Section 4 Information required

4.1.1 Plans and data required to be submitted are indicated in Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 1, 1.2 Plans and Vol 1, Pt 6, Ch 1, 2.2 Plans to be submitted.

4.1.2 Plans are generally to be submitted in triplicate, but one copy only is necessary for supporting documents and calculations.

4.1.3 Plans are to contain all necessary information to fully define the structure, including construction details, equipment and systems as appropriate.

4.2.1 Where a ship is a standard design produced in several versions, the plans and data are to clearly define the differences between each version.

4.2.2 Where the ship is a Builder’s standard design to be built from previously approved plans and data, a schedule of applicable plans, etc. is to accompany the Request for Survey. Plans of any proposed modifications and changes to the previously approved plans are to be submitted for approval prior to the commencement of any work.

4.2.3 Plan approval of standard designs is only valid so long as no applicable Rule changes take place. When the Rules are amended, the plans for standard types are to be submitted for re-approval.

4.3.1 A copy of the final Loading Manual or stability information book, (where applicable) when approved, and details of the loadings applicable to approved decks, are to be placed on board the ship.

4.3.2 Copies of all main scantling plans are to be readily available on board ship for the purposes of repairs, identifying materials and condition assessment.

4.3.3 Details of any corrosion control system fitted are to be placed on board the ship.

4.3.4 Where in-water surveys are required, approved plans and information covering the items detailed in Vol 1, Pt 6, Ch 1, 2.2 Plans to be submitted are to be placed on board.