Terms and conditions - ClassNK RuleViewer

Introduction ClassNK RuleViewer is a newly developed “digital version” of the ClassNK Rules and Guidance that allows users to efficiently and easily browse and search the Rules and Guidance online using their web browsers.
Compared with conventional PDF-based or printed Rules, the system provides improved readability and enables users to locate the required information more quickly and efficiently.

RuleViewer Rule structure The rules available on this web application are organized into the following categories based on
ClassNK’s rule structure. i ・ For information on how to use this service and notes on rules and Regulations,
please refer to “HELP” after launching this web application.
・ An asterisk (*) after the title of a requirements indicates that there is also
relevant information in the corresponding Guidance.

1. Regulation for
    Registration ・ Regulations for the
    Classification and
    Registry of Ships

・ Conditions of Service
    for Classification of
    Ships and Registration
    of Installations

・ Regulations for the
    Issue of Statutory
    Certificates

2. Rules of Classification

Rules for The Survey and Construction of Steel Ships ・Part A　　General Rules
・Part B　　Class Surveys
・Part C　　Hull Construction and Equipment
・Part CSR Common Structural Rules
・Part CS　 Hull Construction and
　　　　　　Equipment of Small Ships
・Part D　　Machinery Installations
・Part H　　Electrical Installations
・Part K　　Materials
・Part L　　Equipment
・Part M　　Welding
・Part R　　Fire Protection, Detection
　　　　　　and Extinction
・Part U　　Intact Stability
・Part V　　Load Lines
・Part W　 Navigation Bridge Visibility
・Part X　　Computer-Based Systems ・Part N　　Ships Carrying Liquefied
　　　　　　Gases in Bulk
・Part GF　 Ships Using Low-
　　　　　　Flashpoint Fuels
・Part S　　Ships Carrying Dangerous
　　　　　　Chemicals in Bulk
・Part I　　 Ships Operating in Polar
　　　　　　Waters, Polar Class Ships
　　　　　　and Ice Class Ships
・Part O　　Work-ships
・Part P　　Mobile Offshore Drilling
　　　　　　Units and Special Purpose Barges
・Part PS　 Floating Offshore Facilities
　　　　　　for Crude Oil / Petroleum
　　　　　　Gas Production, Storage
　　　　　　and Offloading
・Part Q　　Steel Barges
・Part T　　Submersibles

Other rules ・ Rules for the Survey
    and Construction of
    Ships of Fibreglass
    Reinforced Plastics

・ Rules for Floating
    Docks

・ Rules for High Speed
    Craft

・ Rules for the Survey
    and Construction of
    Passenger Ships

・ Rules for the Survey
    and Construction of
    Inland Waterway Ship

3. Rules for
    Installations ・ Rules for Cargo Refrigerating
    Installations
・ Rules for Lifting Appliances and
    Anchor Handling Winches
・ Rules for Marine Pollution Prevention
    Systems
・ Rules for Safety Equipment
・ Rules for Radio Installations
・ Rules for Automatic and Remote Control
    Systems
・ Rules for Navigation Bridge Systems
・ Rules for Diving Systems
・ Rules for Preventive Machinery
    Maintenance Systems
・ Rules for Integrated Fire Control Systems
・ Rules for Hull Monitoring Systems
・ Rules for Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
・ Rules for Centralized Cargo Monitoring
    and Control Systems
・ Rules for Ballast Water Management
    Installations
・ Rules for the Ship Recycling

4. Rules for
ISM/ISPS/MLC Systems ・ Rules for the Audit and
    Registration of Safety
    Management Systems

・ Rules for the Audit and
    Registration of Ship Security
    Management Systems

・ Rules for the Inspection and
    Registration of Maritime
    Labour Systems

5. Rules for Approval and
    Certification ・ Guidance for the Approval
    of Materials and
    Equipment for Marine Use

・ Rules for Approval of
    Manufacturers and Service
    Suppliers

・ Rules for Testing Machines

・ Rules for Marine Engine
    Emission Verification

・ Rules for the Construction
    and Certification of Freight
    Containers

Disclaimer ・ The Society does not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided by this web application, and it shall not be liable for any
loss, damage, or expense incurred by any person as a consequence of information or lack thereof provided by this web application.
・ In addition, operation of this web application may be suspended or terminated without notice. The Society, however, shall not be liable for
any loss or damage incurred as a consequence of such suspension or termination of the information service offered by this web application.

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