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: Editorials: Editorial Changes Guide for Comfort on Yachts GUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS SEPTEMBER 2014 American Bureau of Shipping Incorporated by Act of Legislature of the State of New York 1862 Copyright 2014 American Bureau of Shipping ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive
3、 Houston, TX 77060 USA ii ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 Foreword Foreword This ABS Guide for Comfort on Yachts presents guidance for measuring the comfort of Owners and their guests while occupying cabins, dining spaces, lounges, cocktail bars and other Owner and guest spaces onboard. The ass
4、essment criteria and measurement methodology outlined in this Guide can lead to obtaining an ABS Comfort notation for yachts. The criteria allow a measure of the comfort of a yacht related to the ambient environmental aspects of whole-body vibration and noise onboard. The Owner/guest comfort criteri
5、a are applicable to new and existing yachts for which an optional Comfort Yacht (COMF(Y) or a Comfort Plus Yacht (COMF+(Y) notation has been requested. This Guide, originally published in December 2008, has undergone significant revision. Key revision areas include changes to the Whole-body Vibratio
6、n (WBV) measurement and evaluation methodology and criteria as well as changes to the Noise 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
7、 regulations 4. 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 feedba
8、ck. Comments or suggestions can be sent electronically by email to rsdeagle.org. ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 iii Table of Contents GUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS CONTENTS SECTION 1 General 1 1 Introduction . 1 3 Application 1 5 Scope 1 7 Terminology 1 9 Notation . 2 11 Process for Obtaining a
9、Notation 2 13 Surveys after Construction 3 13.1 Annual Surveys . 4 13.3 Special Periodical Surveys 4 13.5 Requirements for Vessel Alterations . 5 15 Alternatives . 5 15.1 Departures from Criteria 5 FIGURE 1 Comfort Notation Process for Initial Requirements . 3 SECTION 2 Whole-body Vibration 6 1 Back
10、ground . 6 3 Scope 6 5 Terminology 6 7 Associated Documentation . 7 9 Criteria . 8 11 Test Plan . 9 11.1 Documentation 9 11.3 Test Personnel 9 11.5 Test Conditions . 10 11.7 Measurement Locations 10 11.9 Data Acquisition and Instruments 10 11.11 Data Analysis 10 11.13 Test Schedule . 10 13 Test Requ
11、irements 10 13.1 General 10 13.3 Data Acquisition and Instruments 10 13.5 Test Conditions . 12 13.7 Measurement Locations 12 iv ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 15 Test Report . 13 15.1 Test Details 13 15.3 Transducer Measurement Positions 14 15.5 Measurement Equipment Details . 14 15.7 Results
12、. 14 15.9 Deviations 14 15.11 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation . 14 17 Results 14 TABLE 1 Maximum Root-Mean Square Acceleration Level 8 TABLE 2 Distribution of Transducer Positions within Spaces 13 FIGURE 1 Measurement Axes . 9 FIGURE 2 Process for the Measurement and Analysis of Whole-body Vibrati
13、on 11 SECTION 3 Noise 15 1 Background . 15 3 Scope 15 5 Terminology 15 7 Associated Documentation . 16 9 Criteria . 16 9.1 Equivalent Continuous A-weighted Sound Pressure Level 16 9.3 Acoustic Insulation/Noise Attenuation 16 11 Test Plan . 17 11.1 Documentation 17 11.3 Test Personnel 17 11.5 Test Co
14、nditions 17 11.7 Measurement Locations 17 11.9 Data Acquisition and Instruments 17 11.11 Data Analysis . 17 11.13 Test Schedule 17 13 Test Requirements 17 13.1 General 17 13.3 Data Acquisition and Instruments 17 13.5 Test Conditions 18 13.7 Measurement Locations 18 13.9 Measurement Procedures and Re
15、corded Results . 19 15 Test Report . 19 15.1 Test Details 19 15.3 Measurement Positions . 20 15.5 Measurement Equipment Details . 20 15.7 Results . 20 15.9 Deviations 20 15.11 Surveyor Witnessing Documentation . 20 17 Results 20 ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 v TABLE 1 Noise Criteria 16 APPEND
16、IX 1 References 21 1 General References 21 2 Whole-body Vibration References 21 3 Noise References . 22 APPENDIX 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations . 23 APPENDIX 3 Associated Documentation . 24 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 1 Section 1: General SECTION 1 General 1
17、 Introduction ABS recognizes the positive impact that appropriate comfort requirements and design practices can have on the Owner and their guests comfort, safety, and overall well-being. The Owner/guest comfort criteria contained in this Guide have been developed to provide a means to measure and a
18、ssess the level of comfort of Owners and their guests on yachts. 3 Application The Owner/guest comfort criteria are applicable to new and existing yachts for which an optional Comfort Yacht (COMF(Y) or a Comfort Plus Yacht (COMF+(Y) notation has been requested. The Owner/guest comfort criteria are a
19、 measure of the acceptability of a yacht related to the ambient environmental aspects of whole-body vibration and noise. A separate document, the ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships, can be referenced for criteria on two (2) additional ambient environmental aspects of comfort; indoor climate an
20、d lighting. Compliance with those criteria for indoor climate and lighting are not a requirement for the Comfort Yacht (COMF(Y) or the Comfort Plus Yacht (COMF+(Y) notation. 5 Scope The optional Comfort notations focus on two (2) Owner/guest comfort related aspects of yacht design, whole-body vibrat
21、ion and noise. The comfort criteria are based on currently available research data and standards. The test conditions, measurement locations, test methods and instruments were selected to provide a practical methodology that can be applied internationally with reliability and suitable validity. 7 Te
22、rminology Accommodation Areas: Yacht areas where the primary purpose is to rest and recreate. Owner/guest accommodation spaces include cabins, staterooms, dining areas, entertainment areas, recreation rooms, and other Owner/guest spaces. For the purposes of this Guide, accommodation areas are primar
23、ily restricted to the spaces Owners and their guests would normally use onboard yachts. Ambient Environment: Ambient environment refers to the environmental conditions that Owners and their guests are exposed to during periods of transit, leisure, or rest. Specifically, this Guide provides criteria
24、and limits for whole-body vibration and noise. Comfort: The acceptability of the conditions of a yacht as determined by its vibration and noise qualities according to prevailing research and standards for human comfort. Testing Specialists: Specialized test personnel who must meet the requirements o
25、f Appendix 2, “Procedural Requirements for ABS Recognized Ambient Environmental Testing Specialists” of the ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships. Occupied Owner/Guest Spaces: For the purposes of this Guide, any space used for rest, entertainment, and dining where the Owner or their guests may be
26、 present for twenty (20) minutes or longer at one time. Owner/Guest: Every person onboard other than the Master and the members of the crew or other persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a yacht for the business of that yacht. Shall: Expresses a provision that is mandatory. Section 1
27、General 2 ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 Test Plan: Document containing the requisite information regarding yacht design and layout, test personnel, test conditions, measurement locations, data acquisition, instruments, data analysis and test schedule necessary for verifying the measurements f
28、or the ambient environmental aspects of comfort. Test Report: Document containing the actual testing result from the Ambient Environmental tests including details of the testing conditions, measurement locations, measurement equipment, and the results of the data collected and analyzed. 9 Notation A
29、t the yacht Owner or shipyards request, a yacht complying with the minimum criteria for Owner/guest comfort may be assigned a notation of COMF(Y). A yacht complying with the motion sickness criteria with respect to whole-body vibration, may be assigned the notation COMF+(Y). A summary of the differe
30、nces between these notations is given below. Notation Whole-body Vibration Noise COMF(Y) Must meet comfort-based vibration level criteria Must meet criteria for noise No difference between COMF(Y) and COMF+(Y) COMF+(Y) Must meet comfort-based vibration level criteria as well as motion sickness crite
31、ria 11 Process for Obtaining a Notation Prior to scheduling ambient environmental testing activities, the yacht Owner or shipyard shall certify the operational status of the yacht as being fully operational and/or inclusive of all equipment and furnishings. If the yacht is not fully operational, the
32、n a complete listing of deficient areas, components, equipment, etc., shall be submitted to ABS Engineering for review. ABS shall then make a determination and notify the yacht Owner or shipyard as to whether ambient environmental testing can commence. The intent is to align sea trial activities wit
33、h the ambient environmental testing so that all testing is completed during this time. The process for obtaining a COMF(Y) or COMF+(Y) notation is presented in Section 1, Figure 1. The following paragraph briefly describes the notation process. Ambient environmental Test Plans for whole-body vibrati
34、on and noise shall be prepared and submitted to ABS Engineering for review and approval. Information submitted to ABS Engineering shall serve as a primary vehicle for verifying the measurement locations and measurement process, as well as specifying the Testing Specialist who will perform the ambien
35、t environmental testing. Testing, inspections and data collection shall be performed by Testing Specialist and witnessed by an ABS Surveyor. Test Reports for ambient environmental testing shall be prepared by the Testing Specialist and submitted to the ABS Surveyor for review for determination of no
36、tation confirmation. Specific Test Plan and Test Reporting details for whole-body vibration and noise are outlined in the following locations: Environmental Aspect Test Plan Details Test Report Details Whole-body Vibration Subsection 2/11 Subsection 2/15 Noise Subsection 3/11 Subsection 3/15 Section
37、 1 General ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 3 FIGURE 1 Comfort Notation Process for Initial Requirements Request Comfort NotationSubmit Test Plans to ABSABS makes decision on comfort notation(COMF(Y) or COMF+(Y)ABS performs an Engingeering reviewABS Engineeringrequires modifications to Test Plan
38、s?Modify Test PlansYesNoSubmit Yacht Status InformationTake measurements (witnessed by anABS Surveyor)Submit Test Reports to ABSCreate Test Plan for NoiseCreate Test Plan for Whole-bodyVibration13 Surveys after Construction It is intended that all surveys after construction are to be aligned with Cl
39、assification Surveys. Harmonization of surveys is to be carried out at the first available opportunity. See Section 7-9-17 of the ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7) for the survey requirements. Section 1 General 4 ABSGUIDE FOR COMFORT ON YACHTS .2014 13.1 Annual Surveys In order to mai
40、ntain the COMF(Y) or COMF+(Y), notation, an Annual Survey shall be made within three (3) months before or after each annual anniversary date of the crediting of the Initial Survey or the previous Special Periodical Survey. The following information shall be reviewed by the attending ABS Surveyor for
41、 issues that could affect the notation. i) Collision and grounding reports since previous Initial, Annual or Special Periodical Survey ii) Fire, repair, and damage reports since previous Initial, Annual or Special Periodical Survey iii) A list of all structural or mechanical modifications to the ves
42、sel since previous Initial, Annual or Special Periodical Survey iv) Verification that equipment and facilities continue to be fit for purpose and are operating in accordance with the criteria stated within this Guide During the attending ABS Surveyors review of the submitted information, a determina
43、tion will be made as to whether changes or alterations have taken place that could affect the notation. As a result, the vessel may be subject to the review, ambient environmental testing, and inspection requirements of this Guide. 13.3 Special Periodical Surveys In order to maintain the COMF(Y) or
44、COMF+(Y) notation, a Special Periodical Survey shall be completed within five (5) years after the date of build or after the crediting date of the previous Special Periodical Survey. A Special Periodical Survey will be credited as of the completion date of the survey but not later than five (5) year
45、s from date of build or from the date recorded for the previous Special Periodical Survey. If the Special Periodical Survey is completed within three (3) months prior to the due date, the Special Periodical Survey will be credited to agree with the effective due date. The Special Periodical Survey m
46、ay be commenced fifteen (15) months prior to the due date and be continued with completion by the due date. 13.3.1 Survey Requirements The Survey shall comprise ABS Surveyor verifications and ambient environmental testing. The Survey will cover both comfort aspects. The following shall be submitted
47、to ABS three (3) months prior to carrying out the ambient environmental testing: i) Fire, repair, or damage reports since previous Annual Survey ii) A list of all structural or mechanical modifications to the vessel since previous Annual Survey iii) Drawings/arrangements of passenger spaces affected
48、 by alterations iv) Copy of approved Initial Test Plans and Test Reports v) Test Plans and Test Reports resulting from Annual Surveys vi) Previous Special Periodical Survey Test Plans and Reports, if applicable vii) Proposed Special Periodical Survey Test Plans for the current survey The Special Per
49、iodical Survey data submittal serves three purposes. The first is to perform an ABS Engineering review of passenger spaces against any alterations to the vessel since the Initial Survey, with measurements verified by an ABS Surveyor. The second purpose is to provide a history of ambient environmental testing, as well as the Special Periodical Survey ambient environmental Test Plans for review and approval. The third is to allow scheduling of measurement verifications and ambient environmental testing. A Special Periodical Survey Test Plan for both ambient environm
