/1 and 1-3/2 of: Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed Natural Gases in Bulk
REMARKS
Classification symbols whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to
indicating compliance with hull/structural related requirements.
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Circle E, Á, is a classification symbol that signifies that the equipment of anchors and chain cables of
the vessel is in compliance with the requirements of the Rules, or with the requirements
corresponding to the service limitations noted in the vessel’s classification which have been
specifically approved for the particular service. Compliance with Á requirements is a condition of
classification for vessels, for which the equipment number (EN) calculated in accordance with
3-5-1/3.1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is equal to or greater than 205.
Vessels intended for towing operation or vessels for which EN is less than 205 are not required to
have Á as a condition of classification. (See 3-5-1/7 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length.)
REFERENCES
1-1-3/11 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
1-1-3/9 of: Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
1.1.6 of: Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels
1.6.5 of: Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels
1-1-3/9 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
1/1.3.6 of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Classification Symbol
Applicable for temporary mooring of vessels within a harbor or other area of sheltered water
Example – À A1, Oil Carrier, Á…

NOTATION
À A1 (Special Purpose)
DESCRIPTION
The symbols À A1 followed by a Notation of the trade for which specific arrangements and scantlings
have been approved (i.e. Ferry Service, Dredging, Fishing, etc.) and to which the special purpose
vessels have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyors to the Bureau.
REFERENCES
Waterways
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Ferry Service…

À A1 Dredging…, etc.
NOTATION
À A1 (Geographical Limitations)
DESCRIPTION
The symbols À A1 followed by a notation of the service limitations is to be assigned to vessels, which
have been built to the satisfaction of Surveyors to the Bureau to specific requirements for restricted
service, which have been approved by the ABS Classification Committee for the particular service.
(e.g. Gulf of Mexico, Philippine Inter-Island Service, Coastal Service Less than 25
Miles, etc.)
REFERENCES
1/1.3.4a of: Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Ferry, Inter-Island Service, Á…

NOTATION
À AMS
DESCRIPTION
AMS is a classification notation that, together with the Maltese Cross À symbol, indicates that a
vessel’s machinery, boilers and systems have been constructed and installed under survey by the
Bureau in accordance with the requirements of the ABS Rules. The À AMS notation is intended for
all new construction of ABS classed self-propelled vessels and offshore units.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/9 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal
Waterways
31.1 of: Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels
1.11.3a of: Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts, etc.
REMARKS
Classification notation whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to
indicating compliance with machinery related requirements on self-propelled vessels and offshore
units.
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS…

NOTATION
AMS
DESCRIPTION
The AMS notation, without the Maltese Cross À symbol, is assigned to self-propelled vessels and
offshore units for which the machinery, boilers and systems have not been constructed and installed
under survey by the Bureau, but are found satisfactory with regard to ABS requirements.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/11 of: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal
Waterways
31.3 of: Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels
1.11.3b of: Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts, etc.
REMARKS
Classification notation whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to
indicating compliance with machinery related requirements on self-propelled vessels and offshore
units.
Example – A1 Oil Carrier, Á, AMS…

NOTATION
À ACC
DESCRIPTION
Automatic Centralized Control (ACC) – This notation is assigned to a vessel having the means to
control and monitor the propulsion-machinery space from a continuously manned centralized control
and monitoring station installed within or adjacent to, the propulsion machinery space. The Maltese
Cross À symbol signifies that the pertinent automatic or remote control and monitoring systems have
been assembled, tested and installed under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
4-9-3/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
See also À ACCU
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACC…

NOTATION
À ACCU
DESCRIPTION
Automatic Centralized Control Unmanned (ACCU) – This notation is assigned to a vessel having the
means to control and monitor the propulsion-machinery space from the navigation bridge and from a
centralized control and monitoring station installed within or adjacent to, the propulsion machinery
space. The Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that the pertinent automatic or remote control and
monitoring systems have been assembled, tested and installed under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
4-7-1/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
4-9-1/3 of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
4/11.1.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
Great Lakes Bulk Carries, Aluminum Vessels, Reinforced Plastic Vessels and Motor Pleasure Yachts will also be eligible for
this notation provided the systems and the equipment are in full compliance with the applicable requirements 4-9-4/1 of the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels or 4-7-1/1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length.
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

NOTATION
À ABCU
DESCRIPTION
Automatic Bridge Centralized Control Unmanned (ABCU) – This notation is assigned to a self-
propelled vessel which is fitted with the required automation and remote monitoring and control
systems to enable the propulsion machinery space to be periodically unattended (similar to an ACCU
classed vessel) and the propulsion control to be effected primarily from the navigation bridge. The
Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that the pertinent automatic or remote control and monitoring
systems have been assembled, tested and installed under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
4-9-1/3 of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
Aluminum Vessels, Reinforced Plastic Vessels and Motor Pleasure Yachts will also be eligible for this notation provided the
systems and the equipment are in full compliance with the applicable requirements 4-7-1/1 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length.
REMARKS
Class Notation
This notation was available for unrestricted service large vessels, greater than 90 meters in length,
whose signed contracts were made between owners and shipbuilder until 31 December 1999. After
this date, the ABCU notation was terminated for new construction of these large vessels whose
automation system arrangements are primarily in accordance with the ACCU requirements.
Example – À A1 Offshore Support Vessel, Á, À AMS, À ABCU…

NOTATION
À APS
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a self-propelled vessel fitted with athwartship thrusters intended to assist
in the maneuvering of the vessel. The Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with these
Rules was verified by the Bureau during construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the
machinery at the manufacturer’s plant (where required), during installation on board the vessel; and
during trials.
REFERENCES
4-3-5/1.3.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and
Intracoastal Waterways, Aluminum Vessels, Reinforced Plastic Vessels, High Speed Naval Craft, High Speed Craft, and
Motor Pleasure Yachts will also be eligible for this notation provided the systems and the equipment are in full compliance
with the applicable requirements 4-3-5/1.3.1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À APS, SH…

NOTATION
AT
DESCRIPTION
Additional Thickness (AT) – This notation is assigned to all conventional type vessels and to floating
production installations where the vessel incorporates additional plate thickness above the required
scantlings. The notation will be followed by the description of the major hull girder component(s) that
has the additional thickness. It will also include a number to indicate the magnitude of the additional
thickness (rounded to the nearest 0.5 mm) that has been applied, i.e., AT(DK+0.5).
REFERENCES
1-3/5.13 of the Guide for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations
Steel Vessels will also be eligible for this notation for vessels incorporating additional plate thicknesses above the required
scantlings.
REMARKS
ABS Optional Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Offshore Installation (FOI), À AMS, AT(BS+0.5)…

NOTATION
CCO-HR(TEMP)
CCO-HR(TEMP)+
DESCRIPTION
These notations are assigned to a vessels complying with the requirements specified in the ABS Guide
for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments.
CCO-HR(TEMP) – This notation is assigned to a vessel designed, built and surveyed in accordance
with requirements in Sections 2 through 6 of the ABS Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature
Environments (which addresses the requirements for materials, welds and coatings, hull construction
and equipment, vessel systems and machinery, safety systems and additional requirements for specific
vessel types intended to operate in a low temperature environment). The emergency service hours
(18 or 36) is listed as HR. The design service temperature for which the vessel is designed is listed in
the parentheses.
CCO-HR(TEMP)+ – This notation is assigned to a vessel designed, built and surveyed in accordance
with requirements for CCO-HR(TEMP) along with placement of additional equipment onboard for the
crew and specific low temperature environment training for the crew as per Sections 8 and 9 of the
ABS Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments. The emergency service hours
(18 or 36) is listed as HR. The design service temperature for which the vessel is designed is listed in
the parentheses.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/3 of the Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments
REMARKS
ABS Optional Notations
CCO-HR(TEMP) or CCO-HR(TEMP)+ will be published in the category of “Additional Notations”
in the Record.
See Part 6, Chapter 1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for the notations for ice
strengthening and their requirements.
NOTATION
CPS
DESCRIPTION
Coating Performance Standard (CPS) – This optional notation signifies that the protective coatings
used on a vessel’s tanks and void spaces comply with the ABS Guide for the Class Notation Coating
Performance Standard (CPS). The Guide illustrates the application of the criteria contained in the
following:
i) IMO Resolution MSC.215(82) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated
Seawater Ballast Tanks in All Types of Ships and Double-Side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers
(IMO PSPC).
ii) IACS PR No. 34, IACS Procedural Requirement on Application of the IMO Performance
Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC), Resolution MSC.215(82), under IACS Common
Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers.
The Guide is mandatory for the Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (see
ABS Steel Vessel Rules Part 5B and Part 5A). After 8 December 2006, it may also be optionally
applied to any non-CSR vessel prior to the IMO effective date of 1 July 2008. In addition, this Guide
may be optionally applied to CSR vessels constructed prior to the effective date of8 December 2006.
REFERENCES
1.3 of the Guide for the Class Notation Coating Performance Standard (CPS)
REMARKS
CPS will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
CRC
DESCRIPTION
Crane Register Certificate (CRC) – This optional notation signifies that the vessel’s crane(s) is
designed and constructed in accordance with Chapter 2 of the ABS Guide for Lifting Appliances. A
Register of Lifting Appliances attesting to compliance with the requirements of the above Guide will
be issued at the request of the Owner or builder upon satisfactory completion of plan review, in-plant
survey, installation and testing of the crane to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor.
REFERENCES
2-1/1 of the Guide for Lifting Appliances
REMARKS
CRC will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
À DPS-0
DESCRIPTION
The Dynamic Positioning System notation DPS-0 indicates that a self-propelled (or non-self-
propelled) vessel is fitted with a system of thrusters, positioning instruments and control systems with
a centralized manual position control and automatic heading control to maintain a desired position and
heading at sea without external aid under specified maximum environmental conditions; and that the
systems are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 4, Chapter 3 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The assigned numeral “0” indicates the degree of redundancy.
The Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with these Rules was verified by the Bureau
during construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the machinery at the manufacturer’s plant
(where required), during installation on board the vessel; and during trials.
REFERENCES
4-3-5/1.3.3 and 4-3-5/15.1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and
Intracoastal Waterways, Aluminum Vessels, and Motor Pleasure Yachts will also be eligible for this notation provided the
systems and the equipment are in full compliance with the applicable requirements 4-3-5/1.3.1 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
See also À DPS-1, À DPS-2 and À DPS-3
Example – À A1, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À DPS-0…

NOTATION
À DPS-1
DESCRIPTION
propelled) vessel is fitted with a system of thrusters, positioning instruments and control systems
capable of automatically maintaining the position and heading at sea without external aid under a
specified maximum environmental conditions as well as a centralized manual position control with
automatic heading control; and that the systems are in accordance with the applicable requirements of
Part 4, Chapter 3 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The assigned numeral
“1” indicates the degree of redundancy. The Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with
these Rules was verified by the Bureau during construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the
machinery at the manufacturer’s plant (where required), during installation on board the vessel; and
during trials.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation

NOTATION
À DPS-2
DESCRIPTION
capable of automatically maintaining the position and heading at sea without external aid within a
specified operating envelope under specified maximum environmental conditions during and
following any single fault excluding a loss of compartment or compartments; and that the systems are
in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 4, Chapter 3 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels. The assigned numeral “2” indicates the degree of redundancy. The
Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with these Rules was verified by the Bureau during
construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the machinery at the manufacturer’s plant (where
required), during installation on board the vessel; and during trials.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation

NOTATION
À DPS-3
DESCRIPTION
capable of automatically maintaining the position and heading at sea without external aid within a
specified operating envelope under specified maximum environmental conditions during and
following any single fault including a loss of a compartment due to fire flood; and that the systems are
in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 4, Chapter 3 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels. The assigned numeral “3” indicates the degree of redundancy. The
Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with these Rules was verified by the Bureau during
construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the machinery at the manufacturer’s plant (where
required), during installation on board the vessel; and during trials.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation

NOTATION
ES
ES2020
DESCRIPTION
Environmental Safety (ES) – This notation is assigned to a vessel complying with the requirements
specified in the ABS Guide for the Class Notation Environmental Safety (ES). Vessels in full compliance
with the subject requirements are assigned the ES notation in recognition of environmental
considerations incorporated into the design and operation of the vessel.
ES2020 – This notation will be assigned for a refrigeration system where the use of refrigerant gases
exceeds GWP of 2000, provided all other conditions as required in the ABS Guide for the Class
Notation Environmental Safety (ES) for ES notation are met. This signifies the owner’s commitment
to replace the existing refrigerant with one having GWP less than 2000, by the year 2020.
REFERENCES
1.1 and 1.3 of the Guide for the Class Notation Environmental Safety (ES)
15.5.2 of the Guide for the Class Notation Environmental Safety (ES) – Notice No 1 – April 2003
This notation will be applicable all types of vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units and offshore installations
REMARKS
ES or ES2020 will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
ESP
ESDC
DESCRIPTION
Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) – This notation is assigned to Oil Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Ore
Carriers, Combination Carriers or Chemical Tankers, all in salt-water services, that are in compliance
with the specified survey requirements for the ESP notation in the ABS Rules for Survey After
Construction.
Expanded Survey Program for General Dry Cargo Vessels (ESDC) – This notation is assigned to
General Dry Cargo Vessels, as defined in 7-1-1/3.33 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction,
in salt-water services, that are in compliance with the specified survey requirements for the ESDC
notation.
REFERENCES
Section 7-3-2 of the Rules for Survey After Construction
REMARKS
Class Notations
ESP and ESDC will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
FL (years)
DESCRIPTION
Fatigue Life (FL (years)) – This is an optional classification notation that denotes a vessel’s design
fatigue life is in excess of the minimum fatigue life of 20 years. This optional notation is eligible for
vessels that receive the SafeHull notation provided the excess design fatigue life is verified to be in
compliance with the criteria in Appendix 1 of the appropriate Chapter of Part 5C of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels addressing Oil or Fuel Oil Carriers, Bulk or Ore Carriers,
Combination Carriers or Container Carriers. The (years) refers to the fatigue life equal to 25 years
or more (in 5-year increments) as specified by the applicant. This notation is also available for
Membrane Tank Liquefied Gas Carriers in accordance with Section 1.2 of the ABS Guide for
Building and Classing Membrane Tank LNG Vessels and also for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers
with Type-A Independent Tanks in accordance with 1/1.3 of the ABS Guide for Building and
Classing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers with Type-A Independent Tanks.
REFERENCES
5C-1-1/1.2, 5C-3-1/1.2 and 5C-5-1/1.2 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
1.2 of the Guide for Building and Classing Membrane Tank LNG Vessels
1/1.3 of the Guide for Building and Classing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers with Type-A Independent Tanks
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, FL(30)…

NOTATION
HAB
HAB+
DESCRIPTION
HAB – This notation is assigned to vessels, which are complying with the minimum criteria for crew
accommodations and ambient environment (vibration, noise, indoor climate, and lighting) as included
in the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships.
HAB+ – This notation is assigned to vessels which are complying with more stringent habitability
criteria with respect to crew accommodation, whole-body vibration and indoor climate included in the
ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/6 of the Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships
REMARKS
HAB or HAB+ will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
HM1
DESCRIPTION
A Classification notation indicating that a vessel is fitted with a hull condition monitoring system for
the purpose of motion monitoring and that the system is in accordance with the applicable
requirements of the ABS Guide for Hull Condition Monitoring Systems. Slam Warning, Green
Seas Warning or Ship Motion to identify the motion monitoring system provided will follow this
notation. An additional notation, +R, will be added to the HM1 notation where provisions for
recording data for later evaluation are provided.
REFERENCES
2.1.1 of the Guide for Hull Condition Monitoring Systems
REMARKS
See also HM2 and HM3
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, HM1+R Green Seas Warning,
HM2+R Hull Girder Stress, HM3 VDR…
NOTATION
HM2
DESCRIPTION
A Classification notation indicating that a vessel is fitted with a hull stress monitoring system, which
may include local stress and fatigue monitoring systems; and that the systems are in accordance with
the applicable requirements of the ABS Guide for Hull Condition Monitoring Systems. This notation
will be followed by Hull Girder Stress, Local Stress Monitoring or Fatigue Monitoring to
identify the stress monitoring system provided. An additional notation, +R, will be added to the HM2
notation where provisions for recording data for later evaluation are provided.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
NOTATION
HM3
DESCRIPTION
A Classification notation indicating that a vessel is fitted with a hull stress monitoring system and
associated Voyage Data Recording system; and that the systems are in accordance with the applicable
requirements of the ABS Guide for Hull Condition Monitoring Systems. This notation will be
followed by VDR or Enhanced VDR to identify the extent of their recording capability, the time
scale of their recording and the survivability of their recordings.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
NOTATION
+R
DESCRIPTION
An additional notation, +R, will be added to the HM1 or HM2 notation where provisions for
recording data for later evaluation are provided.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
NOTATION
Ice Class A0, B0, C0, D0
DESCRIPTION
The ice strengthening notations Ice Class A0, B0, C0, and D0 are optional notations that indicate
that the vessel is suitable for navigating independently in first year ice in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Section 6-1-1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
See 6-1-1/Table 1 for guidance in selecting the most suitable ice class for the operational regions and
periods, and ice conditions.
REFERENCES
6-1-1/3.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class A0, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

NOTATION
Ice Class A5, A4, A3, A2, A1
DESCRIPTION
The ice strengthening notations Ice Class A5, A4, A3, A2, and A1 are optional notations that
indicate that the vessel is suitable for navigating independently in multi-year ice in accordance with
the applicable requirements of Section 6-1-1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels. See 6-1-1/Table 1 for guidance in selecting the most suitable ice class for the operational
regions and periods, and ice conditions.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class A5, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

NOTATION
Ice Breaker
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel designed and constructed for breaking ice to open navigable
channels for other ships. The classification notation Ice Breaker is to be assigned to vessels of Ice
Classes A2 through A5 built to the requirements of Part 6, Chapter 1 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
6-1-1/ 1.3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Ice Breaker, Á, À AMS…

NOTATION
Ice Class I AA, I A, I B, I C
DESCRIPTION
The ice strengthening notations Ice Class I AA, I A, I B and I C are optional notations that indicate
that the vessel is suitable for navigating the waters of the Northern Baltic in winter in accordance with
the applicable requirements of Section 6-1-2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels. The ice strengthening requirements of Section 6-1-2 of the ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels are in agreement with the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class IAA, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

NOTATION
LAID UP
DESCRIPTION
This additional notation is assigned to vessels that are lay-up in compliance with Appendix 7-A-3
“Guide for Lay-Up and for Reactivation of Laid-up Ships” of the ABS Rules for Survey After
Construction (Part 7) and drilling units that are lay-up in compliance with the ABS Guide for Lay-Up
and Reactivation of Laid-up Mobile Offshore Drilling Units The notation allows for the vessel’s
surveys falling due during lay-up to be held in abeyance until the vessel reactivates, at which time
they are to be brought up-to-date.
REFERENCES
7-A-3/1.1 of the Rules for Survey After Construction
1.1 of the Guide for Lay-Up and Reactivation of Laid-up Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
ABS Additional Notation
LAID UP will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
MAN
MAN-A
DESCRIPTION
for Vessel Maneuverability.
MAN – This notation is assigned to a vessel which meets the IMO Standards for Ship
Maneuverability [IMO 2002a and IMO 2002b] and if the “overall rating” evaluated by the unique
assessment as specified in the Guide is 1 or more.
MAN-A – This notation is assigned to a vessel for which all non-rated criteria are satisfied for the
intended service performance and the individual rating of all the rated criteria is 1 or more and the
overall rating is 2.5 or more.
REFERENCES
Section 1 of the Guide for Vessel Maneuverability
REMARKS
MAN or MAN-A will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
NBL
DESCRIPTION
Navigational Bridge Layout (NBL) – This notation is assigned to vessels having bridges found to
comply with the requirements in Parts A and B of the ABS Guide for Navigational Bridge Design and
Equipment/Systems, as applicable, and which have been constructed and installed under survey by the
Bureau.
REFERENCES
A3.1 of the Guide for Navigational Bridge Design and Equipment/Systems
REMARKS
Optional Class Notation
See also NBLES and NIBS
NBL will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
NBLES
DESCRIPTION
Navigational Bridge Layout and Equipment/Systems (NBLES) – This notation is assigned to vessels
having bridges found to comply with the requirements in Parts A through C of the ABS Guide for
Navigational Bridge Design and Equipment/Systems, as applicable, and which have been constructed
and installed under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
See also NBL and NIBS
NBLES will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
NIBS
DESCRIPTION
Navigational Integrated Bridge System (NIBS) – This notation is assigned to vessels which are fitted
with an integrated bridges systems (IBS) for the navigational purpose, and are found to comply with
the requirements in Parts A through D of the ABS Guide for Navigational Bridge Design and
Equipment/Systems, and which have been constructed and installed under survey by the Bureau.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
See also NBL and NBLES
NIBS will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
NS
DESCRIPTION
No Sparring (NS) – The NS notation is assigned to vessels to indicate that no sparring has been fitted
in the cargo holds. Sparring may be omitted in vessels engaged in the carriage of coal, bulk cargoes,
containers and similar cargoes.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
NS will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
OMBO
DESCRIPTION
This is an optional notation assigned to sea going vessels to indicate the arrangement and capability
for One Man Bridge Operation. This notation is valid for existing vessels, which have the OMBO
notation or any new vessel under construction, for which the building contract between Owner and
builder was signed before 1 January 2000.
REFERENCES
A.1.1 of the Guide for One Man Bridge Operation (OMBO)
REMARKS
OMBO is no longer valid for new construction vessels and is superseded by the NBLES or NIBS
notations.
NOTATION
À PAS
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to non-self propelled vessels fitted with thrusters intended to assist in
maneuvering or propelling while under tow, and the arrangements are in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Part 4, Chapter 3 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels. The Maltese Cross À symbol signifies that compliance with these Rules was verified by the
Bureau during construction of the vessel. This includes survey of the machinery at the manufacturer’s
plant (where required), during installation on board the vessel; and during trials.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Chemical Tank Barge, À PAS…

NOTATION
PORT
DESCRIPTION
This optional notation is assigned to vessels fitted with automatic and remote control and monitoring
system installations which are found to comply with the requirements of the ABS Guide for
Automatic or Remote Control and Monitoring Systems for Vessels in Port and which have been
installed and tested under survey by the Surveyor.
REFERENCES
1.3 of the Guide for Automatic or Remote Control and Monitoring Systems for Vessels in Port
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, PORT, SH…

NOTATION
POT
DESCRIPTION
Protection of Fuel and Lubricating Oil Tanks (POT) –. This optional notation is granted when
additional protection is provided for fuel oil tanks, lubricating oil tanks, overflow tanks and sludge
tanks having a minimum capacity of 20 m3 (700 ft3) by protectively locating these tanks inboard of
the vessel’s hull in accordance with the distances specified in 4-6-4/17.3 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
4-6-4/ 17.1.1of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, POT, SH…

NOTATION
R1
DESCRIPTION
A Classification notation addressing redundancy arrangements and indicating that a vessel is fitted
with multiple propulsion machines but only one propulsor and steering system, and that the
arrangements are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 4-3-6 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The additional mark + will be added to the R1 notation to
denote that the vessel’s propulsion capability is such that, upon a single failure, propulsive power can
be maintained or immediately restored to the extent necessary to withstand adverse weather
conditions without drifting in accordance with 4-3-6/7.1 of the Rules. The lack of the mark +
indicates that the vessel is not intended to withstand the adverse weather conditions in 4-3-6/7.1, but
can maintain course and maneuverability at a reduced speed under normal expected weather
conditions in accordance with 4-3-6/7.3 of the Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, R-1, SH…

NOTATION
R1-S
DESCRIPTION
with a single propulsor but has the propulsion machinery arranged in separate spaces such that a fire
or flood in one space will not effect the propulsion machinery in the other space and that the
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The additional mark + will be added to the R1-S notation to
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, R1-S, SH…

NOTATION
R2
DESCRIPTION
with multiple propulsion machines and multiple propulsors and steering system, and that the
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The additional mark + will be added to the R2 notation to
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, +R2, SH…

NOTATION
R2-S
DESCRIPTION
with multiple machines and propulsors, and associated steering systems arranged in separate spaces
such that a fire or flood in one space will not effect the propulsion machinery in the other space; and
that the arrangements are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 4-3-6 of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The additional mark + will be added to the R2-S
notation to denote that the vessel’s propulsion capability is such that, upon a single failure, propulsive
power can be maintained or immediately restored to the extent necessary to withstand adverse weather
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, +R2-S, SH…

NOTATION
RCM (PROP)
RCM (FIRE)
RCM (CARGO)
RCM (MACH)
RCM (CDS)
DESCRIPTION
RCM (PROP) – This notation is assigned to an approved Reliability-Centered Maintenance Program
for the equipment related to the propulsion system, including as applicable: prime mover(s), reduction
gears, shafting, propeller or other thrusting device, all auxiliary systems providing, cooling, control,
electrical power, exhaust, fuel, lubrication and equipment related to the steering or other directional
control system.
RCM (FIRE) – This notation is assigned to an approved Reliability-Centered Maintenance Program
for the equipment related to the fire extinguishing system.
RCM (CARGO) – This notation is assigned to an approved Reliability-Centered Maintenance
Program for the equipment related to the cargo handling (cargo pumps, associated piping for internal
and independent tanks) and safety equipment (i.e., inert gas system, vapor emission control) for a
tanker, liquefied gas carrier or chemical carrier.
RCM (MACH) – This notation is assigned to an approved Reliability-Centered Maintenance Program
for the equipment related to both propulsion and fire extinguishing systems.
RCM (CDS) – This notation is assigned to an approved Reliability-Centered Maintenance Program
for systems and equipment used in connection with drilling and the drilling system and the drilling
system is in compliance with the ABS Guide for the Certification of Drilling Systems.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/3 of the Guide for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, RCM (PROP), SH…

NOTATION
RES
DESCRIPTION
Residual Strength (RES) – This is an optional classification notation assigned to Oil or Fuel Oil
Carriers, Bulk or Ore Carriers, combination carriers and Container Carriers which have been built in
accordance with the procedure and criteria for calculating and evaluating the residual strength of hull
structures as per the ABS Guide for Assessing Hull-Girder Residual Strength.
REFERENCES
5C-1-2/1.7, 5C-3-2/1.7 and 5C-5-2/1.7 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM, RES…

NOTATION
RW
DESCRIPTION
The notation RW for Reduced Weight anchors is an additional notation, for vessels receiving the Á
symbol, assigned for specially considered anchors of proven superior holding ability for which the
mass may be reduced up to a maximum of 25% from the mass specified in 3-5-1/Table 1 of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
RW will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
S, SE, SH, SQ, SQE, SHE, SHQ, HSQE
DESCRIPTION
Optional notations assigned to a vessel to recognize that the classed vessel meets the applicable
requirements of the ABS Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management
for Safety Certification (S) or Safety and Environmental Certification (SE) or Safety and Health
Certification (SH) or Safety and Quality Certification (SQ) or Safety, Quality and Environmental
Certification (SQE) or Safety, Health and Environmental Certification (SHE) or Safety, Health and
Quality Certification (SHQ) or Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Certification (HSQE).
REFERENCES
1.2.1 of the Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management
REMARKS
Applicable notation, S, SE, SH, SQ, SQE, SHE, SHQ or HSQE will be published in the category
of “ABS Safety, Quality and/or Environmental Systems” in the Record.
NOTATION
SAS
DESCRIPTION
Special Annual Survey (SAS) – This notation is assigned to vessels designed on a unique experimental
basis and/or vessels that may have lesser scantlings than required by the current ABS Rules/Guides
(e.g. very lightweight high-speed craft). When “Annual Survey” is part of a vessel’s Hull
Classification, all the requirements of Special Periodical Survey – Hull, except for tank testing, are
required each year for the first four years of each five-year cycle. This survey is referred to as a
Special Annual Survey (SAS). At the fifth year, a complete Special Periodical Survey – Hull,
including tank testing, is required.
REFERENCES
7-2-1/1 of the Rules for Survey After Construction
REMARKS
Class Notation
SAS will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
SEC
DESCRIPTION
The Ship Security notation (SEC) is assigned to all types of ships and mobile offshore drilling units
complying with the ABS Guide for Ship Security (SEC) Notation for which the requirements have
been derived from Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS, Parts A and B of the ISPS Code and 33 CFR Subchapter
H of the USCG Regulations.
REFERENCES
1/1 of the Guide for Ship Security (SEC) Notation
REMARKS
SEC will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record
NOTATION
SFA (years)
DESCRIPTION
Spectral Fatigue Analysis (SFA) – This notation is assigned to vessels where Spectral Fatigue
Analysis is performed in accordance with an acceptable procedure and criteria, and the vessel is built
in accordance with plans approved on the basis of the results of such analysis. The vessel will be
distinguished in the Record by the notation SFA (years). The notation, SFA (years) denotes that
the designated fatigue life value is equal to 20 years or greater. The (years) refers to the designated
fatigue life equal to 20 years or more (in 5-year increments) as specified by the applicant.
REFERENCES
1-3/5.11 of the Guide for Building and Classing Floating and Production Installations
REMARKS
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SFA(30)…

NOTATION
SH
DESCRIPTION
SafeHull (SH) – The SafeHull notation is assigned to Oil or Fuel Oil Carriers, Bulk or Ore Carriers,
Combination Carriers and Container Carriers designed to Part 5C, Chapters 1, 3 and 5 of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, respectively. Also, the SH notation may be assigned to
Membrane Tank LNG Carriers designed in accordance with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing
Membrane Tank LNG Vessels. The SH notation applies to Container Vessels over 130 m, Bulk
Carriers, Oil Carriers and Membrane Tank LNG Carriers over 150 m in length and Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Carriers with Type-A Independent Tanks over 90 m in length. The requirements of
these portions of the Rules are collectively referred to as the SafeHull Criteria. Although these Rules
contain a simplified approach to dynamic-based engineering evaluations, the ABS SafeHull computer
software system has been developed to perform the required calculations in the SafeHull Criteria. The
SafeHull software system is available through ABS plan approval offices.
The SafeHull Criteria is further broken down to two distinct parts as follows, both parts are to be
applied in order to receive the SH notation.
Section 4 (Phase A): Specifies the initial minimum strength requirements for hull structure with
respect to the determination of initial scantlings.
Section 5 (Phase B): Assesses the adequacy of the structural configuration and the initial
scantlings determined in Section 4 using finite element method (FEM) analysis.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/21, 5C-1-1/1.1, 5C-3-1/1.1 and 5C-5-1/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
1/1.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Membrane Tank LNG Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation in association with the class notation SHCM
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…

NOTATION
SHR
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to vessels designed to the Rules of another recognized classification society,
and whose scantlings have been reviewed by the Bureau based on the requirements in Section 5C-1-4
for tankers, Section 5C-3-4 for bulk carriers or Section 5C-5-4 for container carriers in the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
SHR will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
SHCM
DESCRIPTION
SafeHull Construction Monitoring (SHCM) – This notation is assigned to vessels that have been
found in compliance with Part 5C, Appendix 1, “Guide for SafeHull Construction Monitoring Program”
of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. This notation is required for Oil or Fuel Oil
Carriers, Bulk or Ore Carriers, Combination Carriers and Container Carriers designed to Part 5C,
Chapters 1, 3 and 5 of ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, respectively. The SHCM
notation is also required for Membrane Tank LNG Carriers that have been designed in accordance
with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Membrane Tank LNG Vessels and assigned the
SafeHull notation SH and for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers with Type-A Independent Tanks that
have been design in accordance with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Carriers with Type-A Independent Tanks and assigned the SafeHull notation SH.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/21 and Part 5C, Appendix 1 of the Rule for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation in association with the class notation SH
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…

NOTATION
SH-DLA
DESCRIPTION
SafeHull-Dynamic Loading Approach (SH-DLA) – This notation is assigned to vessels which have
been evaluated using an enhanced structural analysis procedure and criteria for calculating and
evaluating the behavior of hull structures under dynamic loading conditions and built in accordance
with plans approved on the basis of the results of such analysis, in addition to full compliance with the
other requirements of the Rules.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/19 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in Length
Subsection 1/7 of the Guide for ’SafeHull Dynamic Loading Approach’ for Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH-DLA…

NOTATION
TCM
DESCRIPTION
Tailshaft Condition Monitoring (TCM) – This notation is assigned to vessels with tailshafts specifically
arranged with oil-lubricated stern tube bearings, complying with the requirements of the ABS Guide
for Classification Notation Tailshaft Condition Monitoring (TCM).
REFERENCES
1.1 of the Guide for Classification Notation Tailshaft Condition Monitoring (TCM)
REMARKS
Class Notation
TCM will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
NOTATION
WT
DESCRIPTION
WaterTight (WT) – The notation WT in the Record denotes that the watertight bulkheads have been
constructed in accordance with Rules. In each case, the notation WT is prefixed by the number of
such watertight bulkheads.
REFERENCES
3-2-9/ 1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
2/11.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Passenger Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
WT will be published in the category of “Hull” in the Record.
Common Structural Rules for Tankers and Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
CSR, SafeShip-CM
DESCRIPTION
Vessels designed and built to the requirements in Part 5A, “Common Structural Rules for Double Hull
Oil Tankers”, and Part 5B, “Common Structural Rules for Single/Double Side Skin Bulk Carriers”,
will be identified in the Record by the notation CSR, SafeShip-CM.
REFERENCES
Part 5A “Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers” of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Part 5B “Common Structural Rules for Single/Double Side Skin Bulk Carriers” of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels
Appendix to Part 5A and Part 5B “Guide for SafeShip Construction Monitoring Program”
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, CSR, SafeShip-CM…

À A1, Bulk Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, CSR, SafeShip-CM …
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Bulk Carrier
DESCRIPTION
A Bulk Carrier is a vessel that is constructed generally with single deck, topside tanks and hopper
side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk. It includes vessels of
such type as Ore Carriers or combination carriers such as Ore or Oil Carriers and Oil or Bulk/Ore
(OBO) Carriers. The ABS vessel type notation Bulk Carrier forms part of the class designation
assigned to a vessel built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C, Chapters 3 or 4 of the ABS
REFERENCES
5C-3-1/1.1, 5C-3-1/1.5.1 and 5C-4-1/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
See also bulk carrier notations, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, (no MP)
Example – À A1, Bulk Carrier, BC-B (maximum cargo density: 1.7 tonnes/m3), (no MP), Á,
À AMS, À ACCU, SH…
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Bulk Carrier, BC-A
Bulk Carrier, BC-B
Bulk Carrier, BC-C
(no MP)
DESCRIPTION
BC-A: Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 tonnes/m3 (62.4 lbs/ft3)
and above with specified holds empty in addition to BC-B conditions
BC-B: Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1.0 tonnes/m3 (62.4 lbs/ft3)
and above with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditions
BC-C: Bulk Carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1.0 tonnes/m3
(62.4 lbs/ft3)
(no MP): A notation added after the above Bulk Carrier BC-A, BC-B and BC-C notations where a
bulk carrier has not been designed for loading and unloading in multiple ports
REFERENCES
5C-3-1/1.1, 5C-3-1/1.3.5, 5C-3-1/1.5.1 and Appendix 5C-3-A6 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REMARKS
Class Notations for bulk carriers
Example – À A1, Bulk Carrier, BC-B (maximum cargo density: 1.7 tonnes/m3), (no MP),
Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Ore Carrier
DESCRIPTION
An Ore Carrier is a vessel having two longitudinal bulkheads and a double bottom throughout the
cargo area, constructed for the carriage of ore cargoes in the center holds only. The ABS vessel type
notation Ore Carrier is assigned to a vessel built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C,
Chapter 3 or 4 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-3-1/1.1, 5C-3-1/1.5.2 and 5C-4-1/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Ore Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…

Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Ore or Oil Carrier
DESCRIPTION
An Ore or Oil Carrier is a vessel having two longitudinal bulkheads and a double bottom throughout
the cargo area, constructed for the carriage of ore cargoes in the center holds or for the carriage of oil
cargoes in the center holds and wing tanks. The ABS vessel type notation Ore or Oil Carrier is
assigned to a vessel built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C, Chapters 1 and 3 or Chapters 2
and 4 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-3-1/1.1and 5C-3-1/1.5.3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Ore or Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…

Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Oil or Bulk/Ore (OBO) Carrier
DESCRIPTION
An Oil or Bulk/Ore (OBO) Carrier is a single deck vessel of double skin construction, with a
double bottom, lower and upper wing tanks, (hopper and topside tanks) intended for carriage of oil or
dry cargoes including ore in bulk. The ABS vessel type notation Oil or Bulk/Ore (OBO) Carrier is
assigned to a vessel built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C, Chapters 1 and 3 or Chapters
2 and 4 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-3-1/1.1, 5C-3-1/1.5.4 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Oil or Bulk/Ore (OBO) Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM…
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
Great Lakes Service
DESCRIPTION
This is a geographical limitation notation for vessels built specifically for trading on the Great Lakes
and the St. Lawrence Seaway. This notation is assigned to Great Lakes vessels of bulk carrier type,
having machinery aft, at least one complete deck, a double bottom and side tanks, a longitudinal
system of framing for the deck and bottom, and two continuous longitudinal bulkheads fitted between
the freeboard deck and the bottom shell.
REFERENCES
1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Great Lakes Service, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
GRAB
DESCRIPTION
This optional notation is assigned to Bulk Carriers to signify that the vessel’s inner bottom has been
designed for a specific grab weight.
REFERENCES
5C-3-4/7.3.2(b) of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM, GRAB…
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
HCS
DESCRIPTION
Hatch Cover Strength (HCS) – The notation HCS placed after the appropriate classification notation
for Bulk Carriers or Combination Carriers signifies that the cargo hold hatch covers located forward
of 0.25L from the forward perpendicular are designed in accordance with the requirements of
5C-3-6/15 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 2003. This notation is valid for
existing vessels, which have HCS notation or any new vessel under construction, for which the
building contract between Owner and builder was signed before 1 January 2004.
REFERENCES
5C-3-6/15.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 2003.
REMARKS
Class Notation
À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM, GRAB, HCS…
Bulk Carriers
NOTATION
PMA+
DESCRIPTION
This optional notation is assigned to Bulk Carriers of 20,000 gross tonnage and over constructed on or after
1 January 2006 to signify that the vessel’s means of access meets IMO Resolutions MSC.151(78) –
“Adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea, 1974” and
MSC.158(78) – “Adoption of Amendments to the Technical Provisions for Means of Access for
Inspections”, and the associated IACS Unified Interpretation (UI) SC 191 for the application of
amended SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6 (resolution MSC.151 (78)) and revised Technical provisions for
means of access for inspections (resolution MSC.158 (78)), plus additional ergonomic considerations.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/4 of the Guide for Means of Access to Tanks and Holds for Inspection
REMARKS
À AMS, À ACCU, SH, SHCM, PMA+…
Chemical Carriers
NOTATION
Chemical Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed or adapted and specifically fitted
for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in Part 5C, Chapter 9, Section 17 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. The ABS vessel type notation Chemical Carrier forms part
of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of Part
5C, Chapter 9 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-9-1/1.1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Chemical Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Compressed Natural Gas Carriers
NOTATION
Compressed Natural Gas Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed for the transportation in bulk of
compressed natural gas in accordance with the ABS Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed
Natural Gases in Bulk. The ABS vessel type notation Compressed Natural Gas Carrier forms
part of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the ABS Guide for
Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed Natural Gases in Bulk.
REFERENCES
1-3/1 of the Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed Natural Gases in Bulk
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Compressed Natural Gas Carrier, À AMS…

Container Carriers
NOTATION
Container Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed primarily for the carriage of
containers in holds or on deck or both, with structures for that purpose, such as cell guides, pedestals,
etc. The ABS vessel type notation Container Carrier forms part of the classification designation
assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C, Chapter 5 or 6 of the ABS
REFERENCES
1-1-3/3, 5C-5-1/1.1and 5C-6-1/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, APS, SH, SHCM…

Container Carriers
NOTATION
CSC
DESCRIPTION
Container Securing Certificate (CSC) – The CSC notation is an optional notation, which signifies
that the initial installation of the container securing system has been certified by the Bureau. A
certificate indicating that the initial installation is in compliance with the ABS Guide for Certification
of Container Securing Systems may be issued upon satisfactory completion of plan review, testing of
securing devices, approval of the Container Securing Manual and installation of the fixed securing
devices to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor.
REFERENCES
1.23 of the Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems
REMARKS
CSC will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
Container Carriers
NOTATION
PARR-N
PARR-C1
PARR-C2
DESCRIPTION
for Assessment of Parametric Roll Resonance in the Design of Container Carriers.
PARR-N – This notation is assigned to a vessel for which the susceptibility criteria of Section 2 of
the Guide shows no susceptibility to parametric roll.
PARR-C1 – This notation is assigned to a vessel with parametric roll under control. For this
notation, a roll decay test, susceptibility and severity check and numerical simulations have been
performed and operational guidance has been developed.
PARR-C2 – This notation is assigned to a vessel with parametric roll under control. For this
notation, a roll decay test, susceptibility and severity check and numerical simulations have been
performed and operational guidance has been developed. In addition, anti-rolling devices designed
specifically to eliminate or mitigate parametric roll with proof of efficiency or general-purpose anti-
rolling devices proven effective against parametric roll are fitted.
REFERENCES
Section 5 of the Guide for the Assessment of Parametric Roll Resonance in the Design of Container Carriers
REMARKS
PARR-N, PARR-C1 or PARR-C2 will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in
the Record.
Liquefied Gas Carriers
NOTATION
Liquefied Gas Carrier
DESCRIPTION
liquefied gas or other products listed in Part 5C, Chapter 8, Section 19 of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Vessels, or Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, i.e.: the International Gas Carrier Code, or
Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in
Bulk, i.e.: the Gas Carrier Code. The ABS vessel type notation Liquefied Gas Carrier forms part
of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with Part 5C, Chapter 8 of the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels or the ABS Guide for Building and Classing
Membrane Tank LNG Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, À AMS…

NOTATION
Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier
DESCRIPTION
liquefied natural gas of which the methane content is more than 80%. The ABS vessel type notation
Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier forms part of the classification designation assigned to vessels
built in accordance with Part 5C, Chapter 8 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier, À AMS…

NOTATION
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carrier with Type-A Independent Tanks
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed for the carriage of liquefied
petroleum gases. The ABS vessel type notation Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carrier with Type-A
Independent Tanks forms part of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in
accordance with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers with
Type-A Independent Tanks.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carrier with Type-A Independent Tanks, SH,
SHCM, À AMS…
NOTATION
DFD
DESCRIPTION
Dual Fuel Diesel Engine power plant (DFD) is a notation assigned to a vessel with a dual fuel diesel
engine power plant complying with the requirements of the ABS Guide for Propulsion Systems for
LNG Carriers, which has been constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor.
REFERENCES
Section 2 of the Guide for Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, À AMS, DFD

NOTATION
DFGT
DESCRIPTION
Dual Fuel Gas Turbine power plant (DFGT) is a notation assigned to a vessel with a dual fuel gas
turbine power plant complying with the requirements of the ABS Guide for Propulsion Systems for
LNG Carriers, which has been constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, À AMS, DFGT

NOTATION
GCU
DESCRIPTION
Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) is a notation assigned to a vessel with a gas combustion unit complying
with the requirements of the ABS Guide for Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers, which has been
constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, À AMS, GCU

NOTATION
(LNG) R
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a new or existing LNG Carrier on which the Owner has elected to install a
Re-gasification facility so that the vessel may load and transport LNG and then re-gasify it for direct
discharge ashore.
REFERENCES
3-1/1.13 of the Guide for Building and Classing Offshore LNG Terminals
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, (LNG) R, À AMS…

NOTATION
RELIQ
DESCRIPTION
Re-Liquefaction Unit (RELIQ) is a notation assigned to a vessel with a re-liquefaction unit complying
with the requirements of the ABS Guide for Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers, which has been
constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Carrier, À AMS, RELIQ

Oil Carriers
NOTATION
Fuel Oil Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed for the transportation of
petroleum products in bulk, having flash points exceeding 60°C (140°F), closed cup test. Petroleum
product refers to oil other than crude oil. The ABS vessel type notation Fuel Oil Carrier forms part
of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of
Part 5C, Chapter 1 or 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-1-1/1.1 and 5C-2-1/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fuel Oil Carrier, À AMS…

Oil Carriers
NOTATION
Oil Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed primarily for the transportation
of petroleum products (crude oil) in bulk, having flash points at or below 60°C (140°F), closed cup
test, and includes vessels of similar types such as combination carriers (Ore/Oil Carriers, etc.). The
ABS vessel type notation Oil Carrier forms part of the classification designation assigned to vessels
built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5C, Chapter1 or 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
5C-1-1/1.1 and 5C-2-1/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, À AMS…

Oil Carriers
NOTATION
CPP
DESCRIPTION
Cargo Piping Protected (CPP) – At the request of the Owner, the optional notation CPP is assigned
to an oil carrier in which all the cargo piping and valve control piping are located above the double
bottom. The CPP notation is not a condition of classification.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, À AMS, CPP…

Oil Carriers
NOTATION
PMA+
DESCRIPTION
This optional notation is assigned to Oil Carriers of 500 gross tonnage and over constructed on or after
1 January 2006 to signify that the vessel’s means of access meets IMO Resolutions MSC.151(78) –
“Adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea, 1974” and
MSC.158(78) – “Adoption of Amendments to the Technical Provisions for Means of Access for
Inspections”, and the associated IACS Unified Interpretation (UI) SC 191 for the application of
amended SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6 (resolution MSC.151 (78)) and revised Technical provisions for
means of access for inspections (resolution MSC.158 (78)), plus additional ergonomic considerations.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/4 of the Guide for Means of Access to Tanks and Holds for Inspection
REMARKS
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, À AMS, PMA+…

Oil Carriers
NOTATION
VEC
VEC-L
DESCRIPTION
Vapor Emission Control (VEC) – The notation VEC is assigned to indicate that an oil carrier is fitted
with a vapor emission control system; and that the system is in accordance with the applicable
requirements of 5C-1-7/21 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for this notation
Vapor Emission Control-Lightering (VEC-L) – The notation VEC-L is assigned to indicate that an
oil carrier is fitted with a vapor emission control system that is also suitable for use during lightering
operations; and that the system is in accordance with the applicable requirements of 5C-1-7/21 of the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for this notation.
REFERENCES
5C-1-7/1.1.2 and 5C-1-7/21 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, À AMS, VEC…

À A1 Oil Carrier, À AMS, VEC-L…
Passenger Vessels
NOTATION
Passenger Vessel
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessels designed and constructed and specifically fitted for the carriage
of more than twelve (12) passengers. The ABS vessel type notation Passenger Vessel forms part
of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of the
ABS Guide for Building and Classing Passenger Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Passenger Vessel, À AMS…

Passenger Vessels
NOTATION
COMF
COMF+
DESCRIPTION
COMF is a notation assigned to a vessel complying with the minimum criteria for passenger
accommodations and the ambient environment (i.e. vibration, noise, indoor climate and lighting). This
notation is assigned to passenger vessels built in accordance with the requirements of the ABS Guide
for Passenger Comfort on Ships.
COMF+ is a notation assigned to a vessel complying with the minimum criteria for passenger
accommodations and the ambient environment (i.e. vibration, noise, indoor climate and lighting) and
additional criteria with respect to whole-body vibration, including motion sickness. This notation is
assigned to passenger vessels built in accordance with the requirements of the ABS Guide for
Passenger Comfort on Ships.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/6 of the Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships
REMARKS
COMF or COMF+ will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
Refrigerated Cargo Carriers
NOTATION
IRCC
DESCRIPTION
The Integral Refrigerated Container Carrier notation IRCC indicates that a vessel is arranged for the
carriage of refrigerated containers of plug-in or integral types which have their own individually
mounted refrigeration machinery, hence requiring shipboard electrical power supply and in some
cases the cooling water supply for the condensers and, where fitted, the associated temperature
monitoring and control system and that such arrangements are in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À IRCC, À AMS…

NOTATION
RC(Hold No.)
DESCRIPTION
The Refrigerated Cargo (Some Holds Only) notation RC(Hold No.) indicates that a vessel has some
holds provided with facilities to carry refrigerated cargoes and that such arrangements are in
accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À RC(Hold Number(s)), À AMS…

NOTATION
RCC
RCCC
DESCRIPTION
The Refrigerated Cargo Carrier notation. RCC indicates that a vessel is arranged for the carriage of
refrigerated cargoes in insulated holds and that such arrangements are in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
The Refrigerated Cargo Container Carrier. notation RCCC indicates that a vessel is arranged for the
carriage of refrigerated containers of the porthole type, individually cooled by shipboard refrigeration
machinery and associated systems, and that such arrangements are in accordance with the applicable
REFERENCES
RCC
RCCC
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À RCC, À AMS…

À A1, À RCCC, À AMS…
NOTATION
REBLT
DESCRIPTION
The Refrigerated Edible Bulk Liquid Tanker notation REBLT indicates that a vessel is arranged for
the carriage of edible liquid products in bulk in refrigerated cargo tanks cooled by shipboard
refrigeration machinery and associated systems; and that such arrangements are in accordance with
the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À REBLT, À AMS…

NOTATION
RFC
DESCRIPTION
The Refrigerated Fish Carrier notation RFC indicates that a fish processing or fish storage vessel is
provided with facilities for chilling, cooling, or freezing and/or storage of fish in refrigerated cargo
holds cooled by the vessel’s own shipboard refrigeration machinery and associated systems and that
such arrangements are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À RFC, À AMS…

NOTATION
RMC
DESCRIPTION
The Refrigeration Machinery Certified notation RMC indicates that an existing vessel is fitted with
the arrangements necessary for the carriage of refrigerated cargoes which were not constructed and
installed under survey to this Bureau; but complies with Part 4, Section 12 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels (1997 edition).
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À AMS, RMC…

NOTATION
APLUS
DESCRIPTION
The Automatic Pallet Loading/Unloading System notation APLUS indicates that a refrigerated cargo
vessel is fitted with a system for automatic cargo loading and unloading a refrigerated hold through
automatic pallet handling, stack and security systems together with a monitoring and control system
and that the arrangements are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of
the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À APLUS, À AMS…

NOTATION
ASLS, or
SASLS
DESCRIPTION
The Automatic Side Loading pallet handling System notation ASLS indicates that a refrigerated
cargo vessel is fitted with a system whereby the cargo is loaded into and unloaded from a refrigerated
hold through an automatic side loading pallet handling system together with a monitoring and control
system; and that the arrangements are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 6,
Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, or.
The Semi-Automatic Side Loading pallet handling System notation SASLS indicates that a
refrigerated cargo vessel is fitted with a system whereby the cargo is loaded into and unloaded from a
refrigerated hold through a semi-automatic side loading pallet handling system together with a
monitoring and control system; and that the arrangements are in accordance with the applicable
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À ASLS… or

À A1, À SASLS…
NOTATION
CA
DESCRIPTION
The Controlled Atmosphere notation CA indicates that a refrigerated cargo vessel is fitted with
equipment and systems for supplying Nitrogen or equivalent gas to cargo holds, including associated
safety features, in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À CA (date of survey), À AMS…

NOTATION
CA (INST)
DESCRIPTION
The Controlled Atmosphere (Installation) notation CA (INST) indicates that a refrigerated cargo
vessel is fitted with a permanently installed piping system which is ready for connection to portable
controlled atmosphere generating equipment and that the arrangements and safety features are in
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, À CA (INST), À AMS…

NOTATION
(F)
DESCRIPTION
The Fruit Carrier notation (F) is assigned to refrigerated cargo or container vessels suitably designed
for the carriage of fruit in hold spaces or containers when such arrangements are in accordance with
the applicable requirements of Part 6, Chapter 2 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, (F), À AMS…

SWATH Vessels
NOTATION
SWATH Vessel
DESCRIPTION
The SWATH notation is assigned to vessels built in accordance to the requirements of the ABS Guide
for Building and Classing SWATH Vessels, and which are approved by the Committee for unrestricted
ocean service at the assigned freeboards.
REFERENCES
1/3.3 of the Guide for Building and Classing SWATH Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 SWATH, À AMS…

Vehicle Carriers
NOTATION
Vehicle Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel designed and constructed to carry roll-on/roll-off cargoes,
including vehicles, cargoes on pallets or in containers and loaded and unloaded by wheeled vehicles,
on exposed or enclosed single deck or multiple exposed/enclosed decks, e.g. pure car carrier, roll-
on/roll-off ship, trailer ship, etc. The ABS vessel type notation Vehicle Carrier forms part of the
classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of Section
5C-10-2 and other relevant sections of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Vehicle Carrier, À AMS…

Vehicle Carriers
NOTATION
Vehicle Passenger Ferry
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel designed and constructed and fitted for the transportation of
vehicles and more than twelve (12) passengers, including a ship carrying commercial vehicles and
accompanying personnel. Also may be referred to as a ro-ro passenger ferry. The ABS vessel type
notation Vehicle Passenger Ferry forms part of the classification designation assigned to vessels
built in accordance with the requirements of Section 5C-10-3 and other relevant sections of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels including the applicable safety requirements of the ABS
Guide for Building and Classing Passenger Vessels.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Vehicle Passenger Ferry, À AMS…

Water Carriers
NOTATION
Water Carrier
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a vessel that is designed and constructed and specifically fitted for the
carriage of water cargo in bulk in cargo tanks. The ABS vessel type notation Water Carrier forms
part of the classification designation assigned to vessels built in accordance with the requirements of
the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Vessels Intended to Carry Water.
REFERENCES
1.1 of the Guides for Building and Classing Vessels Intended to Carry Water
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Water Carrier, À AMS…

Steel Vessels < 90 m (295 ft)
NOTATION
Intended for Service in Domestic Waters (Indicate Specific Operational Area)
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to vessels built in accordance with Appendix 1 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length for restricted domestic
service, with the restricted area being specified in the class designation.
REFERENCES
Part 5, Appendix 1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Gulf of Mexico, À AMS…

NOTATION
Escort Vessel
Escort Vessel (Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2)
DESCRIPTION
Escort Vessel – A vessel intended to provide assistance to disabled vessels in emergencies
involving impaired maneuverability due to loss of propulsion or steering or both. Such vessels
complying with the requirements in Part 5, Chapter 13 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length will be distinguished by the classification
designation Escort Vessel
Escort Vessel (Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2) – This notation is to be assigned to Dual Purpose
vessels designed and built to the requirements of Part 5, Chapter 13 of ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length and maybe designated as Escort
Vessel (Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2 or 1 or 3).
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Escort Vessel, À AMS…

À A1 Á Escort Vessel (Fire Fighting Class 2), À AMS…
NOTATION
(Fire Fighting Capability)
DESCRIPTION
A special classification designation given to vessels which have special fire fighting capabilities in
addition to their regular service but are not specifically built for the service intended to be covered by
Part 5, Chapter 9 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295
feet) in Length (i.e. Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, 2 or 3). Such vessels complying with these special
requirements may be distinguished with their assigned designation followed by the special
designation (Fire Fighting Capability).
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Towing Service (Fire Fighting Capability), À AMS…

NOTATION
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1
DESCRIPTION
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 (FFV Class 1) – A Classification notation indicating that a vessel
has the capability to fight external fires and is fitted with a water spray protection system for cooling
the vessel’s surface to enable close operation for early stages of fire fighting and rescue operations;
and that the systems are in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 5, Chapter 9 of the
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length. Minimum
fire fighting equipment includes two (2) water monitors capable of discharging 1200 m3/hr each.
is fitted with arrangements to continuously fight large fires and has the ability to maintain station
while fire fighting monitors are in full operation; and that the systems are in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Part 5, Chapter 9 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length. Minimum fire fighting equipment includes three (3) water
monitors capable of discharging 2400 m3/hr each, or four (4) water monitors capable of discharging
1800 m3/hr each, plus foam generators.
is fitted with the necessary arrangements to be capable of fighting continuously, large fires and has the
ability to maintain station while fire fighting monitors are in full operation; and that the systems are in
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length. Minimum fire fighting equipment
includes three (4) water monitors capable of discharging 2400 m3/hr each, plus foam generators.
REFERENCES
Section 5-9-1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, À AMS…

À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2, À AMS…
À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 3, À AMS…
NOTATION
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class 2
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class 3
DESCRIPTION
Combined notations assigned to a vessel indicating compliance with the respective Class 1, 2 and 3
notation requirements, as applicable.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Combined Class Notations
Example – À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class 2, À AMS…

À A1 Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1 and Class 3, À AMS…
NOTATION
Fishing Vessel
Side Trawl
Stern Trawl
Torremolinos Convention
DESCRIPTION
Fishing Vessel is a vessel designed and constructed to commercially catch, take or harvest fish or
other living resources of the sea, including a fishing vessel that also processes its catch. A fishing
vessel complying with the requirements of Part 5, Chapter 14 of the ABS Rules for Building and
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length will be given the classification notation
of Fishing Vessel. In addition, an entry will also be made in the Record describing the vessel as
either Side Trawl or Stern Trawl, as applicable.
The notation Torremolinos Convention is assigned to fishing vessels to indicate that the fishing
vessel has been found to be in compliance with the provisions of the International Conference on
Safety of Fishing Vessels 1977/1993 Protocol.
REFERENCES
5-14-1/1 and 5-14-1/7 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fishing Vessel, Side Trawl, À AMS… or

À A1 Fishing Vessel, Stern Trawl, À AMS…
and
À A1 Fishing Vessel, Torremolinos Convention, À AMS…
NOTATION
(Oil Recovery Capability Class 1)
(Oil Recovery Capability Class 2)
DESCRIPTION
A tugboat, supply vessel and other similar vessels designed and built in accordance with the
requirements of the ABS Guide for Vessels with Oil Recovery Capabilities which are intended for
service in the event of oil spills and are equipped for the storage of recovered oil floating on the sea
will be distinguished by the classification designation of Oil Recovery Capability together with the
appropriate additional notation of Class 1 or Class 2 depending on the flash point of the oil to be
recovered. Vessels intended to recover oil of unknown flash point will be given the Class 1
notation. Vessels intended to recover oil having a flash point exceeding 60°C (140°F) will be given
the Class 2 notation.
REFERENCES
Section 1 of the Guide for Vessels with Oil Recovery Capabilities
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Towing Vessel (Oil Recovery Capability Class 1), À AMS… or

À A1 Towing Vessel (Oil Recovery Capability Class 2), À AMS…
NOTATION
Oil Recovery Vessel, Class 1
Oil Recovery Vessel, Class 2
DESCRIPTION
A vessel designed and built in accordance with the requirements of Part 5, Chapter 11 of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length for the recovery
of oil having varying flash points will be distinguished by the classification designation of Oil
Recovery Vessel together with the appropriate additional notation of Class 1 or Class 2
depending on the flash point of the oil to be recovered. Vessels intended to recover oil of unknown
flash point will be given the Class 1 notation. Vessels intended to recover oil having a flash point
exceeding 60°C (140°F) will be given the Class 2 notation.
REFERENCES
5-11-1/1.1 and 5-11-1/1.3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Recovery Vessel Class 1, À AMS… or

À A1 Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, À AMS…
NOTATION
Safety Standby Service
GR A – (N)
GR B – (N)
GR C – (N)
DESCRIPTION
Safety Standby Service – An optional Classification notation assigned to a vessel built in
accordance with the ABS Rules for unrestricted service, as well as the additional requirements
pertaining to special features considered necessary for the evacuation and reception of personnel from
an offshore installation and the rescue and care of persons from another vessel or the sea as found in
Part 5, Chapter 12 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet)
in Length. In addition, the class designation will include a notation that will signify the number of
survivors the vessel has been certified to accommodate, i.e., GR A - (N), GR B - (N) or GR C - (N).
GR A - (N), GR B - (N), GR C - (N) – These notations are assigned to Safety Standby Service
vessels, indicating the class designation together with the number of survivors (N), the vessel has been
certified to accommodate. Group A (GR A) includes a number of survivors greater than 300, Group B
(GR B) equal to or greater than 20 and less than or equal to 300 and Group C (GR C) less than 20.
REFERENCES
5-12-1/1and 5-12-2/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Safety Standby Service, GR A - (320), À AMS…

NOTATION
Offshore Support Vessel
Offshore Support Vessel, AH
Offshore Support Vessel, WS
DESCRIPTION
Offshore Support Vessel is a vessel primarily engaged in the transport of stores, materials and
equipment to offshore installations and are designed with accommodation and bridge erections in the
forward part of the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the after part for handling of cargo at sea.
Offshore supply vessels built in accordance with the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessel Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length including Part 5, Chapter 10 will be assigned the class
notation of Offshore Support Vessel.
Anchor Handling (AH) Service – An Offshore Support Vessel that is also designed and built for
anchor handling operations in accordance with the requirements of Section 5-10-4 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length will be distinguished by
the class notation AH, i.e., Offshore Support Vessel, AH.
Well Stimulation (WS) Service – An Offshore Support Vessel that is also designed and built for
well stimulation operations in accordance with the requirements of Section 5-10-5 of the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length will be distinguished by
the class notation WS, i.e., Offshore Support Vessel, WS.
REFERENCES
5-10-1/3, Section 5-10-4 and 5-10-4/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in
Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Offshore Support Vessel, À AMS… or

À A1 Offshore Support Vessel, AH, À AMS… or
À A1 Offshore Support Vessel, WS, À AMS…
NOTATION
Towing Vessel
BP (xx)
QR
DESCRIPTION
Towing Vessel is a classification notation assigned to vessels designed primarily for towing service
and built to the requirements of Part 5, Chapter 8 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length It is also the classification designation given to a tug that
has the capability to separate from the barge of a tug-barge combination and shift to towing by hawser.
Bollard Pull (BP (xx)) – An additional notation assigned to a Towing Vessel indicating the static
Bollard Pull determined by an approved bollard pull test in the presence of a the Surveyor. The
magnitude of the bollard pull obtained during the test will be included in the ( ) in long tons.
Quick Release (QR) – An additional notation assigned to a Towing Vessel indicating that it has a
remotely controlled Quick Release device for the towing hook or towing winch; and that the
arrangements are in accordance with 5-8-1/5.1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel
Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length.
REFERENCES
5-8-1/3, 5-8-1/3.1.1 and 5-8-1/9, and 5-8-1/5.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295
Feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Towing Vessel, À AMS, QR, BP(xx)…

NOTATION
Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, DM
Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, PM
DESCRIPTION
Integrated Tug-Barge (ITB) – Towing Vessel – Dual Mode (Articulated Connection)

The tug will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the notation Towing Vessel Great
Lakes Service, DM, which is in full compliance with the requirements of the Part 5, Chapter 8 of
the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length, and
signifies that the vessel has the Dual Mode (DM) capabilities, pushing the barge in an Integrated Tug-
Barge (ITB) mode and towing the barge by hawser in a separate mode.
Barge
The barge will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols and notations in accordance
with 1-1-3/3 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges followed by the
geographical/operational limitation, Great Lakes Service, DM.
Integrated Towing Vessel – Pushing Mode (Rigid Connection)

The tug will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the notation Towing Vessel Great
Lakes Service, PM. This class notation will be assigned to a tug which does not meet the
requirements for intact stability during tow as specified in the Part 5, Chapter 8, Section 2 of the ABS
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length, but does meet the
requirements of the rest of the above Rules, and is intended to operate in a Pushing Mode (PM) only
and remain fixed to the barge throughout the voyage under all weather conditions.
Barge
The barge will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols and designations in
accordance with 1-1-3/3 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges followed by the
geographical/operational limitation, Great Lakes Service, PM.
REFERENCES
1.1.1 and 1.1.3 (DM) and 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 (PM) of the Guide for Building and Classing Integrated Tug-Barge (ITB)
Combinations to Operate on the Great Lakes
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, DM, À AMS…

À A1 Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, PM, À AMS…
NOTATION
RB
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to vessels less than 90 meters (295 feet) in length which have successfully
undergone the necessary survey, analysis and repair to enable a vessel to continue actively working
past its normal life (20-25 years) as required by the ABS Guide for Rebuilding Vessels Less than 90 meters
(295 feet) in Length.
REFERENCES
1/1 of the Guide for Rebuilding Vessels Less than 90 meters (295 feet) in Length
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Towing Vessel, RB, À AMS…

High Speed Craft
NOTATION
HSC
DESCRIPTION
High Speed Craft (HSC) – This notation is assigned to craft that have been built in accordance with
the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft, or equivalent. Where approved by the
Committee, for unrestricted ocean service, such craft will be distinguished in the Record by the
symbols À A1 HSC À AMS indicating compliance with the hull and machinery requirements of the
Guide.
This notation for High Speed Craft (HSC) is to be assigned to the following craft designed and built
to the requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft.
Mono-hull Length of Craft ( L) < 130 m (427 ft)
Multi-hull L < 100 m (328 ft)
Surface Effects Ship (SES) L < 90 m (295 ft)
Hydro Foil L < 60 m (197 ft)
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, À AMS…

High Speed Craft
NOTATION
HHP
SHHP
DESCRIPTION
High Holding Power (HHP) – This notation for anchors is assigned for specially designed anchor for
which proven holding power is not less than two times of an ordinary stockless anchor.
Super High Holding Power (SHHP) – This notation for anchors is assigned for specially designed
anchor for which proven holding power is not less than four times of an ordinary stockless anchor.
REFERENCES
3/22.11.2 and 3/22.11.3 of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, HHP, À AMS… or

À A1 HSC, SHHP, À AMS…
High Speed Craft
NOTATION
HSC Passenger Craft (A)
HSC Passenger Craft (B)
HSC Ro-Ro Passenger Craft (A)
HSC Ro-Ro Passenger Craft (B)
HSC Cargo Craft
DESCRIPTION
These notations are assigned to craft that have been built in accordance with the requirements of the
ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft and the IMO HSC Code for special types of
craft and which are approved by the Committee for restricted ocean service at the assigned freeboards,
will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols À A1 HSC followed by an
appropriate notation, i.e. Passenger Craft (A), etc.
The (A) and (B) indicate a craft defined as a Category A Passenger Craft and a Category B Passenger
Craft respectively in accordance with the IMO HSC Code. The notation “Cargo Craft” defines a
craft that is certified in accordance with the IMO HSC Code.
REFERENCES
1.4.13 and 1.4.51 of the IMO HSC Code
REMARKS
Class Notations
Example – À A1 HSC, Passenger Craft (A), À AMS…

High Speed Craft
NOTATION
HSC Crewboat
DESCRIPTION
The notation HSC Crewboat is assigned to a craft that is designed and constructed and specifically
fitted for the transferring/transporting of industrial personnel in the offshore oil and gas industry
between a shore base and offshore installations and vice versa. These craft may also carry cargo. The
ABS craft type notation HSC Crewboat forms part of the classification designation assigned to craft
built in accordance with the requirements of Supplement No. 1 – Part 5, Section 2 of the Guide for
Building and Classing High Speed Craft.
REFERENCES
Part 5, Section 2 of the Supplement No. 1 to the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, Crewboat, À AMS…

High Speed Craft
NOTATION
HSC Government Service
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to special purpose craft, which have been built to the satisfaction of the
Surveyors to the Bureau to arrangements and scantlings approved for the particular purpose. Where
approved by the Committee for the particular service, such craft will be classed and distinguished in
the Record by the symbols À A1 HSC followed by a description of the service for which special
modifications to the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft have been approved,
e.g., Government Service, etc.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, Government Service, À AMS…

High Speed Craft
NOTATION
SH-DLA
DESCRIPTION
SafeHull Dynamic Load Approach (SH-DLA) – This notation is assigned to high speed craft to
provide enhanced structural analyses to assess the capabilities and sufficiency of a structural design. A
fundamental requirement of SH-DLA is that the preliminary design of the structure be in accordance
with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft criteria.
REFERENCES
Subsection 1/3 of the Guidance Notes on Dynamic Loading Approach and Direct Analysis for High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, SH-DLA, À AMS…

High Speed Craft – Naval Services
NOTATION
HSC Naval Craft
HSC Coastal Naval Craft
HSC Riverine Naval Craft
DESCRIPTION
HSC Naval Craft – This notation is assigned to naval vessels that have been built in accordance with
the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft, or equivalent and approved by the
Committee. Such craft will be distinguished in the Record by the symbols À A1 HSC Naval Craft
À AMS indicating compliance with the hull and machinery requirements of this Guide. Naval Craft
notation is to be assigned to naval vessels that are intended to operate in the littoral environment, but
are capable of open ocean voyages. Naval craft are limited to a maximum voyage of 300 miles from a
safe harbor when operating in the Winter Seasonal Zones as indicated in Annex II of the International
Conference on Load Lines, 1966. When operating on an open ocean voyage, craft are to avoid
tropical cyclones and other severe weather events.
HSC Coastal Naval Craft – This notation is to be assigned to naval vessels that are intended to
operate on a coastal voyage with a maximum distance from safe harbor of 300 miles and a maximum
voyage of 150 miles from a safe harbor when operating in the Winter Seasonal Zones as indicated in
Annex II of the International Conference on Load Lines, 1966. Coastal Naval Craft are not permitted
to perform transoceanic movements.
HSC Riverine Naval Craft – This notation is to be assigned to naval vessels that are intended to
operate in rivers, harbors, and coastlines with a maximum distance from safe harbor of 50 miles.
Riverine Naval Craft are not permitted to perform transoceanic movements.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/5 and 1-1-3/TableB of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC Naval Craft, À AMS…

À A1 HSC Coastal Naval Craft, À AMS…
À A1 HSC Riverine Naval Craft, À AMS…
NOTATION
OE
DESCRIPTION
Operational Envelope (OE) – This notation is assigned to craft for which the structure has been
reviewed based on the limitations given in a particular operational envelope. The operational envelope
is given in terms of speed and significant wave height in the most unfavorable combination of length
and direction of the wave. The operational envelope (OE) is to be part of the Operating Manual for
the craft for use in determining the maximum operational speeds for the various sea-states in which
the craft is intended to operate, in conjunction with the OE notation.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/Table C of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC Naval Craft, OE, À AMS…

NOTATION
SH-DLA
DESCRIPTION
SafeHull Dynamic Load Approach (SH-DLA) – This notation is assigned to high speed craft to
provide enhanced structural analyses to assess the capabilities and sufficiency of a structural design. A
fundamental requirement of SH-DLA is that the preliminary design of the structure be in accordance
with the ABS Guide for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft criteria.
REFERENCES
3-1-3 of the Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Naval Craft
Subsection 1/3 of the Guidance Notes on Dynamic Loading Approach and Direct Analysis for High Speed Craft
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 HSC, SH-DLA, À AMS…

Yachting Service
NOTATION
Yachting Service
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to vessels designed and built in accordance with the ABS Guide for Building
and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts and also the ABS Rules for Reinforced Plastic Vessels.
REFERENCES
1/11.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts
1.6 of the Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Vessels
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Yachting Service, À AMS…

Yachting Service
NOTATION
Commercial Yachting Service
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to vessels designed and built in accordance with the ABS Guide for Building
and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts that are chartered as motor yachts and are not considered by the
Administration to be passenger vessels, do not carry more than 12 charter guests and do not carry
cargo.
REFERENCES
1/1.4 of the Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts (Notice No. 2)
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Commercial Yachting Service, À AMS…

Yachting Service
NOTATION
Offshore Racing Yacht
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to offshore racing yachts of 24 meters (80 feet) or greater in length overall to
30.5 meters (100 feet) in scantling length which have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyor to
the full requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Offshore Racing Yachts, or
equivalent.
REFERENCES
1.3.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Offshore Racing Yachts
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Offshore Racing Yacht…

Barges – Ocean Services
NOTATION
Barge
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to barges designed and built in accordance with the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Barges and intended to carry variety of cargoes as stated by the Rules.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/3.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Barge…
NOTATION
Chemical Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to barges built in accordance with the ABS Rules for Building and Classing
Steel Barges and intended to carry dangerous chemicals.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Chemical Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Fuel Oil Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges and intended to carry petroleum products with flash point above 60°C (140°F) (closed
cup test).
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fuel Oil Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Fuel Oil or Chemical Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges and intended to carry petroleum products or dangerous chemicals, but not at the same
time, as stated in 1-1-3/3.5 and 1-1-3/3.7 of the Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fuel Oil or Chemical Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Fuel Oil and Chemical Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges and intended to carry petroleum products and dangerous chemicals, at the same time, as
stated in 1-1-3/3.5 and 1-1-3/3.7 of the Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Fuel Oil and Chemical Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Independent Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges and intended to carry cargo in independent tanks with a working pressure below 2.06 bar
(2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi).
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Independent Tank Barge…

NOTATION
LASH Barge
DESCRIPTION
Lighter Aboard SHip Barge – This notation is assigned to steel barges, which have no loadline
certificate, and are intended to be carried aboard a vessel.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 LASH Barge…

NOTATION
Liquefied Gas Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, and intended to carry liquid gases such as these indicated in the International Code for
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquid Gases in Bulk.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liquefied Gas Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Oil Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, and intended to carry petroleum products with flash point at or below 60°C (140°F),
closed cup test.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Oil or Chemical Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, and intended to carry petroleum products or dangerous chemicals, but not at the same
time, as stated in 1-1-3/3.5 and 1-1-3/3.7 of the Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil or Chemical Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Oil and Chemical Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, and intended to carry petroleum products and dangerous chemicals, at the same time, as
stated in 1-1-3/3.5 and 1-1-3/3.7 of the Rules.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Oil and Chemical Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Pressure Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, and intended to carry cargo in independent tanks with a working pressure at 2.06 bar
(2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi) or above.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Pressure Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Tank Barge
DESCRIPTION
Steel Barges, which are intended to carry liquid in bulk.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Tank Barge…

NOTATION
Accommodation Barge
Hotel Barge
DESCRIPTION
Accommodation Barge – This notation is assigned to barges designed and built to the ABS
Preliminary Rules for Accommodation Barges and Hotel Barges.
Hotel Barge – This notation is assigned to barges designed and built to the ABS Preliminary Rules
for Accommodation Barges and Hotel Barges.
REFERENCES
1.19 of the Preliminary Rules for Accommodation Barge and Hotel Barges
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Accommodation Barge…

À A1 Hotel Barge…
Rivers and Intracoastal Services
NOTATION
Floating Dry Dock
DESCRIPTION
This notation is to be assigned a floating dry dock over 61 m (200 ft) in length built under the
supervision of ABS Surveyors for compliance with the requirements of the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Steel Floating Dry Docks.
REFERENCES
1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Floating Dry Docks
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Dry Dock…

Rivers and Intracoastal Services
NOTATION
Barge River Service
Chemical Tank Barge, River Service (Type I, II & III)
Oil Tank Barge, River Service
Passenger Vessel, River Service, etc
Towing Vessel, River Service
DESCRIPTION
These notations are assigned to vessels (barges, chemical tank barges, oil tank barges, passenger
vessels, towing vessels, etc.) in compliance with ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
for Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/3 and 3-2-5/3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways
REMARKS
Class Notations
Example – À A1 Passenger Vessel, River Service, À AMS… or

À A1 Oil Tank Barge, River Service…
Rivers and Intracoastal Services, (Great Lakes)
NOTATION
DM
PM
DESCRIPTION
Dual Mode (DM) – This notation will be assigned to tugs, which are in full compliance with the
requirements of the Part 5, Chapter 8 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under
90 Meters (295 feet) in Length, and signifies that the vessels have the dual mode (DM) capabilities,
pushing barges in ITB mode and towing barges by hawser in a separate mode. The tug will be classed
and distinguished in the Record by the notation À A1 Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, DM.
Similarly, the barge will be classed and distinguished in the Record by appropriate notation followed
by Great Lakes Service, DM.
The tug and the barge are to be classed as two separate vessels but will be cross-referenced in the
Record.
Pushing Mode (PM) – This notation will be assigned to tugs, which do not meet the requirements for
intact stability during tow as specified in the Part 5, Chapter 8, Section 2 of the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length, but do meet the requirements
of the rest of the above Rules, and are intended to operate in a pushing mode (PM) only and remain
fixed to the barges throughout the voyage under all weather conditions. The tug will be classed and
distinguished in the Record by the notation À A1 Towing Vessel Great Lakes Service, PM.
Similarly, the barge will be classed and distinguished in the Record by appropriate notation followed
by Great Lakes Service, PM.
The tug and the barge are to be classed as two separate vessels but will be cross-referenced in the
Record.
REFERENCES
DM
1/1.1.1 and 1/1.1.3 of the Guide for Building and Classing ITB Combinations Intended to Operate on the Great Lakes
PM
1/1.1.2 and 1/1.1.3 of the Guide for Building and Classing ITB Combinations Intended to Operate on the Great Lakes
REMARKS
ABS Notation
Example – À A1 Oil Tank Barge, Great Lakes Service, DM…

À A1 Tank Barge, Great Lakes Service, PM…
Underwater Vehicles and Systems
NOTATION
Diving Bell
Submersible
Personnel Capsule
Habitat, etc.
DESCRIPTION
These notations are to be assigned for manned or occasionally manned underwater vehicles,
underwater facilities hyperbaric facilities and diving simulators which have been built to the
satisfaction of ABS surveyors to the full requirements of ABS Rules for Underwater Vehicles,
Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities, or their equivalent where approved by the ABS Classification
Committee for the service.
REFERENCES
7/5.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
REMARKS
Class Notations
Example – À A1 Diving Bell…

À A1 Submersible…
À A1 Personnel Capsule…
À A1 Habitat…
NOTATION
Diving System
Underwater Complex, etc
DESCRIPTION
These notations are to be assigned for manned or occasionally manned components the meet the
requirements of ABS Rules for Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities (UWVSHF),
and all other components are certified by ABS and are in full compliance with the UWVSHF Rules.
REFERENCES
1/5.3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Diving System…

À A1 Underwater Complex…
NOTATION
Deck Decompression Chamber
Dive Control Station
Handling System
Remote Operated Vehicle, etc
DESCRIPTION
These notations are to be assigned to underwater vehicles and underwater support components which
have been built to the satisfaction of ABS surveyors to the full requirements of ABS Rules for
Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities, or their equivalent.
REFERENCES
A1/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À Deck Decompression Chamber…

À Dive Control Station…
À Handling System…
À Remote Operated Vehicle…
Offshore Services
NOTATION
AMCC
AMCCU
DESCRIPTION
AMCC – This notation is assigned to the automatic or remote control and monitoring systems for
non-propulsion related machinery and systems on offshore floating installations or fixed installations.
In particular, where in lieu of manning the machinery space(s) locally, it is intended to control and
monitor the machinery/systems under continuous supervision from a local centralized control and
monitoring station(s).
AMCCU – This notation is assigned to the automatic or remote control and monitoring systems for
non-propulsion related machinery and systems on offshore floating installations or fixed installations.
In particular, where it is intended that the machinery space(s) and the local centralized control and
monitoring station(s) (if provided) be periodically unmanned, and that the machinery/systems be
controlled and monitored from a remote control and monitoring center located outside the machinery
space(s).
REFERENCES
1-1/3.1 and 1-1/3.3 of the Guide for Automatic or Remote Control Monitoring for Machinery and Systems (other than
propulsion) on Offshore Installations
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Floating Production, Storage & Offloading System (FPSO), À AMCC… or
À A1, Floating Production, Storage & Offloading System (FPSO), À AMCCU…
Offshore Services
NOTATION
À CDS
DESCRIPTION
This non-mandatory notation is assigned to indicate that drilling systems and equipment comply with
the ABS Guide for the Certification of Drilling Systems. The symbol À will be omitted if the drilling
systems and equipment, although complying with the Guide, have not been manufactured and
installed under survey to ABS.
REFERENCES
1/5.1 of the Guide for the Certification of Drilling Systems
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Self Elevating Drilling Unit, À CDS… and

or
À A1, Self Elevating Drilling Unit, CDS… and
Offshore Services
NOTATION
(Disconnectable)
DESCRIPTION
This notation, together with À AMS (or AMS), is assigned to a floating installation system that has a
propulsion system and a means of disengaging the vessel from its mooring and riser systems to allow
the vessel to ride out severe weather or seek refuge under its own power for a specified design
environmental condition.
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1, Floating Production, Storage and Offloading System (FPSO),

(Disconnectable), À AMS…
Offshore Services
NOTATION
HAB
HAB+
DESCRIPTION
HAB – This notation is assigned to an installation complying with the minimum criteria for crew
accommodations and the ambient environment (i.e., vibration, noise, indoor climate and lighting)
provided in the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Offshore Installations.
HAB+ – This notation is assigned to an installation complying with more stringent habitability
criteria with respect to whole-body vibration and indoor climate as provided in the ABS Guide for
Crew Habitability on Offshore Installations.
REFERENCES
1/6.1 and 1/6.2 of the Guide for Crew Habitability on Offshore Installations
REMARKS
HAB or HAB+ will be published in the category of “Additional Notations” in the Record.
Offshore Services
NOTATION
DESCRIPTION
Â – This symbol signifies that the anchor, chains or wire rope, which have been specified by the
Owner for position mooring, have been tested in accordance with the specifications of the Owner and
in the presence of a Surveyor. It is applicable to ship type displacement hull designed for offshore
operation as well as to multiple hull design. The symbol Â is placed after the classification notation
À A1.
Ã – This symbol signifies that that the anchor, chains or wire rope satisfy the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units for position mooring, as outlined in Appendix 3-5-A1. It
is applicable to ship type displacement hull designed for offshore operation as well as to multiple hull
design. The symbol Ã is placed after the classification notation À A1.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/11, 3-5-1/5 and 5-5-1/7 of the Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Column Stabilized Drilling Unit, Â… and

À A1 Column Stabilized Drilling Unit, Ã…
Offshore Services
NOTATION
Barge Drilling Unit
DESCRIPTION
This notation is to be assigned to barge type, displacement hull offshore drilling units without
propulsion machinery. It denotes barge designed and built under Survey to the Bureau in accordance
with the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1.5.2 and 3-1-1/3.5.2 of the Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Barge Drilling Unit…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Column-Stabilized Drilling Unit
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to a mobile offshore structure that depends upon the buoyancy of columns
for floatation and stability for all afloat modes of operation or raising and lowering the unit. It denotes
unit designed and built under Survey to the Bureau in accordance with the ABS Rules for Building
and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1.3 and 3-1-1/3.3 of the Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Column-Stabilized Drilling Unit…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Drilling Unit
DESCRIPTION
This notation is to be assigned to ship type, displacement hull offshore drilling units equipped with
propulsion machinery. It denotes unit designed and built under Survey to the Bureau in accordance
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1.5.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Drilling Unit, À AMS…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Self Elevating Drilling Unit
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to units having a hull with sufficient buoyancy to transport the unit to the
desired location, to raise the hull to a pre-determined elevation above the sea surface with its legs
supported at the seabed. It denotes unit designed and built under Survey to the Bureau in accordance
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1.1 and 3-1-1/3.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Self-Elevating Drilling Unit…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Floating Offshore Installation (FOI)
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to cover the hull structure of ship type displacement hull designed, (and
other hull configurations), equipment, marine machinery, and position mooring system but the
production facility is excluded. For classification À A1 Floating Offshore Installation (FOI), the
shipboard systems, including the electrical system circuit protection for the production facilities and
production fire fighting equipment, are to be reviewed by the Bureau for the safety of the vessel.
REFERENCES
1-3/3 of the Guide for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Offshore Installation (FOI)…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading System (FPSO)
DESCRIPTION
other hull configurations), equipment, and the marine machinery, position mooring system, and
production facility. This notation cover the following components:
i) Vessel, including hull structure, equipment, and marine machinery under one of the above
notations, subject to the requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Floating
Production Installations.
ii) Position Mooring System according to the requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and
Classing Floating Production Installations.
iii) Production Facilities according to the requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and
Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations and the ABS Guide for Building and Classing
Floating Production Installations.
REFERENCES
1-3/5.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Production, Storage and Offloading System (FPSO), À AMS…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Floating Production (and Offloading) System (FPS)
DESCRIPTION
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Production, (and Offloading) System (FPS)…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Floating Storage and Offloading System (FSO)
DESCRIPTION
REFERENCES
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Floating Storage and Offloading System (FSO)…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
F Floating
G Gravity Based
L Liquefaction Facility
O Transfer of LNG (Offloading/Loading)
P Gas Processing Facility
R Re-Gasification Facility
S Storage Facility
T Terminal without Processing Equipment
DESCRIPTION
These notations are assigned to offshore LNG terminal systems that have been built, installed, and
commissioned to the satisfaction of the Surveyors to the Bureau to the full requirements of the Rules
or to their equivalent, where approved by the Committee for service for the specified design
environmental conditions. Accordingly, such systems will be classed and distinguished in the ABS
Record by the symbol À A1, followed by the appropriate notation, as listed above, for the intended
service listed. Class notations were chosen to provide a clear description of the function of each
configuration using the above symbols.
REFERENCES
1/5.1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Offshore LNG Terminals
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 F(LNG) PLSO or À A1 G(LNG) PLSO – Floating or Gravity Based LNG

Terminals with Gas Processing and Production, Liquefaction, Storage and Offloading.
The terminal receives well gas, processes it, liquefies the natural gas and condensate for
storage and offloading.
À A1 F(LNG) ORS or À A1 G(LNG) ORS – Floating or Gravity Based LNG Storage
Terminals with Re-Gasification Facility. The terminal receives LNG from a trading LNG
carrier, stores it, regasifies and discharges the gas ashore.
À A1 F(LNG) SO or À A1 G(LNG) SO – Floating or Gravity Based LNG Storage and
Offloading Terminals. The terminal receives, stores and offloads LNG in a lightering
operation
Offshore Services
NOTATION
Liftboat
DESCRIPTION
This notation is assigned to liftboats which have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyor to the
Bureau, to the full requirements of the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats, or equivalent.
REFERENCES
1-1-3/1 of the Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Liftboat, À AMS…

Offshore Services
NOTATION
Offshore Installation
Offshore Installation – Hydrocarbon Processing
Offshore Installation – Hydrocarbon Production
Offshore Installation – Electric Generating Plant (electric generating plant-export load)
Offshore Installation – Offshore Pipelines
Offshore Installation – Offshore Risers
Offshore Installation – Chemical Processing
Offshore Installation – Metals/Ore Processing
DESCRIPTION
The À A1 Offshore Installation notation is assigned to Offshore Installations that have been built
to the satisfaction of the Surveyors of the Bureau, to the requirements as contained in the ABS Rules
for Building and Classing Offshore Installations.
Offshore Installations that have been built to the satisfaction of the Surveyors of the Bureau, to the
requirements as contained in the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore
Installations, the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Undersea Pipeline Systems and/or the ABS
Guide for Building and Classing Undersea Riser Systems. When approved by the Committee,
installations will be classed and distinguished in the Record by the symbols À A1 Offshore
Installation followed by the appropriate notation as shown above.
REFERENCES
1/1.3.1 of: Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations
1-3/5.3 of: Guide for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations
1-3/1 of: Guide for Building and Classing Subsea Pipeline Systems
1-3/1 of: Guide for Building and Classing Subsea Riser Systems
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Offshore Installation… or

À A1 Offshore Installation – Hydrocarbon Processing…
Offshore Services
NOTATION
Single Point Mooring
DESCRIPTION
The notation is assigned to a system which permits a vessel to weathervane while the vessel is moored
to a fixed or floating structure anchored to the sea bed by a rigid or an articulated structural system or
by catenary spread mooring.
REFERENCES
1/1.3.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings
REMARKS
Class Notation
Example – À A1 Single Point Mooring…

Class Notations Table

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Class Notations Table

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Class Notations Table

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ÅABS Notations and Symbols – 3 November 2003 (Updated on 25 January 2007)

Common Notations and Symbols

Notation Category Date Added

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1, Oil Carrier, Á…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Ferry Service…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Ferry, Inter-Island Service, Á…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – A1 Oil Carrier, Á, AMS…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACC…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Offshore Support Vessel, Á, À AMS, À ABCU…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Container Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À APS, SH…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Floating Offshore Installation (FOI), À AMS, AT(BS+0.5)…

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À DPS-0…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À DPS-1…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À DPS-2…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, À DPS-3…

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Á, À AMS, À ACCU, SH, FL(30)…

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Ice Class A0, B0, C0, D0

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class A0, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Common Notations and Symbols

Ice Class A5, A4, A3, A2, A1

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class A5, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Common Notations and Symbols

Example – À A1 Ice Breaker, Á, À AMS…

Common Notations and Symbols

Ice Class I AA, I A, I B, I C

Example – À A1 Oil Carrier, Ice Class IAA, Á, À AMS, À ACCU…

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols

Common Notations and Symbols