ABS 103-2014 Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships.pdf

1、 GUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS SEPTEMBER 2014 Guide to Color Coding Used in Online Version of the Guide The following summarizes the colors corresponding to Rule Changes, Corrigenda items and editorial changes in the Guide files which are available for download. Rule Changes: Changes effectiv

2、e 1 September 2014 Corrigenda: CORRIGENDA/EDITORIALS 1 January 2015 Editorials: Editorial Changes Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships GUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS SEPTEMBER 2014 (Updated January 2015 see next page) American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State

3、of New York 1862 Copyright 2014 American Bureau of Shipping ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 USA Updates January 2015 consolidation includes: September 2014 version plus Corrigenda/Editorials ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 iii Foreword Foreword ABS has produced this

4、Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships in order to provide a single source for comfort criteria suitable for passenger ships. ABS has established objective assessment criteria and measurement methodologies for comfort based on current research and standards relating to human psychological and physiolo

5、gical responses. This Guide may be applied to passenger vessels carrying more than twelve (12) passengers used for such purposes as commuting, traveling, vacationing, and recreating. This includes cruise ships and ferries (conventional and high-speed craft). This Guide provides the assessment criter

6、ia and describes the measurement methodology for obtaining a Comfort notation. It is intended for use by vessel Owners or companies requesting the optional notations of Comfort (COMF) or Comfort Plus (COMF+). For the Comfort (COMF) notation, this Guide focuses on four (4) categories of comfort crite

7、ria that can be controlled, measured, and assessed in passenger spaces of vessels. These categories are: whole-body vibration, noise, indoor climate, and lighting. For the Comfort Plus (COMF+) notation, this Guide invokes more stringent whole-body vibration criteria aimed at the assessment of passen

8、ger comfort and potential motion sickness. This Guide, originally published in December 2001, has undergone significant revision. Key revision areas include changes to the whole-body vibration (WBV) measurement and evaluation methodology and criteria, changes to the ambient lighting methodology and

9、criteria, changes to the noise criteria and removal of the accommodation area criteria. These revisions are due to several factors, including: 1. Input from industry (i.e., Owners, designers, and construction yards) 2 Revisions to standards referenced in this Guide 3. Revised statutory regulations 4

10、. Changes in current design practices and principles This Guide becomes effective on the first day of the month of publication. Users are advised to check periodically on the ABS website www.eagle.org to verify that this version of this Guide is the most current. We welcome your feedback. Comments o

11、r suggestions can be sent electronically by email to rsdeagle.org. iv ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 Table of Contents GUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS CONTENTS SECTION 1 General 1 1 Introduction . 1 2 Application . 1 3 Scope 1 4 Terminology 2 5 Associated Documentation . 2 6 Nota

12、tion . 2 7 Data and Plans to be Submitted . 3 7.1 General 3 7.2 Ambient Environment 3 8 Process for Obtaining a Notation 4 8.1 Ambient Environment 4 8.2 Results . 4 9 Initial Requirements 6 10 Surveys after Construction 6 10.1 Annual Surveys . 6 10.2 Special Periodical Surveys 6 10.3 Requirements fo

13、r Vessel Alterations 8 11 Alternatives . 8 11.1 General 8 11.2 National Regulations 8 11.3 Departures from Criteria 8 FIGURE 1 Process for Obtaining a Comfort Notation 5 SECTION 2 Whole-body Vibration 9 1 Background . 9 2 Scope 9 3 Terminology 9 4 Associated Documentation . 10 5 Criteria . 11 6 Test

14、 Plan . 12 6.1 Documentation 12 6.2 Test Personnel 12 6.3 Test Conditions 12 ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 v 6.4 Measurement Locations 12 6.5 Data Acquisition and Instruments 13 6.6 Data Analysis 13 6.7 Test Schedule . 13 7 Test Requirements 13 7.1 General 13 7.2 Data Acquisition and

15、 Instruments 13 7.3 Test Conditions . 15 7.4 Measurement Locations 15 8 Test Report . 17 8.1 Test Details . 17 8.2 Transducer Measurement Positions 17 8.3 Measurement Equipment Details 17 8.4 Results 17 8.5 Deviations 18 8.6 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation 18 9 Results 18 TABLE 1 Maximum Root-Mean

16、-Square Acceleration Level 11 TABLE 2 Distribution of Transducer Positions within Spaces 16 FIGURE 1 Measurement Axes . 12 FIGURE 2 Process for the Measurement and Analysis of Whole-body Vibration 14 SECTION 3 Noise . 19 1 Background . 19 2 Scope 19 3 Terminology 19 4 Associated Documentation . 19 5

17、 Criteria . 20 5.1 Equivalent Continuous A-weighted Sound Pressure Level 20 5.2 Acoustic Insulation 20 6 Test Plan . 20 6.1 Documentation 21 6.2 Test Personnel 21 6.3 Test Conditions . 21 6.4 Measurement Locations 21 6.5 Data Acquisition and Instruments 21 6.6 Data Analysis 21 6.7 Test Schedule . 21

18、 7 Test Requirements 21 7.1 General 21 7.2 Data Acquisition and Instruments 21 7.3 Test Conditions . 21 7.4 Measurement Locations 22 7.5 Measurement Procedures and Recorded Results . 23 vi ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 8 Test Report . 23 8.1 Test Details 24 8.2 Measurement Positions

19、. 24 8.3 Measurement Equipment Details . 24 8.4 Results . 24 8.5 Deviations 24 8.6 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation . 24 9 Results 25 TABLE 1 Noise Criteria 20 SECTION 4 Indoor Climate 26 1 Background . 26 2 Scope 26 3 Terminology 26 4 Associated Documentation . 27 5 Criteria . 27 5.1 Air Temperatu

20、re . 27 5.2 Relative Humidity . 27 5.3 Enclosed Space Vertical Gradient . 28 5.4 Air Velocity . 28 5.5 Passenger Cabin Area Horizontal Gradient . 28 5.6 Air Exchange Rate . 28 5.7 Summary . 28 6 Test Plan . 28 6.1 Documentation 28 6.2 Test Personnel 29 6.3 Test Conditions 29 6.4 Measurement Location

21、s 29 6.5 Data Acquisition and Instruments 29 6.6 Data Analysis . 29 6.7 Test Schedule 29 7 Test Requirements 29 7.1 General 29 7.2 Data Acquisition and Instruments 29 7.3 Test Conditions 30 7.4 Measurement Locations 30 8 Test Report . 31 8.1 Test Details 31 8.2 Transducer Measurement Positions 32 8.

22、3 Measurement Equipment Details . 32 8.4 Results . 32 8.5 Deviations 32 8.6 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation . 32 9 Results 32 TABLE 1 Summary of Indoor Climate Requirements . 28 ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 vii SECTION 5 Lighting . 33 1 Background . 33 2 Scope 33 3 Terminology 33

23、4 Associated Documentation . 34 5 Criteria . 34 6 Test Plan . 36 6.1 Documentation 36 6.2 Test Personnel 36 6.3 Test Conditions . 36 6.4 Measurement Locations 36 6.5 Data Acquisition and Instruments 36 6.6 Data Analysis 36 6.7 Test Schedule . 36 7 Test Requirements 36 7.1 General 36 7.2 Data Acquisi

24、tion and Instruments 36 7.3 Test Conditions . 37 7.4 Measurement Locations 37 8 Test Report . 39 8.1 Test Details . 39 8.2 Measurement Positions . 39 8.3 Measurement Equipment Details 39 8.4 Results 40 8.5 Deviations 40 8.6 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation 40 9 Results 40 TABLE 1 Lighting Criteria

25、for Passenger Spaces 35 TABLE 2 Distribution of Measurement Positions within Spaces 39 APPENDIX 1 References 41 1 General References 41 2 Whole-body Vibration References 41 3 Noise References . 41 4 Indoor Climate References . 42 5 Lighting References 42 APPENDIX 2 Procedural Requirements for ABS Re

26、cognized Ambient Environmental Testing Specialists . 43 1 Terminology 43 2 Objective . 43 3 Application 43 4 Procedure for Approval and Certification 44 4.1 Documentation Requirements . 44 4.2 General Requirements 44 viii ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 4.3 Auditing of the Testing Spec

27、ialist . 45 4.4 Certification 45 4.5 Quality Assurance System . 45 4.6 Testing Specialist Relations with the Test Equipment Manufacturer . 46 5 Certificate of Approval . 46 5.1 Renewal . 46 6 Alterations . 46 7 Cancellation of Approval . 46 8 Detailed Requirements by Ambient Environmental Aspect 47

28、8.1 Whole-body Vibration 47 8.2 Noise . 48 8.3 Indoor Climate . 49 8.4 Lighting 50 APPENDIX 3 Acronyms and Abbreviations 51 APPENDIX 4 Associated Documentation . 53 ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 1 Section 1: General SECTION 1 General 1 Introduction ABS recognizes the positive impact

29、that suitable comfort criteria and design practices may have on the comfort, safety, and overall well-being of passengers. The ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships has been developed with the objective of improving the comfort of the passengers on board passenger vessels. These comfort criteria

30、have been chosen to provide a means to increase the comfort, enjoyment, and satisfaction of passengers. 2 Application ABS has produced this Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships in order to provide a single source for comfort criteria suitable for passenger ships. This Guide may be applied to passeng

31、er vessels carrying more than twelve (12) passengers used for such purposes as commuting, traveling, vacationing and recreating. This includes cruise ships and ferries (conventional and high-speed craft). This Guide is applicable to new and existing passenger vessels for which an optional Comfort (C

32、OMF) or a Comfort Plus (COMF+) notation has been requested. The comfort criteria are a measure of the acceptability of passenger accommodation areas and their associated ambient environmental criteria. 3 Scope The Guide focuses on four (4) comfort aspects of passenger ship design and layout that can

33、 be controlled, measured, and assessed. The ambient environmental aspects of comfort pertain to the environment that the passengers are exposed to on board vessels. Specifically, this Guide provides criteria, limits and measurement methodologies for the following: i) Whole-body Vibration ii) Noise i

34、ii) Indoor Climate iv) Lighting. The criteria provided in this Guide are based on currently available research data and standards for the purpose of providing a base level of passenger comfort. This Guide does not specifically address passenger safety since safety is comprehensively covered by the I

35、nternational Maritime Organization (IMO), Flag Administrations, Class Society Rules and Port States. However, where appropriate, compliance with this Guide may warrant an enhancement in some safety systems on board the vessel. The various criteria, test conditions, measurement locations, test method

36、s and instruments required by this Guide may differ from the more rigorous and scientific methods reported and practiced elsewhere by the scientific community. They were, however, selected with the aim of providing a practical Guide that could be applied internationally by ABS and vessel Owners/ship

37、builders with reliability and acceptable validity. While producing this Guide, ABS has taken a practical approach to measurements, test personnel (Testing Specialists) and test equipment. Section 1 General 2 ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 4 Terminology Accommodation Areas: Vessel area

38、s where the primary purpose is to rest and recreate. Passenger accommodation spaces include cabins, staterooms, dining areas, recreation rooms, medical facilities and other public spaces. For the purposes of this Guide, accommodation areas are primarily restricted to the spaces passengers would norm

39、ally use on board vessels. Ambient Environment: Ambient environment refers to the environmental conditions that passengers are exposed to during periods of transit, leisure, or rest. Specifically, this Guide provides criteria and limits for whole-body vibration, noise, indoor climate and lighting. C

40、omfort: The acceptability of the conditions of a vessel as determined by its vibration, noise, thermal, indoor climate and lighting qualities as well as its physical and spatial characteristics, according to prevailing research and standards for human comfort. Occupied Passenger Spaces: For the purp

41、oses of this Guide, any space where passengers may be present for twenty (20) minutes or longer at one time for transit, rest or leisure purposes. Passenger: A passenger is every person other than the Master and the members of the crew or other persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a

42、vessel for the business of that vessel. Passenger Vessel: A vessel whose primary purpose is to carry more than twelve (12) passengers for transportation or recreational purposes. This includes cruise ships and ferries (conventional and high-speed craft). Recreation and Public Spaces: Those portions

43、of the passenger spaces that are used for halls, dining rooms, lounges, theaters, and similar permanently enclosed spaces. Shall: Expresses a provision that is mandatory. Test Plan: Document containing the requisite information regarding vessel design and layout, test personnel, test conditions, mea

44、surement locations, data acquisition, instruments, data analysis and test schedule necessary for verifying the measurements for the ambient environmental aspects of comfort. Test Report: Document containing the actual testing information from the Ambient Environmental tests including details of the

45、testing conditions, measurement locations, measurement equipment, and the results of the data collected and analyzed. Testing Specialists: Specialized test personnel who must meet the requirements of Appendix 2, “Procedural Requirements for ABS Recognized Ambient Environmental Testing Specialists”.

46、5 Associated Documentation Appendix 2, “Procedural Requirements for ABS Recognized Ambient Environmental Testing Specialists” 6 Notation At the Owners or shipyards request, a vessel complying with the minimum criteria for the ambient environmental aspects (i.e., whole-body vibration, noise, indoor c

47、limate, and lighting) provided in this Guide may be assigned a notation of COMF. A vessel complying with the more stringent criteria with respect to whole-body vibration (including motion sickness) may be distinguished in the Record by the notation COMF+. A summary of the differences among each of t

48、hese notations is presented below. Section 1 General ABSGUIDE FOR PASSENGER COMFORT ON SHIPS .2014 3 Notation Ambient Environment Whole-Body Vibration Noise Indoor Climate Lighting COMF Must meet comfort-based vibration level criteria Must meet criteria for noise No difference between COMF and COMF+

49、 Must meet criteria for indoor climate No difference between COMF and COMF+ Must meet criteria for lighting No difference between COMF and COMF+ COMF+ Must meet comfort-based vibration level criteria as well as motion sickness criteria 7 Data and Plans to be Submitted 7.1 General The following General Arrangement type drawings of the vessel shall be submitted: i) Inboard profile detailing the location of the main vertical zone boundaries, the location of the main watertight bulkheads as well as the various deck levels. ii) Plan view of each deck annotating the various spaces on e