Section 2 Characters of classification and class notations
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 3 Additional Class Notations - Part 1 Ship Type Capability - Chapter 6 Hybrid Electrical Power Systems - Section 2 Characters of classification and class notations

Section 2 Characters of classification and class notations

2.1 General

2.1.1 Ships complying with the mandatory requirements of this Section will be assigned the Hybrid Power machinery special features notation.

2.1.2 Ships complying with both the mandatory requirements and the additional optional requirements of this Section will be assigned the Hybrid Power (+) machinery special features notation.

2.2 Hybrid Power

2.2.1 Assigned to ships with an electrical power system including a combination of two or more different types of power source or utilising stored electrical energy to satisfy the ship’s main power demand. The system and its component parts are in accordance with the existing applicable requirements of the Rules and the requirements of this Chapter.

2.3 Hybrid Power (+)

2.3.1 Assigned to ships meeting the requirements for Hybrid Power and the additional optional requirements for Hybrid Power (+) specified within Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 6 Hybrid Electrical Power Systems. The additional optional requirements aim to provide for enhanced performance of the electrical power system achieved through the consideration of system simulation, system integration and dependability of the electrical power system during normal or reasonably foreseeable abnormal operation.


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