GENERAL
Amendments described under the rules for ships in categories: Machinery and Systems – Main Class and Special Equipment and Systems - Additional Class, may share a common booklet with the rules for High Speed, Light Craft and Naval Surface Craft.

Special Service and Type – Additional Class
Naval Landing Craft
Naval Landing Craft is a new ship type, which is aimed primarily at the traditional open type landing craft, but can also be applied for fast, enclosed types of landing craft.

The basic philosophy is that when a landing craft is operating in open water, the craft is considered as any craft carrying people and vehicles. During beaching operations the focus is more on operational aspects, and safety is less critical. The rule requirements are therefore aimed at a normal safety level for open water use, and at established “Naval practice” for beaching operations.

Special Equipment and Systems - Additional Class
Nautical safety
HSC Code 2000

The new class notation, NAUT-HSC, is based on the HSC code 2000, and gives requirements for bridge design, instrumentation, location of equipment and bridge procedures.

The NAUT-HSC notation includes the following quality assurance for ship-owners:

• Proper assessment of bridge design, equipment, arrangement of workstations for compliance with DNV nautical safety rules and with all international standards.

• Qualified survey of onboard commissioning and extended testing of bridge equipment for safe operations.

• Ensure optimal tuning of autopilot and track control steering for safety and fuel efficiency.

• Professional guidance and proper follow-up of equipment installation and performance.

• Recognised brand for nautical safety for preference among insurance companies and charterers.