DNV DNV-RU-SHIPS PART 8 CHAPTER 1 [ Revised ]

INTRODUCTION

General

The Board approved this new chapter in December 2005.

The rules come into force on 1 April 2006.

This chapter is valid until superseded by a revised chapter. Supplements will not be issued except for an updated list of corrections presented in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.3. Pt.0 Ch.1 is normally revised in January and July each year.

Revised chapters will be forwarded to all subscribers to the rules. Buyers of reprints are advised to check the updated list of rule chapters printed in Pt.0 Ch.1 Sec.1 to ensure that the chapter is current.

The Rules contain two parts, one part that is for information and does not constitute specific requirements and one part giving structural rules for double hull oil tankers of 150 m or greater.

Subjects for information are given in Section 1 - Introduction and Section 2 - Rule Principles.

Specific rule requirements are given in Sections 3 to 12 and the Appendices.