Section 1 - General, Definitions

A, B, C, D, E

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Note Passages printed in italics generally contain recommendations and notes which are not part of the Classification Rules. Requirements quoted in extracts of statutory regulations, which are mandatory besides Classification, may also be printed in italics.

4. For ships suitable for in-water surveys which will be assigned the Class Notation IW, the requirements of Section 37, are to be observed.

B.

Restricted Service Ranges

A.

Validity, Equivalence

1. The Rules apply to seagoing steel ships classed A 100 whose breadth to depth ratio is within the range common for seagoing ships and the depth H of which is not less than: L/16 for Unlimited Range of Service and P (Restricted Ocean Service) L/18 for L (Coasting Service) L/19 for T (Sheltered Shallow Water Service). Smaller depths may be accepted if proof is submitted of equal strength, rigidity and safety of the ship. Hull structural design of bulk carriers with L $ 90 m contracted for construction on or after 1st April 2006, is to be carried out on the basis of the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers. For bulk carriers not subject to the IACS Common Structural Rules the requirements in Section 23, are applicable.

1. For determining the scantlings of the longitudinal and transverse structures of ships intended to operate within one of the restricted service ranges P, L and T, the dynamic loads may be reduced as specified in Sections 4 and 5. 2. For the definition of the restricted service ranges P, L and T see Rules for Classification and Surveys, Volume I, Section.2,.C.3.1.1

C.

Ships for Special Services

When a ship is intended to carry special cargoes (e.g. logs) the loading, stowage and discharging of which may cause considerable stressing of structures in way of the cargo holds, such structures are to be investigated for their ability to withstand these loads.

D. Accordingly for double hull oil tankers with L $ 150 m the IACS Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers are applicable from this date on. For these ships Section 24, A. is to be observed in addition. Further rules relevant for hull structural design not covered by the IACS Common Structural Rules are issued by BKI in special companion volumes as complementary Rules to both IACS Common Structural Rules. For bulk carriers and oil tankers below each individual length limit these BKI Rules continue to apply under particular consideration of Section 23 and Section 24. 2. Ships deviating from the Construction Rules in their types, equipment or in some of their parts may be classed, provided that their structures or equipment is found to be equivalent to BKIs requirements for the respective class. 3. For Characters of Classification and Class Notations see Rules for Classification and Survey, Volume I, Section.2.

Accessibility

1. All parts of the hull are to be accessible for survey and maintenance. 2. For safe access to the cargo area of oil tanker and bulk carriers see Section 21, N.

E.

Stability

1.

General

Ships with a length of 24 m and above will be assigned class only after it has been demonstrated that their intact stability is adequate for the service intended. Adequate intact stability means compliance with standards laid down by the relevant Administration. BKI reserves the

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right to deviate there from, if required for special reasons, taking into account the ships' size and type. The level of intact stability for ships of all sizes in any case should not be less than that provided by IMO-Resolution A.749 (18), unless special operational restrictions reflected in the Class Notation render this possible. Chapter 4.9 of the above Resolution has only to be taken into account on special advice of the competent Administration. Special attention is to be paid to the effect of free surfaces of liquids in partly filled tanks. Special precautions shall be taken for tanks which, due to the geometry, may have excessive free surface moments, thus jeopardizing the initial stability of the vessel, e.g. tanks in the double bottom reaching from side to side. In general such tanks shall be avoided. Evidence of approval by the competent Administration concerned may be accepted for the purpose of classification. The above provisions do not affect any intact stability requirements resulting from damage stability calculations, e.g. for ships to which the symbol is assigned.

regulation equivalent to regulation 27 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, adopted by resolution A.320(IC), as amended by resolution A.514(13), may be considered as complying with paragraphs 2.1.1. 2.1.2 On bulk carriers which have been assigned reduced freeboard in compliance with the provisions of regulation 27(8) set out in Annex B of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, the condition of equilibrium after flooding shall satisfy the relevant provisions of that Protocol. 2.1.3 Ships with assigned reduced freeboards intended to carry deck cargo shall be provided with a limiting GM or KG curve required by SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 25-8, based on compliance with the probabilistic damage stability analysis of Part B-1 (see IACS Unified Interpretation LL 65). 3. Anti-heeling devices

2.

Ships with proven damage stability

3.1 If tanks are used as anti-heeling devices, effects of maximum possible tank moments on intact stability are to be checked. A respective proof has to be carried out for several draughts and taking maximum allowable centres of gravity resulting from the stability limit curve as a basis. In general the heeling angle shall not be more than 10. 3.2 If the ship heels more than 10, Rules for Machinery Installations, Volume III, Section 11, P.1.4 has to be observed. 3.3 All devices have to comply with Rules for Electrical Installations, Volume IV, Section 7, G.

Ships with proven damage stability will be assigned the symbol . In the Register and in an appendix to the Certificate the proof of damage stability will be specified by a code as detailed in Rules for Classification and Surveys, Volume I, Section 2, C 3.1.2

2.1

Damage stability requirements applicable to bulk carriers F. Notes 1. Mechanical vibrations Vibrations and Noise

2.1.1 Bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin construction, designed to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1000 kg/m3 and above shall, when loaded to the summer load line, be able to withstand flooding of any one cargo hold in all loading conditions and remain afloat in a satisfactory condition of equilibrium, as specified in the next 2.1.2. Subject to the provisions of that paragraph, the condition of equilibrium after flooding shall satisfy the condition of equilibrium laid down in the annex to resolution A.320(IX), Regulation equivalent to regulation 27 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended by resolution A.514(13). The assumed flooding need only take into account flooding of the cargo hold space. The permeability of a loaded hold shall be assumed as 0,9 and the permeability of an empty hold shall be assumed as 0,95, unless a permeability relevant to a particular cargo is assumed for the volume of a flooded hold occupied by cargo and a permeability of 0,95 is assumed for the remaining empty volume of the hold. Bulk carriers which have been assigned a reduced freeboard in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (8) of the

Operating conditions which are encountered most frequently should be kept free as far as possible from resonance vibrations of the ship hull and individual structural components. Therefore, the exciting forces coming from the propulsion plant and pressure fluctuations should be limited as far as possible. Beside the selection of the propulsion units particular attention is to be given to the ship's lines including the stern post, as well as to the minimization of possible cavitation. In the shaping of the bow of large ships, consideration is to be given to limit excitation from the seaway. As far as critical excitation loads cannot be eliminated, appropriate measures are to be taken on the basis of theoretical investigations at an early design stage. Fatigue considerations must be included. For machinery, equipment and other installations the vibration level is to be kept below that specified in Rules for Machinery Installations, Volume III, Section 1, as far as possible.

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The evaluation of vibrations in living and working areas should follow ISO 6954 except where other national or international rules or standards are mandatory. It is recommended to use the lower transition curve of ISO 6954 as a criteria for design, whereas the upper curve may serve for the evaluation of vibration measurements. 2. Noise

1.4

Shell

Drawings of shell expansion, containing full details on the location and size of the openings and drawings of the sea chests. 1.5 Ice strengthening

Suitable precautions are to be taken to keep noises as low as possible particularly in the crew's quarters, working spaces, passengers' accommodations etc. Attention is drawn to regulations concerning noise level limitations, if any, of the flag administration.

The drawings listed in 1.1 - 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.9 shall contain all necessary details on ice strengthening. 1.6 Bulkheads

Drawings of the transverse, longitudinal and wash bulkheads and of all tank boundaries, with details on densities of liquids, heights of overflow pipes and set pressures of the pressure-vacuum relief valves (if any). 1.7 Bottom structure

G.

Documents for Approval

1. To ensure conformity with the Rules the following drawings and documents are to be submitted in triplicate1)2) showing the arrangement and the scantlings of structural members : 1.1 Midship section

1.7.1 Drawings of single and double bottom showing the arrangement of the transverse and longitudinal girders as well as the water and oiltight subdivision of the double bottom. For bulk and ore carriers, data are to be stated on the maximum load on the inner bottom. 1.7.2 Docking plan and docking calculation according to Section 8, D. are to be submitted for information. 1.8 Engine and boiler seatings

The cross sectional plans (midship section, other typical sections) shall contain all necessary data on the scantlings of the longitudinal and transverse hull structure as well as details of anchor and mooring equipment. 1.2 Longitudinal section

The plan of longitudinal sections shall contain all necessary details on the scantlings of the longitudinal and transverse hull structure and on the location of the watertight bulkheads and the deck supporting structures arrangement of superstructures and deck houses, as well as supporting structures of cargo masts, cranes etc. 1.3 Decks

Drawings of the engine and boiler seatings, the bottom structure under the seatings and of the transverse structures in the engine room, with details on fastening of the engine foundation plate to the seating, as well as type and output of engine. 1.9 Stem and stern post, and rudder

Plans of the decks showing the scantlings of the deck structures, length and breadth of cargo hatches, openings above the engine and boiler room, and other deck openings. On each deck, it has to be stated which deck load caused by cargo is to be assumed in determining the scantlings of the decks and their supports. Furthermore, details on possible loads caused by fork lift trucks and containers are to be stated.

Drawings of stem and stern post, of rudder, including rudder support. The rudder drawings shall contain details on the ship's speed, the bearing materials to be employed, and the ice strengthening. Drawings of propeller brackets and shaft exits. 1.10 Hatchways

Drawings of hatchway construction and hatch covers. The drawings of the hatch coamings shall contain all details, e.g., bearing pads with all relevant details regarding loads and substructures, including cut-outs for the fitting of equipment such as stoppers, securing devices etc. necessary for the operation of hatches. The structural arrangement of stays and stiffeners and of their substructures shall be shown.

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A detailed list of documents to be submitted for approval will be provided upon request. For Indonesian flagships in quadruplicate (one for Indonesian Government).

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1.11

Longitudinal strength

completion of newbuildings and/or conversions, for determining the light ship data. Intact stability particulars containing all information required for calculation of stability in different loading conditions. For initial assignment of class to new buildings preliminary particulars will be acceptable. 1.19 Damage stability

All necessary documents for the calculation of bending moments, shear forces and, if necessary, torsional moments. This includes the mass distribution for the envisaged loading conditions and the distribution of section moduli and moduli of inertia over the ship's length. Loading Guidance Information according to Section 5, A.4. 1.12 Materials

The drawings mentioned in 1.l 1.10 and 1.15shall contain details on the hull materials (e.g. hull structural steel grades, standards, material numbers). Where higher tensile steels or materials other than ordinary hull structural steels are used, drawings for possible repairs have to be placed on board. 1.13 Weld joints

Damage stability particulars containing all information required for establishing unequivocal condition for intact stability. A damage control plan with details on watertight subdivision, closable openings in watertight bulkheads as well as cross flooding arrangements and discharge openings. 1.20 Structural fire protection

The drawings listed in items 1.1 1.10 and 1.15 shall contain details on the welded joints e.g. weld shapes and dimensions and weld quality. For the relevant data for manufacturing and testing of welded joints see Rules for Welding, Volume VI. 1.14 Lashing and stowage devices

In addition to the fire control and safety plan also drawings of the arrangement of divisions (insulation, A-, B- and C-divisions) including information regarding BKI-approval number. Drawings of air conditioning and ventilation plants. 1.21 Special particulars for examination

Drawings containing details on stowage and lashing of cargo (e.g. containers, car decks). In the drawings the location of the connections and the appropriate substructures at the ship shall be shown in detail. 1.15 Substructures

1.21.1 For ships constructed for special purposes, drawings and particulars of those parts, examination of which is necessary for judging the vessel's strength and safety. 1.21.2 Additional documents and drawings may be required, if deemed necessary. 1.21.3 Any deviations from approved drawings are subject to approval before work is commenced.

Drawings of substructures below steering gears, windlasses and chain stoppers as well as masts and boat davits together with details on loads to be transmitted into structural elements. 1.16 Closing condition

H.

Definitions

For assessing the closing condition. details on closing appliances of all openings on the open deck in position 1 and 2 according to ICLL and in the shell, i e. hatchways, cargo ports, doors, windows and side scuttles, ventilators, erection openings, manholes, sanitary discharges and scuppers. 1.17 Watertight Integrity

1.

General

Unless otherwise mentioned, the dimensions according to 2. and 3. are to be inserted [m] into the formulae stated in the following Sections.

2. Drawings containing the main- and local internal subdivision of the hull. Information about arrangements of watertight longitudinal- and transverse bulkheads, cargo hold entrances, air ventilation ducts, down- and crossflooding arrangements. 1.18 Intact stability 2.1

Principal dimensions Length L

Analysis of an inclining experiment to be performed upon

The length L is the distance in metres, on the summer load waterline from the foreside of stem to the after side of the rudder post, or the centre of the rudder stock if there is no rudder post. L is not to be less than 96% and need not be greater than 97% of the extreme length of the summer load waterline. In ships with unusual stern and bow arrangement, the length L will be specially considered.

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Length Lc (according to ICLL, MARPOL 73/ 78, IBC - Code and IGC - Code )

3.

Frame spacing a

The length Lc is to be taken as 96 % of the total length on a waterline at 85 % of the least moulded depth Hc measured from the top of the keel, or as the length from the fore side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this length is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline. For the definition of the least moulded depth Hc see ICLL, Annex I, Chapter I, Regulation 3 (5). 2.3 Length L* (according to SOLAS 74 Chapter II-1, Reg 2)

The frame spacing a will be measured from moulding edge to moulding edge of frame.

4.

Block coefficient CB

Moulded block coefficient at load draught T, based on length L.

5.

Ship's speed v0

The length L* of the ship is the length measured between perpendiculars taken at the extremities of the deepest subdivision load line. 2.4 Subdivision length Ls

Maximum service speed [kn], which the ship is designed to maintain at the summer load line draught and at the propeller RPM corresponding to MCR (maximum continuous rating). In case of controllable pitch propellers the speed v0 is to be determined on the basis of maximum pitch.

Reference is made to the definition in SOLAS 74, Chapter II1, Reg. 25 2.2.1 and in Section 36, B.4. 2.5 Forward perpendicular FP.

6. The forward perpendicular coincides with the foreside of the stem on the waterline on which the respective length L, Lc, or L* is measured. 2.6 Breadth B 6.1

Definition of decks Bulkhead deck

Bulkhead deck is the deck up to which the watertight bulkheads are carried. 6.2 Freeboard deck

The breadth B is the greatest moulded breadth of the ship. 2.7 Depth H

Freeboard deck is the deck upon which the freeboard calculation is based. 6.3 Strength deck

The depth H is the vertical distance, at the middle of the length L, from the base line3) to top of the deck beam at side on the uppermost continuous deck. In way of effective superstructures the depth H is to be measured up to the superstructure deck for determining the ship's scantlings. 2.8 Draught T

Strength deck is the deck or the parts of a deck which form the upper flange of the effective longitudinal structure. 6.4 Weather deck

All free decks and parts of decks exposed to the sea are defined as weather deck. 6.5 Lower decks

The draught T is the vertical distance at the middle of the length L from base line to freeboard marking for summer load waterline. Fo r ships with timber load line the draught T is to be measured up to the freeboard mark for timber load waterline.

Starting from the first deck below the uppermost continuous deck, the lower decks are defined as 2nd, 3rd deck, etc. 6.6 Superstructure decks

3)

Base line is a line passing trough top of the keel plate at the middle of the length L.

The superstructure decks situated immediately above the uppermost continuous deck are termed forecastle deck, bridge deck, and poop deck. Superstructure decks above the bridge deck are termed 2nd, 3rd superstructure deck, etc.

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J, K, L, M

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Positions of Hatchways, doorways and ventilators

For the arrangement of hatches, doors and ventilators the following areas are defined: Pos. 1 S on exposed freeboard decks, S on raised quarter decks, S on the first exposed superstructure deck above the freeboard deck within the forward quarter of Lc. Pos. 2 S on exposed superstructure decks aft of the forward quarter of Lc located at least one standard height of superstructure above the freeboard deck S on exposed superstructure decks within the forward quarter of Lc located at least two standard heights of superstructure above the freeboard deck

from full or half mm, they may be rounded off to full or half millimeters up to 0,2 or 0,7; above 0,2 or 0,7 mm they are to be rounded up. If plate thicknesses are not rounded the calculated required thicknesses shall be shown in the drawings. The section moduli of profiles usual in the trade and including the effective width according to Section 3, E. and F. may be 3 % less than the required values according to the following Rules for dimensioning.

L.

Regulations of National Administrations

For the convenience of the user of these Rules several Sections contain for guidance references to such regulations of National Administrations, which deviate from the respective rule requirements of this Society but which may have effect on scantlings and construction. These references have been specially marked. Compliance with these Regulations of National Administrations is not conditional for class assignment.

J.

International Conventions and Codes

Where reference is made of International Conventions and Codes these are defined as follows:

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ICLL

M. 1.

Computer Programs General

International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 as amended. 2. MARPOL 73/78

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 including the 1978 Protocol as amended. 3. SOLAS 74

1.1 In order to increase the flexibility in the structural design of ships BKI also accepts direct calculations with computer programs. The aim of such analyses should be the proof of equivalence of a design with the rule requirements. 1.2 Direct calculations may also be used in order to optimize a design; in this case only the final results are to be submitted for examination.

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended. 4. IBC-Code

2.

General Programs

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk as amended. 5. IGC-Code

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk as amended.

2.1 The choice of computer programs according to "State of the Art" is free. The programs may be checked by BKI through comparative calculations with predefined test examples. A generally valid approval for a computer program is, however, not given by BKI. 2.2 Direct calculations may be used in the following fields: S longitudinal strength, beams and grillages, detailed strength, global strength. S S S

K.

Rounding-off Tolerances

Where in determining plate thicknesses in accordance with the provisions of the following Sections the figures differ

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2.3 For such calculation the computer model, the boundary condition and load cases are to be agreed upon with BKI. The calculation documents are to be submitted including input and output. During the examination it may prove necessary that BKI perform independent comparative calculations. 2.4 Collision resistance

Calculation of the structure's resistance against collision for granting the additional Class Notation COLL according to Section 35.

entered in the manufacturing documents (workshop drawings etc.). This includes not only scantlings but - where relevant - such items as surface conditions (e.g. finishing of flame cut edges and weld seams), and special methods of manufacture involved as well as inspection and acceptance requirements and where relevant permissible tolerances. So far as for this aim a standard shall be used (works or national standard etc.) it shall be harmonized with BKI. This standard shall be based on the IACS Recommendation 47 Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard for New Construction. For weld joint details, see Section 19, A.1. 2.1.2 If, due to missing or insufficient details in the manufacturing documents, the quality or functional ability of the component cannot be guaranteed or is doubtful, BKI may require appropriate improvements. This includes the provision of supplementary or additional parts (for example reinforcements) even if these were not required at the time of plan approval or if - as a result of insufficient detailingsuch requirement was not obvious. 2.2 Cut-outs, plate edges

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Workmanship General Requirements to be complied with by the manufacturer

1.1.1 The manufacturing plant Shall be provided with suitable equipment and facilities to enable proper handling of the materials, manufacturing processes, structural components, etc. BKI reserve the right to inspect the plant accordingly or to restrict the scope of manufacture to the potential available at the plant. 1.1.2 The manufacturing plant shall have at its disposal sufficiently qualified personnel. BKI is to be advised of the names and areas of responsibility of all supervisory and control personnel. BKI reserves the right to require proof of qualification. 1.2 Quality control

2.2.1 The free edges (cut surfaces) of cut-outs, hatch corners, etc. are to be properly prepared and are to be free from notches. As a general rule, cutting drag lines etc. shall not be welded out, but are to be smoothly ground. All edges should be broken or in cases of highly stressed parts, should be rounded off. 2.2.2 Free edges on flame or machine cut plates or flanges are not to be sharp cornered and are to be finished off as laid down in 2.2.1 This also applies to cutting drag lines etc., in particular to the upper edge of sheer strake and analogously to weld joints, changes in sectional areas or similar discontinuities. 2.3 Cold forming

1.2.1 As far as required and expedient, the manufacturer's personnel has to examine all structural components both during manufacture and on completion, to ensure that they are complete, that the dimensions are correct and that workmanship is satisfactory and meets the standard of good shipbuilding practice. 1.2.2 Upon inspection and corrections by the manufacturing plant, the structural components are to be shown to the BKI Surveyor for inspection, in suitable Sections, normally in unpainted condition and enabling proper access for inspection. 1.2.3 The Surveyor may reject components that have not been adequately checked by the plant and may demand their re-submission upon successful completion of such checks and corrections by the plant. 2. 2.1 Structural details Details in manufacturing documents

2.3.1 For cold forming (bending, flanging, beading) of plates the minimum average bending radius shall not fall short of 3 t (t = plate thickness) and shall be at least 2 t. Regarding the welding of cold formed areas, see Section.19, B.2.6. 2.3.2 In order to prevent cracking, flame cutting flash or shearing burrs shall be removed before cold forming. After cold forming all structural components and, in particular, the ends of bends (plate edges) are to be examined for cracks. Except in cases where edge cracks are negligible, all cracked components are to be rejected. Repair welding is not permissible. 2.4 Assembly, alignment

2.1.1 All significant details concerning quality and functional ability of the component concerned shall be

2.4.1 The use of excessive force is to be avoided during the assembly of individual structural components or during the erection of sections. As far as possible major distortions of individual structural components should be corrected before further assembly.

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2.4.2 Girders, beams, stiffeners, frames etc. that are interrupted by bulkheads, decks etc. shall be accurately aligned. In the case of critical components, control drillings are to be made where necessary, which are then to be welded up again on completion. 2.4.3 After completion of welding, straightening and aligning shall be carried out in such a manner that the

material properties will not be influenced significantly. In case of doubt, BKI may require a procedure test or a working test to be carried out. 3.

Corrosion protection

For corrosion protection, see Section 38.