1、 ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Overview The following listing of ABS Classification notations is comprised of the following headers: Common Notations and Symbols The notations and symbols contained under this heading may be applicable to any type of vessel or offshore installation, as in
2、dicated by the referenced Rules and Guides (which are mostly available for viewing at http:/www.eagle.org). These notations and symbols pertain to hull structure, analyses, equipment, machinery, automation, surveys, etc. Other Notations for Specific Applications Bulk Carrier, Container Carrier, Offs
3、hore Services, etc. Following the common notations are groupings by type of vessel or offshore service. The notations contained under the heading for each vessel type are applicable only to that type of vessel. The types of vessels are organized starting with those that are covered by the Rules for
4、Building and Classing Steel Vessels and associated Guides specific to the vessel type and are followed by those vessels covered by the following Rules and Guides: Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vesse
5、ls Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft Guide for Building and Classing Yachts Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for S
6、ervice on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities Offshore Service notations, as specified within the referenced Offshore Rules and Guides. The example class notations given under “Remarks” on each page are intended onl
7、y to show the usage of the particular notation on that page and are not necessarily all-inclusive for the particular application/services shown. ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Revisions The following Table lists newly-added Class Notations, the category under which they fall in the list,
8、and the date they were added: Notation Category Date Added Ice Class E0 Common Notations and Symbols 29 Jan 2015 LNG Ready Common Notations and Symbols MLC-ACCOM(SPS) Common Notations and Symbols MLC-ACCOM(WB) Common Notations and Symbols COAST GUARD International Naval Ships COASTAL NAVAL CRAFT Int
9、ernational Naval Ships GOVERNMENT SPECIAL PURPOSE International Naval Ships NAVAL COMBATANT International Naval Ships NAVAL CRAFT International Naval Ships NAVAL FORCE PROJECTION International Naval Ships NAVAL SUPPORT International Naval Ships RIVERINE NAVAL CRAFT International Naval Ships Passenge
10、r Yachting Service Yachting Service Yachting Service R Yachting Service Cable Laying Barges Ocean Services Crane CRC Barges Ocean Services ITB Barges Ocean Services OSR-S1 Barges Ocean Services OSR-C1 Barges Ocean Services OSR-S2 Barges Ocean Services OSR-C2 Barges Ocean Services Pipe Laying Barges
11、Ocean Services ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols SYMBOL Maltese Cross (+) DESCRIPTION The Maltese Cross, , symbol is assigned to vessels and offshore units for which the hull construction and/or the manufacture of its machinery and components and any associated r
12、equired testing, as applicable, is carried out under ABS survey. For a vessel or offshore unit constructed under survey of another recognized Classification Society or Authority, the Maltese Cross, , symbol will be omitted from the hull and/or machinery classification notations. REFERENCES 1-1-3/1 a
13、nd 1-1-3/9 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/7 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1) 1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/5 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Classification symbol whose m
14、eaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides. Example: Vessels have been built under ABS survey Vessels have not been built under ABS survey Hull and Equipment: A1 A1 Machinery, boiler and systems AMS AMS Shipboard automation systems ACCU ACCU ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common N
15、otations and Symbols SYMBOLS A1 DESCRIPTION A1 is a classification symbol that, together with the Maltese Cross symbol, indicates compliance with the Hull requirements of the ABS Rules or their equivalent for unrestricted ocean service and survey by ABS during construction of the vessel. The symbols
16、 A1 may be followed by appropriate vessel type notation such as Oil Carrier, Bulk Carrier, Fuel Oil Carrier, Ore Carrier, Passenger Vessel, Vehicle Carrier, Container Carrier, Towing Vessel, Refrigerated Cargo Carrier, Liquefied Gas Carrier, etc. The Maltese Cross symbol will be omitted for vessels
17、that have not been built under survey by ABS. REFERENCES 1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/9 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/7 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1) 1-1-3/1 and 1-1-3/5 of the Rules for Conditions of Classificati
18、on High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Classification symbols whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to indicating compliance with hull/structural related requirements. ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols SYMBOL Circle E DESCRIPTION Circ
19、le E, , is a classification symbol that signifies that the equipment of anchors and chain cables of the vessel is in compliance with the requirements of the Rules, or with the requirements corresponding to the service limitations noted in the vessels classification which have been specifically appro
20、ved for the particular service. Compliance with requirements is a condition of classification for vessels, for which the equipment number (EN) calculated in accordance with 3-5-1/3.1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is equal to or greater than 205. Vessels intended for towing
21、 operation or vessels for which EN is less than 205 are not required to have as a condition of classification. (See 3-5-1/7 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length.) For self-propelled mobile offshore units, symbol is mandatory and all anchoring
22、(temporary mooring) equipment is to be fabricated and tested in presence of and to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor, and certified in accordance with 6-1-10/Table 1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units. For non-propelled mobile offshore units fitted wit
23、h an anchoring (temporary mooring) equipment, if the optional symbol is requested, equipment is to be fabricated and tested in presence of and to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor, and certified in accordance with 6-1-10/Table 1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Dri
24、lling Units. REFERENCES 1-1-3/11 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/1.9 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1) 1-1-3/9 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Classification symbol which i
25、s applicable for temporary mooring of vessels within a harbor or other area of sheltered water Example A1, Oil Carrier, ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION A1 (special purpose) DESCRIPTION The symbols A1 followed by a Notation of the trade for which specif
26、ic arrangements and scantlings have been approved (i.e. Ferry Service, Dredging, Fishing, etc.) and to which the special purpose vessels have been built to the satisfaction of the ABS Surveyors. REFERENCES 1-1-3/5 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/3 of the Rules for Condit
27、ions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1) REMARKS Example A1, Ferry Service A1, Dredging, etc. ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION A1 (geographical limitations) DESCRIPTION The symbols A1 followed by a notation of the service limitation
28、s is to be assigned to vessels, which have been built to the satisfaction of ABS Surveyors to specific requirements for restricted service, which have been approved by the ABS Classification Committee for the particular service. (e.g. Gulf of Mexico, Philippine Inter-Island Service, etc.) REFERENCES
29、 1-1-3/7 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/1.9 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1) 1-2-2/7.19 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Example A1, Ferry, Inter-Island Service, ABS Notat
30、ions and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION AMS DESCRIPTION AMS is a classification notation that, together with the Maltese Cross symbol, indicates that a vessels machinery, boilers and systems have been constructed and installed under ABS survey in accordance with the re
31、quirements of the ABS Rules. The AMS notation is intended for all new construction of ABS classed self-propelled vessels and offshore units. REFERENCES 1-1-3/13 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/25 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification Offshore Units and Structures
32、 (Part 1) 1-1-3/11 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Classification notation whose meaning is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to indicating compliance with machinery related requirements on self-propelled vessels and offshore units. E
33、xample A1, Oil Carrier, , AMS ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION AMS DESCRIPTION The AMS notation, without the Maltese Cross symbol, is assigned to self-propelled vessels and offshore units for which the machinery, boilers and systems have not been constr
34、ucted and installed under ABS survey, but are found satisfactory with regard to ABS requirements. REFERENCES 1-1-3/15 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) 1-1-3/13 of the Rules for Conditions of Classification High-Speed Craft (Part 1) REMARKS Classification notation whose meaning
35、is the same within all ABS Rules and Guides as regards to indicating compliance with machinery related requirements on self-propelled vessels and offshore units. Example A1, Oil Carrier, , AMS ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION ACC DESCRIPTION Automatic C
36、entralized Control (ACC) This notation is assigned to a vessel having the means to control and monitor the propulsion-machinery space from a continuously manned centralized control and monitoring station installed within or adjacent to, the propulsion machinery space. The Maltese Cross symbol signif
37、ies that the pertinent automatic or remote control and monitoring systems have been assembled, tested and installed under ABS survey. REFERENCES 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-5/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-5/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Ve
38、ssels 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-5/1 of the Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships REMARKS See also ACCU Example A1, Oil Carrier, , AMS, ACC ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION ACCU DESCRIPTION Automatic Centralized Control Unmanned (ACCU) This n
39、otation is assigned to a vessel having the means to control and monitor the propulsion-machinery space from the navigation bridge and from a centralized control and monitoring station installed within or adjacent to, the propulsion machinery space. The Maltese Cross symbol signifies that the pertine
40、nt automatic or remote control and monitoring systems have been assembled, tested and installed under ABS survey. REFERENCES 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-6/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 4-7-1/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length 4-
41、1-1/1.5 and 4-9-6/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vessels 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-6/1 of the Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-1/3 of the Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft 4-7-1/3 of the Rules for Building and Classin
42、g High-Speed Craft Great Lakes Bulk Carries, Aluminum Vessels, Reinforced Plastic Vessels and Yachts will also be eligible for this notation provided the systems and the equipment are in full compliance with the applicable requirements 4-9-6/1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
43、 or 4-7-1/1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length. REMARKS Example A1, Oil Carrier, , AMS, ACCU ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION ABCU DESCRIPTION Automatic Bridge Centralized Control Unmanned (ABCU
44、) This notation is assigned to a self-propelled vessel which is fitted with the required automation and remote monitoring and control systems to enable the propulsion machinery space to be periodically unattended (similar to an ACCU classed vessel) and the propulsion control to be effected primarily
45、 from the navigation bridge. The Maltese Cross symbol signifies that the pertinent automatic or remote control and monitoring systems have been assembled, tested and installed under ABS survey. REFERENCES 4-7-1/1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Leng
46、th 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-10/1.1 of the Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vessels 4-1-1/1.5 and 4-9-1/3 of the Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft 4-7-1/3 of the Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft Aluminum Vessels, Reinforced Plastic Vessels and Yachts will
47、 also be eligible for this notation provided the systems and the equipment are in full compliance with the applicable requirements 4-7-1/1 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 meters (295 feet) in Length. REMARKS This notation was available for unrestricted service large
48、 vessels, greater than 90 meters in length, whose signed contracts were made between owners and shipbuilder until 31 December 1999. After this date, the ABCU notation was terminated for new construction of these large vessels whose automation system arrangements are primarily in accordance with the
49、ACCU requirements. Example A1, Offshore Support Vessel, , AMS, ABCU ABS Notations and Symbols 29 January 2015 Common Notations and Symbols NOTATION Annual Survey DESCRIPTION This notation is assigned to vessels for which all of the requirements of Special Periodical Survey Hull, except for tank testing, are required each year for the first four years of each fiv
