Rules for Classification and Construction I Ship Technology 1 Seagoing Ships 8 Fishing Vessels Edition 2007 The following Rules come into force on October 1st , 2007 Germanischer Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Head Office Vorsetzen 35, 20459 Hamburg Phone: +49 40 36149-0 Fax: +49 40 36149-200 [email protected] www.gl-group.com "General Terms and Conditions" of the respective latest edition will be applicable (see Rules for Classification and Construction, I - Ship Technology, Part 0 - Classification and Surveys). Reproduction by printing or photostatic means is only permissible with the consent of Germanischer Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft. Published by: Germanischer Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg Printed by: Gebrüder Braasch GmbH, Hamburg I - Part 1 Table of Contents Chapter 8 GL 2007 Page 3 Table of Contents Section 1 General A. Application ................................................................................................................................. 1- 1 B. Class Notations ........................................................................................................................... 1- 1 C. Ambient Conditions ................................................................................................................... 1- 2 D. Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 1- 2 E. Documents for Approval ............................................................................................................ 1- 4 Section 2 Closure Conditions, Buoyancy and Stability A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 2- 1 B. Openings and Closures in Hull, Deck and Superstructures ........................................................ 2- 2 C. Draught Marking ........................................................................................................................ 2- 7 D. Intact Buoyancy .......................................................................................................................... 2- 7 E. Intact Stability ............................................................................................................................ 2- 7 F. Subdivision and Damage Stability ............................................................................................. 2- 13 G. Inclining Test ............................................................................................................................. 2- 15 H. Stability Information .................................................................................................................. 2- 15 Section 3 Special Requirements for Hull Structures A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 3- 1 B. Special Measures for the Hull Structure ..................................................................................... 3- 1 C. Fish Holds .................................................................................................................................. 3- 6 D. Fish Tanks .................................................................................................................................. 3- 8 E. Fish Processing Holds ................................................................................................................ 3- 8 F. Membrane Type Tanks for Brines .............................................................................................. 3- 8 G. Side Doors .................................................................................................................................. 3- 9 Section 4 Hull Outfit A. Sheathings and Ceilings ............................................................................................................. 4- 1 B. Air Pipes, Overflow Pipes, Sounding Pipes ............................................................................... 4- 1 C. Ventilators .................................................................................................................................. 4- 2 D. Waste and Water Discharge in Fish Holds ................................................................................. 4- 2 E. Protective Measures ................................................................................................................... 4- 3 F. Signal and Radar Masts .............................................................................................................. 4- 4 G. Life-Saving Appliances .............................................................................................................. 4- 5 Chapter 8 Table of Contents I - Part 1 Page 4 GL 2007 Section 5 Anchoring and Mooring Equipment A. General ........................................................................................................................................ 5- 1 B. Equipment Numeral .................................................................................................................... 5- 1 C. Anchors ....................................................................................................................................... 5- 2 D. Chain Cables ............................................................................................................................... 5- 3 E. Ropes instead of Chain Cables .................................................................................................... 5- 4 F. Chain Locker .............................................................................................................................. 5- 5 G. Windlasses .................................................................................................................................. 5- 5 H. Mooring Equipment .................................................................................................................... 5- 6 Section 6 Fishing Gear and Lifting Appliances A. General ........................................................................................................................................ 6- 1 B. Plan Approval ............................................................................................................................. 6- 2 C. Dimensioning .............................................................................................................................. 6- 3 D. Construction ................................................................................................................................ 6- 4 E. Accident Prevention .................................................................................................................... 6- 6 F. Tests, Examinations, Certification and Class Notation ............................................................... 6- 6 Section 7 Structural Fire Protection A. General ........................................................................................................................................ 7- 1 B. Requirements for Fire Protection for Fishing Vessels with 12 m ≤ L < 45 m ............................. 7- 1 C. Requirements for Fire Protection for Fishing Vessels with L ≥ 45 m ......................................... 7- 2 Section 8 Fire Protection and Fire Fighting A. General ........................................................................................................................................ 8- 1 B. Fire Protection in Machinery Spaces .......................................................................................... 8- 2 C. Fire Detection ............................................................................................................................. 8- 3 D. Water Fire Extinguishing System (Fire and Deckwash System) ................................................. 8- 3 E. Portable Fire Extinguishers in Accommodations and Service Spaces ........................................ 8- 4 F. Fire Extinguishing Arrangements in Machinery Spaces ............................................................. 8- 5 G. Fire Extinguishers ....................................................................................................................... 8- 5 H. Fire Extinguishing Arrangements in Spaces other than Machinery Spaces ................................ 8- 6 Section 9a General Rules for Machinery Installations A. General ........................................................................................................................................ 9a- 1 B. Documents for Approval ............................................................................................................. 9a- 1 C. Ambient Conditions .................................................................................................................... 9a- 1 D. Design and Construction of the Machinery Installations ............................................................ 9a- 1 E. Engine and Boiler Room Equipment .......................................................................................... 9a- 3 F. Safety Equipment and Protective Measures ................................................................................ 9a- 4 G. Communication and Signalling Equipment ................................................................................. 9a- 5 H. Essential Equipment ...................................................................................................................