Class notation for container ships intended for carrying refrigerated cargo in reefer containers.

Purpose

To ensure that available onboard systems support the intended design capacity of reefer containers.

Benefits

The notation will ensure safe handling and required flexibility in the transport of reefer containers.

The voluntary RC-1 (X/Y) notation is intended for vessels carrying mostly fruit (bananas) and chilled cargo.

Features

The class notation indicates the maximum number of forty-foot equivalent refrigerated units (FEU) that may be carried on deck(x) and in the holds(y).