Classification Rules as a part of the MERSol -project
Simola, Niina (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202305088273
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202305088273
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This thesis was written as a part of MERSol (Maritime Engine Room Simulator on-line) -project, which consists of several online study and assessment modules in addition to the specific software “ERS online” and guide to related industries. The chapters of this thesis are aimed to work as study material regarding classification rules for machinery.
Each chapter includes the most relevant rules and survey requirements from the engine officer’s point of view for the captioned system or component. The rules used as a reference in the thesis are the DNV Rules for Classification – Ships, July 2021 Edition. To compare the differences between rules from independent classification societies and rule sets from different years, it was examined how well the simulator vessel M/S MERSOL meets the DNV Rules from July 2021. The original vessel M/S MERSOL is based on, was built with Bureau Veritas rules in 2012.
It is generally assumed that there is some variation between the rules from different classification societies, even though the baseline is very similar due the impact of IMO and IACS. The examination revealed that to be correct, as differences were detected mostly on detail level, for example on requirements for alarm and shut-down functions and piping technicalities.
The systems and components included in this thesis are limited to main engines, auxiliary engines and power supply, emergency generators and switchboards, starting air, fuel oil, lube oil, cooling water, ballast and steering gear.
Each chapter includes the most relevant rules and survey requirements from the engine officer’s point of view for the captioned system or component. The rules used as a reference in the thesis are the DNV Rules for Classification – Ships, July 2021 Edition. To compare the differences between rules from independent classification societies and rule sets from different years, it was examined how well the simulator vessel M/S MERSOL meets the DNV Rules from July 2021. The original vessel M/S MERSOL is based on, was built with Bureau Veritas rules in 2012.
It is generally assumed that there is some variation between the rules from different classification societies, even though the baseline is very similar due the impact of IMO and IACS. The examination revealed that to be correct, as differences were detected mostly on detail level, for example on requirements for alarm and shut-down functions and piping technicalities.
The systems and components included in this thesis are limited to main engines, auxiliary engines and power supply, emergency generators and switchboards, starting air, fuel oil, lube oil, cooling water, ballast and steering gear.