List of - Characters of Classification and - Notations with - Explanations and - Underlying Rules

Hamburg, Februar 2008

Table of Contents
Note: All Characters of Classification and all Notations are linked via a single mouse-click with the corresponding brief description. Character of Classification, Notation ... (Inland Navigation Vessel) .. (Navy) ... (Inland Navigation Vessel). (Navy) .. (Inland Navigation Vessel).. ... (Navy) ... (Navy) ... (Navy) .. 100A5 ..... MC Y ... (-) ... 100A5 ... 100Ap .. 100Np 1R . 2R . 70A1 .. 80A2 .. 90A3 .. I, II, III, IV, V (Range of service) AC1 ... ACS ... ACTIVE ESCORT TUG .. ADN ... ADNR AHTS . AIP-xxx (Navy) .. AIRCRAFT CARRIER ... AL .. ALUMINIUM . ALUMINIUM (Navy). A-MC . a-mc ..... AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP .. ARC1 to ARC4 (Hull) .. ARC1 to ARC4 (Machinery) . ASPHALT TANKER ... AUT ... AUT-N ... Page 12 29 37 12 29 37 12 29 12 37 13 37 13 37 35 35 30 12 29 37 32 33 12 12 12 35 39 39 19 32 32 24 43 38 31 24 40 12 12 38 15 26 17 25 41 AUT-nh . AUT-Nnh .. AUT-Z ... AUX-NH AUX-NM
H

26 41 26 39 42 20 18 16 15 15 15 25 31 13 28 28 19 30 38 36 20 17 18 17 22 27 38 23 15 30 38 13 13 38 16 17 16 16 32 21 44 38 21 21 33 34 34 44 31

BARGE . BC / OIL TANKER .. BC-A . BC-B . BC-C . BULK CARRIER . BWM . C . C1D21 .. CA . CA mob CAR FERRY ... Cargo vessel .. CATAMARAN . CHARTER SAILING / MOTOR YACHT CHEMICAL RECOVERY VESSEL .. CHEMICAL TANKER . CHEMICAL TANKER-TYPE 1 . CNG CARRIER . CMCA CM-PS CoC ... COLL1 to COLL6 .. CONTAINER SHIP . Container vessel ... CORVETTE .. CRS ... CRS ....... CRUISER . CSR (Bulk Carrier) CSR (Oil Tanker) .. CTC CTCOAT Damage stability DBC .. DEG ... DESTROYER ... DG .. DG (HSC Code 7.17) .. DG (Inland Navigation Vessel) ... DGD ... DGL ... DI ... Double hull ..

DP1 to DP3 DP1 to DP3 (Navy).... DP = x kPa ... DREDGER .... Dredger .... E (Hull) E (Machinery) E (Hull, Navy) . E (Machinery, Navy) . E01 to E04 (Hull) ... E01 to E04 (Machinery) .... E1 to E4 (Hull) .. E1 to E4 (Machinery) .. EC .. EDIBLE OIL TANKER EF (Hull) .... EF (Machinery) .. ENVIRONMENTAL PASSPORT .. EP EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CARS EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CHEMICALS IN BULK . EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CONTAINERS .. EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF RO-RO CARGO .. Equipped for transport of containers.. Equipped for transport of wheeled vehicles . EQUIPPED WITH BOW RUDDER .. ERS ... ERS (Navy) ESP EXP (Hull) ...... EXP (Machinery) ... EXP (Hull, Navy) ... EXP (Machinery, Navy) .... FC-xxx .. FC-xxx (Navy) ... Ferry ..... Fire .... FF1 to FF3 FF1/2 . FF1/3 . FISHING VESSEL ... FISHING VESSEL (6 to 24 m in length) Flash point > 60 C . FLOATING CRANE .... FLOATING DOCK .. FO .. FRIGATE .. FRUIT JUICE CARRIER ... FRP ... FRP (Navy) G .... GENERAL CARGO SHIP ..... GRAB[X] . Grabloading .

23 42 33 20 30 14 26 41 42 14 26 14 26 24 17 14 26 23 23 19 18 15 15 33 33 24 25 41 23 25 28 39 43 27 44 33 33 26 26 26 19 36 34 20 21 43 38 17 24 40 23 15 16 33

HATCHCOVERLESS . HC(2/3) . HC(hcpass/hccrew) . Heavy cargo [ ] .. HIGHER STRENGTH HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL ... HIGHER STRENGTH HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL (Navy)... {holds a, b, may be empty} .... HLP HOPPER BARGE ... Hopper barge .. Hopper dredger .. Hopper suction dredger .. HS .. HSC ... HSC-CARGO ... HSC-N ... HSC-PASSENGER A . HSC-PASSENGER B . HSDE . HYDROFOIL HYDROFOIL (Navy) . I ...... IBV (Hull) ... IBV (Machinery) ... Ice .. ICEBREAKER ..... ICV (Hull) ICV (Machinery) IN IN(0,6) IN(1,2) IN(2) Ind ..... INERT ... INF . Intact stability .... IW .. IW (Navy) ... K . KAZ ...... kaz .. LA .. Laid-up . LAID-UP SHIP Launch . LIQUIFIED GAS TANKER LNG CARRIER LPG CARRIER LYDE . M .... Max. density .... Max. t ... {maximum cargo density t/m} . MC . MC (Inland Navigation Vessel) ...

15 23 23 33 24 40 16 25 21 30 30 30 32 22 22 39 22 22 22 20 38 14 15 26 32 20 15 26 14 29 29 29 32 26 21 32 23 40 14 13 13 43 34 28 30 17 17 17 22 14 32 32 16 12 29

MC (Navy).. mc mc (Navy) MINE WAREFARE VESSEL .... MOTOR SAILER . MOTOR YACHT (< 24 m) MOTOR YACHT ( 24 m). MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CARGO SHIP NAV-O ... NAV-O (Navy) NAV-OC ... NAV-OC (Navy) NBC ... Nonhomload ... {no MP} No propulsion . OC1 to OC4 ... OIL / PRODUCT TANKER .... OIL RECOVERY VESSEL . OIL TANKER ... OIL TANKER NOT SUITABLE FOR CARGO WITH FLASHPOINT 60 C OPEN TOP ... ORE ORE CARRIER ... ORE CARRIER / OIL TANKER ORE CARRIER / PRODUCT TANKER P10D22 ... PASSENGER SHIP .... Passenger vessel .. PATROL BOAT ... PATROL BOAT (Navy) PC1 to PC7 (Hull) . PC1 to PC7 (Machinery) . PILOT BOAT ... PONTOON ... Pontoon ... Pontoon/Crane ... PRODUCT CARRIER .... PRODUCT TANKER .. Pusher .. QUICK FREEZING . RACING YACHT . RAS ... RC .. RCP x/y RESCUE VESSEL .. RESEARCH VESSEL RI ... RIC . ric ... RO-RO SHIP .. RO-RO SHIP / OIL TANKER ... RoRo vessel ... RP1x% to RP3x% .. RP1x% to RP3x% (Navy) .. RSA (200)

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RSA (50) . RSA (SW) . RSD .. RSD (F25) RSD (F30) ... RSD (ACM) ..... RSD (gFE) ... RSD (Navy) RSM .. S1P72 ... SAILING YACHT (< 24 m) SAILING YACHT ( 24 m) SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE SFP SHIP LIFT .... Single hull SOLAS II-2, Reg. 19 .. SOLAS II-2, Reg. 19 (HSC Code 7.17) SPECIAL MOTOR YACHT ... SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIP ... SPECIAL SAILING YACHT .. Special service ... Special service/Floating dock SPECIAL TANKER . SPECIAL YACHT Split hopper barge . SPM1 to SPM3 . STAR . STL STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY CARGO .. SUBMARINE (Navy) SUBMERSIBLE SUCTION DREDGER SUPPLY VESSEL .. SUPPLY VESSEL (Navy) Tanker .. TAZ ... TP = x kPa TRAINING SAILING/MOTOR YACHT TUG .. Tug Type C .. Type G .. Type N closed . Type N open .... Type N open - Bilgesboat Type N open - Bunkerboat .. Type N open with flame arresters . U U (Navy) . VEC W ... W (Inland Navigation Vessels) ... WASTE CHEMICAL INCINERATOR SHIP .. WATER JET

13 13 25 25 25 25 25. 40 40 13 35 22 20 41 21 31 21 21 35 20 35 31 31 17 22 31 18 25 19 22 39 21 21 20 38 31 13 33 36 20 31 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 28 43 19 14 32 18 38

WINE TANKER ... with AIP Navy) .. With double bottom .,. With double sides . with FC . with FC (Navy) .. with freeboard m .. WORK BOAT .. YDE

17 43 31 31 27 44 22 36 36

Z .. (Z) ... Z1D10 Z1D11 Z1D20 Z1D21 Z1D22 Z1D33

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Classification of Seagoing Ships

Characters of Classification for the Hull: for the Machinery: for Survey, Supervision of Construction: for Subdivision, Damage Stability: or Special Equipment: Notations Restricted Service Area Seagoing Ships: Inland Vessels: Ice Strengthening: Ship Type/Kind of Cargo Carrried Dry Cargo Vessels: RSA (200), RSA (50), RSA (SW) IN, I E E1, E2, E3, E4, IBV, ICV, PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6, PC7 CONTAINER SHIP, HATCHCOVERLESS, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CONTAINERS, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF RO-RO CARGO, GENERAL CARGO SHIP, MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CARGO SHIP, BULK CARRIER, ORE CARRIER, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, 8no MP:, 8maximum cargo density t/m:, 8holds a,b, may be empty:, CSR, GRAB[X] 100A5, 90A3 MC, mc, A- MC, a-mc

7, ;, 6 5, 8, 9

CRS, CRS , RIC, ric, TAZ

for the Hull (Design, Special Dimensioning and/or Equipment)

Tankers for Liquid Cargo, Special Cargoes: OIL TANKER, OIL TANKER NOT SUITABLE FOR CARGO WITH FLASHPOINT 60 C, PRODUCT TANKER, OIL / PRODUCT TANKER, CTCOAT, CSR, CHEMICAL TANKER, CNG CARRIER, LNG CARRIER, LPG CARRIER, ASPHALT TANKER, SPECIAL TANKER, EDIBLE OIL TANKER, WINE TANKER, FRUIT JUICE CARRIER, CHEMICAL TANKER TYPE 1, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CHEMICALS IN BULK, BC / OILTANKER, ORE CARRIER / OIL TANKER, ORE CARRIER / PRODUCT TANKER, SPM1, SPM2, SPM3, STL, VEC Passenger Vessels: Carriage of motor vehicles: Fishing Vessels: Special Vessels: PASSENGER SHIP RO-RO SHIP, RO-RO SHIP / OIL TANKER, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CARS, CAR FERRY FISHING VESSEL ACTIVE ESCORT TUG, BARGE, CHEMICAL RECOVERY VESSEL , DREDGER, FLOATING CRANE, HOPPER 6

Floating Docks/Ship Lift: Carriage of Dangerous Cargoes: High Speed Craft: Yachts >= 24 m

BARGE, HYDROFOIL, ICEBREAKER, OIL RECOVERY VESSEL, PILOT BOAT, PONTOON, RESCUE VESSEL, RESEARCH VESSEL, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIP, SUBMERSIBLE, SUCTION DREDGER, SUPPLY VESSEL, TUG FLOATING DOCK, SHIP LIFT DG, DG (HSC Code 7.17), DBC, INF HSC-PASSENGER A, HSC-PASSENGER B, HSC-CARGO, HSDE, OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4 SAILING YACHT, MOTOR YACHT, SPECIAL YACHT, LYDE STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY CARGO, G, COLL1, COLL2, COLL3, COLL4, COLL5, COLL6 ESP IW NAV-O, NAV-OC DP1, DP2, DP3 HC(hcpass/hccrew) EP AHTS, EQUIPPED WITH BOW RUDDER, EC HIGHER STRENGTH HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL, ALUMINIUM, FRP EXP

Special Strengthening: Enhanced Surveys: In-water Survey: Bridge Design on Seagoing Ships: Dynamic Positioning Systems: Harmony Class: Environmental Standards: Special Equipment and Systems: Material: Novel Designs:

Special Analysis and Survey Procedures: RSD, RSD (F25), RSD (F30), RSD (ACM), RSD (gFE), HLP, ERS, BWM for Machinery (Special Equipment) Automation: Inert Gas System: Fire Fighting: Ice Strengthening: AUT, AUT-nh, AUT-Z, RC INERT FF1, FF2, FF3, FF1/2, FF1/3 E, E1, E2, E3, E4, IBV, ICV, PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6, PC7 RI

Reliquifaction Plants:

Redundant Propulsion and Steering Systems: RP1x%, RP2x%, RP3x% Condition Monitoring of Propeller Shaft at Stern Tube: CM-PS Fuel Cell Systems: Novel Designs: Submersibles FC-xxx, with FC EXP U 7

 Special Equipment and Installations Cargo Refrigerating Installations Cargo Vessels: CA, CA mob RCP x/y LAID-UP SHIP Protection of Refrigerated Cargoes In Integral Reefer Containers: Laid-up Ships

Classification of Inland Navigation Vessels

Characters of Classification for Hull: : for Machinery: for Class Period p: for Survey, Construction Supervision: for Range of Navigation: for Equipment: Notations for Type and Service: : Cargo vessel, Container vessel, Dredger, Hopper barge, Hopper dredger, Hopper suction dredger, Launch, Passenger vessel, Pontoon, Pontoon/Crane, Pusher, RoRo vessel, Special service, Special service/Floating dock, Split hopper barge, Tanker, Tug Double hull, Single hull, With double bottom, With double sides HS, AL, C, W ADN, ADNR, Ice, Ind, No propulsion, Intact stability Damage stability, Max. density, Max. t 1R, 2R, Grabloading, Nonhomload Heavy cargo [AREA1, x1 kN/m - AREA2, x2 kN/m] DG, Equipped for transport of containers Equipped for transport of wheeled vehicles Ferry, Fire TP = x kPa, DP = x kPa, Type C, Type G, Type N closed, Type N open, Type N open Bilgesboat, Type N open Bunkerboat, Type N open with flame arresters, Flash point > 60 C DGL, DGD Laid-up 100Ap MC 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

7, 6, (7)
IN(0,6), IN(1,2), IN(2), I Z, (Z), (-)

Additional Class Notations for Type of Construction: for Hull Materials: Other Notations:

for Cargo Vessels:

for Passenger Vessels: for Tankers:

for Tugs/Pushers: related to Class:

Classification of Yachts and Small Watercraft from 6 to 24 m in Length

Characters of Classification for the Hull: for the Machinery: Notations Range of Service: Designation of Types and Use Sporting Craft: Yachts for Commercial Purposes: SAILING YACHT, MOTOR SAILER, MOTOR YACHT, SPECIAL SAILING YACHT, SPECIAL MOTOR YACHT, RACING YACHT TRAINING SAILING / MOTOR YACHT, CHARTER SAILING / MOTOR YACHT I, II, III, IV, V

7 7

100A5 MC Y

Watercraft used for Commercial Purposes or by Authorities: FISHING VESSEL, PATROL BOAT, WORK BOAT, YDE

Classification of Naval Ships

Characters of Classification for Hull: for Machinery: for Survey, Construction Supervision: for Subdivision, Damage Stability: Notations for Conformity with the Building Specification: CoC for Ship Types Ship Types in General: CORVETTE, FRIGATE, DESTROYER, MINE WARFARE VESSEL, AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP, CRUISER, AIRCRAFT CARRIER PATROL BOAT, SUPPLY VESSEL 100Np MC, mc

7, 6 5, 8, 9

Ship Types with Support Functions:

Ship Types with Spezial Hull Configuration or with Special Kind of Propulsion: HYDROFOIL, CATAMARAN, WATERJET High Speed Craft: Ships with a Partly Conventional Hull: Novel Designs: Submarines for Subdivision, Damage Stability: for Ambient Conditions and Service Range Ambient Conditions: Service Range: for Hull Structures Materials: Rational Ship Design: Residual Strength: In-water Surveys: Bridge Design: Structural Fire Protection: Navigation in Ice: Emergency Response Service: for Machinery Installations Automation: Dynamic Positioning Systems: Navigation in Ice: AUT-N, AUT-Nnh DP1, DP2, DP3 E 10 Redundant Propulsion and Steering Systems: RP1x%, RP2x%, RP3x% AC1, ACS to be agreed between Naval Authority and GL HIGHER STRENGTH HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL, ALUMINIUM, FRP RSD RSM IW NAV-O, NAV-OC SFP E ERS HSC-N AUX-NH EXP SUBMARINE Z1D33, Z1D22, Z1D21, Z1D20, Z1D11, Z1D10

 Ships with Partly Conventional Machinery Installations: AUX-NM Novel Designs: Submarines Air-independent systems for Special Equipment and Installations Special Equipment for Flight Operation: Special Machinery Equipment Lifting Appliances: Replenishment at Sea: NBC-Protection: Diving Installations: Degaussing: Fuel Cell Systems: FO LA RAS NBC DI DEG FC-xxx, with FC EXP U AIP-xxx, with AIP

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Character of Classification for the hull structures 100A5 The ships hull fully (100 %) complies with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules. Duration of class period 5 years. The Ships hull does not fully (e.g. 90, 80, 70 %) comply with the 90A3 requirements of the GL Construction Rules. 80A2 Duration of class period 3, 2 or 1 year. 70A1 (Examples) Character of Classification for machinery installations MC The machinery and all installations including all electrical installations comply with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. I-1-1, Hull Structures, Sections 1 to 22 and 35 II-1, Metallic Materials II-2, Non-metallic Materials II-3, Welding

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. I-1-2, Machinery Installations AMC The machinery and all installations including all electrical installations of non I-1-3, Electrical Installations I-1-4, Automation self-propelled vessels comply with the requirements of the GL Construction I-1-6, Liquefied Gas Tankers, Section 16 Rules I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations The machinery and all installations including all electrical installations of ships II-1, Metallic Materials mc, with (= mc) or without (= a-mc) self-propulsion does not fully comply with a-mc II-2, Non-metallic Materials the requirements of the GL Construction Rules, but functional safety and II-3, Welding seaworthiness are ensured for the envisaged service Characters of Classification for survey and supervision of construction I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. Hull, machinery and/or special equipment have been constructed under the supervision of and in accordance with the Rules of GL and with certification by GL of components and materials Hull, machinery and/or special equipment have been constructed under the supervision of and in accordance with the Rules of GL and without certification by GL of components and materials Hull, machinery or special equipment have been constructed under the supervision of and in accordance with the rules of another recognized Classification Society and have later been classed with GL Characters of Classification fr subdivision and damage stability For the hull, proof of subdivision und damage stability has been furnished I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 28 VI-11-6, Guidelines for the Preparation of Damage Stability Calculations and Damage Control Documentation on Board 12

Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships 

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys)

Underlying GL-Rules

For the hull, which has been constructed under supervision in accordance with the Characters of Classification or (), proof of subdivision and damage stability has been furnished For the hull, which has been constructed under supervision in accordance with the Character of Classification , proof of subdivision and damage stability has been furnished Additional marking, specifying the type of proof of damage stability, the ship P10D22 type, the deterministic or probabilistic assessment method, the subdivision C1D21 status and the required survival probability S1P72 (Examples) Characters of Classification for special equipment CRS The cargo refrigerating complies in all parts with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules The cargo refrigerating does not in all respects comply with the requirements CRS of the GL Construction Rules, but functional safety and seaworthiness are ensured for the envisaged service KAZ Notation KAZ renamed CRS in Febr. 2008 Notation KAZ renamed CRS in Febr. 2008 KAZ RIC Both in respect of hull and machinery, the cargo refrigerating installation fully complies with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules for fishing vessels The cargo refrigerating installation does not in all respects comply with the ric requirements of the GL Construction Rules for fishing vessels, but functional safety and seaworthiness are ensured for the envisaged service TAZ The diving system complies with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules for diving systems Notations for the ships hull restricted service area RSA (200) Restricted International Service. In general up to 200 nautical miles offshore, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and waters with similar seaway conditions RSA (50) Coastal service. In general up to 50 nautical miles offshore, the Baltic Sea and gulfs with similar seaway conditions RSA (SW) Sheltered Water Service. Trade in shoals, bays, haffs and firths or similar

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 28 I-1-2, Section 11, D.9. and T.2. VI-11-6, Guidelines for the Preparation of Damage Stability Calculations and Damage Control Documentation on Board I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2. and Tables 2.1 and 2.2 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.5 and D.3.5 I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations

see CRS see CRS I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.5 and D.3.5 I-1-8, Fishing Vessels I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.5 I-5-1, Diving Systems and Diving Simulators I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.1

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships M K W IN

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) waters, where heavy seas do not occur Notation M renamed RSA (200) in Febr. 2008 Notation K renamed RSA (50) in Febr. 2008 Notation W renamed RSA (SW) in Febr. 2008 Inland Navigation. Notation for ships intended for navigation in inland waters and semi-maritime stretches of water up to 2 m wave height and for which contracts for construction are signed on or after August 1st, 2006. Click here to also see IN(0,6) to IN(2) Inland Trade. Notation for existing ships intended for navigation in inland waters and for which contracts for construction are signed before August 1st, 2006

Underlying GL-Rules

see RSA (200) see RSA (50) see RSA (SW) I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.1 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.4.1] and Section 2, [10] I-2-B, Hull Design and Construction I-2-C, Machinery, Systems and Electricity I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.1.2, Edition 2006 I-2-1, Hull Structures, Edition 1990 I-2-2, Machinery Installations, Edition 1990 I-2-3, Electrical Installations, Edition 1990 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.2 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 15, A. and C. I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 11, I., P., S. and Section 13

Notations for the ships hull ice strengthening E Ice class for ships the hull and machinery installations of which are strengthened for navigation in drift ice in mouths of rivers and coastal regions according to GLs Construction Rules. Upon request, the Notation E may be assigned independently for hull or machinery. Ice class for ships and machinery installations, which comply with the E1 requirements of the GL Construction Rules for ice conditions as in the E2 Northern Baltic. Hull and machinery must always be assigned the same ice E3 class. Notations E1 to E4 correspond to ice classes IC to IA Super of the E4 Finnish/Swedish Ice Class Rules. With regard to ice strengthening, vessels hull and machinery comply with the E01 requirements of the GL Construction Rules in force until.05.1971 (last printed E02 in the 1980 Edition). E03 E04 EF Hull and machinery of fishing vessels (in particular those trading in waters around Greenland and/or in comparable sea waters) have been designed such as to comply with the relevant requirements of the GL Rules for fishing vessels

Notations contained in I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.2 until the 2007 Edition

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships PC1 to PC7

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys)

Underlying GL-Rules

Polar Class. Hull and machinery have been designed such as to comply with the requirements for Navigation in ice, with index 1 representing the highest Notation. ARC1 to ARC4 Notations replaced by the Notations PC1 to PC7 in Febr. 2008. IBV Vessels navigating Lake Vnern/Sweden have to comply with the ICV corresponding Swedish Regulations. For vessels complying with the requirements, an entry will be made to the Certificate of Class. Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried dry cargo vessels CONTAINER SHIP Ships characterised by fixed stowage appliances at the bulkheads and the inner bottom and in addition by fixed appliances for stowage and lashing on the upper deck and/or hatch covers General cargo ships carrying containers occasionally or as part cargo only, EQUIPPED FOR and equipped with the appropriate facilities CARRIAGE OF CONTAINERS HATCHCOVERLESS Hatchcoverless containerships equipped with the appropriate facilities OPEN TOP Notation renamed HATCHCOVERLESS in Febr. 2008 GENERAL CARGO Ships constructed for the carriage of general cargo which will not be carried in SHIP containers MULTIPURPOSE Ships constructed for the carriage of general and bulk cargo DRY CARGO SHIP Notation for Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo Ships equipped for the transport of EQUIPPED FOR trailers and motor vehicles and which are fitted with ramps and/or shell doors CARRIAGE OF RO-RO CARGO BULK CARRIER Ships constructed for the carriage of bulk cargo BC-C Bulk carriers having a length of 150 m or above and contracted for new construction on or after July 1, 2003, designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less than 1,0 t/m BC-B Bulk carriers having a length of 150 m or above and contracted for new construction on or after July 1, 2003, designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density of 1,0 t/m and above, with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditions

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.2 See PC1 to PC7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 15, A.

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 17, D.5. I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations I-1-20, Stowage and Lashing of Containers VI-1-1, Guidelines for the Construction, Repair and Testing of Freight Containers, Section 1, A.1.2 and A.2.2 see HATCHCOVERLESS I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 and C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, A., B. and D. to G. IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships BC-A

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Bulk carriers having a length of 150 m or above and contracted for new construction on or after July 1, 2003, designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density of 1,0 t/m and above, with specified holds empty at maximum draught in addition to BC-B conditions Additional Notation for bulk carrier Notations BC-A, BC-B and BC-C, not designed for loading and unloading in multiple ports Additional Notation for bulk carrier Notations BC-A and BC-B, if the maximum cargo density is less than 3,0 t/m Additional Notation for bulk carrier Notations BC-A

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 and C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, A., B. and D. to G. IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers

{no MP} {maximum cargo density t/m} {holds a, b, may be empty} CSR

Notation for bulk carriers with a length of 90 m and above, complying with the IACS Common Structural Rules and contracted for construction on or after 1 April 2006 GRAB [X] Mandatory Notation for bulk carriers complying with the IACS Common Structural Rules, having one of the Notations BC-A or BC-B and strengthened for grab operation. The Notation is voluntary for all other bulk carriers. X = weight of the unladen grab [t]. ORE CARRIER Ships specially designed for the carriage of bulk cargo and ore respectively and strengthened in accordance with the GL Construction Rules Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried tankers/liquid cargo OIL TANKER Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint not exceeding 60 C

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, B. IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers 2006, Chapter 1, Section 1, 3.2 and Chapter 12 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.2 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, A. to C. and G. I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 and C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 IACS Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 and C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24 (partially, see A.1.7) I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15

OIL TANKER NOT SUITABLE FOR CARGO WITH FLASHPOINT 60 C CTCOAT CTC

Tankers intended to carry oil in bulk having a flashpoint exceeding 60 C

Cargo Tank Coating. Notation for tankers complying with special requirements I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 for corrosion protection VI-9-7, Corrosion Protection of Crude Oil Cargo Tanks Notation renamed CTCOAT in Febr. 2008 see CTCOAT

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships PRODUCT TANKER

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Product tankers engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil.

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 IACS Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers PRODUCT CARRIER Notation renamed PRODUCT TANKER in Febr. 2008. see PRODUCT TANKER OIL / PRODUCT Product tankers engaged in the trade of carrying either crude oil or oil other I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 TANKER than crude oil. I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 IACS Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 CSR Notation for double hull oil tankers and double hull product tankers with a IACS Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers, 2006 length of 150 m and above, complying with the IACS Common Structural Rules for oil tankers and contracted for construction on or after 1 April 2006 CHEMICAL TANKER Chemical tankers I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-7, Chemical Tankers I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 LNG CARRIER Liquefied natural gas carrier I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 LPG CARRIER Liquefied petroleum gas carrier I-1-6, Liquefied Gas Tankers CNG CARRIER Compressed natural gas carrier I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 LIQUEFIED GAS Notation renamed into one of the Notations LNG CARRIER, LPG CARRIER see LNG CARRIER, LPG CARRIER or CNG CARRIER, as TANKER or CNG CARRIER in Febr. 2008 applicable I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 ASPHALT TANKER Tankers for asphalt as special cargo I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, A.2.3 SPECIAL TANKER Tankers for special cargoes EDIBLE OIL Tankers for edible oil as special cargo TANKER WINE TANKER Tankers for wine as special cargo Tankers for fruit juice as special cargo FRUIT JUICE CARRIER

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships CHEMICAL TANKERTYPE 1

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Chemical tanker-Type 1 (as an example for several designations as used in IMO-Codes)

Underlying GL-Rules

WASTE CHEMICAL Ships engaged in the Incineration of Liquid Chemical Waste at Sea. Notation INCINERATOR SHIP invalid. Type of ship is unallowable since October 2004 in accordance with MARPOL, Annex 6, Reg. 16, 4. Notation for supply vessels equipped for the carriage of dangerous or EQUIPPED FOR corrosive substances CARRIAGE OF CHEMICALS IN BULK BC / OIL TANKER Ships intended to alternatively carry dry cargo or liquids in bulk having a flashpoint not exceeding 60 C

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.6 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 4, C. I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 I-1-7, Chemical Tankers Notation contained in I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 until 2005 Edition I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3

ORE CARRIER / PRODUCT TANKER

Ships intended to alternatively carry dry cargo or liquids in bulk having a flashpoint not exceeding 60 C

ORE CARRIER / OIL Ships intended to alternatively carry dry cargo or liquids in bulk having a TANKER flashpoint not exceeding 60 C

SPM1, SPM2, SPM3 STL

Notation for tankers in shuttle service and of one of 3 different single point mooring designs. SPM3 combined with a dynamic positioning system (DPS). Notation for tankers in shuttle service, with a submerged turret loading arrangement of specific design combined with a dynamic positioning system (DPS)

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, A.2.2 and Section 24, G I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15, C.6 Furthermore the requirements as for BULK CARRIER and OIL TANKER I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, A.2.2 and Section 24, G I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15, C.6 Furthermore the requirements as for ORE CARRIER and PRODUCT TANKER I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, A.2.2 and Section 24, G I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15, C.6 Furthermore the requirements as for ORE CARRIER and OIL TANKER I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, K. I-1-15, Dynamic Positioning System (only for SPM3 and STL) Furthermore the requirements as for OIL TANKER

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships VEC

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys)

Underlying GL-Rules

(Vapour Emission Control) Notation for Tankers equipped with installations for the return of volatile organic compounds to the shore during loading operations and complying with USCG Regulations for foreign flag vessels Title 46 CFR, Part 39 Vapour Control Systems or with IMO MSC/Circ: 585, Standards for vapour emission control systems Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried passenger vessels PASSENGER SHIP Ships complying with the construction rules and safety regulations in force for the carriage and/or accommodation of passengers (in particular SOLAS) Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried carriage of motor vehicles RORO SHIP Ships equipped with ramps and possibly shell doors and strengthened in accordance with the GL Construction Rules RORO SHIP / OIL TANKER EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CARS CAR FERRY Ships intended to alternatively carry motor vehicles or liquids in bulk having a flashpoint not exceeding 60 C Ships provided with spezial equipment for the carriage of (non-loaded) motor vehicles, e.g. floating decks Ships designed for the transportation of motor vehicles (and possibly passengers) engaged in the ferry service

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.3

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.4 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 26 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 6, H.3.1 and J., Section 21, J. and Section 28, E.6 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 11, N.4.10 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24, A.2.2 and G. Furthermore the requirements as for RORO SHIP and OIL TANKER I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.5 I-1-1, Hull Structures I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.5 In case of more than 12 passengers: I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 26 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.6 I-1-8, Fishing Vessels I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 25 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-12, Chemical Recovery Vessel

Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried fishing vessels FISHING VESSEL Fishing vessels (possibly with supplementary Notations for specification of type) of L > 24 m. Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried special vessels ACTIVE ESCORT Active Escort Tug TUG CHEMICAL RECOVERY VESSEL Chemical recovery vessel

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Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships OIL RECOVERY VESSEL ICEBREAKER SUPPLY VESSEL RESEARCH VESSEL

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Seagoing or inland waterway vessels which are intended for service in the event of accidental oil spills Ship having an operating profile, the Powering and the dimensions that allow it to undertake escort operations or ice management functions in ice-covered waters. Supply vessel Research vessel

Underlying GL-Rules

SPECIAL PURPOSE Ship which carries on board more than 12 special personnel including SHIP passengers, e.g. ships engaged in research, training and drilling as well as fish factory ships TUG Tug SEMISUBMERSIBLE RESCUE VESSEL PILOT BOAT HYDROFOIL DREDGER FLOATING CRANE BARGE HOPPER BARGE

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 24 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 I-1-9, Oil Recovery Vessels I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.2 and C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 15, A.1.6 and A.1.7 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 11 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 29 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 In case of more than 12 special personnel including passengers: IPart 1Chapter 1, Section 27 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 27 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 25 VI-11-1, Guidelines for Ocean Towage I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-3-1, High Speed Craft I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 32 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 VI-2-2, Guidelines for the Construction and Survey of Lifting Appliances I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 31 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 32 20

Rescue vessel Pilot boat Hydrofoils Dredger Floating crane Barges (unmanned or manned vessels without self-propulsion, with cargo holds) Hopper barge (Seagoing vessel, barge with hopper space)

Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships PONTOON

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys)

Underlying GL-Rules

Barges (unmanned or manned vessels without self-propulsion, without cargo holds) SUCTION DREDGER Suction dredger SUBMERSIBLE Submersible

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 31 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 32 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.7 III-1-2, Submersibles I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.8 I-4-1, Floating Docks I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.8 IV-11-1, Ship Lifts I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.9 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 12, P. I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 17 see DG I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.9 and 3.1.3.10 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 12, P. I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 17 I-3-1, High Speed Craft, includes IMO-Res.MSC.36(63) see DG (HSC Code 7.17)

Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried floating docks/ship lift FLOATING DOCK Floating dock, with indication of lifting capacity [t] SHIP LIFT Mechanical lift dock with indication of lifting capacity [t]

Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried carriage of dangerous cargoes DG Dangerous Goods. For ships equipped for the carriage of dangerous cargoes in accordance with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules and SOLAS II-2, Reg. 19 SOLAS II2, Reg. 19 Notation renamed DG inFebr. 2008 DG (HSC Code 7.17) Dangerous Goods. For high speed craft equipped for the carriage of dangerous cargoes onboard of HSC in accordance with the requirements of the GL Construction Rules and SOLAS II-2, Reg. 19. SOLAS II2, Reg. 19 (HSC Code 7.17) DBC INF Notation renamed DG (HSC Code 7.17) in Febr. 2008

Dangerous Bulk Cargoes. Notation for ships equipped for the carriage of solid I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.9 bulk cargoes. I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 12, P. I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 17 Irradiated Nuclear Fuel. Notation for ships equipped for the carriage of I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.9 packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high level radioactive wastes I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 12, P. I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 17

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried high speed craft HSCCARGO High speed cargo craft (Category Cargo Craft of the IMO-Resolution MSC.36(63)) HSCPASSENGER A HSCPASSENGER B OC1 High Speed Craft for up to 450 passengers, (Categorie A of the IMOResolution MSC.36(63)) High Speed Craft for more than 450 passengers, (Categorie B of the IMOResolution MSC.36(63)) Notation for operation conditions: Significant wave hight 0,5 m. For ships not subject to IMO-Res.MSC.36(63), but examined in accordance with the GL Construction Rules, are assigned the class notations OC1 to OC4 only OC2 Notation for operation conditions: Significant wave hight < 2,5 m OC3 Notation for operation conditions: Significant wave hight < 4,0 m Notation for operation conditions: Significant wave hight 4,0 m OC4 HSDE High Speed Craft constructed in essential parts according to I-3-1 and which are not subject to the IMO HSC Code HSC Notation renamed HSDE in Febr. 2006. Notations for the ships hull ship type type of cargo carried Yachts >= 24 m SAILING YACHT Notation for sailing yachts >= 24 m MOTOR YACHT Notation for motor yachts >= 24 m SPECIAL YACHT Notation for special yachts >= 24 m LYDE Notation for large yachts constructed by using elements of the Rules I-3-2 (Yachts >= 24 m) CMCA Notation for yachts complying with essential technical requirements of The Large Commercial Yacht Code. Notations for the ships hull freeboard with freeboard ... m The ships hull is dimensioned for a draught of less than the maximum draught permissible according to the Load Line Convention. Notations for the ships hull special strengthening Strengthened for heavy cargo as recommended in accordance with the GL STRENGTHENED Construction Rules, unless complying with the requirements of the Notations FOR HEAVY BULK CARRIER or ORE CARRIER CARGO

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.10 I-3-1, High Speed Craft, includes IMO-Res.MSC.36(63)

see HSDE I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.11 I-3-2, Yachts 24 m I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.3.11 I-3-2, Yachts 24 m Notation contained in I-1-1, Classification and Syurveys, C.3.1.3.11 until 2006 Edition Notation contained in I-1-1, Classification and Syurveys, C.3.1.4 until 2007 Edition I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.5.1 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, A. 22

Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships G COLL 1 to COLL 6 ORE

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Ships with the inner bottoms strengthened for the use of grabs

Underlying GL-Rules

The hull side structures are specially strengthened to resist collision impacts as stipulated in the GL Construction Rules. The index reflects the degree of strengthening provided. Notation for existing Inland waterway vessels built before August 1st, 2006 and dimensioned in accordance with the GL Construction Rules such as to be able to carry ore or similar cargoes of high density. Where the vessels are dimensioned for loading and unloading procedures not in line with normal practice, a relevant entry will be made in the class certificate. Notations for the ships hull enhanced surveys ESP The ships hull (cargo area) will be surveyed according to an enhanced survey programme. To be applied for all oil tanker, product tankers, chemical tankers and bulk carriers 500 BRT/BRZ Notations for the ships hull in-water survey IW The ships hull is specially eqipped for in-water surveys as per GL Construction Rules Notations for the ships hull bridge design on seagoing ships NAVO The bridge is designed in compliance with the GL Construction Rules for NAVOC Bridge Design on Seagoing Ships, One-Man Control Console: NAV-O = for ocean areas NAV-OC = for ocean areas and coastal waters Notations for the ships hull dynamic positioning systems DP1 to DP3 Equipped with a Dynamic Positioning system. Depending on the desired system reliability and on the basis of a risk analysis, 3 distinctive marks are provided: DP1 = non-redundant, DP2 = redundant, DP3 = redundant, separate compartments

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.5.2 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 23, B.4.3.2, B.9.1 and 9.2 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.5.4 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 33 Notation contained in I-1-1, Classification and Syurveys, C.3.1.5.5 until 2007 Edition

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.6

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.7 and Section 3, C.1.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 34 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.8 I-1-11, Bridge Design on Seagoing Ships, One-Man Control Console I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.9 I-1-15, Dynymic Positioning Systems

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Notations for the ships hull Harmony class HC(hcpass/hccrew) For passenger ships with special comfort levels with respect to noise and HC(2/3) (Beispiel) vibration. 5 harmony criteria numbers (hcn) are introduced: hcn = E excellent comfort hcn = 1 very high comfort hcn = 2 high comfort hcn = 3 moderate comfort hcn = 4 acceptable comfort Notations for the ships hull environmental standard EP For ships complying with the "Guidelines for Environmental Service Systems" ENVIRONMENTAL Notation ENVIRONMENTAL PASSPORT renamed EP in Febr. 2008 PASSPORT Notations for the ships hull special equipment and systems AHTS The ship is equipped with an approved additional hatchcover tightness system EQUIPPED WITH Equipped with bow rudder BOW RUDDER EC Equipment Certified. Characteristic implements and/or equipment have by agreement been constructed in accordance with the GL Construction Rules. Not applicable for the anchor equipment or container lashing elements, which are in any case covered by classification). Notations for the ships hull material HIGHER STRENGTH Hull material: higher strength hull structural steel HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL ALUMINIUM Hull material: Aluminium

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.10 I-1-16, Harmony Class Rules on rating noise and vibration for comfort, cruise ships (v 25 kn) I-1-18, Harmony Class Rules on rating noise and vibration for comfort, cruise ships (v > 25 kn)

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.11 VI-12-1, Guidelines for the Environmental Service System see EP I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.12 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, A.2.4 and C.3.1.12

FRP

Hull material: FRP

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.13 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 2 and Section 3 II-1-1, Principles and Test Procedures II-1-2, Steel and Iron Materials I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.13 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 2 and Section 3 II-1-1, Principles and Test Procedures II-1-3, Non-ferrous Metals I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.13 II-2-1, Fibre Reinforced Plastics and Bonding

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Character of Brief description Underlying GL-Rules Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Notations for the ships hull novel designs I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.14 EXP Ships, machinery installations or essential parts have been constructed in accordance with a design, for which sufficient experience is not available. The notation EXP may be cancelled following proof of efficiency of the design. Notations for the ships hull special analysis and survey procedures RSD Rational Ship Design. Notation for ships which are subject to extended strength analysis. RSD (ACM) Rational Ship Design. Notation for ships with additional corrosion margins according to detailed listings in the technical file. RSD (F25) Fatigue assessment based on 6,25 x 107 load cycles of North Atlantic Spectrum RSD (F30) Fatigue assessment based on 7,5 x 107 load cycles of North Atlantic Spectrum RSD (gFE) Global finite element analysis carried out in accordance with GL Guidelines. HLP Hull Lifecycle Program. Notation for ships where the hull structural data necessary for the performance of thickness measurements are available in a database in order to determine the allowable corrosion tolerances of all structural elements of the ship. System of Tracebility and Analysis of Records I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.14

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.14 V-1-2, Guidelines for Fatigue Strength Analyses of Ship Structures I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.14 V-1-1, Guidelines for Global Strength Analysis of Container Ships I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.15

STAR

Notation contained in I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.15 until 2007 Edition ERS Emergency Response Service. Ship data are made available in a database to I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.15 provide the assistance necessary for limiting damages in case of average with the aid of special computer programs I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.15 BWM For ships complying with the "Guidelines fr Ballast Water Management", 3 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 4 and Section and 5 distinctive marks are provided: VI-11-10, Guidelines on Ballast Water Management - sequential method of exchange - flow through method - biological, chemical or physical treatment method Notations for machinery installations automation AUT The machinery installation is fitted with equipment for unattended machinery I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.1 I-1-4, Automation spaces, so that it does not require to be operated and/or maintained for periods of at least 24 hours 25

Character of Classification / Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships AUTnh AUTZ RC

Brief description (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Machinery installations for n hours unattended The machinery installation is operated with the engine control room permanently attended (centralized control). The main propulsion plant can also be remotely controlled from the bridge. Only for fishing vessels. The main propulsion plant can be remotely controlled from the bridge.

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.1 I-1-4, Automation I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.1 I-1-4, Automation I-1-8, Fishing Vessels I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.2 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 15 I-1-6, Liquefied Gas Tankers I-1-7, Chemical Tankers I-2-2, Machinery Installations, Edition 1990, Section 14 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.3 VI-3-4, Guidelines for Equipment on Fire Fighting Ships

Notations for machinery installations inert gas systems INERT The ship is equipped with an inert gas system in accordance with the GL Rules, or with a system recognized as being equivalent in design. Notation for existing inland waterway vessels for which contracts for construction are signed before August 1st, 2006 Notations for machinery installations Fire fighting FF1 Equipment for fighting fires in the initial stage and performing rescue operations in the immediate vicinity of the installation on fire FF2 Equipment for substantial fighting of large fires and for cooling parts of the installation on fire FF3 Corresponding to FF2, but with greater fire-extinguishing capacity and more comprehensive fire-extinguishing equipment FF1/2 Equipment corresponding to FF2 and additionally suited for rescue operations as per FF1 FF1/3 Equipment corresponding to FF3 and additionally suited for rescue operations as per FF1 Notations for machinery installations Ice strengthening See Notations for the ships hull Ice strengthening, click here E, E1 to E4, E01 to E04, EF, ARC1 to ARC4, IBV ICV, PC1 to PC7

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.3 VI-3-4, Guidelines for Equipment on Fire Fighting Ships

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.4

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Notations for machinery installations reliquefaction plants (liquefied-gas tankers) RI Reliquefaction Installations. Liquefied-gas tanker with equipment for cooling (reliquefaction) of their cargo. Notation for existing inland waterway vessels for which contracts for construction are signed before August 1st, 2006 Notations for machinery installations redundant propulsion and steering systems RP1x% Redundant Propulsion system with 2 independent propulsion machines. The additional index x% denotes what percentage of the main propulsion power of the ship is provided by the redundant ships propulsion system. RP2x% Redundant Propulsion system with 2 independent propulsion machines and 2 independent steering systems RP3x% Redundant Propulsion system with 2 independent propulsion machines and 2 independent steering systems, each of which is installed in separate compartments Notations for machinery installations Condition monitoring of propeller shaft at stern tubr CM-PS Notation enabling prolongation of the intervals between shaft withdrawals, if the propeller shaft runs within the stern tube in oil Notations for machinery installations Fuel cell systems FC-xxx Notation for watercraft with fuel cell systems the nominal power of which is equal or higher than 10 % of the total nominal power of the machinery installation. xxx = percentage with FC Notation for watercraft with fuel cell systems the nominal power of which is below 10 % of the total nominal power of the machinery installation

Underlying GL-Rules

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.5 I-1-6, Liquefied Gas Tankers, Section 7, 7.2 I-2-1, Hull Structures, Section 19 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.6 I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 13, K. I-1-14, Redundant Propulsion and Steering Systems I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.6 I-1-3, Electrical Installations, Section 13, K. I-1-14, Redundant Propulsion and Steering Systems

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.7 I-1-2, Machinery Installations, Section 4, D.5.6 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.8 VI-3-11, Guidelines for the Use of Fuel Cell Systems on Board of Ships and Boats

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Character of Brief description Underlying GL-Rules Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 1. Seagoing Ships Notations for machinery installations Novel designs I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.14 EXP Ship, machinery installations or essential parts have been constructed in accordance with a design, for which sufficient experience is not available. The notation EXP may be cancelled following proof of efficiency of the design. Notations for machinery installations Submersible U Machinery including all electrical installations correspond to GL Rules for I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.10 submersibles. I-5-2, Submersibles Notations for special equipment and installations cargo refrigerating installations cargo vessels CA Refrigerated cargo installations with cargo areas intended for the carriage of I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.3.1 and D.3.5 and Section 3, D. refrigerated cargo in controlled atmosphere. I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations Gas generating systems to be permanently installed. CA mob Refrigerated cargo installations with cargo areas intended for the carriage of refrigerated cargo in controlled atmosphere. Gas generating systems taken on board, when required. Notations for special equipment cargo refrigerating installations fishing vessels QUICK FREEZING Cargo refrigerating installations on board of fishing vessels fitted with Notation contained in I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, C.3.3.2 equipment for quick freezing of wet fish. until 2004 Edition Notation for special equipment and installations protection of refrigerated cargoes in integral reefer contailners I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.3.2 RCP x/y Ships equipped for the carriage of x (= No. of FEU) refrigerated containers I-1-19, Carriage of Refrigerated Containers arranged on deck and in container holds, with a percentage of y [%] of containers carrying fruit/chilled cargoes. Notation for laid-up ships LAID-UP SHIP Notation for ships where a Class Renewal Survey has been performed during I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, B.5 the lay-up period

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels Character of Classification for the hull structures 100Ap The vessels hull fully (100 %) meets the construction an scantling requirements. p = duration of Class period [Jahre]. Normally, p = 5 Character of Classification for machinery installations MC The machinery including all electrical installations as well as special equipment and installations included in the classification procedure comply with the requirements of GL Construction Rules for Inland Navigation Vessels. Characters of Classification for Survey, Construction Supervision The hull, machinery including all electrical installations as well as special equipment and installations included in the classification procedure have been built under the supervision of GL and with certification of components and materialsd in accordance with the Rules. The hull, machinery including all electrical installations as well as special equipment and installations included in the classification procedure have been built under the supervision of another recognized Classification Society and have been subsequently or a ta later date classed with GL. The hull, machinery including all electrical installations as well as () special equipment and installations included in the classification procedure have been built under the supervision GL in accordance with the Rules, but e.g. without certification of components and material which, however, deemed to be acceptable. Characters of Classification for Range of Navigation IN indicates a vessel on inland navigation waters such as: IN(0,6) - all inland waterways IN(1,2) - all semi-maritime stretches of water up to wave height of 2 m IN(2) - other waters showing comparable conditions IN is completed, between brackets, with the significant wave height [m] for which the vessel has been calculated.

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.2.1] I-2-B, Hull Design and Construction I-2-D. Additional Requirements for Notations I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.1.5] I-2-C, Machinery, Systems and Electricity

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.1.1] I-2-B, Hull Design and Construction I-2-C, Machinery, Systems and Electricity I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.1.2] and Table 2

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1,[3.1.3] and Table 2 I-2-B, Hull Design and Construction I-2-C, Machinery, Systems and Electricity I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.4.1] and Section 2, [10]

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels Characters of Classification for Equipment Z Indicates that the vessels equipment on anchors and chain cables meet the applicable requirements of the Rules (Z) Indicates that the vessels equipment on anchors and chain cables does not meet the Rule requirements, but is deemed to be acceptable for the intended service (-) Indicates that GL considers that it is not called upon to evaluate the anchor equipment Notations for Type of Service Cargo vessel Notation for vessels intended for the carriage of solid cargo and/or bulk Container vessel Dredger Hopper suction dredger Hopper barge Hopper dredger Hopper suction dredger Launch Passenger vessel Pontoon Pontoon/Crane Notation for vessels specially intended for the carriage of containers Notation for vessels specially equipped for dredging activities (excluding carrying dredged material). The Notation may be completed by the type of the dredger (see left) Notation for vessels specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged material only Notation for vessels specially equipped for dredging activities and carrying spoils or dredged material. The Notation may be completed by the type of the dredger (see left). Notation for small vessels which are used to provide facilities and assistance for the performance of specified activities Notation for vessels specially intended to carry passengers Notation for units intended to carry cargo and/or equipment on deck only. The Notation is completed with Crane for information only, when a crane is permanently fitted on board (see left)

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.5.1] I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.5.2] I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 1, [3.5.3] I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 1, Section 1 and Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.1.2] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[6.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 7 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[6.1.3] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 7 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[6.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 7 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[7.1.3] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 8 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[5.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 4 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[7.1.4] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 6

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels Pusher Notation for vessels specially equipped for pushing RoRo vessel Special Service Special service/Floating dock Split hopper barge Tanker Tug Notation for vessels specially intended to carry vehicles, trains and loads on wheeled beds Notation for vessels not cocered by any of the type and service notations of this list due to the peculiar cjharacteristics of their activity (e.g. engaged in research, expeditions, survey, training). The Notation may be completed by the type of vessel, e.g. Floating dock (see left) Notation for vessels specially equipped for carrying spoils or dredged material only, and which open longitudinally around hinges Notation for vessels specially intended to carry liquid or gaseous cargo in bulk Notation for vessels specially equipped for towing

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[7.1.2] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 5 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.1.3] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 3 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[8.1.1] and Table 1 Requirements are considered on a case by case basis

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[6.1.4] and Table 1 Requirements are considered on a case by case basis I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Chapter 2 (Other Type and Service Notations), Section 1 (Tankers) I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[7.1.1] and Table 1 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 2, Section 5 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-B, Hull Structures, Section 2 and Section 3 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-B, Hull Structures, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-B, Hull Structures, Section 3 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.1] and Table 2 II-1-1, Principles and Test Procedures II-1-3, Non-ferrous Metals I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.1] and Table 2 II-1-1, Principles and Test Procedures II-2-1, Fibre Reinforced Plastics and Bonding

Additional Class Notations for Type of Construction Double hull Notation for vessels and units the hull of which is completely built with a double hull structure Single hull Notation for vessels and units the hull of which is completely built with a single hull structure With double bottom Notation for single hull vessels and units the hull of which is built with a double bottom only With double sides Notation for single hull vessels and units the hull of which is built with double sides only Additional Class Notations for Hull Materials AL The hull of the vessel is constructed of aluminium C The hull of the vessel is constructed of composite materials such as FRP

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels HS The hull of the vessel is constructed of higher strength hull structural steel W The hull of the vessel is constructed of wood

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.1] and Table 2 II-1-1, Principles and Test Procedures II-1-2, Steel and Iron Materials I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.1] and Table 2 II-2-2, Wooden Materials I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[2.1.9] and Table 2

Additional Class Notations Other Notations ADN The vessels structure and equipment have been examined by GL and found in compliance to the corresponding Regulation. Applicable to convoys/vessels carrying dangerous goods. ADN = European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways ADNR The vessels structure and equipment have been examined by GL and found in compliance to the corresponding Regulation. Applicable to convoys/vessels carrying dangerous goods. ADNR = Regulation Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods on the River Rhine Damage stability Notation assigned to vessels for which an intact stability and the damage buoyancy files has been examined by GL Ice Notation assigned to vessels the hull and machinery installation of which comply with the requirements for navigation in drift ice Ind Notation assigned to vessels carrying substances in independent cargo tanks Intact stability Notation assigned to vessels for which an intact stability file has been examined by GL Max. density Notation assigned to vessels carrying dry cargoes or liquids with a maximum allowed density Max. t Notation assigned to vessels carrying dry cargoes or liquids with a maximum allowed temperature No propulsion Notation assigned to non-propelled vessels or units Additional Class Notations for Dry Cargo Vessels 1R Notation assigned to vessels carrying dry cargoes, when the vessels structure is designed for loading and unloading in one run

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[2.1.9] and Table 2

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2, [9.4.2] & Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 6 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.3.1] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 1 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.3] and Table 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2, [9.4.1] & Table 2. I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 6 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.5] and Table 2

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[9.2.4] and Table 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.4] and Table 2

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels 2R Notation assigned to vessels carrying dry cargoes, when the vessels structure is designed for loading and unloading in two runs DG Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels designed to carry dangerous goods Equipped for transport of Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels equipped for the transport containers of containers Equipped for transport of Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels equipped for the transport wheeled vehicles of wheeled vehicles Grabloading Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels which hold tank tops specially reinforced for loading/unloading cargoes by means of grabs or buckets Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels with a double bottom Heavy cargo and/or hatch covers and/or other cargo areas designed to support [AREA1, x1 kN/m heavy cargoes. The values xi indicatethe maximum allowable AREA2, x2 kN/m] local pressures on the various zones AREAi where the cargo is intended to be stowed. Nonhomload Notation assigned to dry cargo vessels designed in such a way that the cargo spaces may be loaded non-homogeneouslyx Additional Class Notations for Passenger Vessels Ferry Notation assigned to vessels specially equipped to load wheeled vehicles Fire Notation assigned to vessels with instatallations complying with the relevant fire rules Additional Class Notations for Tankers DP = x kPa Notation assigned to tankers designating the design pressure of the cargo tanks TP = x kPa Notation assigned to tankers designating the test pressure of the cargo tanks

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.5] and Table 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.3] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 4 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.1] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 3 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 4 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.8] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 1, [3] I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.6] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 2

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[3.2.7] and Table 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[5.2.1] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 5 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[5.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 4, Section 7 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.1] and Table 2

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-2-A, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 2. Inland Navigation Vessels Type C Notation assigned to tankers carrying liquid cargoes built and equipped in compliance either with the applicable GL Rules or with the ADN or ADNR Regulations for this type of vessel. ADN = European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways. ADNR = Regulation Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods on the River Rhine. Type G Notation assigned to tankers carrying liquefied gases built and equipped in compliance either with the applicable GL Rules or with the ADN or ADNR Regulations for this type of vessel Type N closed Notation assigned to type N tankers with a cargo venting system of closed venting design Type N open Notation assigned to type N tankers with a cargo venting system of open venting design Type N open BilgesNotation assigned to type N bilgesboats with a cargo venting boat system of open venting design Type N open BunkerNotation assigned to type N bunkerboats with a cargo venting boat system of open venting design Type N open with flame Notation assigned to type N tankers with a cargo venting system arresters of open venting with flame arresterts design Flash point > 60 C Notation assigned to tankers intended to carry only such type of products, under certain conditions Additional Class Notations for Tugs/Pushers DGD Notation assigned to tugs or pushers which are part of a pushed convoy or side-by-side formation comprising a dry cargo vessel carrying dangerous substances DGL Notation assigned to tugs or pushers which are part of a pushed convoy or side-by-side formation comprising a tank vessel carrying dangerous substances Additional Class Notation Related to Class Laid-up Notation indicating the expiry of the Class

Underlying GL-Rules

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 2

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 3 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.2] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.6] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.8] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations), Chapter 3, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.7] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.5] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[4.2.9] and Table 2 I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 2, Section 2,[7.2.1] and Table 2 I-2-D, Additional Requirements for Notations, Chapter 3, Section 1, [4]

I-2-A, Classification and Surveys, Chapter 1, Section 3, [6.1.2]. and Chapter 2, Section 2, Table 2.

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Character of Brief description Underlying GL-Rules Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 3. Yachts and Small Watercraft from 6 to 24 m in Length Character of Classification for the ships hull I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.2.1.1 The ships hull fully (100 %) complies with the requirements of 100A5 I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m the GL Construction Rules. Duration of class period 5 years. Character of Classification fr machinery installations I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.2.1.2 The machinery was manufactured under supervision of GL and MC Y I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m complies with the GL Construction Rules. Issued only for watercraft with a total propulsion machinery output of more than 300 kW. Notations affixed to the Character of Classification ranges of service I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.1 I Unrestricted trade far away from coastlines II Voyages along the coastline, restricted to a sea area located at a I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m distance not exceeding 200 nautical miles III Voyages along the coastline, restricted to a sea area located at a distance not exceeding 20 nautical miles IV Day trips between close ports along the coastline. Voyages are restricted to a sea area located at a distance not exceeding 3 nautical miles. V Trips on inland waterways. Voyages are restricted to shallows and/or sea areas located at a distance not exceeding 0,75 nautical miles from shore Notations affixed to the Character of Classification designation of types and use I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.2.2 SAILING YACHT Sailing yacht I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m MOTOR SAILER Motor sailer MOTOR YACHT Motor yacht SPECIAL SAILING Special sailing yacht YACHT SPECIAL MOTOR YACHT Special motor yacht RACING YACHT Racing motor yacht Notations affixed to the Character of Classification designation of types and use yachts for commercial purposes TRAINING SAILING / Training sailing/motor yacht I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.2.3 MOTOR YACHT I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m 35

Character of Brief description Underlying GL-Rules Classification / (For details see GL Rules I-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 3. Yachts and Small Watercraft from 6 to 24 m in Length CHARTER SAILING / Charter sailing/motor yacht I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.2.3 MOTOR YACHT I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m Notations affixed to the Character of Classification designation of types and use watercraft used for commercial purposes or by authorities FISHING VESSEL Fishing vessel of 6 L 24 m. I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.2.4 For fishing vessels > 24 m see page 18. I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m I-1-8, Fishing Vessels I-1-10, Refrigerating Installations I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 und F.2.2.2.4 PATROL BOAT Patrol boat I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m WORK BOAT Work boat YDE Notation for craft constructed by using elements of Rules I-3-3 (Yachts and boats up to 24 m)

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Character of Classification for the hull structures 100Np The ships hull fully (100 %) complies with the requirements of GL Construction Rules for Naval Ships. N is for Navy, p = duration of Class period [Jahre]. Normally, p = 5 Characters of Classification for machinery installations MC The machinery and all installations including all electrical installations comply with the requirements of GL Construction Rules for Naval Ships.

Underlying GL-Rules

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, 2.1 III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment II-1- 6, Special Materials for Naval Ships

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, A.2.2 III-1-2, Propulsion Plants III-1-3a, Electrical Installations III-1-3b, Automation mc The machinery does not fully comply with the requirements of GL III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems Construction Rules but functional safety and seaworthyness are ensured for the envisaged service. Character of Classification for Survey, Construction Supervision III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, A.2.2 The hull, machinery as well as special equipment and installations have been constructed under the supervision of and III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment III-1-2, Propulsion Plants in accordance with the GL Rules for Naval Ships and with III-1-3a, Electrical Installations certification of components and materials. III-1-3b, Automation III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, B.1.2 The ship has been designed and constructed in accordance with the rules and under supervision of another recognized Classification Society and is subsequently classed with GL. Character of Classification for Subdivision, Damage Stability Proof of subdivision and damage stability has been furnished for III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, B.3.1 the hull. Proof of subdivision and damage stability has been furnished for III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, B.3.2  the hull constructed in accordance with the Character of Classification . Proof of subdivision and damage stability has been furnished for the hull constructed in accordance with the Character of Classification . 37

Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notation for conformity with building specification CoC Certificate of Conformity. Notation for conformity of the ship with the building specification. The certificate may also be issued to ships without GL Class. Notations for various types of ship AIRCRAFT CARRIER Notation indicating the ship type aircraft carrier according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE Notation indicating the ship type amphibious warfare ship SHIP according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority CORVETTE Notation indicating the ship type corvette according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority CRUISER Notation indicating the ship type cruiser according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority DESTROYER Notation indicating the ship type destroyer according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority FRIGATE Notation indicating the ship type frigate according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority MINE WARFARE VESSEL Notation indicating the ship type mine warfare vessel according to the suggestion of the Naval Authority Notations for ship types with support functions PATROL BOAT Patrol boat SUPPLY VESSEL Supply vessel

Underlying GL-Rules

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.1.4

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.1

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.2 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, F.1 and F.2.2.2.4 I-3-3, Yachts and Boats up to 24 m III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.2 III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.3 I-3-1, High Speed Craft III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.3 III-1-2, Propulsion Plants, Section 7

Notations for ship types of spezial hull configuration and/or kind of propulsion HYDROFOIL Hydrofoil CATAMARAN Catamaran WATER JET Water jet

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notations for Naval High Speed Craft HSC-N High Speed Craft Navy. Notation for craft types such as Catamaran, SWATH, Hydrofoil, SES and ACV designed in accordance with the HSC Rules Notation for Ship Types of Partly Conventional Hull AUX-NH Auxiliary ship navy hull. The conventional portion is to be agreed upon with the Naval Authority. Notation for Ship Hulls of Novel Design EXP For the ship or essential parts of the design sufficient experience is not available. The Notation EXP may be cancelled following proof of efficiency of the design. Notation for Submarines SUBMARINE Notation for submarines Notations for Subdivision, Damage Stability The proof of damage stability is specified by a 5-digit marking Z1D33 indicating the ship type, the stability assessment method and the Z1D22 subdivision status. Z1D21 Z1D20 Z1D11 Z1D10 Notations for Ambient Conditions AC1 Ambient Conditions 1. Maximum inclinations, ship movements and other limit conditions are the basis for the ship design.des Schiffes zugrunde gelegt. ACS Ambient Conditions Special. Special requirements for unusual types and/or tasks of naval ships. To be agreed upon case by case with tha Naval Authority. Notations for Service Range t.b.d. Restricted service range. To be agreed upon case by case with tha Naval Authority.

Underlying GL-Rules

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.4 I-3-1, High Speed Craft III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.5 III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment I-1-1, Hull Structures III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.1.6

III-2-1, Submarines, Section 1, A.2.1 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.2

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.3.1 III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment, Section 1, A.4., Tables 1.1 und 1.2 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.3.1

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Part 0Section 2, C.2.3.2

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notations for the Hull Structures Materials Material for the hull structure is higher strength hull structural HIGHER STRENGTH steel.l HULL STRUCTURAL STEEL

Underlying GL-Rules

ALUMINIUM

Material for the hull structure is Aluminium

FRP

Material for the hull structure is FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic)

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.1 II-1-1, Metallic Materials Principles and Test Procedures II-1-2, Metallic Materials Steel and Iron Materials II-1-6, Metallic Materials Special Materials for Naval Ships II-3-1, General Requirementa, Proof of Qualifications, Approvals II-3-2, Design, Fabrication and Inspection of Welded Joints II-3-3, Welding in the Various Fields of Application III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.1 II-1-1, Metallic Materials Principles and Test Procedures II-1-3, Non-Ferrous Metals) II-3-1, General Requirementa, Proof of Qualifications, Approvals II-3-2, Design, Fabrication and Inspection of Welded Joints II-3-3, Welding in the Various Fields of Application III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.1 II-2-1, Fibre Reinforced Plasticsa and Bonding II-2-3 Guidelines for Elastomeric Adhesives and Adhesive Joints) III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.2 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 4 V-1-1, Guidelines for Strength Analyses of Ship Structures with the Finite Element Method V-1-2, Guidelines for Fatigue Strength Analyses of Ship Structures III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.3 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 2 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 21 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.4 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 3, C.1.7 I-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 34

Notations for Hull Structures Special Analysis Procedures RSD Rational Ship Design. Notation for ships which are subject to spezial analysis procedures).

Notations for Hull Structures Residual Strength RSM The ships hull still complies with the requirements for residual strength and stability after a damage of defined extent. Notations for Hull Structures In-water Surveys IW The ships hull is specially equipped for in-water surveys as per GL Construction Rules.

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notations for Hull Structures Bridge Design NAV-O The bridge is designed in compliance with the GL Construction Rules for one-man control consoles. NAV-O: For ocean areas NAV-OC The bridge is designed in compliance with the GL Construction Rules for one-man control consoles. NAV-OC: For ocean areas and coastal waters. Notations for the Hull Structures Structural Fire Protection SFP Notation for compliance with the requirements for fire-resisting divisions, combustable materials, ventilation, etc.usw. Notations for the Hull Structures Navigation in Ice E The hull is designed for navigation in drift ice in mouths of rivers and in coastal regions. Upon request, ice class E may be assigned independently for hull or machinery. Notations for the Hull Structures Emergency Response Service ERS Ship data are made available in a database to provide ssistance in case of average with the aim of limiting damages. Notations for Machinery Automation AUT-N The machinery installation is fitted with equipment for safe operation of the engines without any intervention by the crew over a period of at least 24 hoursunden. AUT-Nnh The machinery installation is fitted with equipment for safe operation of the engines without any intervention by the crew over a period of at least n hoursunden. Notations for Machinery Redundant Propulsion and Steering Systems RP1x% Redundant propulsion system with 2 independent propulsion machines. RP2x% Redundant propulsion and steering system composed of 2 independent propulsion systems and 2 independent steering systems. RP3x% Redundant propulsion and steering system composed of 2 independent propulsion systems and 2 independent steering systems, each of which is installed in separate compartments..

Underlying GL-Rules

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.5 I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 3, C.1.1.5 I-1-11, Bridge Design on Seagoing Ships, One-Man Control Console

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.6 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 20 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.7 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 13 III-1-2, Propulsion Plants, Section 9 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.8 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1 III-I-3b, Automation

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2 III-1-2, Propulsion Plant, Section 2, K.

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Character of Brief description Underlying GL-Rules Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notations for Machinery Dynamic Positioning Systems DP1 to DP3 Equipped with a dynamic positioning system. Depending on the III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.1.9 desired system reliability one of the following 3 Notations may be III-1-2, Propulsion Plant, Section 7, K. assigned: DP1 = non-redundant DP2 = redundant DP3 = redundant, separate compartments Notations for Machinery Navigation in Ice E The machinery installation is designed for navigation in drift ice in mouths of rivers and in coastal regions. Upon request, ice class E may be assigned independently for hull or machinery. Notations for Machinery Ships with Partly Commercial Machinery Installations AUX-NM The machinery installations are partly built according to GL Rules for commercial ships. The amount of commercial machinery is to be agreed upon between the Naval Authority and GL. Notations for Machinery - Neuentwicklungen EXP For the machinery installation or essential parts of the design sufficient experience is not available. The Notation EXP may be cancelled following proof of efficiency of the design. Notations for Machinery - Submarines U The machinery including all electric installations complies with the GL Rules for submersibles AIP-xxx Notation for Submarines or remotely operated vehicles having a rated output greater than or equal to 10 % of the rated output of the machinery installation. The wild-card symbol xxx designates the percentage share of the AIP system in relation to the rated output of the machinery installation with AIP Notation for Submarines or remotely operated vehicles having a rated output lower than 10 % of the rated output of the machinery installation. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.2.4.7 III-1-1, Hull Structures, Section 13 III-1-2, Propulsion Plants, Section 9 III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.6 I-1-2, Mashinery Installations I-1-3, Elektrical Installations I-1-4, Automation III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.7

I-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.3.2.10 I-5-2, Submersibles III-2-3, Guidelines for Air Independent Power Systems for Underwater Use, Section 1, A.4.

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Character of Brief description Classification / (For details see GL Rules III-0-0, Classification and Surveys) Class Notation 4. Naval Ships Notation for Spezial Equipment for Flight Operations FO The ship is equipped for flight operations. Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Lifting Appliances LA Notation for ships equipped with lifting appliances such as cranes or lifts. Not applicable to lifting appliances for replenishment at sea. Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Replenishment at Sea RAS Notation for ships equipped with installations for replenishment at sea. This Notation may be assigned to the supplying ship as well as to the receiving ship. Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Protection Against NBC Warfare NBC Notation for ships equipped with a citadel protecting against the fall-out of NBC

Underlying GL-Rules

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.1 III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment, Section 23 III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems, Section 13.A. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.1 III-1-1, Hull Structures and Ship Equipment, Section 23 III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems, Section 13.A. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.2 III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems, Section 4.A. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.3 III-1-4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems, Section 11.A.1 und Section 11.B.

Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Diving Installations DI Notation for ships equipped with diving installations in accordance with GL Rules. Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Degaussing DEG Notation for ships equipped with an active degaussing system reducing the magnetic signature. Notations for Special Equipment and Installations Fuel Cell Systems FC-xxx Notation for watercraft with fuel cell systems the nominal power of which is equal to or exceeds 10 % of the total nominal power of the machinery installation. xxx = percentage. with FC Notation for watercraft with fuel cell systems the nominal power of which is below 10 % of the total nominal power of the machinery installation.

III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.4 III-1- 4, Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems, Section 18.A. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.5 III-1-3a, Electrical Installations, Section 12.F. III-0-0, Classification and Surveys, Section 2, C.4.2.6 VI-3-11, Guidelines for the Use of Fuel Cell Systems on Board of Ships and Boats

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