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1、 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2005 1 RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL BARGES 2003 NOTICE NO. 1 March 2005 The following Rule Changes are APPLICABLE TO THE RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL BARGES 2003 EDITION. (See http:/www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html for the cons
2、olidated version of the 2003 Steel Barge Rules, with all Notices and Corrigenda incorporated.) Notes: - The effective date without underline means that the Rule becomes effective for new construction based on the contract date for construction. (See 1-1-4/9.3.) PART 1 CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION CH
3、APTER 1 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION SECTION 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (1 Nov. 2004) (Add new third paragraph to Section 1-1-11 as follows:) The combined liability of American Bureau of Shipping, its committees, officers, employees, agents or subcontractors for any loss, claim or damage a
4、rising from its negligent performance or nonperformance of any of its services or from breach of any implied or express warranty of workmanlike performance in connection with those services, or from any other reason, to any person, corporation, partnership, business entity, sovereign, country or nat
5、ion, will be limited to the greater of a) $100,000 or b) an amount equal to ten times the sum actually paid for the services alleged to be deficient. The limitation of liability may be increased up to an amount twenty-five times that sum paid for services upon receipt of Clients written request at o
6、r before the time of performance of services and upon payment by Client of an additional fee of $10.00 for every $1,000.00 increase in the limitation. Under no circumstances shall American Bureau of Shipping be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage (including, but without limitation, l
7、oss of profit, loss of contract, or loss of use) suffered by any person as a result of any failure by the Bureau in the performance of its obligations under these Rules. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall any individual who may have personally caused the loss, damage or expense be held personal
8、ly liable. Copyright American Bureau of Shipping Provided by IHS under license with ABS Licensee=Boeing Co/5910770001 Not for Resale, 08/07/2008 20:52:20 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Notice No. 1 March 2005 2 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESS
9、ELS . 2005 (Add new Section 1-1-12 as follows:) PART 1 CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION SECTION 12 HOLD HARMLESS (1 Nov. 2004) The party requesting services hereunder, or his assignee or successor in interest, agrees to release the Bureau and to indemnify
10、 and hold harmless the Bureau from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits or actions for damages, including legal fees, to persons and/or property, tangible, intangible or otherwise which may be brought against the Bureau incidental to, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement,
11、 the work to be done, services to be performed or material to be furnished hereunder, except for those claims caused solely and completely by the negligence of the Bureau, its agents, employees, officers, directors or subcontractors. The parties agree that for the purposes of the Convention on Limit
12、ation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, ABS is a person for whose acts the shipowner is responsible. Any other individual, corporation, partnership or other entity who is a party hereto or who in any way participates in, is engaged in connection with or is a beneficiary of, any portion of the
13、services described herein shall also release the Bureau and shall indemnify and hold the Bureau harmless from and against all claims, demands, lawsuits or actions for damages, including legal fees, to persons and/or property, tangible, intangible or otherwise, which may be brought against the Bureau
14、 by any person or entity as a result of the services performed pursuant to this Agreement, except for those claims caused solely and completely by the negligence of the Bureau, its agents, employees, officers, directors or subcontractors. (Add new Section 1-1-13 as follows:) PART 1 CONDITIONS OF CLA
15、SSIFICATION CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION SECTION 13 TIME BAR TO LEGAL ACTION (1 Nov. 2004) Any statutes of limitation notwithstanding, Owners right to bring or to assert against the Bureau any and all claims, demands or proceedings whether in arbitration or otherwise shall be wai
16、ved unless (a) notice is received by the Bureau within ninety (90) days after Owner had notice of or should reasonably have been expected to have had notice of the basis for such claims; and (b) arbitration or legal proceedings, if any, based on such claims or demands of whatever nature are commence
17、d within one (1) year of the date of such notice to the Bureau. Copyright American Bureau of Shipping Provided by IHS under license with ABS Licensee=Boeing Co/5910770001 Not for Resale, 08/07/2008 20:52:20 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Notice No. 1 March
18、2005 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2005 3 (Add new Section 1-1-14 as follows:) PART 1 CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION SECTION 14 ARBITRATION (1 Nov. 2004) Any and all differences and disputes of whatsoever nature arising out of serv
19、ices under these Rules shall be put to arbitration in the City of New York pursuant to the laws relating to arbitration there in force, before a board of three persons, consisting of one arbitrator to be appointed by the Bureau, one by the Client, and one by the two so chosen. The decision of any tw
20、o of the three on any point or points shall be final. Until such time as the arbitrators finally close the hearings either party shall have the right by written notice served on the arbitrators and on an officer of the other party to specify further disputes or differences under these Rules for hear
21、ing and determination. The arbitration is to be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. in the English language. The governing law shall be the law of the State of New York, U.S.A. The arbitrators may grant any relief other than punitive damages which they
22、, or a majority of them, deem within the scope of the agreement of the parties, including, but not limited to, specific performance. Awards made in pursuance to this clause may include costs including a reasonable allowance for attorneys fees and judgment may be entered upon any award made hereunder
23、 in any court having jurisdiction. PART 5 SPECIFIC BARGE TYPES CHAPTER 2 TANK BARGES SECTION 3 OIL TANK AND FUEL OIL TANK BARGES (Add new Subsection 5-2-3/7, which incorporates the requirements of the Guide for Cargo Vapor Emission Control Systems on Board Tank Vessels 1991, as applicable to tank ba
24、rges, into the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges 2003, as follows:) 7 Cargo Vapor Emission Control Systems The requirements of this Subsection 5-2-3/7 are applicable to tank barges, except as modified in Paragraph 5-2-3/7.19 below. 7.1 Application While the installation of a cargo vapor c
25、ontrol system is optional for classification purpose, where installed, the provisions of 5-2-3/7 are applicable. These provisions cover systems employed to collect cargo oil vapor, primarily during cargo loading operations, for disposal at shore facilities. Systems satisfying these provisions will b
26、e assigned with the notation VEC. Systems satisfying the additional provisions of 5-2-3/7.21 for lightering operation will be assigned with the notation VEC-L. 7.3 Plans and Data to be Submitted Where a cargo vapor emission control system is to be installed, the following plans and particulars are t
27、o be submitted. Cargo vapor emission control and collection piping; associated venting and inert gas systems; drainage arrangements; bill of materials. Copyright American Bureau of Shipping Provided by IHS under license with ABS Licensee=Boeing Co/5910770001 Not for Resale, 08/07/2008 20:52:20 MDTNo
28、 reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Notice No. 1 March 2005 4 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2005 Maximum allowable cargo transfer rate; pressure/vacuum valve capacity test reports and settings; associated calculations (see 5-2-3/7.5). Tank gaugi
29、ng systems; overfill control, instrumentation and alarm systems; overfill settings. Hazardous locations and certified safe electrical equipment in these locations. 7.5 Cargo Transfer Rate 7.5.1 Maximum Allowable Cargo Transfer Rate Cargo vapor emission control system is to be designed for a predeter
30、mined maximum allowable cargo transfer rate, which is not to exceed the least of the following: i) The maximum designed loading rate used in determining the pressure setting of the pressure/vacuum valves. ii) The maximum designed discharge rate used in determining the vacuum setting of the pressure/
31、vacuum valves. iii) A rate determined by pressure drop calculations where, for a given pressure at the vapor reception facility connection to the vessel, the pressure in any tank connected to the system exceeds 80 percent of the pressure setting of any pressure/vacuum valve in the cargo tank venting
32、 system. 7.5.2 Calculations The following calculations are to be submitted to substantiate the adequacy of the proposed cargo transfer rates. In these calculations, for tanks connected to the pressure/vacuum breaker, the capacity of the pressure/vacuum breaker may be taken into account. 7.5.2(a) Pre
33、ssure/vacuum valve pressure relief capacity. Calculations are to verify that, at the set relief pressure, the valve can discharge vapor at a flow rate equal to 1.25 times maximum design loading rate specified in 5-2-3/7.5.1i) while maintaining a pressure in the tank not exceeding the design head of
34、the tank. Where spill valve or rupture disks are fitted (see 5-2-3/7.15.5), the pressure maintained in the tank is not to exceed the designed opening pressures of these devices. 7.5.2(b) Pressure/vacuum valve vacuum relief capacity. Calculations are to verify that, at the maximum designed discharge
35、rate specified in 5-2-3/7.5.1ii), the vacuum relief setting will not allow the tank to exceed its allowable designed vacuum. 7.5.2(c) System pressure drop. Calculations are to demonstrate that 5-2-3/7.5.1iii) is satisfied for each cargo handled. The pressure drop through the system, from the most re
36、mote cargo tank to the vessel shipside vapor connection, is to be determined. Hoses normally carried onboard the vessel are to be included in the calculation. The calculations are to be performed at several transfer rates, including the maximum transfer rate, assuming a 50 percent cargo vapor and ai
37、r mixture and a vapor growth rate appropriate for the specific cargo being considered in the calculation. 7.5.2(d) Pressure/vacuum valve capacity correction. Where the capacities of a pressure/vacuum valve are obtained by testing with air only, the following equations may be used to correct the capa
38、cities for cargo oil vapor. FRQQ LA = 88. 0 25. 01 v P R+= SI m3/h (m3/h, gpm) (or consistent system of units) QL = cargo transfer rate; m3/h (m3/h, gpm) (or consistent system of units) R = vapor growth rate; to be as calculated above or 1.25, whichever is larger; dimensionless F = density correctio
39、n factor; dimensionless Pv = saturated vapor pressure, absolute, at 46.1C (115F); barA (kgf/cm2A, psiA) va = vapor-air mixture density at 46.1C (115F) and pressure setting of pressure/vacuum valve; kg/m3 (kg/m3, lb/ft3) (or consistent system of units) a = air density at 46.1C (115F) and pressure set
40、ting of pressure/vacuum valve; kg/m3 (kg/m3, lb/ft3) (or consistent system of units) 7.7 Vapor Collection Piping Vapor collection piping is not to interfere with the proper operation of the cargo tank venting system. Suitable means, located on deck, are to be provided to isolate the vapor collection
41、 system from the inert gas system. This requirement may be considered met if the vapor collection system is connected to the inert gas main forward of the non-return devices and the positive means of closure required by 5-1-7/25.19.8 of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. Means ar
42、e to be provided to drain and collect condensate from each low point in the vapor collection piping system. Vessels that collect vapors from incompatible cargoes simultaneously are to have a means of maintaining separation of the vapors throughout the collection system. 7.9 Ship Side Vapor Connectio
43、n 7.9.1 Location and Valve The ship side vapor connection to shore facilities is to be installed as close to each cargo transfer manifold as practicable in easily accessible position and is to be fitted with a shutoff valve capable of manual operation. 7.9.2 Connection Flange The ship side vapor con
44、nection flange, vapor hose flange or vapor line adapter flange, as applicable, for connection to shore facilities is to have dimensions meeting ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fitting for Class 150 flanges. The flange face of the ship side vapor connection flange is to be fitted with a protrudin
45、g stud, 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) in diameter and at least 25.4 mm (1 in.) long. This is to facilitate its centering with the vapor hose flange, whose flange face is to be drilled with a corresponding hole of 16 mm (5/8 in.) in diameter. Copyright American Bureau of Shipping Provided by IHS under license wi
46、th ABS Licensee=Boeing Co/5910770001 Not for Resale, 08/07/2008 20:52:20 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- Notice No. 1 March 2005 6 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING STEEL VESSELS . 2005 7.9.3 Color Code and Labeling The last 1.0 m (3.3 ft) of vapor piping
47、inboard of the vapor connection flange is to be painted red/yellow/red with the red bands 0.1 meter (0.33 feet) wide, and the yellow band 0.8 meter (2.64 feet) wide. The yellow band is to be labeled with “VAPOR” in black letters at least 50 mm (2 in.) high. 7.9.4 Hoses Hoses, carried onboard for sho
48、re/lightering vapor connection, are to comply with the following: Maximum allowable working pressure is to be at least 0.34 bar (0.35 kgf/cm2, 5 psi). Maximum allowable vacuum is to be at least 0.14 bar (0.14 kgf/cm2, 2 psi) below atmospheric. Burst pressure is not to be less than five times its max
49、imum allowable working pressure. Electrically continuous. Abrasion resistant and non-kinking. Provided with hose handling equipment, e.g., hose saddles. 7.11 Pressure/Vacuum Protection of Cargo Tanks 7.11.1 Pressure/Vacuum Valves For vessels intended to operate with vapor emission control systems, the cargo tanks are to be equipped with a venting sys