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Rules and regulations |
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LNG Carrier intended for Arctic service
With the increasing demand for transport of oil and gas in the Arctic areas, the steel grade selection becomes even more important, and the voluntary class notation DAT has an increasing popularity for tankers and LNG ships. However, going through the Rules, some clarification have been found applicable to LNG ships, and the Rules are now being changed accordingly. |
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New IMO Requirements
The 9th edition of DNV's Information Note No.9 New IMO Requirements - Present and Future Amendments is now available. The Information Note will be distributed to shipowners and yards via the local DNV stations. more |
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Erroneous rule publication (July 2005 issue) - Pt.3 Ch.1 Sec.16 A502 (Fatigue Control)
An erroneous rule publication came into effect with the July 2005 issue of the DNV Rules for Classification of Ships. The new rule text published at the reference shall be disregarded and the original text, as of January 2004 shall remain extant. |
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Marpol 73/78 Annex VI
DNV has made a paper highlighting some of the most important aspects of the regulations entering into force on 19 May 2005. The regulations includes many new aspects related to design of ships, but even more related to operational issues. |
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Date set for MARPOL Annex VI
But what does it mean? |
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The A to Z Annex II revision
In April, IMO MEPC 49 finally agreed on how MARPOL Annex II should be revised, with a scheduled formal adoption at MEPC 52 later this year, in October. The changes are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2007, together with a revised Chemical (IBC) Code. |
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Rules and Regulations
Information concerning DNV Rules for Classification can be obtained by sending an email to rules@dnv.com |
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JTP and JBP drafts issued for first airing
The Joint Tanker Project (JTP) and Joint Bulker Project (JBP) rules are now issued for public hearing, and based upon the feedback received from industry the draft Rules will be amended and finalised. |
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One-man shop no longer accepted for UTM approval
DNV has introduced stricter requirements for companies doing ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM). |
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IMO backtracks on SOLAS XII revision
The following information is a brief encapsulation of regulatory issues affecting the industry and meant solely for the purpose
of keeping readers informed. For additional information, please contact Arve Myklebust at +47 67579900, or send an email to arve.myklebust@dnv.com more |
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New Rules for double-hull tanker scantlings available by June
The drive to develop common Rules for scantlings for double-hull tankers over 150m in length is nearing completion following the result of a joint effort between the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Lloyd's Register and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) more |
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Condition Assessment Survey
As a consequence of the Erika disaster the phase out dates for single hull tankers were enforced in an amendmend Regulation 13G of Marpol Annex I. We have provided an Information Paper about the CAS survey requirements. This paper is updated on the decisions taken at IMO MEPC 50 in December 2003. more |
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New Convention on Ballast Water Management adopted by IMO
From the 9th to the 13th February IMO held an “International Conference on Ballast Water Management” for ships. At the conference the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments was adopted. more |
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Report from the IMO 50th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee
On 5 December 2003 the MEPC 50 adopted an amended Regulation 13G of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I on phase out of single hull tankers and a new regulation 13H on carriage of heavy grade oil. They will enter into force on 5 April 2005. The Condition Assessment Scheme was also amended. We have provided an information letter to Oil Tanker Owners. more |
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IACS actions to improve safety on existing bulk carriers
On 15 March 2002 the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) announced 8 proposed measures to enhance the safety of bulk carriers. They are directed primarily at existing bulk carriers. We have provided an Information Paper about the current status. more |
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New hull survey requirements for general dry cargo ships
A major initiative to reduce general cargo ships casualties has been taken by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). We have provided an Information Paper new hull survey requirements for certain general dry cargo ships. more |
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NOx certification of diesel engines
NOx MARPOL more |
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DNV Electronic Rulebook
The DNV Rules for Ships in Operation and HSLC/NSC in Operation are now available to all DNV Exchange subscribers.
DNV Rules for Classification are also available on CD-ROM. more |
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