Section 3 Definitions
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Guidance Notes for the Classification of Wind Farm Service Vessels, July 2012 - Chapter 1 Windfarm Service Vessels - Section 3 Definitions

Section 3 Definitions

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Windfarm Service Vessels

3.1 Workboat

3.1.1 A workboat, as defined in the Rules for Special Service Craft is a general purpose service craft which may be adapted for duties such as line handling, towing, tender survey, fishing, oil spill recovery or diving support.

3.2 Wind Farm Service Vessel (WFSV)

3.2.1 WFSVs are craft engaged in domestic trade, carrying not more than 12 passengers and up to 24 m in length. In addition it is assumed that WFSVs carry a limited amount of cargo in comparison with a cargo vessel under the 2000 HSC Code. As a result, these vessels are not expected to comply directly with the HSC Code unless required to do so through domestic legislation.

3.3 Classification

3.3.1 Classification is the development and implementation of a set of published Rules and Regulations, which set and maintain standards of quality and reliability. Compliance with the specific parts of the Rules and Regulations determines the class notation that is assigned to a vessel. Provided these requirements are applied correctly, Classification covers:

  • The structural strength of all essential parts of the hull and appendages.
  • The safety and reliability of the propulsion and steering systems.
  • The effectiveness of the above features and auxiliary systems that have been built into the craft in order to establish and maintain basic conditions on board, so that cargoes and passengers can be safely carried while the craft is at sea, at anchor, or moored in harbour.

3.4 Statutory requirements

3.4.1 Requirements covered by internationally adopted Codes and Conventions are deemed the responsibility of the National Administration and are not considered within the scope of Classification. A prerequisite of Classification is that vessels that are required to comply with Statutory Codes and Conventions are to be issued with the applicable Certificates by the National Administration. In certain cases LR is authorised to issue theses certificates on behalf of the National Administration. Statutory aspects include, stability, life saving appliances, pollution prevention and structural fire protection, detection and extinction.

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