Section 2 Engineering system classification provisions
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 1 General Requirements - Chapter 1 General Requirements for Classification of Engineering Systems - Section 2 Engineering system classification provisions

Section 2 Engineering system classification provisions

2.1 Provisions

2.1.1 The classification provisions for engineering systems installed in naval ships address the following:

  1. The suitability and functioning of equipment and systems for maintaining the watertight and weathertight integrity of the hull, and spaces within the hull.

  2. The safety and reliability of engineering systems necessary for propulsion and steering and other engineering systems falling within the Mobility or Ship Type categories.

  3. The operation and functioning of systems installed for operational requirements relating to the ship type and additional Class notations excluding the operation and functioning of military systems.

  4. The effectiveness of systems which have been built into the ship in order to maintain basic conditions on board whereby appropriate stores, fuels, equipment and personnel can be safely carried whilst the ship is at sea, at anchor, or moored in harbour.


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