What is Classification?
• Classification is a system for safeguarding life, property and the environment due to operational consequences
• Classification implies a process of verifying unit standards against a set of requirements – Class Rules and Standards
• Classification aims to verify that the required Rule standard is built in, observed and maintained throughout the unit’s life
Role of Classification
• Classification has gained world wide recognition as an adequate level of safety and quality, i.e. provides a sound basic safety standard
• Classification serves as a verification system for a number of parties who have special interest in the safety and quality of MOUs, such as:
– National Authorities
– Insurance underwriters
– Owners
– Building yards and sub-contractors
– Finance institutions
– Charterers
Main Class covers the following systems:
• Arrangement, incl. area classification and escape
• Emergency safety systems
• Structural strength including hull and superstructure, materials, welding, fabrication and corrosion protection
• Stability
• Watertight and weather-tight integrity
• Machinery and systems for marine use
• Electrical installations for marine use
• Instrumentation and automation.
• Fire protection
Classification - What is not covered?
• Functionality/reliability of non-safety critical systems
• Life time considerations equipment
• Requirements to user friendliness
• Requirements to inspection- and maintenance friendliness
• Requirements to personnel protection only partly
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