ClassNK: Printed Versions of the 2014 Rules Now Available

The Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) few days ago announced the release of printed versions of the 2014 Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships.

ClassNK is continuously reviewing and revising its technical rules and guidance in order to make sure that they are as up-to-date as possible.

The 2014 versions contain amendments made between 15 April 2013 and 26 February 2014, including those related to the following:

Requirements related to “Full Review of the Requirements for Ore Carriers”, etc. in order to reflect recent research and development results;
Requirements related to “Supporting Structures of Independent Prismatic Tanks”, etc. in order to reflect recent damage investigation feedback obtained during surveys;
Requirements related to the “Rules for the Inspection and Registration of Maritime Labour Systems”, and the “Code on Noise Levels On Board Ships”, etc. in order to reflect recent changes made to relevant international conventions;
Requirements related to “Provision of Free-fall Lifeboats on Ships Converted to Bulk Carriers”, etc. in order to reflect recent changes made to relevant IACS Unified Requirements;
Requirements related to “Scope of Application of Fire-resistant Cables”, etc. in response to industry requests, etc.