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Design procedures for the stress analysis of mobile offshore units and for their equipment are presented in these Rules. Requirements for their machinery are also given.

Behind the development of class rules there is extensive ongoing research and development work. Results are presented from development work related to direct calculations of High Speed and Light Craft and Naval craft. DNV Classification rules allow for direct calculation to be carried out as a supplement to rule calculations or as a replacement of the rules. The alternative methods defined in the rules are summarised. A method is given of how to apply non-linear calculations to achieve consistency with the probability levels required in the DNV High Speed Light Craft (HSLC) Rules.

An expert in shipping finance discusses the concerns of financiers regarding the introduction of new legislation (the New Rules) subsequent to the 1995 SOLAS Conference: particular consideration is given to the probable effects of the New Rules on the financing and operating of ships and on the various relationships between financier and operator (lender/borrower lessor/lessee commercial charter): specific problems of transactions which involve the assessment of vessel value ship earning potential lessor liability and commercial charter arrangements are examined: issues arising out of the imposition of the New Rules which might lead to litigation or which might affect insurance are also briefly considered.

These Rules cover classification and surveys - both general requirements, and special ship types.

These Rules cover self-elevating units, column stabilised units, surface drilling units, pipelaying units, well stimulation units, subdivision, stability and load line, mooring equipment, and life-saving appliances.

These Rules cover pile founded structures, gravity based structures, tension leg platforms, and life-saving appliances.

In 2002 ABS DNV and LR agreed to initiate a major project to jointly develop a single set of Classification Rules for the hull structure of oil tankers. The objective of the project to develop common rules is to avoid possible competition on the minimum safety standards. Since then the three classification societies have been working to combine their expertise and experience in order to produce a common set of rules for oil tankers with a length greater than or equal to 150 m. The philosophy adopted by the project is outlined together with the project schedule and key technical aspects that are ready for reporting to industry. Also outlined is the relationship with IACS Unified Requirements and other initiatives within IACS and IMO.

This book concerns the practical and legal aspects of interpretation of, and compliance with, the Rules. This fourth edition incorporates the 1987 Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, which came into force in 1989. The book sets out all the Rules with clear explanations of their meaning and gives excerpts from Court judgements that show how they have been interpreted in law.

The core business of Europe's shipbuilding industry is in passenger ships and fast ferries although merchant ships and offshore vessels are still significant. The impact of this shift is discussed in terms of the design strategy of shipyards. The additional impact of international and classification rules is examined.

An attempt is made to show that rules for naval ships have to be flexible to cover all kinds of naval vessel. In the first part of the paper a look is taken at GL's new rules for naval vessels and how they can be used for different types of craft. The second part of the paper addresses classification society's requirements for the naval systems certification based on the classification of the ANZAC frigates.

This paper consists of a power point presentation addressing the recent status of rules and regulations for ships.

In April 2008 Lloyd's Register launched an updated Rules for Floating Offshore Installations at a Fixed Location and a new ShipRight FOI structural analysis procedure for FPSOs

This set of rules and regulations has parts covering Regulations; Materials and Quality Assurance; Pressure chambers; Exostructure, stability and corrosion control; Main and auxiliary machinery, systems and equipment; Electrical installations, control and fire protection, detection and extinction; Guidance notes and recommendations for design and operational purposes.

Historical background to changing marine refrigeration practice includes discussion of: the environmental consequences of using ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons; the requirements of the Montreal Protocol and subsequent national and international regulations; regulated and alternative refrigerants. Anticipated amendments to the Lloyds Register Classification Rules for refrigerated cargo installations are expected to reflect current legislation and technology particular attention is paid to the guidance notes for marine ammonia refrigerating plant and the provisional rules for controlled atmospheres.

The paper presents an overview of International Requirements on WIG craft safety regulations of RS Rules for the Classification and Construction of WIG Craft and RS survey experience. First brief history notes are given. Next a look is taken at international requirements on WIG craft safety. This is followed by consideration of RS rules for the classification and construction of WIG craft. Lastly conclusive remarks are made and perspectives are offered.

Over the next 20 years more than 3200 naval vessels will be built. About 300 of these will be submarines and about 180 may be equipped with AIP-Systems (air independent power systems). The number of ROVs and AUVs will be much higher. Added this the background of decreasing resources and increasing complexity of naval vessels and naval submarines and an increasing trend to use the technical experience and know-how of classification societies to build and operate naval vessels and submarines. Germanischer Lloyd developed and Rules for Construction and Classification of Naval Ships and these were published in 2005. These Rules (Group 3 Chapter 2) are presented. They include Guidelines for AIP-Systems.