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Vessel Design & Manufacture Standards


5.1 Objective


The objective of this Chapter is to provide a process to ensure that the design, manufacture, through life survey, maintenance and disposal requirements of the vessel are appropriately considered. This Chapter is written as a goal based requirement to permit the maximum scope to introduce innovative ideas into the design.


5.2 Scope


5.2.1 The scope of this Chapter is to cover the design, manufacture and through life survey, maintenance requirements and disposal requirements of the vessel. The vessel in this context is taken as the structure, equipment and systems (including software) which constitute the waterborne elements of the MASS.


5.2.2 The MASS should be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of a classification society which is recognised by the Administration; or in accordance with applicable national standards of the Administration which provide an equivalent level of safety.


5.2.3 For the defined operational life of the MASS it should be designed and constructed to:


n Enable the MASS to operate in all Reasonably Foreseeable Operating Conditions (RFOC); n Carry and respond to all foreseen loads in a predictable manner, with a level of integrity commensurate with operational and safety requirements;


n Ensure the watertight and weathertight integrity, to meet buoyancy and stability requirements; n Minimise the risk of initiating fire and explosion; n Minimise the spread of fire; n Enable the maintenance and repair in accordance with the maintenance philosophy.


5.2.4 Operators should be provided with adequate access, information and instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of the MASS.


5.3 Selection of Design Build and Survey Requirements


5.3.1 MASS shall be certified to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Code. Certification requirements are covered in Chapter 12.


5.3.2 The vessel supplier is to provide evidence and justification to the Recognised Organisation to demonstrate that the vessel is fit for the intended role and meets the goals of this Chapter. This evidence is to include the following information:


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