Rules for Testing and Certification of Marine

Materials and Equipment

Effective from 1 June 2022

RINA
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 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE RULES effective from 1/1/2021

Definitions: require the constant and continuous presence of the Surveyor. The
"Rules" in these General Conditions means the documents below Society may also commission laboratory testing, underwater
issued by the Society: inspection and other checks to qualified service suppliers, who
- Rules for the Classification of Ships or other special units; will carry out these duties under their responsibility. Survey prac-
- Complementary Rules containing the requirements for certifica- tices and procedures are selected by the Society based on its expe-
tion of products, plants, systems and other or containing the rience and knowledge and according to generally accepted
requirements for the assignment of additional class notations; technical standards in the sector.
- Rules for the application of statutory rules, containing the rules to Article 3
perform the duties delegated by Administrations; 3.1. - The class assigned to a Ship, like the reports, statements, cer-
- Guides to carry out particular activities connected with Services; tificates or any other document or information issued by the Soci-
- Any other technical document, as for example rule variations or ety, reflect the discretionary opinion of the Society concerning
interpretations. compliance, at the time the Service is provided, of the Ship or
“Services” means the activities described in Article 1 below, ren- product subject to certification, with the applicable Rules (given
dered by the Society upon request made by or on behalf of the the intended use and within the relevant time frame).
Interested Party. The Society is under no obligation to make statements or provide
“Society” or “RINA” means RINA Services S.p.A. and/or all the information about elements or facts which are not part of the spe-
companies in the RINA Group which provide the Services. cific scope of the Service requested by the Interested Party or on its
“Surveyor” means technical staff acting on behalf of the Society in behalf.
performing the Services. 3.2. - No report, statement, notation on a plan, review, Certificate
“Interested Party” means the party, other than the Society, having of Classification, document or information issued or given as part
an interest in or responsibility for the Ship, product, plant or sys- of the Services provided by the Society shall have any legal effect
tem subject to classification or certification (such as the owner of or implication other than a representation that, on the basis of the
the Ship and his representatives, the ship builder, the engine checks made by the Society, the Ship, structure, materials, equip-
builder or the supplier of parts to be tested) who requests the Ser- ment, machinery or any other item covered by such document or
vices or on whose behalf the Services are requested. information meet the Rules. Any such document is issued solely
“Owner” means the registered Owner, the ship Owner, the man- for the use of the Society, its committees and clients or other duly
ager or any other party with the responsibility, legally or contractu- authorised bodies and for no other purpose. Therefore, the Society
ally, to keep the ship seaworthy or in service, having particular cannot be held liable for any act made or document issued by
regard to the provisions relating to the maintenance of class laid other parties on the basis of the statements or information given by
down in Part A, Chapter 2 of the Rules for the Classification of the Society. The validity, application, meaning and interpretation
Ships or in the corresponding rules indicated in the specific Rules. of a Certificate of Classification, or any other document or infor-
“Administration” means the Government of the State whose flag mation issued by the Society in connection with its Services, are
the Ship is entitled to fly or under whose authority the Ship is governed by the Rules of the Society, who is the sole subject enti-
authorised to operate in the specific case. tled to make such authentic interpretation. Any disagreement on
"Ship" means ships, boats, craft and other special units, as for technical matters between the Interested Party and the Surveyor in
example offshore structures, floating units and underwater craft. the carrying out of his functions shall be raised in writing as soon
"Client" means the Interested Party and any other party who as possible with the Society, which will settle any divergence of
requires the Services. opinion or dispute.
3.3. - The classification of a Ship, or the issuance of a certificate or
Article 1 other document connected with classification or certification and
1.1. - The purpose of the Society is, among others, the classifica- in general with the performance of Services by the Society shall
tion and certification of ships and the certification of their parts have the validity conferred upon it by the Rules of the Society at
and components. the time of the assignment of class or issuance of the certificate; in
The Society: no case shall it amount to a statement or warranty of seaworthi-
- sets forth and develops Rules; ness, structural integrity, quality or fitness for a particular purpose
- publishes the Register of Ships; or service of any Ship, structure, material, equipment or machin-
- issues certificates, statements and reports based on its survey ery inspected or tested by the Society.
activities. 3.4. - Any document issued by the Society in relation to its activi-
1.2. - The Society also takes part in the implementation of national ties reflects the condition of the Ship or the subject of certification
and international rules and standards as delegated by various Gov- or other activity at the time of the check.
ernments. 3.5. - The Rules, surveys and activities performed by the Society,
1.3. – The Society carries out technical assistance activities on reports, certificates and other documents issued by the Society are
request and provides special services outside the scope of classifi- in no way intended to replace the duties and responsibilities of
cation, which are regulated by these General Conditions, unless other parties including, without limitation, Governments, design-
expressly excluded in the particular contract. ers, ship builders, manufacturers, repairers, suppliers, contractors
or sub-contractors, Owners, operators, charterers, underwriters,
Article 2 sellers or intended buyers of a Ship or other product or system sur-
2.1. - The Rules developed by the Society reflect the level of its veyed.
technical knowledge at the time they are published. Therefore, the These documents and activities do not relieve such parties from
Society, though committed, also through its research and develop- any fulfilment, warranty, responsibility, duty or obligation (also of a
ment services, to continuous updating, does not guarantee they contractual nature) expressed or implied or in any case incumbent
meet state-of-the-art science and technology at the time of publi- on them, nor do they confer on such parties any right, claim or
cation or that they meet the Society's or others' subsequent techni- cause of action against the Society. With particular regard to the
cal developments. duties of the ship Owner, the Services undertaken by the Society
2.2. - The Interested Party is required to know the Rules on the do not relieve the Owner of his duty to ensure proper maintenance
basis of which the Services are provided. With particular reference of the Ship and ensure seaworthiness at all times. Likewise, the
to Classification Services, special attention is to be given to the Rules, surveys performed, reports, certificates and other docu-
Rules concerning class suspension, withdrawal and reinstatement. ments issued by the Society are intended neither to guarantee the
In case of doubt or inaccuracy, the Interested Party is to promptly buyers of the Ship, its components or any other surveyed or certi-
contact the Society for clarification. fied item, nor to relieve the seller of the duties arising out of the
The Rules for Classification of Ships are published on the Society's law or the contract, regarding the quality, commercial value or
website: www.rina.org. characteristics of the item which is the subject of transaction.
2.3. - The Society exercises due care and skill: In no case, therefore, shall the Society assume the obligations
- in the selection of its Surveyors incumbent upon the above-mentioned parties, even when it is
- in the performance of its Services, taking into account the level of consulted in connection with matters not covered by its Rules or
its technical knowledge at the time the Services are performed. other documents.
2.4. - Surveys conducted by the Society include, but are not lim- In consideration of the above, and within the limits of liability
ited to, visual inspection and non-destructive testing. Unless other- under art. 5 below, the Interested Party undertakes to relieve and
wise required, surveys are conducted through sampling hold harmless the Society from any third party claim, as well as
techniques and do not consist of comprehensive verification or from any liability in relation to the latter concerning the Services
monitoring of each component of the Ship or of the items subject rendered, where these are attributable to the Interested Party.
to certification. The surveys and checks made by the Society, either Insofar as they are not expressly provided for in these General
on board ships or with remote techniques, do not necessarily Conditions, the duties and responsibilities of the Owner and Inter-
ested Parties with respect to the services rendered by the Society from the date on which the Services were performed or THREE
are described in the Rules applicable to the specific Service ren- MONTHS from the date on which the damage was discovered.
dered. Failure to comply with the above deadline will constitute an abso-
Article 4 lute bar to the pursuit of such a claim against the Society.Article 6
4.1. – Any request for the Society's Services shall be submitted in 6.1. - Any dispute arising from or in connection with the Rules or
writing and signed by or on behalf of the Interested Party. Such a with the Services of the Society, including any issues concerning
request will be considered irrevocable as soon as received by the responsibility, liability or limitations of liability of the Society, will
Society and shall entail acceptance by the applicant of all relevant be determined in accordance with Italian Law and settled through
requirements of the Rules, including these General Conditions. arbitration assigned to a board of three arbitrators who will pro-
Upon acceptance of the written request by the Society, a contract ceed in compliance with the Rules of the Chamber of National
between the Society and the Interested Party is entered into, which and International Arbitration of Milan. Arbitration will take place
is regulated by the present General Conditions. in Genoa, Italy.
4.2. – In consideration of the Services rendered by the Society, the 6.2. - However, for disputes concerning non-payment of the fees
Interested Party and the person requesting the service shall be and/or expenses due to the Society for Services, the Society shall
jointly liable for the payment of the relevant fees and costs, even if have the right to submit any claim to the jurisdiction of the Courts
the service is not concluded for any cause not pertaining to the of the place where the registered or operating office of the Inter-
Society. In the latter case, the Society shall not be held liable for ested Party or of the applicant who requested the Service is
non-fulfilment or partial fulfilment of the Services requested. In the located.
event of late payment, interest at the legal current rate increased In the case of actions taken against the Society by a third party
by 2% shall be paid. before a judicial Court, the Society shall also have the right to
4.3. - The contract for the classification of a Ship or for other Ser- summon the Interested Party or the subject who requested the Ser-
vices may be terminated and any certificates revoked at the vice before that Court, in order to be relieved and held harmless
request of one of the parties, subject to at least 30 days' notice to according to art. 3.5 above.
be given in writing. Failure to pay, even in part, the fees due for Article 7
Services carried out by the Society will entitle the Society to imme- 7.1. - All plans, specifications, documents and information pro-
diately terminate the contract and suspend the Services. vided by, issued by, or made known to the Society, in connection
The Society may withhold, suspend or withdraw any certificate, with the performance of its Services, will be treated as confidential
report or service in the event of non-payment of fees due to any and will not be made available to any other party other than the
member of the RINA Group by the Client in relation to the entire Owner without authorisation of the Interested Party, except as pro-
business relationship between any member of the RINA Group vided for or required by any applicable international, European or
and the Client or by any other companies belonging to the same domestic legislation, Charter or other IACS resolutions, or order
group as the Client. This also applies when the obligation to pay from a competent authority. Information about the status and
rests with a builder or with the Ship's previous Owner. validity of class and statutory certificates, including transfers,
For every case of termination or suspension of the contract, the changes, suspensions, withdrawals of class, conditions of class,
fees for the activities performed until the time of the termination or operating conditions or restrictions issued against classed ships
of the suspension shall be owed to the Society as well as the and other related information, as may be required, may be pub-
expenses incurred in view of activities already programmed; this is lished on the website or released by other means, without the prior
without prejudice to the right to compensation due to the Society consent of the Interested Party.
as a consequence of the termination or of the suspension. Information about the status and validity of other certificates and
With particular reference to Ship classification and certification, statements may also be published on the website or released by
unless decided otherwise by the Society, termination of the con- other means, without the prior consent of the Interested Party.
tract implies that the assignment of class to a Ship is withheld or, if 7.2. - Notwithstanding the general duty of confidentiality owed by
already assigned, that it is suspended or withdrawn; any statutory the Society to its clients in clause 7.1 above, the Society's clients
certificates issued by the Society will be withdrawn in those cases accept that the Society will participate in the IACS Early Warning
where provided for by agreements between the Society and the System which requires each Classification Society to provide other
flag State. involved Classification Societies with relevant technical informa-
Article 5 tion on serious hull structural and engineering systems failures, as
5.1. - In providing the Services, as well as other correlated infor- defined in the IACS Early Warning System (but not including any
mation or advice, the Society, its Surveyors, servants or agents drawings relating to the ship which may be the specific property of
operate with due diligence for the proper execution of the activity. another party), to enable such useful information to be shared and
However, considering the nature of the activities performed (see used to facilitate the proper working of the IACS Early Warning
art. 2.4), it is not possible to guarantee absolute accuracy, correct- System. The Society will provide its clients with written details of
ness and completeness of any information or advice supplied. such information sent to the involved Classification Societies.
Express and implied warranties are specifically disclaimed. 7.3. - In the event of transfer of class, addition of a second class or
Therefore, subject to what provided for in paragraph 5.2 below, withdrawal from a double/dual class, the Interested Party under-
and also in the case of activities carried out by delegation of Gov- takes to provide or to permit the Society to provide the other Clas-
ernments, neither the Society nor any of its Surveyors will be liable sification Society with all building plans and drawings, certificates,
for any loss, damage or expense of whatever nature sustained by documents and information relevant to the classed unit, including
any person, in tort or in contract, derived from carrying out the its history file, as the other Classification Society may require for
Services. the purpose of classification in compliance with the applicable
5.2. – Notwithstanding the provisions in paragraph 5.1 above, legislation and relative IACS Procedure. It is the Owner's duty to
should any user of the Society's Services prove that he has suffered ensure that, whenever required, the consent of the builder is
a loss or damage due to any negligent act or omission of the Soci- obtained with regard to the provision of plans and drawings to the
ety, its Surveyors, servants or agents, then the Society will pay new Society, either by way of appropriate stipulation in the build-
compensation to such person for his proved loss, up to, but not ing contract or by other agreement.
exceeding, five times the amount of the fees charged for the spe- In the event that the ownership of the ship, product or system sub-
cific services, information or opinions from which the loss or dam- ject to certification is transferred to a new subject, the latter shall
age derives or, if no fee has been charged, a maximum of one have the right to access all pertinent drawings, specifications, doc-
hundred thousand Euro. Where the fees charged are related to a uments or information issued by the Society or which have come
number of Services, the amount of the fees will be apportioned for to the knowledge of the Society while carrying out its Services,
the purpose of the calculation of the maximum compensation, by even if related to a period prior to transfer of ownership.
reference to the estimated time involved in the performance of the
Service from which the damage or loss derives. Any liability for Article 8
indirect or consequential loss, damage or expense is specifically 8.1. – RINA shall not be obliged to perform any obligation towards
excluded. In any case, irrespective of the amount of the fees the Client (including, without limitation, obligation to (a) perform,
charged, the maximum damages payable by the Society will not deliver, accept, sell, purchase, pay or receive money to, from or
be more than 1 million Euro. Payment of compensation under this through a person or entity, or (b) engage in any other act) if this
paragraph will not entail any admission of responsibility and/or would be in violation of, inconsistent with or expose RINA to
liability by the Society and will be made without prejudice to the punitive measures under any United Nations resolutions and/or
disclaimer clause contained in paragraph 5.1 above. under any laws, regulations, decrees, ordinances, orders,
demands, requests, rules or requirements of EU, United Kingdom,
5.3. - Any claim for loss or damage of whatever nature by virtue of and/or United States of America and which relate to foreign trade
the provisions set forth herein shall be made to the Society in writ- controls, export controls, embargoes or international boycotts
ing, within the shorter of the following periods: THREE MONTHS
(applying, without limitation, to the financing, payment, insur- pretation of the Rules); art. 4.2., (as far as the payment of the fees is
ance, transportation, delivery or storage of product and/or ser- also due for services not concluded due to causes not attributable
vices) hereinafter referred to as "Trade Sanctions". to the Interested Party); art. 5.1. (as far as the exclusion of liability
Recurring the above circumstances during the performance of the is concerned); art. 5.2.; art. 5.3.; and art. 6.1. (as far as the jurisdic-
contract, RINA shall be entitled at its sole and absolute discretion: tion of a Board of Arbitrators based in Genoa is concerned).
I) to immediately suspend payment or performance of the Services Article 11
which are the object of the contract until such time as the Trading 11.1. – RINA and the Interested Party shall promote safety, protect
Sanctions are in force; and/or human health and environment and create safe working condi-
II) to a full disengagement from the obligation affected by the tions for their personnel.
Trading Sanctions, in the event that the inability to fulfill the said 11.2. – The Interested Party shall guarantee that the working envi-
obligation persists until the term provided for the fulfilment here- ronment in which RINA’s Surveyor will be required to work is ade-
under, provided that where the relevant obligation relates to pay- quate, safe and in all respect compliant with the applicable
ments for activities and/or Services which have already been legislation and Rules and shall adopt all necessary measures to
delivered, the affected payment obligation shall remain only sus- mitigate and/or control any relevant risk.
pended until such time as the Trading Sanctions no longer apply to 11.3. – Furthermore, in accordance with the applicable legislation
the payment ; and/or and Rules, the Interested Party shall provide RINA with complete
III) to terminate the contract, without prejudice of the RINA’s rights and detailed information relevant to any actual or potential spe-
pursuant to article 4.3. cific risk existing in the work areas where the Surveyor will be
Article 9 required to operate and relevant to the performance of the Services
9.1. – Should any part of these General Conditions be declared as well as with any specific safety measure that RINA Surveyor is
invalid, this will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. requested to comply with.
11.4. – RINA reserves not to commence and/or to suspend the Ser-
Article 10 vices and/or to terminate the contract, claiming compensation for
10.1. – When the Society provides its Services to a consumer - i.e. any damage occurred, if it considers that the safety requirements
a natural person who does not act within the scope of his business listed in this article are not satisfactorily met.
or professional activity - the following provisions do not apply: art.
3.2. (as far as the Society is solely entitled to the authentic inter-
 RULES FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
OF MARINE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Chapter 1 General

Chapter 2 Certification Schemes

Chapter 3 Type Approval

Chapter 4 Identification Marking and Testing Documentation

Chapter 5 Criteria for the Acceptance of Tests Carried out by

Laboratories

Chapter 6 Requirements for Inspection and Testing of Products at

Workshops

Chapter 7 Requirements for Inspection and Testing of Products at

Shipyards
C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL
1 Foreword 9
1.1 Materials and equipment to be assessed by RINA
2 Field of Application 9
2.1 General
2.2 Acceptance of workshop certificates and products already tested by recognised
bodies
2.3 Acceptability of testing reports
3 Glossary 9
3.1 Definitions
Table A: Glossary 10

C HAPTER 2 C ERTIFICATION S CHEMES

1 General 13
1.1 Applicability
1.2 Certification schemes
2 Technical documentation review and inspection procedures 13
2.1 Approval of technical documentation
2.2 Type tests
2.3 Manufacturer and manufacturing process approval
2.4 Material testing
2.5 Attendance at workshop
2.6 Final inspection at workshop
2.7 Final testing at workshop
2.8 Installation on board
2.9 Testing on board
3 Individual certification scheme 15
3.1 General
4 Alternative certification scheme 15
4.1 General
4.2 Admission
4.3 Assessment
4.4 Admission validity
4.5 Conditions for maintenance of CA
4.6 Suspension or withdrawal

C HAPTER 3 T YPE A PPROVAL

1 General 18
1.1 Applicability
1.2 Applicants other than Manufacturers
2 Certification Schemes 18
2.1 Available certification schemes
2.2 TA Certification Scheme

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 2.3 PDA Certification Scheme
2.4 Validity of the Certificates
2.5 Variations of a certified product
3 Design approval process 19
3.1 Application
3.2 Design approval
3.3 Type tests
4 Production quality assurance 19
4.1 General
4.2 Quality Management System
4.3 Evaluation criteria
4.4 Evaluation of Quality Management System
4.5 Manufacturers with Quality Management System certified by RINA
4.6 Manufacturers without a certified Quality Management System
4.7 Manufacturers with Quality Management System certified by recognised
Organisations others than RINA
4.8 Manufacturers with products already certified by RINA
4.9 Applicants other than Manufacturers
4.10 Issue of the Certificate
4.11 Suspension of certification
5 MED Type Approval 21
5.1 General
5.2 Equivalence between MED type approval and RINA type approval
6 Type approval on behalf of flag Administrations signatories of SOLAS
Convention 22
6.1 Italian Administration
6.2 Other Administrations that are part of the European Community
6.3 Other Administrations that are not part of the European Community
7 Type approval of software products 22
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Field of application
7.3 Scope of the activity
7.4 Documentation and software required
7.5 Checks and tests
7.6 Issue and validity of Type Approval Certificate
7.7 Renewal of Type Approval Certificate

C HAPTER 4 I DENTIFICATION M ARKING AND T ESTING

D OCUMENTATION
1 Identification marks 24
1.1 General
1.2 Products individually tested
1.3 Products subjected to an alternative testing scheme
1.4 Additional marking
1.5 Products with testing not completed
1.6 Particular cases
1.7 Invalidation of marks
2 Testing documentation 25
2.1 General
2.2 Application for testing

4 Rules for testing

 2.3 Testing report
2.4 Certificates issued by Manufacturers
2.5 Delayed testing

C HAPTER 5 C RITERIA FOR THE A CCEPTANCE OF T ESTS

C ARRIED OUT BY L ABORATORIES
1 General 27
1.1 Scope
1.2 Field of application
1.3 Calibration certificates
2 Criteria for the acceptance of test laboratories that perform tests attended by
RINA Surveyors 27
2.1 Premise
2.2 Tests not requiring sophisticated procedures or equipment
2.3 Tests requiring sophisticated procedures or equipment
2.4 Reporting
3 Criteria for the acceptance of test laboratories that perform tests not
attended by RINA Surveyors 28
3.1 Characteristics of laboratories
3.2 Acceptance of testing reports
3.3 Acceptance procedure
3.4 Derogation

C HAPTER 6 R EQUIREMENTS FOR I NSPECTION AND

T ESTING OF P RODUCTS AT W ORKSHOPS
1 General 29
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Applicability
2 Content of the tables 29
2.1 Columns
2.2 Symbols
2.3 Alternatives
Table A: Workshop Inspections - Hull Structures 31
Table B: Workshop Inspections - Hull Equipment and Fittings 32
Table C: Workshop Inspections - Rudders and Steering Gear 34
Table D: Workshop Inspections - Main and Auxiliary Diesel Engines 35
Table E: Workshop Inspections - Auxiliary Components and Accessories for
Engines 40
Table F: Workshop Inspections - Steam Turbines and Condensers 42
Table G: Workshop Inspections - Gas Turbines 44
Table H: Workshop Inspections - Reduction and Reverse Gears 46
Table I: Workshop Inspections - Propellers, Main Shafting and
Thrusters 48

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 Table J: Workshop Inspections - Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Heat
Exchangers 50
Table K: Workshop Inspections - Piping Systems 53
Table L: Workshop Inspections - Hydraulic Plants 56
Table M: Workshop Inspections - Machinery and Apparatus for Sea Pollution
Prevention 57
Table N: Workshop Inspections - Electrical Installations 59
Table O: Workshop Inspections - Passive Fire Protection 63
Table P: Workshop Inspections - Active Fire Protection 66
Table Q: Workshop Inspections - Control, Monitoring and Alarm
Systems 73
Table R: Workshop Inspections - Life-Saving Appliances 75
Table S: Workshop Inspections - Navigating Equipment 80
Table T: Workshop Inspections - Radio-Communications Equipment 84
Table U: Workshop Inspections - Cargo Handling and Other Lifting
Appliances 86
Table V: Workshop Inspections - Refrigerating Installations 87
Table W: Workshop Inspections - Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Plants 88
Table X: Workshop Inspections - Lifts 89
Table Y: Workshop Inspections - Installations for Oil Carriers and Chemical
Carriers 90
Table Z: Workshop Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gas 92
Table Z-1: Workshop Inspections - Installations for Ships Using Gases or Other
Low Flash Point Fuels 95

C HAPTER 7 R EQUIREMENTS FOR I NSPECTION AND

T ESTING OF P RODUCTS AT S HIPYARDS
1 General 98
1.1 Purpose
2 Content of the tables 98
2.1 Columns
Table A: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Hull Structures 99
Table B: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Hull Fittings and Hull
Equipment 100
Table C: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Rudders and Steering
Gear 102
Table : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Diesel Engines and
Accessories 103
Table F: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Steam Turbines 105
Table G: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Gas Turbines 106
Table : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Reduction and Reverse Gears,
Propellers, Main Shafting and Thrusters 107
Table J: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Boilers, Pressure Vessels and
Heat Exchangers 109

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 Table : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Piping Systems and Hydraulic
Plants 110
Table M: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Marine Pollution
Prevention 111
Table N: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Electrical Installations 113
Table : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Fire Protection 116
Table Q: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Control, Monitoring and
Alarm Systems 124
Table R: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Life-Saving Appliances 126
Table S: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Navigating Equipment 130
Table T: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Radio Communications
Equipment 134
Table U: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Cargo Handling Arrange-
ments and Other Lifting Appliances 136
Table V: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Refrigerating
Installations 137
Table W: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Air Conditioning and Ventila-
tion Plants 138
Table X: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Lifts 139
Table Y: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Oil Carriers
and Chemical Carriers 140
Table Z: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying
Liquefied Gases 141
Table Z-1: Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying
Liquefied Gases 143

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 Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

1 Foreword 2.1.3 In general, the testing operations and the inspections

indicated in these Rules are to be carried out in the Manu-
facturer’s workshop. However, the testing operations and
1.1 Materials and equipment to be assessed acceptance tests to be carried out on board during and/or
by RINA after installation are also considered for those products
which are completed on board or for which tests are to be
1.1.1 The Rules for the Classification of Ships (hereafter carried out in connection with the final trials of the on
referred to simply as "Rules") state as follows in Part A, board plants.
Chapter 2, Section 1, [2.1.3] and [2.1.5], respectively.
2.1.4 Non exclusive surveyors may be used for testing
“The Society defines in specific Rules which materials and
activities relevant to classification purposes, unless other-
equipment used for the construction of ships built under
wise requested by the applicant.
survey are, as a rule, subject to appraisal of their design and
to inspection at works, and according to which particulars.
2.2 Acceptance of workshop certificates
As a general rule, all materials, machinery, boilers, auxiliary and products already tested by recog-
installations, equipment, items, etc. (generally referred to as
“products”), which are covered by the class and used or fit-
nised bodies
ted on board ships surveyed by the Society during construc- 2.2.1 Where allowed, acceptance of Manufacturer's work-
tion, are to be new and, where intended for essential shop certificates is subject to the originals, or identical cop-
services as defined in Ch 1, Sec 1, [1.2.1], tested by the ies, being produced and to the checking of their
Society”. correspondence with the relevant products.
Products already tested by recognised bodies may be
1.1.2 Products which are required by SOLAS or by other
accepted on a case-by-case basis, using the relevant certifi-
IMO Regulations to be type approved by an Administration
cates and/or testing reports, provided that no additional
are also subject to RINA assessment, whenever and as far as
tests are required according to the Rules and that the prod-
RINA is recognised by or is acting on behalf of the ship flag
ucts correspond to the relevant certificates.
Administration.

2.3 Acceptability of testing reports

2 Field of Application
2.3.1 For the purpose of product certification, the accepta-
bility criteria of testing laboratories other than RINA’s and
2.1 General
relative testing reports are indicated in Chapter 5.
2.1.1 These Rules refer to products intended for arrange-
ments or services in general considered “essential” in 3 Glossary
accordance with the intent of Part A, Chapter 1, Section 1,
[1.2.1] of the Rules, as well as those for which testing 3.1 Definitions
requirements are stated in Statutory Standards or by other
Standards applicable to the construction and outfitting of 3.1.1 In addition to those in Part A, Chapter 1,Section 1,
ships. [1.2] of the Rules, a number of definitions of terms used for
the purpose of these Rules are grouped in alphabetical
2.1.2 The required extent of the tests and the relevant order in the following Table A. These terms are related to
details are specified in the Rules and in the specific Stand- different aspects of the production process and product cer-
ards referred to by the Rules. tification.

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Table A : Glossary

WORDING DEFINITION
Acceptance criteria The set of values or criteria which a design, product, service or process is required to conform with in order
to be accepted
Accepted The status of a design, product, service or process which has been found to conform with specific accept-
ance criteria
Alteration A change to design, product, service or process
Alternative testing Certification procedure based on a manufacturing survey arrangement between RINA and the Manufacturer
scheme
Applicant A party who applies for a RINA service. It may be a Manufacturer, a Representative, an Importer, etc.
Approval The examination and acceptance by the Society of documents, designs, products, procedures, services and
other items related to classification and statutory certification, verifying solely their compliance with the rel-
evant Rule requirements, or other applicable references (see also Rules Chapter 1, Section 1, [1.2.1])
Approved type Product representative of continuous production to which it is granted permission for use based upon a sat-
isfactory appraisal (see also Rules Chapter 1, Section 1, [1.2.1])
Assemble To fit together the components or parts of equipment or a system
Assess To determine the degree of conformity of a design, product, service, process, system or organisation with
identified specifications, rules, standards or other normative documents
Audit A planned systematic and independent examination to determine that the activities relative to a process are
documented, that these activities are actually performed in conformance with what is stated in the docu-
mentation and that they are properly recorded and such as to reach the contemplated objectives
Calibration The set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values indicated
by a measuring instrument or measuring system and the corresponding values of a measurement standard
that is traceable to a National or International Standard of Measurement
Certificate Formal document attesting compliance of a design, product, service or process with the specified require-
ments
Certification Procedure whereby a design, product, service or process is approved in association with specified require-
ments
Class notation Attestation that the relevant components and materials have been certified in accordance with the applica-
ble Rules of the Classification Society for specific features (see Rules Chapter 1, Section 2, [6]
Code of practice Document that recommends practices or procedures for the design, manufacture, utilisation, installation,
operation and maintenance of equipment, systems, structures or products
NOTE: a code of practice may be a Standard, a part of a Standard or independent of a Standard
Competent person Person deemed qualified to undertake work in a specific area by virtue of appropriate knowledge and expe-
rience
Component Part / member of equipment or system
Conformance Status of conformity
Conformity Compliance of a design, product, process or service with its specific requirements
Customer Party who purchases or receives goods or services from another
Design All relevant plans, documents and calculations describing the performance, installation and manufacturing
of a product
Design appraisal The verification and evaluation performed by a competent Organisation. In general, it includes the drawing
approval and may include a type test witnessed by an inspector
Design approval The process whereby permission is granted for the design to be used for a stated purpose under specific
conditions. It comprises design appraisal and validation, as applicable
Documentation All written data (including drawings, procedures, specifications, etc.) necessary to describe a design, a pro-
cess, a product or a service
Equipment Part of a system assembled from components
Equivalent An acceptable, not less effective alternative to specified criteria
Evaluation Systematic examination of the extent to which a design, product, service or process satisfies specified crite-
ria
Examination Assessment by a competent person to determine compliance with requirements

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WORDING DEFINITION
Existing Built before a date given by a national or international Standard in order to establish the start of its applica-
bility
Fabricate To construct or build by fitting parts together
Final test All tests performed to accept a material, product, equipment or plant
Inspection Examination of a design, product, service or process by an inspector in order to ascertain its compliance
with specified standards or specifications
Inspector A person competent to perform inspections
Installation The assembling and final placement of components, equipment and sub-systems to permit operation of the
system, which it is part of
International instru- The international conventions, resolutions and circulars of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
ments and international testing standards
Manufacturer The company that produces and or assemblies the final product, and takes the whole responsibility for the
final product.
If the company owns more than one production site, the word “Manufacturer” means each production site.
Sub-suppliers (if any) are considered as Manufacturers as far as the supplied materials, preliminary worked
items or products are concerned.
Manufacturer’s affidavit A certificate or a statement of fact issued by a Manufacturer on his sole responsibility as a result of self-
inspections
Manufacture Process of producing a product
Manufacturing process Systematic series of processes intended to manufacture a product
Manufacturing process Approval of the manufacturing process adopted by the Manufacturer during production of the specific
approval product
Marine product Product that has been designed, constructed and tested for use in a marine application
Marinisation The process whereby a product that has been designed, constructed and tested for use in a non-marine
application is altered or enhanced for use in a marine environment
Materials Raw materials that will require further forming or manufacturing before becoming a product
Measurement The process of determining the performance, size, quantity or value of a product or system
Modification Limited change that does not affect the current approval
Mutual recognition Result of an agreement between two or more bodies who consider that an approval or a certification
granted by one of them, under specific conditions, is acceptable to the other(s)
New Not “existing”
Notified Body An Organisation authorised by the competent National Administration of a European Community Member
State to perform certification activities on their behalf
Performance test Technical operation where a specific performance characteristic is determined and recorded
Process A systematic series of planned actions
Produce See “Manufacture”
Product Result of the manufacturing process
Product verification Production control scheme mainly consisting of testing samples randomly taken from the production line
Production Quality Production control scheme consisting of a verification of the Quality Assurance/Control System applied by
assurance the Manufacturer to the process for manufacturing and testing the product
Prototype A piece of equipment selected among a batch of equipment of the same type (or specially manufactured)
considered as being representative of that type
Quality control plan List of tasks of inspection to be performed during the fabrication of a product by the Manufacturer and/or by
second and third party inspectors
Raw material Material not subjected to a manufacturing process
Repair To restore to original or near original condition the results of decay or damage
Refurbish To restore to original or nearly original condition the results of normal wear and tear. To overhaul, refit, ren-
ovate or make a product usable again
Reject Not to accept a project, product, service or process that has not been recognised as conforming with speci-
fied acceptance criteria
Requirements Specified characteristics used for evaluation purposes

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WORDING DEFINITION
Revision Alteration of one or more particulars of a design
Rework Change that takes place after a design revision
Sample Representative taken from a certain number / group of materials, outfitting products, equipment, etc. for
testing/inspection
Self-inspection Inspection delegated to the Manufacturer, provided some conditions are fulfilled: in particular, works and
quality system are approved, and respective responsibilities are identified
Service notation See Rules Chapter 1, Section 2, [4]
Specifications Technical data/particulars which determine the design and/or manufacturing and testing procedures and
define the quality requirements
Specimens Pieces taken from structural materials (such as forged steels, rolled steels, etc.) for various testing, such as
mechanical strength tests
Statement of fact An attestation as to the condition of a design, system, product or service
Sub-supplier One who contracts to supply materials to another supplier or Manufacturer
Supplier One who contracts to furnish materials or a design, product, service or process to a customer or user
Surveillance The process of monitoring a product, procedure or service to ensure it continues to conform with the
approved criteria
Survey Activity carried out by a RINA Surveyor with free and random access to building facility at defined or occa-
sional intervals, consisting of one or more inspections and/or surveillance to verify the compliance of a
product, design, service, process or plant (including ships or offshore installations or parts thereof) with spe-
cific requirements (see also Rules Chapter 1, Section 1, [1.2.1])
(RINA) Surveyor Competent person (appointed by RINA) to perform surveys (see also Rules Chapter 1, Section 1, [1.2.1])
System A plant composed of a number of components suitably interfaced to each other
Test A technical operation that consists of the determination of one or more characteristics or performance of a
given product, material, equipment, organism, physical phenomenon, process or service according to a
specified procedure
Traceability Ability to follow back through the design and manufacturing process to the origin
Type approval The process at the end of which a Type Approval Certificate is issued (see also Rules Chapter 3, Section 1,
[1.2])
Type tests Tests carried out on a prototype to validate the design and to ascertain the conformance of the finished
product with the design (they may be destructive tests)
User A person, company or organisation intending to use a specific product
Validation Last step in the design process, to verify the effectiveness of the design in fulfilling the established purpose.
Usually, this is done by a re-check of drawings and calculations and/or by extensive prototype testing (even
destructive tests, if necessary) carried out by a person not involved in the design performance or in the nor-
mal routine inspection
Vendor A party who sells or delivers a design, product, service or process to another
Witness To be present at a test and to be able to give evidence about its outcome
Workmanship The quality of a product which is the result of the art or skill of a workman and/or the degree of skill and
care expended in carrying out a task related to the production and/or finish of a product

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CHAPTER 2 CERTIFICATION SCHEMES

1 General 2.1.3 The documentation is to include, so far as they are

relevant to assessment and as far as applicable:
a) a general description of the product;
1.1 Applicability
b) the conceptual design, the building Standard, the manu-
facturing drawings and the schemes of components,
1.1.1 The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the general sub-assemblies, etc.;
procedures to be adopted to certify a marine product.
c) descriptions and explanations necessary for the under-
standing of drawings and schemes, including the opera-
1.1.2 The procedures indicated in this Chapter deal with tion of the product;
all possible steps of document reviews, inspections and d) the results of design calculations made, examinations
tests that might be necessary for the certification of a carried out, etc.;
generic product. However, for specific products, not all the
e) preliminary test reports, if any;
steps described are applicable as a whole. The Rules indi-
f) manuals for installation, use and maintenance;
cate in detail which operations are mandatory among those
stated in [2] for each particular product (see also Chapter 6 g) control and test procedures.
and Chapter 7). 2.1.4 Where appropriate, the design documentation is to
contain also the following:
1.2 Certification schemes a) attestations and certificates relating to the equipment
incorporated in the appliance as components,
1.2.1 These Rules provide for three certification schemes, b) attestations and certificates relating to the methods of
as follows: manufacture and/or inspection and/or monitoring of the
product,
a) individual (or traditional) inspection scheme, dealt with c) any other document that might be required by RINA to
in [3] improve its assessment.

b) alternative inspection scheme, dealt with in [4] 2.1.5 Where, upon completion of the examination, the
documentation is found to be satisfactory, RINA forwards to
c) type approval schemes, dealt with in Chapter 3. the Manufacturer an approval letter in which the conditions
of the approval (if any) are stated and returns the approved
The applicable scheme(s) is(are) defined in the Rules and in
drawings (if any) appropriately stamped.
the following Chapter 6 and 7.
2.2 Type tests
1.2.2 Upon satisfactory completion of all the applicable
reviews and inspections, RINA issues a certificate stating 2.2.1 The purpose of type tests is to validate the design of
that the product has been designed and ured in accordance the prototype. Accordingly, the type tests are generally
with the Rules and/or RINA recognised Standards. more extensive than those required for the normal produc-
tion testing and may include destructive tests.

2 Technical documentation review and 2.2.2 Whenever required by the Rules, the test procedures
are to be submitted to RINA for approval or information, as
inspection procedures applicable.

2.2.3 The type tests are to be carried out on a purpose-

2.1 Approval of technical documentation manufactured prototype or on sample products randomly
taken from the production line. In the latter case the speci-
2.1.1 The technical documentation is to be prepared by mens that are to be selected for type tests are defined and
the Manufacturer in accordance with the applicable Rules identified in accordance with procedures agreed with
and is to be submitted to RINA. RINA.

2.2.4 The tests are to be performed at the Manufacturer’s

2.1.2 The technical documentation is to make it possible facilities, at an independent laboratory acceptable to RINA
to understand the design, manufacture and operation of the (see Chapter 5), or at the RINA laboratory. Where the tests
product, and to assess compliance with the requirements of are not performed at the RINA laboratory, they are to be
the Rules and the applicable Standards. witnessed by the RINA Surveyor, unless otherwise stated in

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the applicable Rules. RINA may consider accepting on a sumables have been suitably certified, and the intermediate
case-by-case basis tests carried out by independent labora- sampling and testing are correctly performed.
tories and not witnessed by a RINA Surveyor.
2.6 Final inspection at workshop
2.2.5 Where one or more tests have been not carried out
in the presence of RINA Surveyors, the relevant complete 2.6.1 In general final inspection of a product at workshops
test reports are to be submitted to RINA, which reserves the includes, as far as applicable for the specific product:
right to require the repetition of those tests for which the
documentation is incomplete or, in any event, unaccept- a) document review,
able. b) visual examination,
c) verification of compliance with approved plans,
2.2.6 At the end of the tests attended by a RINA Surveyor,
the latter issues a report on the tests carried out and/or d) dimensional checks,
endorses the test laboratory’s report. e) non-destructive examination.

2.3 Manufacturer and manufacturing pro- 2.6.2 The visual examination and the dimensional checks,
which are to be performed on all products before delivery,
cess approval
are carried out by the Manufacturer acting on his own
2.3.1 Whenever the Rules require the approval of the responsibility.
manufacturing process, the Manufacturers and their individ- 2.6.3 Unless otherwise specified, the visual examination is
ual workshops, where the process is carried out, are to be also to be performed by the Surveyor on each item for prod-
approved by RINA. ucts tested individually and on an adequate number of sam-
ples taken randomly from a production lot for products built
2.3.2 The criteria and the requirements relative to the
in large series.
approval of Manufacturers and manufacturing processes are
indicated in detail in the RINA “Rules for the approval of 2.6.4 The dimensional checks and the verification of com-
manufacturers of materials”. pliance with approved plans are carried out by the Surveyor
solely for those parts of the products which are subject to
2.4 Material testing the approval or for which there are specific requirements in
the Rules.
2.4.1 Material testing is to be performed in accordance
with the requirements of the Rules and the Standards appli- 2.6.5 Non-destructive tests are to be performed by skilled
cable to the material and the product which is intended to and qualified personnel using adequate and properly cali-
be built. In general, material testing certificates are to be brated instrumentation and, when required, in the presence
made available to the Surveyor. of the RINA Surveyor.

2.4.2 Whenever required by the Rules, the RINA Surveyor 2.7 Final testing at workshop
attends the material testing.
2.7.1 In general, final testing at the workshop may include,
2.4.3 The testing and measuring equipment is to be prop- as far as applicable:
erly calibrated and kept in good condition. Records of cali-
bration are to be kept and made available to the Surveyor, a) final testing of a completed product (for instance hydro-
whenever requested. static test of a pressure vessel),
b) performance test (for instance a reduction gear running
2.4.4 The chemical composition of the materials is to be test),
determined and certified by the raw material supplier, using
c) collection of data (for instance performance data for an
ladle-sampling analysis. The laboratory that performs the
engine),
analysis is to be adequately equipped and the analysis is to
be performed by qualified personnel. depending on the type and complexity of the product, as
required by the Rules or by the applicable Standards.
2.4.5 The chemical analyses of the Manufacturer are gen-
erally accepted. However, they are subject to occasional 2.8 Installation on board
checks, where required by the Surveyor.
2.8.1 Installation on board of products and their assembly
2.5 Attendance at workshop into plants and systems are to be surveyed in a similar way
to that indicated in [2.5] and [2.6] for the attendance and
2.5.1 During the fabrication, RINA Surveyors are to have final inspection at the workshop.
free access to all departments involved in production, col-
lection of test samples, internal control and, in general, all 2.9 Testing on board
operations concerning the inspection, in order to ascertain
whether the quality of the workmanship is satisfactory, the 2.9.1 Testing on board of equipment and materials is to be
product is fabricated in accordance with the approved performed, in a similar way to that indicated in [2.7] for
drawings and specifications, the materials and welding con- testing at workshops, in connection with the testing and tri-

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als of the installations which the products or materials are presence of a RINA Surveyor may be arranged in two
part of. versions with regard to traceability:

• the Statement of Admission to the CA describes

3 Individual certification scheme inspection, testing and certification additional to the
Manufacturer's standard quality control in order to
meet the Rules. The components are to be stamped
3.1 General with a special stamp supplied by RINA (ref. to Chap-
ter 4, Figure 2) or identified as required by RINA;
3.1.1 The individual certification, or traditional inspection,
scheme (CT) applies when all the applicable inspection • the Manufacturer has a standard quality control that
and testing, among those listed in [2], as prescribed by the covers all required inspection, testing and certifica-
Rules and applicable Standards, are witnessed by the RINA tion in compliance with the Rules. Traceability and
Surveyor. the required type of product document for compo-
nents or products will be defined in the Statement of
Admission to the CA.
4 Alternative certification scheme
4.1.6 Conditions for admission
4.1 General The conditions for the Manufacturer to be granted the per-
mission to carry out inspection and testing without the pres-
4.1.1 The alternative certification scheme (CA) is a certifi- ence of a RINA Surveyor are that:
cation scheme involving a Manufacturer (and associated
sub-suppliers, if needed) in the inspection, testing and certi- a) the Manufacturer has an implemented Quality System
fication of the Manufacturer's products. according to a national or international standard
approved by an accredited certification body or recog-
For the scope of this article, the Manufacturer may also be
nised by RINA;
an importer or vendor which takes the whole responsibility
for the testing process. b) the Manufacturer has a quality control system, current
drawings, and RINA Rules and standards that cover the
4.1.2 This alternative system, which is established by tak- product to be certified;
ing into account the type of product, its mass production
and the Manufacturer's organisation in terms of production c) the inspection and testing required by the RINA Rules
and quality control, allows the testing operations to be are either standard procedures in the Quality System
totally or partially delegated to the Manufacturer. and recognized by RINA or specified in detail in the
Statement of Admission to the CA;
4.1.3 The admission to the alternative certification scheme
d) RINA initially ascertains the Manufacturer's compliance
is granted subject to verification that the Manufacturers are
with the CA requirements by verifying the required
properly qualified, and maintenance of its validity is subject
product and process approvals and performing an initial
to the satisfactory outcome of periodical and random
audit. Follow-up and renewal audits are conducted by
checks.
RINA on a regular basis to verify that conditions of the
CA are continuously maintained by the Manufacturer;
4.1.4 Depending on the type of product, RINA may
require the attendance of RINA Surveyor during manufac- e) if work certificates (W) or test reports (R) are found not
turing and at final tests, according to an inspection plan pre- to fulfil the standards agreed with RINA, the component
viously established. may not be accepted;

4.1.5 Scope f) the agreed CA may be suspended or cancelled when / if

found justified by RINA;
a) An alternative certification scheme (CA) may be
arranged with product Manufacturers and/or sub-suppli- g) RINA may carry out unscheduled inspections at the
ers. Manufacturer and/or subcontractor at its own discretion;

b) A CA with a Manufacturer is to define the handling of h) the Manufacturers (and designers, if producing under
subcontracted parts (those that require RINA or work license) commit themselves to involve RINA when
certificates, or in any other way are addressed in the changes to the design, manufacturing process or testing
RINA's Rules). are made as well as when any major production prob-
lems or any major product delivery problems have
c) The sub-supplier may be included in the CA of the Man-
occurred.
ufacturer or have his own CA or deliver parts that are
inspected and certified by RINA according to the CT
certification scheme. 4.1.7 The alternative certification scheme applies to the
testing operations carried out at the Manufacturer’s work-
d) A CA that permits the Manufacturer to carry out all or shop. Drawing approval prototype tests and initial approval
parts of required inspection and testing without the tests, when required, are to be carried out by RINA.

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4.2 Admission 4.3.2 As far as incoming materials and components are

concerned, RINA, in relation to their importance, may:
4.2.1 For admission to an alternative testing scheme for a a) perform checks at the vendor’s workshop,
product, the Manufacturer is to submit an application
enclosing the following documentation: b) carry out tests on the materials and products concerned.

a) product details, 4.3.3 Upon satisfactory outcome of the audit, a statement

of admission to the alternative testing scheme is issued to
b) existing RINA approvals of the Manufacturer's products,
the Manufacturer. The statement includes the necessary
as far as required,
information relevant to the scope of CA, as per [4.1.5], and
c) the procedures relevant to the manufacturing process, the testing procedures.
d) a list of material suppliers with an indication of their 4.3.4 The type and frequency of the tests and checks to be
class approval (as far as required by the Rules) and the carried out in the presence of RINA Surveyors, when
type of material certification in each case, required (see [4.1.4]), are to be included in the statement.
e) quality control plans relevant to the products and rele-
vant components to be certified through the alternative 4.4 Admission validity
certification scheme. Said plans are to detail the inspec-
tions and tests required by the Rules with an indication 4.4.1 The validity of the admission to the alternative test-
of which inspections and tests are delegated to the Man- ing scheme is five years from the date of completion of the
ufacturer and which are to be done in the presence of initial audit at the Manufacturer’s premises.
the RINA surveyor,
4.4.2 (1/7/2021)
f) the procedures relevant to the quality control and During the period of admission to the alternative testing
inspections, their methods, frequency and certification, scheme, RINA performs intermediate audits to verify that
g) the list of suppliers of materials and main components the conditions found during the initial audit [4.3.1] are
of the product, including certificates, effectively maintained during the production. In general,
the number of these intermediate audits is established in
h) the quality system details, connection with the issuance of the statement of admission
i) list of nominated personnel for: to the alternative testing scheme.

• marking/stamping of products Intermediate audits are to be carried out on an annual basis

as a minimum. Additional audits may be required at the dis-
• tests and Inspection (responsible) cretion of RINA.
• provision of data and information (e.g. declaration Intermediate audits may coincide with tests and checks to
of conformity, test reports etc.), be carried out in the presence of RINA Surveyors (see
j) any other additional documents that RINA may require [4.1.4]).
in order to evaluate the manufacturing processes and
4.4.3 During the period of validity, further intermediate
product quality control.
audits and/or product checks may be required by RINA in
addition to those indicated in [4.4.2] depending on the type
4.3 Assessment of product to be produced.

4.3.1 Upon examination of the admission application, 4.4.4 At the time of such controls, the RINA Surveyor may
including the enclosed documentation, and subject to its require tests and checks of components of particular impor-
completeness, an initial audit is to be carried out to the tance selected at random from those in stock or being pro-
Manufacturer's workshop in order to: cessed or assembled.
a) verify that the manufacture of the product and the rele- 4.4.5 During the period of validity, the admission to the
vant controls are performed in accordance with the doc- alternative certification scheme may be extended to other
uments submitted and in compliance with the types of products manufactured at the same premises with
requirements of the applicable Rules, the same fabrication and test procedures which have been
b) check the actual organisation of the workshop, its accepted, upon satisfactory review of the technical docu-
departments and relevant connections and the global mentation and, if necessary, performance of a type test.
manpower,
4.4.6 On expiry of its validity, admission to the alternative
c) be acquainted with the main equipment used for manu- certification scheme can be renewed for an additional five
facturing the product, years upon the satisfactory outcome of a new audit of the
Manufacturer's workshop.
d) verify the conformity of the Quality System with the ref-
erence documents, The scope of the renewal audit is to:
e) witness the performance of inspections and tests carried • verify the conditions of the CA are still met;
out by the Manufacturer on products being manufac- • verify that the current products and processes are appro-
tured. priately controlled.

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4.4.7 Upon satisfactory completion of the required checks 4.6 Suspension or withdrawal
and verification, a statement of renewal of the admission to
the alternative testing system is issued. 4.6.1 RINA may suspend or withdraw admission to the
alternative certification scheme in the following cases:
4.5 Conditions for maintenance of CA a) non-compliance with the conditions mentioned in [4.5]
above,
4.5.1 During the period of validity of the admission to the
b) repeated unsatisfactory results of tests, checks and
alternative certification scheme, the Manufacturer is to keep
inspections carried out on the product or on its main
unaltered the initial conditions ascertained during the
components,
assessment.
c) objective evidence of in service repeated breakdowns
4.5.2 The Manufacturer is to allow RINA Surveyors free on the products due to causes that may be attributed to
access to workshops and in particular to Quality Control the Manufacturer. In such cases, the admission will be
Department at any time, for the purpose of verifying that the suspended until the Manufacturer provides a reliable
manufacturing control procedures of the product and of its and proven corrective action to eliminate the causes of
main components are the same as those ascertained during the breakdown,
the first audit. d) modification of the RINA Rules relevant to the testing of
products,
4.5.3 The Manufacturer is to inform RINA of any modifica-
tion relevant to: e) non-payment of RINA fees by the Manufacturer.
a) design characteristics of the product,
b) manufacturing and control procedures of the main com-
ponents,
c) suppliers of the main components.
In relation to such modifications RINA may require an addi-
tional assessment.

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CHAPTER 3 TYPE APPROVAL

1 General d) Issue of the Production Quality Assurance Certificate

according to [4], valid for 5 years, subject to the positive
outcome of periodical audits according to the following
1.1 Applicability surveillance cycles:
1.1.1 (1/7/2021) 1) An intermediate audit to the Manufacturer's produc-
This Chapter indicates the general criteria and procedures tion site is required in case of products for which
for the issue of a RINA Type Approval Certificate (TA) and testing is required to be carried out by the surveyor
those for the issue of a RINA Prototype Design Assessment for each unit or batch
Certificate (PDA). It applies both to certification of equip-
ment and to software products. 2) At least an annual audit to the Manufacturer's pro-
duction site is required in case of products for which
1.1.2 (1/7/2021) testing of each unit or batch is not required to be
It applies both to products for which certification is required attended by the surveyor (e.g. sensors).
by the Rules and to products for which, while there are no 2.2.2 (1/6/2022)
specific requirements in the RINA Rules, certification is
requested by the Manufacturer on a voluntary basis. When the Manufacturer applies for both the Type Approval
certificate and the Alternative Certification Scheme (CA) for
The approval process of a product for which there are no the same products, the annual audits to be carried out for
specific requirements in the Rules, but for which certifica- the maintenance of the CA also meet the requirements of
tion is requested by the Manufacturer on a voluntary basis, the audits to be carried out for the maintenance of the TA
is established against Standards and/or specifications agreed certificate. Therefore, in this case, the Product Quality
with the Manufacturer on a case-by-case basis. Assurance Certificate is not required

1.2 Applicants other than Manufacturers 2.2.3 Type Approval of software (1/7/2021)

1.2.1 (1/7/2021) In case of certification of Software, the TA certificate is

issued upon satisfactory outcome of Design Approval and
In general the application should be submitted by the Man- prototype test only. The initial audit to the software house
ufacturer of the product to be certified. and the issue of a Production Quality Assurance Certificate
However, in case of PDA certification scheme, the applica- is not required.
tion may be submitted by an Applicant other than the Man-
ufacturer, who assumes all the responsibilities and 2.3 PDA Certification Scheme
obligations of the Manufacturer for the certification of the
product. 2.3.1 (1/7/2021)
This certification scheme may be proposed, as an alterna-
2 Certification Schemes tive to the TA certification scheme, when requested by the
Manufacturer, or an Applicant different from the Manufac-
turer, for those products or equipment for which there are
2.1 Available certification schemes no specific requirements in the Rules.
2.1.1 (1/7/2021) This certification scheme is on voluntary basis and is not
The following type approval certification schemes are avail- applicable for those products which are required to be type
able: approved in the Rules.
The following process is to be followed:
2.2 TA Certification Scheme a) Design Approval and prototype tests, intended to verify
2.2.1 (1/6/2022) compliance of the product with the Manufacturer's
Whenever in the Rules a product or equipment is required specification and/or the applicable standards
to be type approved, the TA Certification scheme is applica- b) Issuance of the Prototype Design Assessment Certificate.
ble and the following process is to be followed:
a) Design Approval and prototype test according to [3] 2.4 Validity of the Certificates
b) Initial audit and system evaluation of the Manufacturer's 2.4.1 (1/7/2021)
production site according to requirements in [4.5.3] or
In general, the validity of TA Certificates and PDA Certifi-
[4.6.4] as applicable
cates is 5 years, subject to changes in the applicable prod-
c) Issue of the Type Approval Certificate uct's requirements. However, depending on possible

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specific requirements of the Standard used as a reference 3.3.2 At least the following information is to be included
for the certification, the validity period may be different. in the report:
The validity period starts from the date indicated on the cer- a) description and identification of the product;
tificate.
b) identification of the testing specifications;
The validity of a TA Certificate is also subject to the issue
c) description of testing equipment and measuring instru-
and maintenance of a Production Quality Assurance Certifi-
ments (for the instruments the identification numbers
cate covering the production of the certified product.
and the last calibration date are to be indicated);
The certificate is renewed at the end of its validity period. In
d) environmental conditions during test execution;
general, the repetition of the type test is not requested for
the renewal of the certificate if the product has not changed e) test results, including any negative results.
and the applicable requirements have remained the same as
in the first approval. However, RINA reserves the right to 3.3.3 The report is to be signed by the laboratory manager
request the repetition of all or part of type tests, whenever (or his deputy) and by the RINA Surveyor who attended the
this is provided for by the reference Standard or dictated by tests.
case-by-case considerations. 3.3.4 (1/7/2021)
Upon receipt of the report, stating the satisfactory results of
2.5 Variations of a certified product the tests, in the case of TA certification scheme, an initial
audit and system evaluation of the Manufacturer's produc-
2.5.1 (1/7/2021)
tion site is to be scheduled.
If the Manufacturer intends to modify a certified product,
RINA is to be informed of all the contemplated modifica- 3.3.5 Should the outcome of the drawing review or proto-
tions. If such alterations are such as to affect the conform- type tests be negative, the Applicant cannot apply again for
ance of the product with the main characteristics of the type certification until the product has been modified in such a
test prototypes, a new certification procedure will be con- way as to correct the causes of the deficiencies detected.
sidered by RINA for the modified product.
2.5.2 (1/6/2022) 4 Production quality assurance
If the modifications do not affect those aspects which are
ruled by the Standards applied for the certification, the Type 4.1 General
Approval or the Prototype Design Assessment Certificate
may be reissued including the modifications with no addi- 4.1.1 (1/7/2021)
tional design approval and/or prototype tests. In order for this scheme to be applied, the Manufacturer is
to have implemented a Quality Management System com-
pliant with ISO 9001.
3 Design approval process
4.2 Quality Management System
3.1 Application
3.1.1 (1/7/2021) 4.2.1 All Manufacturers' programs, working procedures
and instructions are to be documented in writing. This writ-
The Applicant is to submit an application to RINA for a Type ten documentation is to be such as to permit a uniform
Approval Certificate or for a Prototype Design Assessment interpretation of programs, planning, manuals and other
Certificate specifying the full information necessary to iden- quality documents.
tify the Manufacturer and its production sites, and the type
of certification requested. 4.2.2 (1/7/2021)
The Quality System documentation is to include an ade-
3.1.2 (1/6/2022)
quate description of:
The application is to include the technical documentation
related to the product listed in Chapter 2, [2.1.3] and a) the quality objectives, organisation charts, managers’
[2.1.4]. and heads’ responsibilities and powers in matters that
may affect the final product quality;

3.2 Design approval b) the fabrication methods, quality control techniques,

processes and systematic actions intended to be
3.2.1 (1/6/2022) applied;
The design approval process is to be carried out as indi- c) the checks and tests to be carried out before, during and
cated in Chapter 2, [2.1]. after fabrication, with indication of their frequency and
acceptability criteria;
3.3 Type tests d) the quality documentation, including inspection reports,
3.3.1 (1/6/2022) calibration data, personnel qualifications, etc.;
Type tests are to be carried out as indicated in Chapter 2, e) the criteria adopted to continuously verify that the prod-
[2.2].At the end of the type tests a testing report identified uct complies with the requested quality level and to ver-
by number and date is to be prepared. ify the operation of the Quality Management System.

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4.3 Evaluation criteria 4.5.2 Surveillance cycles (1/6/2022)

The issue and validity of a Production Quality Assurance
4.3.1 Major findings (1/7/2021) Certificate is subject to the satisfactory results of a surveil-
Major findings are those related to: lance cycle consisting of an initial audit followed by period-
ical audits as specified in [2.2.1] d).
a) any non-conformity resulting in the delivery of a prod-
uct so defective as to make impossible or reduce its use Different surveillance cycles may be agreed on case-by-
or to be dangerous or to become a source of risk; case with RINA depending on the peculiarity of the product
or products to be certified and/or considering the control
b) deficiencies in the Quality Management System possi-
program implemented by the Manufacturer during fabrica-
bly leading to the risk that products with defects similar
tion.
to those indicated in a) might be delivered before a cor-
rective action rectifies the detected non-conformity;
4.5.3 Initial audit and system evaluation (1/7/2021)
c) a non-conformity already detected with a minor finding
a) The purpose of the initial audit is to evaluate the effec-
not properly closed.
tiveness of the Manufacturer's Quality Management Sys-
d) any alterations to the project, construction procedures tem as applied to the production line(s) of the product(s)
and/or materials of certified products without prior noti- to be certified.
fication to RINA.
b) In general, as far as possible, the audit is to be sched-
4.3.2 Minor findings (1/7/2021) uled so that it may be performed during actual manufac-
turing of the product.
Minor findings are considered those related to:
c) Particular attention is to be paid to the following docu-
a) any non-conformity resulting in the delivery of products
mentation relative to the product(s) or products to be
with defects not so serious as those described in
certified:
[4.3.1]a);
- quality control plans;
b) deficiencies in the Quality Management System that do
not generate the risk that products with defects similar - internal audits;
to those indicated in [4.3.1] a) might be delivered - testing reports on the product(s) to be certified;
before a corrective action rectifies the detected non-
conformity. - calibration records of testing and measuring instru-
ments.
4.4 Evaluation of Quality Management Sys- d) During the audit the various steps of fabrication and
tem acceptance of the products are to be observed in order
to verify the application of the quality assurance and
4.4.1 (1/7/2021) quality control procedures to the product.
The evaluation of a Quality Management System is consid-
ered satisfactory when major non-conformities are not 4.5.4 Periodical audit (1/6/2022)
detected.
a) The scope of the periodical audits is to verify that the
4.4.2 (1/7/2021) manufacturing, inspection and testing procedures noted
In general, the closure of major non-conformities would during the initial audit are effectively followed during
require an audit to verify the efficiency of the corrective the production,
actions taken by the Manufacturer, while a document exam- b) The periodical audits are to be performed within a win-
ination might be sufficient to close minor non-conformities. dow of 30 days before and 30 days after the due date.
However, the final evaluation of whether or not a further The due dates are calculated from the date of the certifi-
audit is necessary to close the non-conformity is left to cate.
RINA, depending on the actual complexity of the Manufac-
turer’s Quality Management System and the type of product c) During the periodical audits the same aspects indicated
being manufactured. in [4.5.3]c) are verified. In addition, the quality records
relative to the products manufactured since the previous
4.4.3 Where a non-conformity identified by a major find- audit are reviewed.
ing cannot be closed within the agreed time, the audit is
considered failed, and a new audit of the whole system is to 4.6 Manufacturers without a certified Qual-
be performed. ity Management System

4.5 Manufacturers with Quality Management 4.6.1 General (1/7/2021)

System certified by RINA In order for a Manufacturer without a certified Quality Man-
agement System to be entitled to apply for the Production
4.5.1 Documents to be submitted Quality Assurance scheme for production control, it is to
The quality control plans relative to the product(s) to be cer- apply at the same time for the evaluation of its Quality Man-
tified are to be submitted. agement System.

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4.6.2 Documents to be submitted (1/7/2021) 4.7 Manufacturers with Quality Management

Before the audit, the Manufacturer is to submit to RINA the System certified by recognised Organi-
following documentation: sations others than RINA
- the quality control plans relative to the product(s) to be
certified, 4.7.1 In principle the provisions of [4.6] apply to these
Manufacturers. However, a reduction of the scope of the
- all procedures relative to the Manufacturer's Quality
initial and annual Quality Assurance audits may be consid-
Management System,
ered on a case-by-case basis.
- a written commitment to comply with the requirements
for implementing the Quality Management System and 4.8 Manufacturers with products already
to keep it adequate and efficient.
certified by RINA
4.6.3 Surveillance cycles (1/7/2021) 4.8.1 (1/6/2022)
The issue and the validity of a Production Quality Assur- If a Manufacturer who already produces products with a
ance Certificate is subject to the satisfactory results of a sur- RINA Type Approval Certificate based on the Production
veillance cycle as described below. Quality Assurance scheme applies for the certification of
additional product(s), once the design has been approved
4.6.4 Initial audit and system evaluation (1/6/2022) the initial audit may not be performed provided the quality
a) The purpose of the initial audit is to evaluate the Manu- control plans relative to the new product(s) have been
facturer's Quality Management System and to verify its found satisfactory.
functioning when it is applied to the production line(s)
of the product(s) to be certified. 4.9 Applicants other than Manufacturers
b) In general, the audit is to be scheduled during actual 4.9.1 (1/7/2021)
manufacturing of the product(s). The Production Quality Assurance Certificate cannot be
c) The initial audit consists of the following phases: issued using the Production Quality Assurance scheme,
unless the Applicant grants RINA authorisation to perform
- initial audit for the evaluation of the Manufacturer's
the surveillance required in [4.5], [4.6], [4.7] and [4.8], as
Quality System with an extension equivalent to a
applicable, at the Manufacturer's facility. However, in this
normal initial audit for the certification of a Quality
case the Production Quality Assurance Certificate will be
Management System;
addressed to the Manufacturer.
- verification of the production line similar to that
described in [4.5.3] for Manufacturers with Quality
4.10 Issue of the Certificate
Management System certified by RINA.
4.10.1 (1/7/2021)
d) If the Manufacturer's Quality Management System is not
satisfactory, the Production Quality Assurance Certifi- Upon satisfactory outcome of the initial audit, RINA issues
cate cannot be issued unless the Manufacturer requests the Production Quality Assurance Certificate to the Manu-
certification using the product verification scheme. facturer.

4.10.2 Validity of the Certificate (1/7/2021)

4.6.5 Periodical audits (1/6/2022)
The Production Quality Assurance Certificate validity is 5
a) The purpose of the periodical audits is to verify that the
years subject to positive outcome of the scheduled periodi-
Quality Management System applied by the Manufac-
cal audits.
turer to the production line(s) of the certified product(s)
continues to work adequately.
4.11 Suspension of certification
b) The periodical audits are to be performed within a win-
dow of 30 days before and 30 days after the due date. 4.11.1 Where a major non-conformity cannot be solved in
The due dates are calculated from the date of the certifi- the agreed time-frame or the non-conformity is such as to
cate. affect the quality of the product, RINA will immediately sus-
pend the certificate for all those products which might be
c) The typical surveillance cycle includes annual audits:
affected by the non-conformity.
- During the annual audits, a verification of the Manu-
facturer's Quality System similar to a periodical 4.11.2 The certificate will be considered valid again once
audit for a certified Quality Management System is the causes of the non-conformity have been removed and
performed plus a verification of the production the corrective action taken has proved to be effective.
line(s) of the certified product(s) similar to that
described in [4.5.4] for Manufacturers with a Qual- 5 MED Type Approval
ity System certified by RINA.
d) Different surveillance cycles may be agreed on case-by- 5.1 General
case with RINA depending on the peculiarity of the
product(s) to be certified and/or considering the control 5.1.1 The products listed in the applicable implementing
program implemented by the Manufacturer during fabri- Regulation of the European Directive 2014/90/EU, intended
cation. to be installed on ships flying European Community flags,

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are to be certified in accordance with the requirements of 7.3 Scope of the activity
the RINA “Rules for the certification of marine equipment in
accordance with European Directive 2014/90/EU and sub- 7.3.1 The activities consist of the following:
sequent amendments”. a) identification of the components of the program consid-
ered for certification and associated information;
5.2 Equivalence between MED type b) review of the documentation related to the program;
approval and RINA type approval c) description of the tests to be carried out on the program
5.2.1 (1/6/2022) and its components;
All certificates issued by RINA for products in compliance d) review of the input, use of the program and control of
with European Directive 2014/90/EU and the applicable the output to verify that it meets the requirements of the
implementing Regulation are considered equivalent to certification requested;
RINA Type Approval, unless otherwise indicated for specific
e) documentation of the tests carried out and associated
products.
results.

6 Type approval on behalf of flag 7.4 Documentation and software required

Administrations signatories of
SOLAS Convention 7.4.1 In order to be able to carry out the above reviews,
the Applicant is to provide the following documentation
and software:
6.1 Italian Administration
a) user manual, generally including:
6.1.1 Products listed in Art. 55 of DPR 8 November 1991, - general information about the system and field of
no. 435 which are not subject to certification according to application;
MED directive, are to be type approved by the Italian - limitations, conventions used, conditions of use;
Administration. RINA may perform the drawing approval
- description of the input;
and witness the type tests for a product as technical advisor
of the Italian Administration, if so requested. A RINA Type - description of the output;
Approval Certificate may be issued for that product at the - procedures for the use of the program.
Manufacturer's request. b) system documentation, generally including:
- logic flow;
6.2 Other Administrations that are part of - structuring of the data;
the European Community - input / output formats;
6.2.1 See [5.1] and [5.2] relative to MED type approval for - description of the interfaces and algorithms.
other European Community Administrations. c) verification documentation (containing at least one test
case).
6.3 Other Administrations that are not part - The test cases consist of a series of examples (related
of the European Community to realistic cases) with the relative input and output
data produced. A test case is to be provided for each
6.3.1 Procedures for type approval certification by RINA of module of the program.
products on behalf of flag Administrations of countries - RINA may give indications concerning a suitable
which are not part of the European Community are estab- selection of test cases or accept a series of test cases
lished on a case-by-case basis depending on particular proposed by the customer, reserving the right to pos-
agreements between RINA and the flag Administration. sibly require additional test cases, if necessary to
complete the checks.
7 Type approval of software products d) installation program.
- the data in electronic format to make it possible to
7.1 Introduction repeat the steps foreseen in the verification docu-
mentation.
7.1.1 The Rules for the Classification of Ships foresee the
use of management software systems and/or software sys- e) documentation relevant to the Quality System with par-
tems as an aid to calculations. ticular reference to:
- tests, controls and management of the source code;
7.2 Field of application - any qualification report of the personnel responsible
for the tests.
7.2.1 These Rules apply, for the purpose of type approval,
to software systems used in the marine field where their use 7.5 Checks and tests
is allowed by the Rules in force.
RINA reserves the right not to certify software which it 7.5.1 General
deems is outside its field of activity and for which it does The activities are performed by exclusive RINA personnel
not possess the necessary competence. under the supervision of a person in charge.

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7.5.2 Tests If a new version of the software is released during the period
In the light of the above, the activities proposed are the fol- of validity of the certificate, the Applicant is to inform RINA,
lowing: which reserves the right to carry out further tests and
- review of the documentation related to the software request additional documentation related to the modified
- review of the input, use of the program and control of part of the program in order to issue a certificate renewal.
the output for the series of test cases foreseen. The out-
put is to be essentially the same as that expected. Any change made to the software without prior communi-
cation to RINA will automatically lead to suspension of the
RINA reserves the right to require any additional tests if certificate.
considered necessary for the assessment.

7.6 Issue and validity of Type Approval Cer- 7.7 Renewal of Type Approval Certificate
tificate
7.7.1 To renew the Type Approval certificate, the docu-
7.6.1 Once the checks and tests required have been satis- mentation in [7.5] is to be sent to RINA with any modifica-
factorily completed, RINA will issue a Type Approval Certif- tions compared to that submitted for the previous approval.
icate valid for the software system tested.
The Type Approval Certificate issued is valid for the soft- On the basis of the review of this documentation, RINA will
ware version tested for five years from the date of issue of establish the tests and checks necessary to renew the Type
the certificate. Approval Certificate.

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CHAPTER 4 IDENTIFICATION MARKING AND TESTING

DOCUMENTATION

1 Identification marks 1.3.2 In such cases, marking with the above-mentioned

stamp is also regarded as an implicit assurance on the part
of the Manufacturer that the products stamped are those
1.1 General which satisfactorily passed the required tests.
1.1.1 The following provisions supplement the require-
1.3.3 Figure 2 shows the mark.
ments on material and product marking indicated in Part D,
Chapter 1, Section 1, [4.1] of the Rules.
Figure 2

1.2 Products individually tested

1.2.1 Products which have undergone testing are to be
appropriately marked by the Manufacturer in at least one
RI
easily accessible location; the marking is to contain all nec-
essary indications, as required depending on the product 1.4 Additional marking
categories. Lengthy duration of marking is to be ensured.
1.4.1 For products tested by lot, the test samples and the
The marks are to correspond to the contents of the testing
documentation. parts from which they originate are to be marked with the
personal brand of the RINA Surveyor responsible for the
1.2.2 The marks are to be stamped, as a rule, by means of sampling.
brands, except for products made of material which could
be impaired by such a procedure or having too small a 1.4.2 Pieces which are hydro-tested are also to be marked
thickness; in such cases, the alternative systems used are to as above, generally adding the test pressure preceded by the
be equally reliable, in the opinion of RINA Surveyors. letters:

Where possible, the marks are to be made conspicuous by TP

circling them with paint so as to facilitate their location.
1.4.3 Exception is made, at the discretion of RINA Survey-
1.2.3 In general, products are to be marked individually. ors, for pipes and for parts of minor importance.
Exception may be made for small pieces contained in effec-
tive containers, as well as for bars and angles of modest 1.5 Products with testing not completed
weight, adequately bound in bundles, in which cases the
marks are transferred to the container or bundle by proce- 1.5.1 Whenever a product is despatched for delivery with-
dures to the satisfaction of RINA Surveyors. out undergoing all the tests required, the official RINA
round stamp will be replaced by the square stamp by means
1.2.4 Products for which checks and tests are required and of special RINA brands (Figure 3).
which are satisfactorily tested in compliance with RINA
Rules are to be marked in the presence of RINA Surveyors 1.5.2 The testing documents are to contain clear indica-
with the official RINA brand, as indicated in Figure 1. tions as to why some of the tests have not been performed;
all outstanding tests are also to be clearly specified.
Figure 1
Figure 3

1.3
I
R
Products subjected to an alternative 1.6
[RI]
Particular cases
testing scheme
1.6.1 The diamond stamp indicated in Figure 4 is substi-
1.3.1 In the case of admission to alternative testing sys- tuted for the round stamp (by special RINA brands) in the
tems, the marking with the Society’s stamp may be dele- following cases:
gated to the Manufacturer, who will be supplied, for this - Products for which RINA has agreed to dispense with
purpose, with a special brand. some of the required tests.

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- Products intended for ships not classified by RINA or for Figure 5

shore installations, which RINA has been requested to
test according to specifications other than those con-
tained in RINA Rules.

- Products tested (either new or after repairs) with the

right of reconsideration in service in that they are 1.7.2 In the case of marking as specified in [1.6], when the
accepted on a trial basis and/or under special condi- trial period is finished and no other restrictive condition is
tions (e.g. closer surveys, special checks in service, to be applied, the diamond stamp is to be invalidated as
reduction in accepted performance, etc.). In these cases, indicated above (Figure 6) and the product is to be marked
in order to draw the attention of the RINA Surveyors and with the round stamp (Figure 1) and, whenever possible,
interested parties, the letter R will be added to the stamp with the date of marking. This change of marks is to be
(Figure 5). Where the round stamp is previously clearly indicated in the relevant survey report.
stamped, it is to be invalidated as indicated in [1.7]. The 1.7.3 Any repairs after the product is tested, either before
notation "experimental" and/or the conditions con- or after the beginning of service, are subject to the prior
nected with this marking are to be clearly indicated in consent of RINA; failing this the validity of the original test-
the testing documents, which are to be made available ing will automatically expire and the original testing marks
to RINA Surveyors at the first survey at the beginning of are to be invalidated by the interested parties.
the product’s service and at any subsequent surveys.
2 Testing documentation
1.7 Invalidation of marks 2.1 General
1.7.1 When a product already marked with one of the 2.1.1 The following provisions supplement the require-
stamps above is found, during or subsequent to the testing, ments on material and product markings indicated in Part
to be not in compliance with the requirements and is there- D, Chapter 1, Section 1 [4.2], of the Rules and in Chapter 2
of these Rules.
fore rejected, the RINA stamps and the Surveyor’s initials
are to be invalidated by punching as indicated in Figure 6.
2.2 Application for testing
RINA Surveyors may demand to check that the stamps have
2.2.1 For the purpose of testing, the Manufacturer is to
been invalidated as indicated above.
submit a written application to RINA containing at least the
following information:
Figure 4 - the kind and essential specification properties of the
product and, in the case of materials, indication of the

RI type, dimensions, weight and supply conditions;

- the name of the purchaser and the order number;
- the hull number or destination.

Figure 6

I
R RI

[RI] GA

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2.3 Testing report 2.3.3 Where, following a special procedure, testing is

entirely delegated to the Manufacturer, the latter is to issue
2.3.1 When the testing is completed, the Manufacturer is its own certificate, containing all the information required
to issue the testing report enclosing statement of the follow- in [2.2] and [2.3.1].
ing:
a) the requirements for and the results of the tests; 2.4 Certificates issued by Manufacturers
b) the identification and testing marks stamped on the 2.4.1 Where it is anticipated that the materials or products
products; additionally, in the case of testing of materials: will be received with only the certificate of conformity
- the specifying designations of the heat and relevant issued by the Manufacturer, this document is to contain at
chemical analysis; least the following information:
- the kind and essential specification properties of the
- the supply condition and the specification of heat
treatment, as required; product, the weight and, in the case of materials, the
type (working and manufacturing procedure), the nomi-
- the working and manufacturing procedure (for nal chemical analysis and mechanical properties or the
rolled products intended for hull, boilers and pres- reference standard, the dimensions and the supply con-
sure vessels only). dition;
For complicated or assembled products admitted to the - the identification marks on the products.
alternative testing scheme, as an alternative to the above,
the Manufacturer may issue a written statement that all the 2.5 Delayed testing
inspections and required tests have been performed as
required by the Rules, provided it is possible to trace the 2.5.1 Where, in special cases, at the request of the inter-
associated documentation at the request of the RINA Sur- ested parties, testing is allowed to be performed after deliv-
veyor. This documentation is to be kept for a period of at ery, at the user’s works, such procedure is subject to the
least 10 years after the date of the certificate. following conditions:
- the Manufacturer is to be recognised;
2.3.2 This testing report will be attached to the testing cer-
tificate issued by RINA, or, alternatively, at RINA’s discre- - the product is to be accompanied by a statement from
tion, directly confirmed by endorsement with the RINA the Manufacturer containing the information required in
stamp and the signature of the RINA Surveyor in charge. [2.4]and, in addition for materials, the ladle analysis.

For materials manufactured in large quantities and tested by 2.5.2 In any event, RINA Surveyors have the right either to
heats or by lot, the Manufacturer is to further state for the reject products with documentation missing or of dubious
individual supplies that the material has been produced origin, or to demand further checks, such as the determina-
according to the Rules. tion of the chemical composition on the product.

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CHAPTER 5 CRITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF TESTS

CARRIED OUT BY LABORATORIES

1 General If the tests are performed in the presence of a RINA Sur-

veyor, it is not necessary for the laboratory to be recognised
or qualified by RINA or by other Organisations, provided
1.1 Scope the following conditions are complied with:

1.1.1 This Chapter supplies the criteria for the acceptance a) they are mechanical tests which do not require sophisti-
of testing reports produced by laboratories others than cated control/monitoring equipment (for instance, ten-
RINA's, for the use of RINA Surveyors in connection with sile tests, impact tests, bend tests, etc.);
the performance of their activities. b) they are electrical tests that may be performed with
common equipment (voltage, current resistance meas-
ures, etc.);
1.2 Field of application
c) they are hydraulic tests carried out with normal instru-
1.2.1 This Chapter applies both to tests carried out by lab- ments (pressure gauges, flow rate gauges, etc.);
oratories in the presence of RINA Surveyors and to tests for d) they are dimensional measures performed with com-
which the Rules do not require the presence of the Surveyor mon instruments (callipers, micrometers, angle gauges,
during their performance. thickness gauges, etc.);
e) they are performance tests where the functioning
1.3 Calibration certificates parameters are easy to evaluate;
f) they are simulation tests where all input and output
1.3.1 The calibration certificates relative to the instruments
parameters are easily evaluated;
and equipment used for testing are to be made available to
RINA Surveyors. g) they are sophisticated tests which are supported by
detailed manuals explaining the inputs and outputs and
the means to check the accuracy of the tests, as well as
2 Criteria for the acceptance of test the methodology to perform sample testing in the pres-
laboratories that perform tests ence of the Surveyor.
attended by RINA Surveyors
2.2.2 However, for any of the above cases, it is always to
be possible for the surveyor to check that the instruments
2.1 Premise are calibrated against national or international Standards,
that the instruments and testing machines are kept in good
2.1.1 In general, the Rules have no specific requirements order and that testing is properly performed using instru-
on the characteristics and qualifications of laboratories ments adequate to the accuracy required by the measure.
where tests requiring the attendance of RINA Surveyors are
performed, as it is presumed that the Surveyor's attendance
2.3 Tests requiring sophisticated proce-
can in most cases guarantee the reliability of the tests that
are necessary for the certification of materials, machinery
dures or equipment
and equipment for which there are specific Rule require-
2.3.1 Where the tests to be performed require the use of
ments. However, this presumption is not always correct
sophisticated equipment, technology and/or technical
when the tests require sophisticated equipment and tech-
knowledge not provided for by any of the cases listed in
nologies. For the acceptance of tests and reports of labora-
[2.2.1], it will not be possible to accept tests performed by
tories other than RINA's, it is therefore necessary to
laboratories which are not approved and certified by RINA
consider two cases, as specified in [2.2] and [2.3].
in accordance with the “Rules for recognition of test labora-
tories” or considered acceptable in accordance with criteria
2.2 Tests not requiring sophisticated proce- similar to those indicated in [3.1].
dures or equipment
2.4 Reporting
2.2.1 For the scope of this paragraph the word "laboratory"
is used not only for an equipped laboratory (either inde- 2.4.1 In the cases indicated in [2.2] the testing reports may
pendent or owned by the Manufacturer) but also for a sim- be prepared either directly by the RINA Surveyor or by the
ple testing machine used in the field to perform tests or laboratory and endorsed by the RINA Surveyor who
trials required by the applicable RINA Rules. attended the tests.

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2.4.2 In the cases indicated in [2.3] the testing reports are certification of marine equipment in accordance with Euro-
to be prepared by the laboratory in accordance with the cri- pean Directive 2014/90/EU”.
teria laid down in [3.2] and are to be endorsed by the RINA
Surveyor who attended the tests. 3.2 Acceptance of testing reports
3.2.1 Whenever provided for and allowed by the applica-
3 Criteria for the acceptance of test
ble Rules, testing reports issued by laboratories complying
laboratories that perform tests not with the conditions laid down in [3.1] may be accepted
attended by RINA Surveyors subject to the following.
a) The testing reports are to be complete and clear in full
3.1 Characteristics of laboratories compliance with the applicable Standards and are to be
signed by a technician in charge of the testing labora-
3.1.1 Testing laboratories complying with any of the fol- tory;
lowing conditions may be accepted by RINA whenever the b) In general, the testing reports are to be compiled and to
tests or types of tests carried out may be accepted without include the information in accordance with the criteria
the presence of RINA Surveyors: stated in ISO Standard 17025, or in other equivalent
a) they are recognised by RINA in accordance with the Standards;
“Rules for recognition of test laboratories”; c) The testing reports are to include a copy of the Accredi-
b) they are accredited and/or recognised by: tation Certificate of the Laboratory or other documenta-
- an Organisation which is a full term member of ILAC tion clearly showing the Accreditation Body that issued
(International Laboratory Accreditation Co-opera- the accreditation as well as its expiry date.
tion); In general, testing reports are not acceptable if they are
issued by Laboratories not satisfying the conditions laid
- USCG (United States Coast Guard);
down in [3.1] or satisfying them only for types of testing
- an IACS (International Association of Classification other than that performed and reported in the specific case
Societies) member; or by laboratories with expired accreditation.
- a State Administration which is a signatory of IMO
(International Maritime Organisation) conventions. 3.3 Acceptance procedure
c) they have implemented a certified Quality Assurance
3.3.1 Unless the laboratory is acceptable to RINA as per
System in accordance with ISO 9000 Standards that
[3.1.1], the acceptance of its testing reports will be recon-
covers the types of tests necessary for the certification of
sidered by RINA on a case-by-case basis as indicated in
the product.
[3.1.2].
3.1.2 Laboratories not complying with any of the above In such cases, one testing report issued by a laboratory does
conditions will be evaluated by RINA on a case-by-case not constitute a precedent for the acceptance of another
basis, provided the documentation submitted and the testing report issued by the same laboratory.
results of a possible audit demonstrate that their level of
experience and reliability is not less than that of the labora- 3.4 Derogation
tories accepted on the basis of [3.1.1]. This evaluation may
also be based on records of historical performance. 3.4.1 RINA may establish different criteria for the accept-
ance of testing laboratories with respect to the requirements
3.1.3 Laboratories which perform unattended tests on indicated above for those categories of products which, due
equipment subject to the European MED Directive are to to their peculiarity, cannot be dealt with as prescribed in
comply with the requirements of the RINA “Rules for the this Chapter.

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Chapter 6

CHAPTER 6 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION AND

TESTING OF PRODUCTS AT WORKSHOPS

1 General fication is required as a preliminary step towards the

individual certification is also indicated
1.1 Purpose - COLUMN 6:
indicates whether the Rules require the approval of the
1.1.1 The following tables list the equipment and materials manufacturer and of the Manufacturing process (see
which are likely to be used for the construction and outfit- Chapter 2, [2.3])
ting of a ship together with the minimum certification and
testing required to be performed at the workshop before the - COLUMN 7:
delivery to the building shipyard. indicates whether the Rules require that all or part of
material testing is attended by a RINA Surveyor (see
1.2 Applicability Chapter 2, [2.4]). When Workshop Certificates are nor-
mally accepted, the symbol XM is indicated in the col-
1.2.1 These tables are not to be considered as an alterna- umn
tive to or a substitute for the applicable Rule requirements. - COLUMN 8:
They are intended to summarise a large number of require-
ments located in various parts of different documents. In the indicates whether the Rules require that all or part of the
event of discrepancy between the content of the tables and materials or welds are subjected to NDT in the presence
the applicable Rules and Standards, the latter are to be con- of the RINA Surveyor's or under his control. When
sidered valid. Workshop Certificates are normally accepted, the sym-
bol XM is indicated in the column
1.2.2 Products which are not considered in the following - COLUMN 9:
tables are to be dealt with as indicated in the applicable
Rules and Standards and/or using the criteria stipulated in indicates whether the Rules require the RINA Surveyor’s
the tables for similar equipment, as agreed with RINA. attendance at the workshop during certain steps of the
manufacturing process (see Chapter 2, [2.5])

2 Content of the tables - COLUMN 10:

indicates whether the Rules require that a RINA Sur-
2.1 Columns veyor performs a final examination of the product (See
Chapter 2, [2.6]) or the verification of the conformity
2.1.1 The following tables have 13 columns, as follows: with the approved type and checking of compliance
with approved drawings as applicable. The verification
- COLUMN 1: of conformity may also be performed at the shipyard in
supplies an identification number for the equipment or connection with the installation on board of the equip-
material considered ment (See Chapter 2, [2.6]). When Workshop Certifi-
cates are normally accepted, the symbol XM is
- COLUMN 2:
indicated in the column
supplies a description of the equipment or material con- - COLUMN 11:
sidered
indicates whether the Rules require that final tests are
- COLUMN 3:
carried out in the presence of a RINA Surveyor. In the
indicates whether the certification is required for the case of hydrostatic testing carried out in batches, the test
classification of the ships by RINA Rules or by statutory is performed and certified by the Manufacturer and
regulations or by other Organisations, such as OIL checks may be carried out by the Surveyor. When Work-
shop Certificates are normally accepted, the symbol XM
- COLUMN 4:
is indicated in the column
indicates which type of certificate is required; for the - COLUMN 12:
meaning of the symbols used see [2.2]
indicates whether the completed equipment is to be
- COLUMN 5:
subjected to a functioning and/or performance test in
indicates whether the Rules require the submittal of the presence of the RINA Surveyor (See Chapter 2,
technical documentation and design approval (see [2.7]). When Workshop Certificates are normally
Chapter 2, [2.1] and [2.3]); whether type approval certi- accepted, the symbol XM is indicated in the column

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2.2 Symbols tion Control Certificate, no additional certificate is

required.
2.2.1 The following symbols are used in Column 3:
Where the Type Approval Certificate is required as a
- C preliminary step of the individual certification, the sym-
to indicate that the certification is required by RINA bol TA is indicated in column 5 in addition to the other
Rules in connection with the ship classification requirements for the individual certification.
- S - ITA
to indicate that the certification is required following
Italian Administration type approval (see Chapter 3,
statutory requirements
[6.1])
- B
- MED
to indicate that the certification is required both for
RINA classification of the ship and to comply with statu- MED type approval (see Chapter 3, [5])
tory requirements.
- MA
- O
(Manufacturer’s affidavit). In general, the MA requires
to indicate that the certification is required to comply
the examination of the available documentation (inter-
with the requirements of other Organisations, for
nal reports, certificates) by the RINA Surveyor and is in
instance OIL.
general carried out directly at the shipyard.
2.2.2 The following symbols are used in Column 4:
- CT 2.3 Alternatives
individual inspection scheme (see Chapter 2, [3])
2.3.1 In general, whenever a TA is required for a product,
- CA
a CT may also be acceptable. In such cases, the tests to be
alternative inspection scheme (see Chapter 2, [4]) carried out are to be agreed on a case-by-case basis with
- TA RINA taking into account the tests required for type
approval.
RINA type approval (see Chapter 3, [1]). Where the
Type Approval Certificate is supplemented by a Produc-

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 Table A : Workshop Inspections - Hull Structures

31
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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Aluminium alloy bars for rivets C CT or CA X
2 Aluminium alloy plates, profiles and structural
C CT or CA X (1) X X X X
pipes
3 Bimetallic joints for connection of aluminium
C CT or CA X (1) X X X X
structures to steel structures
4 Cast or forged steel for engine foundation plates C CT or CA X X X
5 Cast or forged steel for stem, sternpost, rudder
C CT or CA X X X X X
horn, rudder frames, shaft brackets, hawsepipes
6 Propeller nozzles C CT X X X X X
7 Steel plates, profiles and structural pipes C CT or CA X (1) X X X X
8 Welded profiles C CT or CA X (1) X X X
(1) Not required for limited supplies with CT when additional tests are carried out

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 Table B : Workshop Inspections - Hull Equipment and Fittings

Table B (Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

MENT
TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

VERIFICATION

MANUFACTURER
ING FABRICATION
FINAL INSPECTION

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
AND/OR CONFORMITY

AND/OR MANUFACTUR-
ING PROCESS APPROVAL

ORIGIN OF THE REQUIRE-

SHOP ATTENDANCE DUR-
1 Anchor windlasses C CT or CA X XM X (5) X X (1) X (1)
2 Anchors C CT or CA X X X X X X (3) (8)
3 Ball type air pipe closing devices B TA X
3A Bow chain stopper for SPM ships C CT orCA TA X X X X
3B Bow fairleads for SPM ships C CT or CA TA XM X
4 Chain stoppers C CT or CA X (13) XM X X (14) X
5 Chain cables for anchors C CT or CA X X X (4)
6 Electric motors and electric apparatus for products 1, 8, 23,
SEE TABLE N
26
7 Fittings for chain cables:
- links, shackles, end links, swivels C CT or CA X X X (5) X X (4)
- pendants
7A Gear for operating watertight doors replacing hand oper-
B ITA TA X X X
ated sliding doors with an all round crank motion
8 Hatch covers, shell and bottom doors, bow visor, loading
B CT X X X X X (7)
ramps, movable decks
9 High holding power anchors C CT or CA TA X X X X X (3) (8)
10 Hull fittings for mooring or towing, without rotating compo-
C CT or CA X (13) XM X
nents (bollards, bitts, chocks)
10A Hull fittings for mooring or towing, with rotating compo- X (8)
C CT or CA X (13) XM X X
nents (fairleads, rollers) (14)
11 Hydraulic plants for products 1, 8, 23, 26 SEE TABLE L
12 Scuppers B CT or CA X X X
13 Securing devices for hatch covers and shell doors (see item
B CT or CA X X X X
8)
14 Sidescuttles, deadlights and windows B CT or CA X (6) X X X (7)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

MENT
TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

VERIFICATION

MANUFACTURER
ING FABRICATION
FINAL INSPECTION

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
AND/OR CONFORMITY

AND/OR MANUFACTUR-
ING PROCESS APPROVAL

ORIGIN OF THE REQUIRE-

SHOP ATTENDANCE DUR-
15 Glass for sidescuttles and windows B CT or CA XM X X (9)
16 Steel bars for chains C CT or CA X X
17 Steel or aluminium alloy masts C MA XM
18 Steel, raw or synthetic fibre ropes for standing running rig-
C CT or CA X (12) X X (10)
ging, mooring warping, towing
19 Stem, sternpost, rudder horn, rudder frames, shoepieces,
C CT X X X X X X
shaft brackets, hawsepipes, etc.
20 Tow hooks C CT or CA X XM X X (8)
21 Towing winches C CT or CA X XM X (5) X X X
22 Valves for sea inlet and overboard discharge B CT or CA X (12) X X (11)
22A Watertight cable transits B TA
23 Watertight doors
B CT or CA X X X X X X
Structure
24 Watertight doors
B ITA X (11) X
On-site manual pump for door control
25 Weathertight doors B CT or CA XM X X
26 Winches for fishing nets, windlasses, etc. C MA XM

(1) With verification of the disassembled parts after the test, as applicable
(2) Drop and hammering test on cast anchors may be omitted subject to preliminary agreement and additional tests.
(3) Proof load and breaking strength test per lots
(4) If and when requested by RINA Surveyor
(5) To be in accordance with a recognised Standard, otherwise design is to be approved
(6) Hose tests
(7) Proof load test
(8) Hydrostatic test on sample products randomly selected plus other particular tests as required by the Rules
(9) Breaking strength test
(10) Hydrostatic test
(11) when required by the Rules
(12) Approval of drawings is not required if the equipment is made in accordance with a recognised industry standard (e.g. ISO)
(13) Proof load test is not required if the equipment is made in accordance with a recognised industry standard

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 Table C : Workshop Inspections - Rudders and Steering Gear

(Sheet 1 of 2)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Actuators C CT or CA X X X X X (1)

2 Electric motors and apparatus SEE TABLE N

3 Hydraulic plants SEE TABLE L

4 ITEM DELETED

5 Pintles C CT X X X X

6 Hydraulic pumps C CT or CA TA X X X X (1) X (2)

7 Rudder tillers, quadrants , rams and piston rods;

cylindrical shells of hydraulic cylinder; C CT or CA X X X X X (1)
rotors and rotor housings for rotary vane steering gear

8 Rudders (complete) C CT X X X X X (3)

8A Rudder components:
• Blades
• Stocks
• Couplings C CT X X X X
• Bolts and nuts (excluded hydraulic nuts, see item
8B)
• Trunks (where fitted)

8B Rudder components:
• Hydraulic nuts itended for mounting of cone cou-
plings C CT X XM X
• Stock liners
• Flap pivots, hinge rings and bushes

9 Steering gear (complete) C CT or CA X X X X (2)

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 (Sheet 2 of 2)

35
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Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
(1) Hydrostatic test of components subject to pressure
(2) It may be performed at the shipyard
(3) Hydrostatic test on complete rudder

Table D : Workshop Inspections - Main and Auxiliary Diesel Engines

Table D (Sheet 1 of 6)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT
NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Welded bedplate XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X X (5) X (6) X
(2) (4)
2 Cast steel bearing transverse girders XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X
(2) (4)
3 Welded frame box XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X (5) X (6) X
(2) (4)
4 Gray cast iron cylinder block for engines having a XM (16)
C MA XM
power per cylinder greater than 400 kW/cyl (7)
5 Spheroidal graphite cast iron cylinder block for
XM (16)
engines having a power per cylinder greater than C MA XM
(7)
400 kW/cyl

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 Table D (Sheet 2 of 6)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
6 Welded cylinder frames for crosshead engines XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X (5) X (6) X
(2) (4)
7 Gray cast iron engine block for engines having a XM (16)
C MA XM
power per cylinder greater than 400 kW/cyl (7)
8 Spheroidal graphite cast iron engine block for en-
XM (16)
gines having a power per cylinder greater than 400 C MA XM (2) XM
(7)
kW/cyl
9 Cylinder liner for engines having cylinder bore XM (16)
C MA XM (1) (2) XM
greater than 300 mm (7)
10 Gray cast iron cylinder head for engines having cyl- XM (16)
C MA
inder bore greater than 300 mm (7)
11 Spheroidal graphite cast iron cylinder head for en- XM (16)
C MA
gines having cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (7)
12 Cast steel cylinder head for engines having cylinder XM (1) XM (3) XM (16)
C CT or CA X X
bore greater than 300 mm (2) (4) (7)
13 Forged cylinder head for engines having cylinder XM (1) XM (3) XM (16)
C CT or CA X X
bore greater than 300 mm (2) (4) (7)
14 Cast steel piston crown for engines having cylinder XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X X
bore greater than 400 mm (2) (4)
15 Forged piston crown for engines having cylinder XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA X X
bore greater than 400 mm (2) (4)
16 Crankshaft (made in one piece) XM (3)
C CT or CA X X X (1) (2) XM (8) X (9)
(4)
17 Semi-built crankshaft (Crank throw, forged main XM (3)
C CT or CA X X X (1) (2) XM (8) X (10)
journal and journals with flange) (4)
18 ITEM DELETED
19 ITEM DELETED

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37
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Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
20 Exhaust gas valve cage for crosshead engines XM (16)
C MA
(7)
21 Piston rod for crosshead engines having cylinder XM (3)
C CT or CA X (1) (2) X (11)
bore greater than 400 mm (4)
22 Cross head for crosshead engines XM (3)
C CT or CA X (1) (2) X (11)
(4)
23 Connecting rod with cap XM (3)
C CT or CA X (1) (2) XM X(17)
(4)
24 Coupling bolts for crankshaft XM (3)
C CT or CA X (1) (2) XM X (18)
(4)
25 Bolts and studs for main bearings for engines having XM (1) XM (3)
C MA
cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (2) (4)
26 Bolts and studs for cylinder heads for engines hav- XM (1) XM (3)
C MA
ing cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (2) (4)
27 Bolts and studs for connecting rods for engines hav- XM (1) XM (3)
C MA XM (12)
ing cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (2) (4)
28 Tie rod for crosshead engines XM (1) XM (3)
C CT or CA XM (12) X (11)
(2) (4)
29 High pressure fuel injection pump body for engines XM (1) XM (16)
C MA
having cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (2) (7)
30 High pressure fuel injection pump body for engines XM (1) XM (15)
C MA
having cylinder bore not greater than 300 mm (2) (7)
31 High pressure fuel injection valves (only for those
XM (16)
not auto-fretted) for engines having cylinder bore C MA
(7)
greater than 300 mm
32 High pressure fuel injection valves (only for those
XM (15)
not auto-fretted) for engines having cylinder bore C MA
(7)
not greater than 300 mm

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 Table D (Sheet 4 of 6)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
33 High pressure fuel injection pipes including com- XM
XM (1)
mon fuel rail for engines having cylinder bore great- C MA (14)(16)
(2)
er than 300 mm (7)
34 High pressure fuel injection pipes including com-
XM XM (14)
mon fuel rail for engines having cylinder bore not C MA
(1)(2) (15) (7)
greater than 300 mm
35 High pressure common servo oil system for engines XM (1) XM(16)
C MA
having cylinder bore greater than 300 mm (2) (7)
36 High pressure common servo oil system for engines XM (1) XM(15)
C MA
having cylinder bore not greater than 300 mm (2) (7)
37 Cooler, both sides (13), for engines having cylinder XM (1) XM (16)
C MA
bore greater than 300 mm (2) (7)
38 Accumulator (only for accumulators with capacity XM (1) XM(16)
C MA
greater than 0,5 l) (2) (7)
39 Piping, pumps, actuators, etc. for hydraulic drive of
XM (1) XM(16)
valves for engines having a power per cylinder C MA
(2) (7)
greater than 800 kW/cyl
40 Engine driven pumps (oil, water, fuel, bilge), other
than pumps referred to in item 29, 30 and 39, for
C MA XM (16)
engines having a power per cylinder greater than
800 kW/cyl
41 Bearings for main, crosshead, and crankpin for en-
XM (1) XM (4)
gines having a power per cylinder greater than 800 C MA XM (8)
(15) (15)
kW/cyl
42 Diesel engines (complete) for non-essential service
and diesel engines for essential auxiliary service of C MA
less than 110 kW

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Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
43 - Diesel engines (complete) intended for main pro-
pulsion, or
- Diesel engines (complete) developping a power of
110 kW and over intended for:
C CT or CA TA X X
a) driving electrical generator;
b) other auxiliary services essential for safety and
navigation;
c) driving cargo pumps in tankers;
44 Diesel engine control panels SEE TABLE E
45 Elastic couplings for electric generator groups C CT or CA XM X
46 Electric power generating sets SEE TABLE N
47 Injection plants for diesel engines intended for:
- propulsion
SEE TABLE E
- power generation and other essential auxiliary
services of 110 KW or greater
48 ITEM DELETED
49 Chocking resins (pourable compounds for founda-
C TA
tion chocking)

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 Table D (Sheet 6 of 6)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
(1) Chemical composition
(2) Mechanical properties
(3) Crack detection by MPI or liquid penetrant test
(4) Ultrasonic testing
(5) Approval of WPS
(6) Fit up + post welding
(7) Hydrostatic pressure test as required by the applicable rules
(8) Dimensional inspection, including surface condition
(9) Random check of fillets and oil bores
(10) Random check of fillets and shrink fittings
(11) Random check
(12) Manufacturer Test Report of thread making
(13) Charge air coolers need only be tested on the water side
(14) Required for those injection pipes that are not autofretted
(15) Review of Manufacturer Test Report
(16) Review of Manufacturer Work Certificate
(17) Random check of all surfaces, in particular those shot peened
(18) Random check of interference fit

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Chapter 6
 Table E : Workshop Inspections - Auxiliary Components and Accessories for Engines

41
Table E (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Air, water and oil coolers FOR PRESSURE PARTS SEE TABLE J
2 Clutches SEE TABLE H
3 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
4 Cooling water, lubricating oil, fuel oil injection and
C CT or CA X (1) X
fuel oil transfer pumps
5 Ejectors for bilge in machinery spaces C CT or CA X (1)
6 ITEM DELETED
7 Electric panels and apparatus SEE TABLE N
8 Fuel oil and lubricating oil non-structural tanks C CT or CA XM X X (1)
9 Fuel oil and lubricating oil purifiers C CT or CA X X (1) X
10 Injectors, buster pumps and injection pipes C CT o CA XM X X (1)
10A Oil mist detector C TA X X
11 Piping systems SEE TABLE K
12 Pressure filters FOR PRESSURE PARTS SEE TABLE J
13 ITEM DELETED
14 ITEM DELETED
15 Crankcase explosion relief valves for diesel engines
C TA
(4)
16 Scavenge air main FOR PRESSURE PARTS SEE TABLE J
17 Scavenging pumps C CT or CA X X (1) X
18 Starting air compressors C CT or CA X X (1) X

Rules for testing

 Table E (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
19 Starting motors – electrical SEE TABLE N
20 Starting motors – hydraulic or pneumatic C CT o CA X X (1)
21 Turbochargers (Category A and B) C MA (3)
22 Turbochargers (Category C) C CT or CA TA X X X X (1) (5) X
23 Electronic speed governors and their actuators C TA
(1) Hydrostatic test
(2) For Category B the manufacturer is to adhere to a quality system designed to ensure that the designer's specifications are met, and that manufacturing is in accordance with
the approved drawings.
(3) Overspeed and balancing tests on completed rotor
(4) When required by the Rules

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Chapter 6
 Table F : Workshop Inspections - Steam Turbines and Condensers

43
Table F (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Assembled rotor C CT or CA X X (1)

2 Blades C CT or CA X (3) (6) X (2) (3) X (3)

3 Casings C CT or CA XM X (4) X (5)

4 Circulation pumps C CT or CA XM X

5 Clutches SEE TABLE I

6 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q

7 Foundation bolts C CT or CA XM (8) X

8 Couplings SEE TABLE H, I

9 Disks C CT or CA X X (2) X (3)

10 Dump condenser SEE TABLE J

11 Ejectors C MA

12 Electrical apparatus SEE TABLE N

13 Extraction pumps C CT or CA XM X

14 Main condenser SEE TABLE J

15 Piping systems SEE TABLE K

16 Safety valves SEE TABLE J

17 Sectors, nozzles and diaphragms C CT or CA XM X (2) X (3)

18 Shafts C CT or CA X X X

19 Turbine internal piping C CT or CA XM X X (5)

Rules for testing

 Table F (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
20 Turbines (complete) C CT or CA X X X X (5) X

21 Welded structures C CT or CA X (7) XM X X X

(1) Overspeed, balancing and thermal stability tests for turbines with service temperature over 400 °C (for turbines with service temperature over 400 °C)
(2) Ultrasonic tests or X-ray examinations and magnetic particle or liquid penetrant tests on samples
(3) On samples
(4) As agreed with RINA Surveyor
(5) Hydrostatic test
(6) May be XM in case of auxiliary turbines with steam inlet temperature of up to 250°C.
(7) Welding procedures
(8) X for bolts diameter greater than 40 mm

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 Table G : Workshop Inspections - Gas Turbines

45
Table G (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Assembled rotor C CT or CA X X (1)

2 Blades C CT or CA X (3) X (2) (3) X (3)

3 Casings C CT or CA XM X (5) X (6)

4 Clutches SEE TABLE I

5 Combustion chamber C CT or CA XM X (5) X (6)

6 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q

7 Foundation bolts C CT or CA XM (4) X

8 Couplings SEE TABLE H, I

9 Disks C CT or CA X X (2) X (3)

10 Electrical panels and apparatus SEE TABLE N

11 Piping systems SEE TABLE K

12 ITEM DELETED

13 Sectors, nozzles and diaphragms C CT or CA XM X (2) X (3)

14 Shafts C CT or CA X X X

15 Starting motors – electrical SEE TABLE N

16 Starting motors – hydraulic or pneumatic SEE TABLE E

17 Turbine Internal piping C CT or CA XM X X (6)

18 Turbines (completed) C CT or CA TA X X X X (6) X

Rules for testing

 Table G (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
19 Welded structures C CT or CA X (7) XM X X X

(1) Overspeed and balancing tests

(2) Ultrasonic tests or X-ray examinations and magnetic particle or liquid penetrant tests on samples
(3) On samples
(4) X for bolts diameters greater than 40 mm
(5) Magnetic particle or liquid penetrant tests
(6) Hydrostatic tests. Alternative means for testing may be agreed with RINA Surveyors
(7) Welding procedures

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Chapter 6
 Table H : Workshop Inspections - Reduction and Reverse Gears

47
Table H (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Casings of reduction and reverse gears for propul-
sion transmitting 220 kW power and above and for
C CT or CA X (1) X (2) X X (3) X
essential auxiliaries transmitting 110 kW power and
above
2 Clutches C CT or CA X X X X (4)
3 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
4 Couplings of reduction and reverse gears for propul-
sion transmitting 220 kW power and above and for
C CT or CA X (10) X X (5) X
essential auxiliaries transmitting 110 kW power and
above
5 Pinions and wheels of reduction and reverse gears
for propulsion transmitting 220 kW power and
C CT or CA X X X X X X (6)
above and for essential auxiliaries transmitting 110
kW power and above
6 Plates and profiles for steel welded cases of reduc-
tion and reverse gears for propulsion transmitting
C CT or CA X X (11)
220 kW power and above and for essential auxilia-
ries transmitting 110 kW power and above
7 Reduction and/or reverse gears for propulsion trans-
mitting 220 kW and above power and for essential C CT or CA X (8) X X (9)
auxiliaries transmitting 110 kW power and above
8 Reduction and/or reverse gears others than those in-
C MA
dicated in item 7
9 Shafts of reduction and reverse gears for propulsion
transmitting 220 kW power and above and for es-
C CT or CA X X X X (5) X
sential auxiliaries transmitting 110 kW power and
above

Rules for testing

 Table H (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
10 Valves, pipes, pump coolers FOR PRESSURE PARTS SEE TABLES J AND K
(1) Only for welded casings
(2) Welding procedures
(3) Only for welded joints
(4) Hydrostatic tests for hydraulic and pneumatic clutches
(5) Not required for shaft of less than 250 mm diameter
(6) Verification of teeth accuracy, balancing, meshing test
(7) It may be TA at Manufacturer’s request
(8) Tooth meshing test t is to be performed at a load sufficient to ensure tooth contact
(9) Only for main structural plates and profiles and if intended for propulsion

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 Table I : Workshop Inspections - Propellers, Main Shafting and Thrusters

49
Chapter 6

Table I (Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Bearing sleeves and bushing (other than sterntube
C CT or CA XM (6) X
bushes)
2 Cardan shafts (flanges, crosses, shafts, yokes) C CT or CA X X (1) X XM (5) X
3 Clutches SEE TABLE H
4 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
5 Controllable pitch propeller and built-up propeller
C CT or CA X X X X X X (2)
blades
6 Controllable pitch propeller and built-up propeller
C CT or CA X X X
connecting bolts/studs
7 Controllable pitch propeller and built-up propeller
C CT or CA X X X X X XM (3)
hubs
8 Controllable pitch propeller hydraulic control sys-
SEE TABLE L
tem
9 Controllable pitch propeller mechanism (mechani-
C CT or CA XM X X
cal parts)
10 Coupling bolts or studs for couplings C CT or CA X XM XM
11 Coupling keys C CT or CA X XM X
12 Elastic coupling C CT or CA X (7) XM X
13 Forgings for tailshafts C CT or CA X X X (4)
14 Hydraulic couplings C CT or CA X X X XM (3)
15 Intermediate shafts C CT or CA X X XM (5) X
16 Propeller nuts C CT or CA XM

Rules for testing

 Table I (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
17 Propellers (solid) C CT or CA X X X X X X (2)
18 ITEM DELETED
19 Sterntube bushes, (oil lubricated, water lubricated,
C CT or CA X XM (6) X X
grease lubricated)
20 Sterntube sealing C CT or CA X X
21 Sterntubes C CT or CA X XM X X XM (3)
22 Propeller shaft liners C CT or CA X XM X XM (3)
23 Propeller shafts C CT X X XM (5) X
24 Teeth coupling C CT or CA X X X X
25 Thrust shafts C CT X X XM (5) X
26 Thrust sliding blocks (frame only) C CT or CA XM X
27 Thrusters (propulsion and steering thrusters, trans-
C CT or CA X X X X X
verse thrusters, podded propulsors, water-jets)
(1) Welding procedures
(2) Balancing test
(3) Hydrostatic tests
(4) Not required for shafts with diameter less than 100 mm
(5) Not required for shafts with diameter less than 250 mm
(6) Verification of anti-friction material
(7) Only for propulsion couplings

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Chapter 6
 Table J : Workshop Inspections - Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers

51
Table J (Sheet 1 of 3)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Boilers C CT or CA X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X X (4)
2 Cast or forged parts for boilers, steam generators, oil
fired thermal oil heaters, exhaust gas thermal oil C CT or CA X X X (6) X
heaters and class 1 pressure vessels
3 Cast or forged parts for class 2 pressure vessels C CT or CA XM X (6) X
4 Cast or forged parts for class 3 pressure vessels C MA XM
5 Class 1 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C CT or CA X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X X (4)
6 ITEM DELETED

7 Class 2 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C CT or CA X X (1) X (9) X (3) X X X (4)
8 ITEM DELETED
9 Class 3 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C CT or CA X (6) X XM X (12) X (4)
10 Condensers AS REQUIRED DEPENDING ON THE CLASS OF THE PRESSURE VESSEL
11 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
12 Cylinders for hydraulic plants SEE TABLE L
13 Drums for watertube boilers C CT or CA X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4)
14 Flanges and nozzles for boilers, steam generators,
oil fired thermal oil heaters, exhaust gas thermal oil C CT or CA X (1) X X (3) X
heaters and class 1 pressure vessels
15 Flanges and nozzles for class 2 pressure vessels C CT or CA X (1) XM X (3) X
16 ITEM DELETED
17 Flanges and nozzles for class 3 pressure vessels C MA XM
18 Level indicators C CT or CA X X (8) X X X (4)

Rules for testing

 Table J (Sheet 2 of 3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
19 Oil fired thermal oil heaters, exhaust gas thermal oil
C CT or CA X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X X (4)
heaters
20 Pipes and valves SEE TABLE K
21 Plates, profiles and tubesheets for boilers, steam
generators, oil fired thermal oil heaters, exhaust gas C CT or CA X X X (6) X
thermal oil heaters and class 1 pressure vessels
22 Plates, profiles and tubesheets for class 2 pressure
C CT or CA (5) X XM X (6) X
vessels
23 Plates, profiles and tubesheets for class 3 pressure
C MA XM
vessels
24 ITEM DELETED
25 Safety valves SEE TABLE K
26 Seamless bottles C CT or CA X X X (8) X X X (10)
27 Steam heated generators or steam generators heat-
C CT or CA X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X X (4)
ed by another fluid
28 Steel bars for stays of boilers C CT or CA X X
29 Steering gear actuators SEE TABLE C
30 Tubes for class 3 heat exchangers C MA XM
31 Tubes for boilers, steam generators, oil fired ther-
mal oil heaters, exhaust gas thermal oil heaters and C CT or CA X (11) X X (6) X (4)
class 1 pressure vessels
32 Tubes for class 2 heat exchangers C CT or CA X (11) XM X (6) X (4)
33 Welded bottles C CT or CA X X X (8) X X X (10)

52
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 Table J (Sheet 3 of 3)

53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
(1) Welding procedures
(2) Including testing on welded joint production samples, as required by the Rules
(3) On the welded joints for the extension required by the Rules
(4) Hydrostatic test – as required by the Rules
(5) Document review in lieu of CT or CA for limited supplies
(6) As required by the applicable Rules
(7) It may be scheme II for small mass produced products
(8) XM for class 2 and 3
(9) Limited to tests on welded joint production samples, as required by the Rules
(10) Burst test on prototypes and hydrostatic tests on production as required by the Rules
(11) Only for welded tubes and for seamless tubes in low alloy steel
(12) Review of conformity certificate issued by the manufacturer

Rules for testing

 Table K : Workshop Inspections - Piping Systems

Table K (Sheet 1 of 3)

Rules for testing

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Centrifugal separators C CT or CA XM X X (1) X

2 Class I and II prefabricated pipe lines (2) C CT or CA X (3) X (4) X X (1)

3 ITEM DELETED

4 Class III prefabricated pipe lines (10) C CT or CA X X (1)

4A Class III prefabricated pipe lines C MA XM XM (1)

5 Compressors (complete), except associated containers

C CT or CA X X (1) X
and pressure vessels

6 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q

6A Emergency release coupling (ERC) C CT or CA TA X X (1)

7 Expansion joints and metallic compensators C CT or CA X (5) XM X (4) X X (1)

8 Filters SEE TABLE J AS PER APPLICABLE PRESSURE VESSEL CLASS

9 Fittings for class I piping systems having internal diameter

equal to or greater than 50 mm and for class II piping hav- C CT or CA X X (4) X X (1)
ing internal diameter equal to or greater than 100 mm

10 Fittings for class I piping systems having internal diame-

ter less than 50 mm and for class II piping having internal C CT or CA XM X (4) X X (1)
diameter less than 100 mm

11 Fittings for class III piping systems C MA XM

12 Fittings for plastic pipes C CT or CA TA X X (1)

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 Table K (Sheet 2 of 3)

55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
13 Flexible hoses – Metallic C CT or CA TA XM X (4) X X (1)

14 Flexible hoses - Non-metallic C CT or CA TA X X (1)

15 Flexible hoses conveying oil and fuel oil SEE TABLE O

15A Flooding detection system S-C CT or CA X X X X

15B Hold, ballast, dry space water level detection system S-C CT or CA X X X X

16 Level indicators for flammable fluids C CT or CA (5) X (5) X (4) X X (1)

17 Materials other than steel for pipes conveying oil or fuel

SEE TABLE O
oil

17A Mechanical joints for pipes C MA TA XM

17B Quick connect disconnect coupler (QCDC) C CT or CA TA X X (1)

18 Pipes for class I piping systems having internal diameter

equal to or greater than 50 mm and for class II piping hav- C CT or CA X (4) X X (4) X X (1)
ing internal diameter equal to or greater than 100 mm

19 Pipes for class I piping systems having internal diameter

less than 50 mm and for class II piping having internal di- C CT or CA X (4) XM X (4) X X (1)
ameter less than 100 mm

20 Pipes for class III piping systems C MA XM XM (1)

21 Plastic pipes C CT or CA TA X X (1)

22 Prime movers for compressors SEE TABLE D, F, L AS FAR AS APPLICABLE

23 Prime movers for pumps SEE TABLE D, F, L AS FAR AS APPLICABLE

24 Pumps (complete) C CT or CA X (8) X X (1) X (4)

Rules for testing

 Table K (Sheet 3 of 3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
25 Safety valves C CT or CA X (5) X (9) X (4) X X (1)

25A Suction and discharge valves for dredging piping C (13) CT or CA TA X X

26 Valves for class I piping systems having internal diameter

equal to or greater than 50 mm and for class II piping hav- C CT or CA X (6) X X (4) X X (1)
ing internal diameter equal to or greater than 100 mm

27 Valves for class I piping systems having internal diameter

less than 50 mm and for class II piping having internal di- C CT or CA X (6) XM X (4) X X (1)
ameter less than 100 mm

28 Valves for class III piping systems C MA XM XM (1)

29 Valves for sea inlet and overboard discharge SEE TABLE B

30 Water level detectors MED (10) - TA

S
(11)

31 Water level detectors on bulk carriers S TA (12)

(1) Hydrostatic tests as required by the Rules

(2) The pipes and the components are to be previously tested as specifically required for each item
(3) Welding procedures
(4) As required by the applicable Rules
(5) TA as required by the Rules
(6) For valves not manufactured in accordance with a recognised Standard
(7) Required for casing and bolts of feed and forced circulation pumps for main boilers
(8) XM for valves having: - diameter less than 50 mm and intended for class I piping systems
- diameter less than 100 mm and intended for class II piping systems
(9) For all piping systems mentioned in Pt C, Ch 1, Sec 10, [21.4.2] a).
(10) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(11) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(12) For ships whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(13) For ships intrended for dredging activities

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Table L : Workshop Inspections - Hydraulic Plants
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Actuators (1) C CT or CA XM X (3) X
2 Accumulators and oleodynamic cylinders C CT or CA X X (5) X (2) X X X (3) X
3 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
4 Flexible hoses SEE TABLE K
5 Hydraulic motors C CT or CA X (3)
6 Hydraulic motors and pumps for propulsion C CT or CA XM X X (3) X
7 Oleodynamic packages C CT or CA X X (4) X (4) X X (3) X
8 Piping, including valves, fittings and filters SEE TABLE K
9 Pressure filters and air coolers SEE TABLE J
10 Pumps – Hydraulic SEE TABLE K and C
11 Starters, switchboards and electric motors SEE TABLE N
(1) For steering gear actuators see Table C
(2) It may be XM for plants intended for embarkation ramps, hatch covers, mobile decks and similar structures not subject to OIL certification
(3) Hydrostatic tests
(4) Depending on the classes of pressure components
(5) For accumulators as required by the Rules

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(Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Ballast water treatment system S-C TA (5) X X X X
1A Equipment using other equivalent methods to CT (1) or CA (1) TA
C (1) S X (1) X (1) X (1)
reduce on board emissions (5)
1B Equipment using other technological methods to
C (1) S TA (1) (3)
limit emissions
2 Garbage disposal systems C (1) CT (1) or CA (1) X (1) X (1) X (1) X (1)
2A NOx analyser permanently placed on board and MED (1) - TA (1)
C (1) S
for use on board as per Technical Code 2008 (3)
3 Oil content meters S-C (1) MED (2) -TA (1) (3)
4 Oil discharge monitoring and control system for oil
S-C (1) MED (2) -TA (1) (3)
tanker
5 Oil/water interface detectors S-C (1) MED (2) -TA (1) (3)
6 Oil filtering equipment (for an oil content of the
S MED (2) -TA (3)
effluent not exceeding 15 p.p.m.)
7 On board exhaust gas cleaning system C (1) CT (1) or CA (1) X (1) X (1) X (1)
8 On board Nox
On board NOx analysers using a measurement
S TA (5)
method other than the Direct Measurement and
Monitoring Method of the Technical Code 2008
9 ITEM DELETED
10 Process units intended for attachment to existing
oily water separating equipment (for an oil content S-C (1) TA (1)
of the effluent not exceeding 15 p.p.m.)
11 Sewage treatment plants S-C (1) MED (2) -TA (1) (3) X (1) X (1) X (1) X (1)
12 Shipboard incinerators S-C (1) MED (2) -TA (1) (3) X (1) X (1) (4) XM X (1) X (1) X (1) X (1) X (1)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
(1) For ships with “clean” class notation
(2) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(3) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(4) Welding procedures
(5) For ships flying flags whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf

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Table N (Sheet 1 of 4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Batteries for essential and/or emergency services C MA

1A Batteries for battery powered ships C CT or CA TA X X X

1B Control, monitoring and alarm systems for battery

SEE TABLE Q
powered ships

1C Fuel cells C CT or CA TA X X X

1D Control, monitoring and alarm systems for fuel

SEE TABLE Q
cells

2 Battery chargers having rated power of 50 kVA

C CT or CA X X (1)
and above

3 Cables intended for propulsion C CT or CA TA X

3A Cables not intended for propulsion system C MA TA

4 Circuit-breakers, contactors, etc., with nominal

C CT or CA (6) TA X (6) X (6)
current greater than 100 A

4A Disconnectors with nominal current greater than

C CT or CA X X
100 A

5 Circuit-breakers, contactors, etc., with nominal

C MA TA
current of 100 A or less

5A Disconnectors with nominal current of 100 A or

C MA
less

6 Cold weather starting of generator sets (starting de-

SEE TABLE P
vices)

7 Complete power generation sets C CT or CA X (3) X (3) X (4) X (4)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
8 Distribution panels and single starters of voltage
C CT X X
greater than 1000 V

9 Electric motors intended for propulsion C CT or CA TA (7) X X X

10 Electric safety lamps SEE TABLE P

11 Electrical appliances for hazardous areas C MA

11A Miscellaneous electric equipment (lighting fit-

tings, heating and cooking appliances, plug and C MA
socket connection, accessories)

12 Electronic components and computers SEE TABLE Q

13 Instrumentation SEE TABLE Q

14 Low voltage distribution panels and single starters

C CT X (9) X
having nominal current greater than 100 A

15 Low voltage distribution panels and single starters

having nominal current of 100 A or less except C MA
those intended for steering gear motors

16 Low-locating lighting systems SEE TABLE O

17 Main and emergency switchboards C CT X X

18 Navigation lights MED (10)- TA

S
(11)

19 Navigation light switchboards C CT or CA X X

20 Rotating machines for essential services of 100 kW

C CT or CA TA (7) X X (9) X
and over (100 kVA for generators)

21 Rotating machines for essential services of less

C MA (8) XM XM XM
than 100 kW (100 kVA for generators)

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Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
22 Semiconductor converters having nominal power
C CT or CA X X (1) X
of 50 kVA and over

23 Shafts for rotating machines intended for essential

services (not for propulsion) other than those indi- C MA XM
cated in item 24

24 Shafts for rotating machines intended for propul-

sion and power generation whose rotors are part C CT or CA X X X
of the shafting lines

25 Shafts for rotating machines intended for propul-

sion of 100 kW and over (100 kVA for generators) C CT or CA X X
others than those indicated at item 24

26 Sound signal appliances B TA X (6)

27 Starters for steering gear motors C CT X X

28 Switchboards and panels related to alarm systems C CT X X

29 Switchboards for watertight door, side door and

C CT X X
fire door control, monitoring and alarm

30 Transformers for essential services of 100 kVA and

C CT or CA TA (7) X
over (60 kVA for single phase transformers)

31 Transformers for essential services of less than 100

C MA (8)
kVA (60 kVA for single phase transformers)

31A Uninterruptible power system (UPS) units of 50

C CT X
kVA and over

32 Electronic devices for alarm, safety and control of

C CT TA X
electrical convertors for primary essential services

33 Cable trays/protective casings of plastic materials C TA (6)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
34 Busbar trunking system (outside of switchboards,
C CT TA X X
distribution boards)

35 Harmonic filters C CT or CA X X X

36 HVSC (high voltage shore connection, cold iron-

C CT or CA X X X X
ing, shore side electricity)

37 Internal communication device (automatic

exchange telephone, common battery telephone, B CT or CA X X X
sound powered telephone)

38 Internal communication device (automatic

exchange telephone, common battery telephone, B CT or CA X X X
sound powered telephone)

(1) Including type tests (if any)

(2) For components
(3) Drawing approval is required in respect of Torsional Vibration Calculation (engine power 110 kW and above)
(4) May be postponed on board upon agreement of all interested parties
(5) If production control is not integrated in the TA
(6) Type approval or type test as required by the Rules
(7) Manufacturer’s type test reports are to be submitted
(8) Above 100 kW
(9) In case of motors cooled with water jacket, hydrostatic pressure test to be carried as required by the Rules.
(10) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(11) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their
behalf

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Table O (Sheet 1 of 3)

Rules for testing

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 "A" and "B" class divisions, fire integrity:
a) 'A' class division S MED (1) – TA (2)
b) 'B' class division
2 Bedding components (5) S MED (1) – TA (2)
3 "C " class divisions S MED (1) - TA (2)
4 fire door control systems components (5) S MED (1) – TA (2)
5 ITEM DELETED
6 Devices to prevent the passage of flame into the
cargo tanks in oil tankers:
a) P/V valves
S MED (1) – TA (2)
b) flame arresters
c) detonation flame arresters
d) high velocity vent valves
7 Draperies, curtains and other suspended textile mate-
S MED (1) – TA (2)
rials and films
8 Electrical cables and apparatus for hazardous areas SEE TABLE N
9 Fire dampers S MED (1) – TA (2)
10 Fire dampers for high speed craft S MED (1) – TA (2)
11 Fire doors S MED (1) – TA (2)
12 Fire doors for high speed craft S MED (1) – TA (2)
13 Fire-resisting divisions for high speed craft S MED (1) – TA (2)
14 Fire restricting materials (except furniture) for high
S MED (1) – TA (2)
speed craft

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
15 Fire restricting materials for furniture for high speed
S MED (1) – TA (2)
craft
16 Low-location lighting systems (components only) (5) S MED (1) – TA (2)
17 Materials other than steel for pipes conveying oil or
fuel oil:
a) Plastic pipes and fittings
b) Valves B MED (1) – TA (2) X (3)
c) Flexible pipe assemblies and compensators
d) metallic pipe components with resilient and elasto-
meric seals
18 ITEM DELETED

19 Non-combustible materials S MED (1) – TA (2)

20 Penetrations through “A” class divisions
a) Electric cable transits SC (5) MED (1) – TA (2) (5)
b) Pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
21 Penetrations through “B” class divisions
a) Electric cable transits SC (5) MED (1) – TA (2) (5)
b) Pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
22 Penetrations through “C” class divisions
Electrical cable transits SC (5) MA TA (5)
Non-combustible duct penetrations
23 Penetrations through fire-resisting divisions on high
speed craft
SC (5) MED (1) – TA (2) (5)
a) Electric cable transits
b) Pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
24 Primary deck coverings S MED (1) – TA (2)
24A Sanitary boxes C CT or CA X X (6)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
25 Surface materials and floor coverings with low flame
spread characteristics:
a) Decorative veneers
b) Paint systems
c) Floor coverings S MED (1) – TA (2)
d) Pipe insulation covers
e) Adhesive used in the construction of “B” & “C”
class divisions
f) Combustible ducts membrane
26 Upholstered furniture:
a) complete piece of furniture (including cover mate-
rial, filling material and non-flammable rack)
b)cover material for any filling material
S MED (1) – TA (2)
c) cover material for flame-retardant filling material
(tested in specific combination as intended for further
application)
d) flame-retardant filling material
27 “A” and “B” class fire proof windows and sidescuttles B MED (1) – TA (2) X (4)
28 Evacuation guidance systems used as an alternative to
S MED (1) – TA (2)
low-location lighting systems
(1) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(2) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(3) Flexible hoses to be Type Approved and individually tested according to Pt C, Ch 10 of RINA Rules for the Classification of Ships.
(4) Glass panes and frames to be tested according to Pt D, Ch 4, Sec 1 of RINA Rules for the Classification of Ships
(5) Watertight Cable Transits are to be additionally type approved by RINA (see Table B)
(6) Review of TA/MED certificates for components (class divisions, surface materials, coverings, penetrations, etc.)

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Table P (Sheet 1 of 7)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Compressed air line breathing apparatus S MED (1) – TA (2)
1A Compressed airline breathing apparatus (High
S TA (4)
Speed Craft)
1B Fire alarm devices (sounders) S MED (1) – TA (2)
Nozzles for equivalent watermist fire extinguish-
2 ing systems for machinery spaces and cargo B MED (1) – TA (2)
pump rooms
3 Cold weather starting of generator sets (starting
B TA (4)
devices)
4 Concentrate for fixed high expansion foam fire-
extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and S MED (1) – TA (2)
cargo pump rooms
5 Nozzles for deep-fat cooking equipment fire-
S MED (1) – TA (2)
extinguishing systems (automatic or manual type)
6 ITEM DELETED
7 Dual purpose type nozzles (spray/jet type):
a) Hand-held branch pipes for fire service use -
Combination branch pipes PN 16
S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) Hand-held branch pipes for fire service use -
Smooth bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle
branch pipes PN 16
8 Electric safety lamp S ITA(4) – TA (2)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
9 Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD):
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed air
breathing apparatus with full mask or mouthed
piece assembly for escape
S MED (1) – TA (2)
b) self-contained open-circuit compressed air
breathing apparatus with a hood for escape
c) self-contained closed-circuit compressed air
breathing apparatus
10 Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing system
components (extinguishing medium, head valves
S MED (1) – TA (2)
and nozzles) for machinery spaces and cargo
pump rooms
11 Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for
S MED (1) – TA (2)
machinery spaces (aerosol systems)
12 Expansion foam for fixed fire-extinguishing sys-
S MED (1) - TA (2)
tems for chemical tankers
13 Fire-fighting hoses
- non-percolating lay flat firefighting hoses (range S MED (1) – TA (2)
of the inside diameter from 25 mm to 52 mm)
14 Fixed firefighting hose systems:
S MED (1) - TA (2)
- hose reels with semi-rigid hose
15 Fire-fighter’s outfit:
protective clothing (close proximity clothing):
a) protective non reflective clothing for firefighting
S MED (1) – TA (2)
b) reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting
c) protective clothing with a reflective outer sur-
face
16 Fire-fighter’s outfit:
S MED (1) – TA (2)
boots

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
17 Fire-fighter’s outfit:
S MED (1) – TA (2)
gloves
18 Fire-fighter’s outfit:
S MED (1) – TA (2)
helmet
19 Fire-fighter’s outfit:
S MED (1) – TA (2)
lifeline
20 Fixed oxygen analysis and gas detection equip-
ment
S MED (1) - TA (2)
a) category 4: (safe area)
b) category 3: (explosive gas atmospheres)
21 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems com-
ponents for control stations, service spaces,
accommodation spaces, cabin balconies,
machinery spaces and unattended machinery
spaces
a) control and indicating equipment
b) power supply equipment
c) heat detectors - point detectors S MED (1) - TA (2) (3)
d) smoke detectors: point detectors using scat-
tered light, transmitted light or ionization
e) flame detectors: point detectors
f) manual call points
g) short circuit isolators
h) input/output devices
i) cables
22 ITEM DELETED

23 Fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing sys-

tem components (5) for machinery spaces and S MED (1) -TA (2)
tanker deck protection

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Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
24 ITEM DELETED

25 Fixed water based local application fire-fighting

system components (5) for use in category “A” B MED (1) – TA (2)
machinery spaces
26 ITEM DELETED

27 Galley exhaust duct fixed fire-extinguishing sys-

S MED (1) – TA(2)
tems components (5)
28 ITEM DELETED

29 Helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances S MED (1) – TA (2)

30 Inert gas system:
a) Whole system
B MED (1) – TA (2)
b) single components: inert gas scrubbers
c) single components: inert gas blowers
30A a) Inside air high expansion foam systems for the
protection of machinery spaces, cargo pump
rooms, vehicle and ro-ro spaces, special category
spaces and cargo spaces
S MED (1) – TA(2) (7)
b) Outside air high expansion foam systems for
the protection of machinery spaces, cargo pump
rooms, vehicle and ro-ro spaces, special category
spaces and cargo spaces
31 ITEM DELETED

31A Medium expansion foam fire extinguishing sys-

S MED (1) - TA (2)
tems components (5) fixed deck foam for tankers
32 Non-portable and transportable extinguishers S MED (1) - TA (2)
33 ITEM DELETED

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
34 Fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for roro
spaces, vehicle spaces and special category
spaces:
a) prescriptive-based systems as per IMO S MED (1) – TA (2)
MSC.1/Circ.1430
b) performance-based systems as per IMO
MSC.1/Circ. 1430
35 Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-
extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and S MED (1) - TA (2)
cargo pump rooms
35A Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-
S MED (1) - TA (2)
extinguishing systems for cabin balconies
36 Portable oxygen analysis and gas detection equip-
ment:
B MED (1) – TA (2)
a) category 1: (safe area)
b) category 2: (explosive gas atmospheres)
37 ITEM DELETED
38 Portable fire extinguishers S MED (1) – TA (2)
39 Portable fire extinguishers for lifeboats and rescue
S MED (1) – TA (2)
boats
40 Portable foam applicator units S TA (4)
41 Pressure bottles and vessels SEE TABLE J
42 Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack S TA (4)
43 Pumps and compressors for fixed fire extinction
SEE TABLE K
systems

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
44 Sample extraction smoke detection system com-
ponents :
control and indicating equipment. Electrical
S MED (1) – TA (2)
installations in ships
b) power supply equipment
c) aspiring smoke detectors
45 Self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing
S MED (1) – TA (2)
apparatus
46 Self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing
S MED (1) - TA (2)
apparatus for entry and work in gas-filled space
47 Sprinkler systems (limited to sprinkler heads (6) S MED (1) – TA (2)
48 Sprinkler systems components for accommoda-
tion spaces, service spaces and control stations
S MED (1) – TA (2)
equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS 74 Reg. II-
2/12 (limited to nozzles and their performance)
49 Dry chemical powder extinguishing systems S MED (1) – TA (2)
50 Fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system S MED (1) – TA (2)
51 Mobile water monitor for ships constructed on or
after 1 January 2016 designed to carry five or
S MED (1) – TA (2)
more tiers of containers on or above the weather
deck
52 Fire-fighting hoses: — semi-rigid hoses for fixed
S MED (1) – TA (2)
systems
53 Fixed firefighting hose systems — hose systems
S MED (1) – TA (2)
with lay-flat hose
54 Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers fire
S TA (4)
extinguishing systems components (5)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
55 Gaseous Fuel Systems Used for Domestic Pur-
S TA (4)
poses (components) (5)
56 Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems (CO2) com-
S TA (4)
ponents (5)
57 Water Spraying Hand Operated System S TA (4)
58 Fire hoses with diameter > 52 mm S TA (4)
(1) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(2) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their
behalf
(3) For ships flying the Italian flag
(4) For ships flying flags whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(5) Applicable to a single component or a group of components or a whole system which needs to be tested to ensure that the applicable requirements are fulfilled.
(6) Nozzles for fixed sprinkler systems, for high speed craft (HSC) are included under this item
(7) Inside/Outside air high expansion foam systems for the protection of machinery spaces, cargo pump rooms, vehicle and ro-ro spaces, special category spaces and cargo spaces
shall be tested with the approved concentrate to the satisfaction of the Administration.

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 Table Q : Workshop Inspections - Control, Monitoring and Alarm Systems

(Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Actuators (electrical/electronic) C TA
2 Alarm system (complete) C CT X X X (1) X (1)
3 Computers of Category II, III C TA
3A Computers of Category I C MA
4 Consoles C CT X X X (1) X (1)
5 Control devices to computers of Category II, III C TA
5A Control devices to computers of Category I C MA
6 Control system (complete) C CT X X X (1) X (1)
7 Electrical cables and apparatus SEE TABLE N
8 Hydraulic system SEE TABLE L
8A Pneumatic system SEE TABLE K
9 Loading instruments B TA X (1)
10 Indicators, Instruments to computers of Category II, III C TA
10A Indicators, Instruments to computers of Category I C MA
11 Monitoring system (complete) C CT X X X (1) X (1)
12 Peripherals to computers of Category II, III (keyboard,
C TA
mouse, VDU, etc.)
12A Peripherals to computers of Category I (keyboard,
C MA
mouse, VDU, etc.)
13 Sensors C TA
14 Software C CT TA X (1) (2)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
(1) May be performed on board
(2) Review of software validation documentation and functional test of the whole system
(3) For ships whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf

Rules for testing

 Table R : Workshop Inspections - Life-Saving Appliances
Table R (Sheet 1 of 5)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Automatically self-righting liferafts:
a) inflatable S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) rigid
1A Buoyant apparatus S ITA
2 Buoyant smoke signals (pyrotechnics) S MED (1) - TA (2)
3 Canopied reversible liferafts S MED (1) - TA (2)
4 Daylight signal mirrors S ITA
4A Distress Signals S ITA (5)
5 ITEM DELETED

6 Embarkation ladders S MED (1) - TA (2)

7 Fast rescue boat launching appliances (Davits) S MED (1) - TA (2)
8 Fast rescue boats:
a) inflated
S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) rigid
c) rigid-inflated
9 Float-free arrangements for liferafts (hydrostatic
S MED (1) - TA (2)
release units)
9A Float-free launching appliances for survival craft S TA (3)
9B Gyro-Compass Repeaters S ITA
10 Hand flares (pyrotechnics) S MED (1) - TA (2)
11 Immersion suit materials S TA (3)

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
12 Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits designed
to be worn in conjunction WITH a life jackets:
a) immersion suit without inherent insulation S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) immersion suit with inherent insulation
c) anti-exposure suits
12A Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits designed
to be worn in conjunction WITHOUT a life jackets:
a) immersion suit without inherent insulation S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) immersion suit with inherent insulation
c) anti-exposure suits
13 Inflatable liferafts S MED (1) - TA (2)
14 Inflated rescue boats S MED (1) - TA (2)
15 ITEM DELETED

16 Launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats S MED (1) - TA (2)

17 Launching appliances using fall (davits) (5) S MED (1) - TA (2)
18 Life jackets S MED (1) - TA (2)
19 Lifeboat/rescue boat propulsion engine S MED (1) - TA (2)
20 Lifeboats:
a) Davit-launched lifeboats:
S MED (1) - TA (2)
- partially enclosed
- totally enclosed
20A Lifeboat canopies S ITA (6)
21 Lifebuoys S MED (1) - TA (2)
22 Lifebuoys' self-activating smoke signals S MED (1) - TA (2)
23 Liferaft launching appliances (Davits) S MED (1) - TA (2)

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 Table R (Sheet 3 of 5)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
24 ITEM DELETED

25 ITEM DELETED

26 ITEM DELETED

27 Line-throwing appliances S MED (1) - TA (2)

28 Manual pumps for lifeboats S ITA (3) (6)
29 Marine evacuation systems S MED (1) - TA (2)
30 Means of rescue S MED (1) - TA (2)
31 ITEM DELETED

32 ITEM DELETED

33 Open reversible liferafts S MED (1) - TA (2)

34 Position-indicating lights for life-saving appliances:
a) for survival craft and rescue boats
S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) for lifebuoys
c) for lifejackets
35 Public address and general alarm system (fire alarm
S TA (3)
excluded)
36 Radar reflector for lifeboats and rescue boats (pas-
S MED (1) - TA (2)
sive)
37 Radar reflector for liferafts S TA (3)
38 Red star hand flares S ITA

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No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
39 Release mechanism for:
a) lifeboats and rescue boats (launched by a fall or
falls) S MED (1) - TA (2)
b) liferafts (launched by a fall or falls)
c) for lifejackets
40 Rescue boat propulsion engine – Outboard engines S MED (1) - TA (2)
41 Retro-reflective materials S MED (1) - TA (2)
42 Rigid liferafts S MED (1) - TA (2)
43 Rigid rescue boats S MED (1) - TA (2)
43A Rigid-infilated rescue boats S MED (1) - TA (2)
44 Rocket parachute flares (pyrotechnics) S MED (1) - TA (2)
45 Searchlight for use in lifeboats and rescue boats S MED (1) - TA (2)
46 Thermal protective aids S MED (1) - TA (2)
46A Water de-salting apparatus for lifeboats S ITA
47 ITEM DELETED

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 Table R (Sheet 5 of 5)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
48 Winches for survival crafts and rescue boats:
a) davit launched lifeboats
b) free-fall lifeboats
S MED (1) - TA (2)
c) liferafts
d) rescue boats
e) fast rescue boats
(1) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(2) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their
behalf
(3) For ships flying flags whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf
(4) Testing of steel ropes is required ( see item 9 Table U)
(5) These “Distress Signals” are the “illustrated table” mentioned under reg. V/16 of SOLAS 74 as amended for which it can be used what is available on the market
(6) Upon authorisation from the Italian Administration, this equipment can be considered as part of the general approval of the lifeboat in accordance with the MED

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 Table S : Workshop Inspections - Navigating Equipment

81
Table S (Sheet 1 of 4)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Search and rescue locating devices (SRLD) - 9 GHz SAR
S MED (1) - TA (2)
transponder (SART)
1A Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) S MED (1) - TA (2)
2 ITEM DELETED

3 ITEM DELETED

4 Combined GPS/GLONASS equipment S TA (4)

4A Compass bearing device S MED (1) - TA (2)
5 Magnetic compass (class B for lifeboats and rescue
S MED (1) - TA (2)
boats)
6 Daylight signalling lamp S MED (1) - TA (2)
7 DGPS equipment S MED (1) - TA (2)
7A DGLONASS equipment S MED (1) - TA (2)
7B Differential beacon receiver for DGPS and DGLONASS
S MED (1) - TA (2)
equipment
8 Echo-sounding equipment S MED (1) - TA (2)
9 Electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS)
S - C (3) MED (1) - TA (2) (3)
with backup, and raster chart display system (RCDS)
9A Electronic Inclinometer S TA (4)
10 GLONASS equipment S MED (1) - TA (2)

Rules for testing

 Table S (Sheet 2 of 4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
10A GNSS Equipment Incorporating one or more of the fol-
lowing elements:
- GPS equipment
- GLONASS equipment
S MED (1) - TA (2)
- DGPS Equipment
- DGLONASS Equipment
- Galileo Equipment
- Beidou (BDS)
11 GPS equipment S MED (1) - TA (2)
12 Gyrocompass S MED (1) - TA (2)
13 Gyrocompass for high speed craft S MED (1) - TA (2)
14 Heading control system (HCS) S MED (1) - TA (2)
14A Heading control system for high speed craft S MED (1) - TA (2)
15 ITEM DELETED

16 Integrated navigation system S-C (3) MED (1) - TA (2) (3)

17 ITEM DELETED

18 ITEM DELETED

19 Magnetic compass (class A for ships) S MED (1) - TA (2)

19A Magnetic compass (class B for lifeboats and rescue
S MED (1) - TA (2)
boats)
20 ITEM DELETED

20A Nautical publications in digital form as defined by

S TA (4)
SOLAS V27
21 Night vision equipment for high speed craft S MED (1) -TA (2)

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 Table S (Sheet 3 of 4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
21A Pilot ladder S MED (1) - TA (2)
22 Pitch indicator S MED (1) - TA (2)
23 Propeller revolution indicator S MED (1) - TA (2)
24 ITEM DELETED

25 ITEM DELETED

26 ITEM DELETED

27 ITEM DELETED

28 Radar equipment:
- CA 1
- CAT 2
S MED (1) - TA (2)
- CAT 3
- CAT 1H
- CAT 2H
29 Radar reflector - passive type S MED (1) - TA (2)
30 Radar target enhancer S MED (1) - TA (2)
31 Rate-of-turn indicator S MED (1) - TA (2)
32 Rudder angle indicator S MED (1) - TA (2)
32A Search and rescue locating devices (SRLD) - AIS SART
S MED (1) - TA (2)
equipment
33 Searchlight for high speed craft S MED (1) -TA (2)
33A Simplified voyage data recorde (S-VDR) S MED (1) - TA (2)
34 Sound reception system S MED (1) - TA (2)
35 Speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME) S MED (1) - TA (2)

Rules for testing

 Table S (Sheet 4 of 4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
36 Thrust indicator S TA (2)
37 Track control system S MED (1) - TA (2)
37A Track control system for high-speed craft S TA (4)
38A Track control system (working at ship’s speed from 30
S TA (4)
knots and above)
38 Transmitting heading device THD (GNSS method) S MED (1) - TA (2)
39 Transmitting heading device THD (gyroscopic method) S MED (1) - TA (2)
40 Transmitting heading device THD (magnetic method) S MED (1) - TA (2)
41 ITEM DELETED

42 ITEM DELETED

43 Universal automatic identification system equipment

S MED (1) - TA (2)
(AIS)
44 Voyage data recorder (VDR) S MED (1) - TA (2)
(1) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(2) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their
behalf
(3) For ships with “SYS-NEQ” class notation
(4) For ships flying flags whose Administrations recognise the certificates issued by RINA or authorise RINA to issue certificates on their behalf

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 Table T : Workshop Inspections - Radio-Communications Equipment

85
Table T (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 406 MHz EPIRB (COSPAS-SARSAT) S MED (1) (2)
2 Aeronautical two-way WHF radiotelephone appa-
S MED (1) (2)
ratus
3 ITEM DELETED

4 EGC receiver S MED (1) (2)

4A Fire-fighter's two-way radiotelephone apparatus S MED (1) (2)
5 Fixed survival craft two-way VHF radiotelephone
S MED (1) (2)
apparatus
6 HF marine safety information (MSI) equipment (HF
S MED (1) (2)
NBPD receiver)
7 ITEM DELETED

8 Inmarsat-C SES S MED (1) (2)

8A Integrated communication system (ICS) S MED (1) (2)
9 ITEM DELETED

10 MF radio capable of transmitting and receiving

S MED (1) (2)
DSC and radiotelephony
10A MF/HF DSC scanning watch keeping receiver S MED (1) (2)
11 MF/HF radio capable of transmitting and receiving
S MED (1) (2)
DSC, NBPD and radiotelephony
12 MF, DSC watchkeeping receiver S MED (1) (2)
13 NAVTEX receiver S MED (1) (2)
14 Portable survival craft two-way VHF radiotele-
S MED (1) (2)
phone apparatus

Rules for testing

 Table T (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
14A Ship Earth station for use in the GMDSS - Inmarsat
S MED (1) (2)
C equipment
15 VHF DCS watchkeeping receiver S MED (1) (2)
16 VHF radio capable of transmitting and receiving
S MED (1) (2)
DSC and radiotelephony
(1) For ships flying European Community Administration flags
(2) RINA is not authorised to issue MED certificates for radio-communications equipment

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Table U : Workshop Inspections - Cargo Handling and Other Lifting Appliances
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

VERIFICATION

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
FINAL INSPECTION

TURING PROCESS
FUNCTIONING TESTS

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
AND/OR CONFORMITY

DRAWING OR DESIGN
DURING FABRICATION
1 Cargo gear accessories (blocks, rings, hooks, collars, swivels,
O CT or CA X (1) XM (6) X X (2)
terminals, etc.)

2 Chains for hoists O CT or CA XM X (2) (4)

3 Cranes, bridge cranes, motored hoists, elevators and ramps of

B CT X X X (7) X X
movable decks

4 Gall’s chains O CT or CA X (1) XM X X (2) (4)

5 Machinery for lifting appliances O CT or CA X X X

6 Masts, posts and derricks O CT X X X X X X X

7 Steel bars for chains O MA XM

8 Steel plate sections, forgings and castings for cargo masts, posts,
O CT or CA X X X
derricks, cranes, cargo lifts, movable decks and elevators
9 Steel ropes for rigging O CT or CA X (3) X (5) (4)

10 Winches for cargo crane B MA XM

10A Winches for fishing nets B MA XM

(1) If not conforming to a recognised Standard

(2) Proof tests
(3) When required by the Rules
(4) Breaking tests
(5) Other tests as required by the Rules
(6) X when required by the Rules
(7) When required by the rules and/or RINA Surveyor

Rules for testing

 Table V : Workshop Inspections - Refrigerating Installations

Rules for testing

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

VERIFICATION

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
DURING FABRICATION
AND/OR CONFORMITY

1 Cast iron or steel evaporator and condenser casings SEE TABLE J (3)
2 Coils SEE TABLE K (3)
3 Complete refrigerating units C (1) CT or CA X X X (2) X
4 Compressor coupling, connecting and piston rods C (1) CT or CA X (4) X X
5 Compressor liners, cylinder heads and other parts subject to pres-
C (1) CT or CA X (4) X X X (2)
sure
6 Compressors C (1) CT or CA X X (2) X
7 Compressor crankshaft C (1) CT or CA X (4) X X
8 Condensers and evaporators SEE TABLE J (3)
9 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
10 Electrical apparatus SEE TABLE N
11 Material for refrigerated chamber insulation C (1) MA
12 Oil separators, intermediate receivers and pressure vessels SEE TABLE J (3)
13 Piping for refrigerating system, brine system, air system, defrosting
SEE TABLE K (3)
system, etc.
14 Refrigerant C (1) MA
15 Regulating valves SEE TABLE K (3)
16 Thermometers SEE TABLE Q
(1) For ships with “REF” class notation
(2) Hydrostatic test and leak test
(3) For ships with “REF”class notation, in addition to the tests required in Tables J and K, the leak test is also to be carried out as required by the Rules
(4) XM for compressors having power not exceeding 100 kW

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 Table W : Workshop Inspections - Air Conditioning and Ventilation Plants

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Air treatment units C (1) CT or CA X X X (2) X
2 Control, monitoring and alarm systems (1) SEE TABLE Q
3 Duct penetrations SEE TABLE O
4 Ducts SEE TABLE K
5 Electrical apparatus SEE TABLE N
6 Fans C (1) (3) CT or CA X X(5)
7 Filters SEE TABLE J
8 Heat exchangers SEE TABLE J
9 Insulation C (1) MA
10 Refrigerating unit C (1) CT or CA X X X (2) X
11 Thermal unit C (1) CT or CA X X X (2) X
(1) For ships with “ COMF-AIR ” class notation
(2) Hydrostatic test of pressure parts
(3) Applicable to fans used in essential services such as:
• machinery spaces of category A,
• spaces containing the emergency source of power,
• safe areas (for SRtP condition purposes),
• hazardous spaces.
(4) 20% over speed and dynamic balance

Rules for testing

 Table X : Workshop Inspections - Lifts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Car S (1) CT or CA X X
2 Fireproof doors SEE TABLE O
3 Guides S (1) CT or CA X X X
4 Hydraulic plant SEE TABLE L
5 Lift (complete) S (1) CT X X
6 Plates and profiles for car and frames S (1) CT or CA X
7 Starters and switchboard SEE TABLE N
8 Steel ropes S (1) CT or CA X (2)
(1) Only for Italian flag ships
(2) Breaking strength test

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 Table Y : Workshop Inspections - Installations for Oil Carriers and Chemical Carriers

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Table Y (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Cargo piping SEE TABLE K

2 Cargo pumps C CT or CA XM X X (1) X

3 Cargo pump prime movers SEE TABLE D, F, G AS APPLICABLE

4 Coatings for cargo tanks C MA

5 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q

6 Crude oil washing machines C TA X (2)

7 Devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks SEE TABLE O

8 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers B CT or CA TA X X X X X (3)

9 Expansion joints SEE TABLE K

10 Fans in cargo area C CT or CA X X (4) X

11 Flexible cargo hoses SEE TABLE K

12 Inert gas generators SEE TABLE J

13 Inert gas plant SEE TABLE P

14 Level indicators SEE TABLE K

15 Penetrations of motor shafts through gas-tight bulk-

C CT or CA X (7) X
heads

16 Pressure vacuum valves C CT or CA TA X X

17 Safety valves SEE TABLE K

Rules for testing

 Table Y (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
18 Stainless steel plates and profiles for cargo tanks C CT or CA X (5) X X (6) X X

(1) Hydrostatic test

(2) If production control is not integrated in the TA
(3) Proof load test
(4) Dynamic balance and 20% overspeed test. During the dynamic balance the attendance of the RINA Surveyor is not required. Check of compliance with anti-sparking proper-
ties, as required by the Rules
(5) The acceptance of products supplied by unapproved Manufacturers may be considered for limited supplies and additional tests may be required
(6) As required by the Rules
(7) It may be TA

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 Table Z : Workshop Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gas

93
Table Z (Sheet 1 of 3)
Chapter 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Aluminium alloy plates and profiles for independent
C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X
cargo tanks

2 Boil-off warm-up heaters SEE TABLE J

2A Bunkering hoses C CT or CA TA X X (4)

3 Cargo piping insulation C CT or CA TA X

4 Cargo pumps (main, stripping and emergency) C CT or CA TA X X X (4) X

5 ITEM DELETED

6 Control valves for glycol heating system and inert gas

C CT or CA XM X X (4)
system

7 Cryogenic cargo hoses C CT or CA TA X X (2) X X (4)

8 Custody transfer system SEE TABLE Q

8A Emergency release coupling (ERC) SEE TABLE K

9 Emergency shutdown system SEE TABLE Q

10 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers SEE TABLE Y

11 Expansion joints for cargo lines C CT or CA TA X X (2) X X (4)

12 Filters SEE TABLE J

13 Forcing vaporiser SEE TABLE J FOR PRESSURE PARTS

14 Gas detection system SEE TABLE P, Q

15 Gas vaporisers SEE TABLE J FOR PRESSURE PARTS

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94
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
16 ITEM DELETED

17 Heat exchangers SEE TABLE J

18 Cargo compressors C CT or CA X X X X X X

19 Inert gas generator SEE TABLE J

20 Insulation material for cargo tanks C CT or CA TA X

21 Level gauge for cargo tanks C CT or CA X X X X X

22 ITEM DELETED

23 Nitrogen generator SEE TABLE J

24 Pipes for cargo lines I

C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X
I

25 Pipes for cofferdam heating system SEE TABLE K

26 Pipes for insulation space pressurisation SEE TABLE K

26A Quick connect disconnect coupler (QCDC) SEE TABLE K

27 Refrigerating units SEE TABLE V

28 Safety valves, valves and fittings for cargo piping C CT TA (5) X X (3) X X X (4) X

29 Safety valves for cargo tanks and

C CT or CA TA X X X (2) X X (4) X
interbarrier spaces

30 ITEM DELETED

31 ITEM DELETED

32 ITEM DELETED

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95
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
33 Stainless steel for plates for membrane tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

34 Steel plates and profiles for independent cargo tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

35 Structural supports for independent tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

36 Temperature and pressure sensors installed in second-

SEE TABLE Q
ary insulation space, cofferdams, ballast tanks, etc.

36A Transfer pumps C CT or CA TA X X X (4) X

37 Valve remote control system for cargo and ballast sys-

SEE TABLE Q
tem

38 Water detector in insulation space SEE TABLE Q

39 Fans in cargo area SEE TABLE Y

(1) The acceptance of products supplied by unapproved Manufacturers may be considered for limited supplies and additional tests may be required
(2) As required by the Rules
(3) XM when the diameter is less than 50 mm
(4) Hydrostatic test
(5) Type test for pumps and valves with minimum working temperature below -55° C

Rules for testing

 Table Z-1 : Workshop Inspections - Installations for Ships Using Gases or Other Low Flash Point Fuels

Table Z -1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
1 Aluminium alloy plates and profiles for independent
C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X
fuel tanks

2 Boil-off warm-up heaters SEE TABLE J

3 Fuel piping insulation C CT or CA TA X

4 Fuel pumps (main, stripping and emergency) C CT or CA TA X X X (4) X

5 Control valves for glycol heating system and inert gas

C CT or CA XM X X (4)
system

6 Cryogenic fuel hoses C CT or CA X X (2) X X (4)

7 Custody transfer system SEE TABLE Q

8 Emergency shutdown system SEE TABLE Q

9 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers SEE TABLE Y

10 Expansion joints for fuel lines C CT or CA TA X X (2) X X (4)

11 Filters SEE TABLE J

12 Forcing vaporiser SEE TABLE J FOR PRESSURE PARTS

13 Gas detection system SEE TABLE P, Q

14 Gas vaporisers SEE TABLE J FOR PRESSURE PARTS

15 Heat exchangers SEE TABLE J

16 Fuel compressors C CT or CA X X X X X X

17 Inert gas generator SEE TABLE J

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 Table Z -1 (Sheet 2 of 2)

97
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chapter 6

No. PRODUCT

NDT
TION

TESTING
MATERIAL

APPROVAL
APPROVAL
FINAL TESTS

REQUIREMENT
ORIGIN OF THE
MANUFACTURER
TURING PROCESS
ITY VERIFICATION

DURING FABRICA-
FINAL INSPECTION

SHOP ATTENDANCE

AND/OR MANUFAC-
AND/OR CONFORM-

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
FUNCTIONING TESTS

DRAWING OR DESIGN
18 Insulation material for fuel tanks C CT or CA TA X

19 Level gauge for fuel tanks C CT or CA X X X X X

20 Nitrogen generator SEE TABLE J

21 Pipes for fuel lines C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X (4)

22 Pipes for cofferdam heating system SEE TABLE K

23 Pipes for insulation space pressurisation SEE TABLE K

24 Refrigerating units SEE TABLE V

25 Safety valves, valves and fittings for fuel piping C CT or CA TA (5) X X (3) X X X (4) X

26 Safety valves for fuel tanks and interbarrier spaces C CT or CA TA X X X (2) X X (4) X

27 Stainless steel for plates for membrane tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

28 Steel plates and profiles for independent fuel tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

29 Structural supports for independent tanks C CT or CA X (1) X X (2) X X

30 Temperature and pressure sensors installed in second-

SEE TABLE Q
ary insulation space, cofferdams, ballast tanks, etc.

31 Valve remote control system for fuel and ballast system SEE TABLE Q

32 Water detector in insulation space SEE TABLE Q

33 Fans in gas fuel system spaces area SEE TABLE Y

(1) The acceptance of products supplied by unapproved Manufacturers may be considered for limited supplies and additional tests may be required
(2) As required by the Rules
(3) XM when the diameter is less than 50 mm
(4) Hydrostatic test
(5) Type test for pumps and valves with minimum working temperature below -55° C

Rules for testing

Chapter 7

CHAPTER 7 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION AND TESTING

OF PRODUCTS AT SHIPYARDS

1 General - COLUMN 4:
indicates whether the Rules require the verification
1.1 Purpose against approved drawings
- COLUMN 5:
1.1.1 The following tables list the equipment and the
materials that require the completion of inspection and test- indicates whether the Rules require the verification of
ing during and/or after installation on board. conformity before installation on board. This verifica-
tion may consist of an examination of the documents
1.1.2 These tables are not to be considered as an alterna- relative to the tests carried out at the workshop, a check
tive or substitute for the applicable Rule requirements. They of the marks or, for type approved products, a test to ver-
are intended to summarise in one document a large number ify the conformity of the product with the approved pro-
of requirements located in various parts of various docu- totype
ments. In the event of discrepancy between the content of - COLUMN 6:
the tables and the applicable Rules or Standards, the latter
indicates whether the Rules require that fabrication and
are to be considered valid.
installation on board are attended by a RINA Surveyor
1.1.3 Products which are not considered in the following - COLUMN 7:
tables are to be dealt with as indicated in the applicable indicates whether the Rules require that all or some of
Rules and/or using the criteria stipulated in the tables for the welds executed on board during installation are sub-
similar equipment, as agreed with the Society. jected to NDT in the presence of the RINA Surveyor or
under his control
2 Content of the tables - COLUMN 8:
indicates whether the Rules require that the prod-
2.1 Columns uct/equipment is examined by the RINA Surveyor after
completion of its installation on board
2.1.1 The following tables have 10 columns, as follows:
- COLUMN 9:
- COLUMN 1:
indicates whether the Rules require that final tests are
supplies an identification number for the equipment or
carried out in the presence of a RINA Surveyor after
material considered
installation on board (see Chapter 2 [2.9])
- COLUMN 2:
- COLUMN 10:
supplies a description of the equipment considered indicates whether the completed equipment is to be
- COLUMN 3: subjected to a functioning and/or performance test or
indicates whether the certification of the product is trial in the presence of the RINA Surveyor after installa-
required for the classification of the ships by RINA Rules tion on board (see Chapter 2, [2.9]).
or by different requirements.

98 Rules for testing

 Table A : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Hull Structures

99
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Connections of aluminium structures to steel struc-
C X (1) X (2) X
tures
2 Fixed propeller nozzles C X X (1) X (2) X
3 Machinery foundations C X X
4 Main engine foundations C X X (1) X (2) X
5 Shafting line bearing supports C X
6 Welded divisional non-structural bulkheads and
C X
decks
7 Welded strength structures C X X (1) X (2) X
8 Welding for cast or forged steel for stem, stern post,
rudder horn, rudder frames, shaft brackets, hawse- C X X (1) X (2) X
pipes
(1) Including welding procedures
(2) When required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors

Rules for testing

 Table B : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Hull Fittings and Hull Equipment

Table B (Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Anchor windlasses C X X X X (2) X X (4)

2 Bilge keels C X (1) X (2) X

2A Bow chain stopper for SPM ships C TA X X

3 Bulwark and railings B X X

4 Electric motors and electrical apparatus for products

C SEE TABLE N X
7, 11, 17, 19

5 Gangways C X

5A Gear for operating watertight doors replacing hand B TA X

operated sliding doors with an all round crank X X
motion

6 Hatch covers, shell and bottom doors, bow visor,

B X X X (1) X (2) X X (3) X
loading ramps, movable decks

7 Hull fittings for mooring or towing, without rotating

C X X
components (bollards, bitts, chocks)

7A Hull fittings for mooring or towing, with rotating

C X X X
components (fairleads, rollers)

8 Hydraulic plants for products 7, 11, 17, 19 C SEE TABLES K-L X

9 Propeller brackets C X X (1) X (2) X

10 Scuppers C X X X

11 Securing devices for hatch covers and shell doors B X X X (1) X (2) X X (2) X
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100
 Table B (Sheet 2 of 2)

101
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chapter 7

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
12 Sidescuttles and deadlights B X X X

13 Stairs and ladders C X

14 Steel or aluminium alloy masts C X

15 Tow hooks C X X X X

15A Towing winches C X X X (2) X X

16 Valves for sea inlet and overboard discharge B X X X (1) X (2) X X X

16A Watertight cable transits B TA X X X

17 Watertight doors B X X X (1) X (2) X X (3) X

18 Weathertight doors B X X X (3)

(1) Including welding procedures

(2) When required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
(3) Hose test
(4) Including functioning test of emergency release system, where fitted.

Rules for testing

 Table C : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Rudders and Steering Gear

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Actuators for steering gears C X X X X X (1)
2 Electric motors and electrical apparatus C SEE TABLE N X (1)
3 Hydraulic plant C SEE TABLE K-L X (1)
4 Rudders C X X (2) X X X (2) X (1)
5 Steering gears C X X (2) X X X (3) X (1)
(1) Sea trials
(2) For complete products or for components if the item is fabricated on board
(3) Hydrostatic tests as applicable for pressure parts
Chapter 7

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 Table D - E : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Diesel Engines and Accessories

103
Table D -E (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Air, water and oil coolers C SEE TABLE J X (1)
2 Clutches C SEE TABLE H-I X (1)
3 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (1)
4 Cooling water, lubricating oil, fuel oil injection and
C X X (2) X (1)
fuel oil transfer pumps
5 - Diesel engines (complete) intended for main pro-
pulsion, or
- Diesel engines (complete) developping a power of
110 kW and over intended for:
C X X X X (1)
a) driving electrical generator;
b) other auxiliary services essential for safety and
navigation;
c) driving cargo pumps in tankers;
6 Diesel engines for non-essential service and engines
C X (1)
for essential service of less than 110 kW
7 Ejectors C X X (1)
8 ITEM DELETED
9 Electrical apparatus C SEE TABLE N X (1)
10 Fuel oil and lubricating oil purifiers C X X X (2) X (1)
10A Oil mist detector C TA X X (1)
11 Piping systems SEE TABLE K-L
12 Power generation sets C SEE TABLE N X (1)
13 Pressure filters C X X X (2) X (1)

Rules for testing

 Table D -E (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
14 Scavenging pumps C X X (2) X (1)
15 Silencers C X X (2) X (1)
16 Starting air compressors C X X (1)
17 Starting motors – electric C X (3) X (1)
18 Starting motors – hydraulic or pneumatic C X (3) X (1)
19 Turbocharger(Category A and B) C X X (1)
20 Turbocharger (Category C) C TA X X X (1)
21 ITEM DELETED

(1) Sea trials

(2) In connection with the hydrostatic test of the plant which they are part of
(3) Only for starting motors intended for diesel engines in item 5
Chapter 7

104
 Table F : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Steam Turbines

105
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Clutches C SEE TABLE H-I X (1)
2 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (1)
3 Couplings C SEE TABLE H-I X (1)
4 Dump condenser C X (2) X X X X X (1)
5 Electrical apparatus C SEE TABLE N X (1)
6 Main condensers C X (2) X X X X X (1)
7 Piping systems SEE TABLE J
8 Safety valves C X X X (1)
9 Turbines (complete) C X (2) X X X X
(1) Sea trials
(2) As far as installation is concerned

Rules for testing

 Table G : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Gas Turbines

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

FICATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION

CONFORMITY VERI-
FUNCTIONING TEST

1 Clutches C SEE TABLE H-I X (1)

2 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (1)
3 Couplings C SEE TABLE H-I X (1)
4 Electrical apparatus C SEE TABLE N X (1)
5 Piping systems SEE TABLE J
6 ITEM DELETED
7 Starting motors – electric C X X (1)
8 Starting motors – hydraulic or pneumatic C X X (1)
9 Turbines (complete) C X (2) X X X X X (1)
(1) Sea trials
(2) As far as installation is concerned
Chapter 7

106
 Table H - I : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Reduction and Reverse Gears, Propellers, Main Shafting and Thrusters

107
Table H - I (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Cardan shafts C X X X X
2 Clutches C X X X (1)
3 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (1)
4 Controllable pitch propeller and built-up propeller C X X X X X X (1)
5 Controllable pitch propeller hydraulic control system C SEE TABLE K-L X (1)
6 Couplings C X X X X
7 Elastic coupling C X (2) X X X (1)
8 Hydraulic couplings C X (2) X X X (1)
9 Intermediate shafts C X X X
10 Propeller nuts C X X
11 Propellers (solid) C X X X X
12 ITEM DELETED
13 Reduction and/or reverse gears for propulsion trans-
mitting 220 kW power and above and for essential C X (2) X X X X (1)
auxiliaries transmitting 110 kW power and above
14 Reduction and/or reverse gears others than those indi-
C X (1)
cated in item 13
15 Sterntube bushes (oil lubricated, water lubricated,
C X X X
grease lubricated)
16 Sterntube sealing C X X X
17 Tailshaft liners C X X X X

Rules for testing

 Table H - I (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
18 Tailshafts C X X X
19 Teeth coupling C X (2) X X X (1)
20 Thrust shafts C X X X
21 Thrust sliding-blocks C X X
22 Thrusters (propulsion and steering thrusters, trans-
C X (2) X X X X (1)
verse thrusters, podded propulsors, water-jets)
(1) Sea trials
(2) As far as installation is concerned
Chapter 7

108
 Table J : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers

109
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Boilers C X (1) X X (2) X (3) X X (4) X (4)
2 Bottles C X
3 Class 1 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C X X X (4)
4 ITEM DELETED
5 Class 2 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C X X X (4)
6 ITEM DELETED
7 Class 3 pressure vessels and heat exchangers C X X (4)
8 Condensers C X (1) X X X (4) X (4)
9 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (4)
10 Cylinders for hydraulic plants C X (1) X X X (4) X (4)
11 Oil fired thermal oil heaters, exhaust gas thermal oil
C X (1) X X (2) X (3) X X (4)
heaters
12 ITEM DELETED
13 Safety valves C X X X
14 Steam heated generators or steam generators heated
C X (1) X X (2) X (3) X X (4) X (4)
by another fluid
(1) As far as installation is concerned
(2) Welding procedures for parts welded on board
(3) On welds whenever required by the Rules or by RINA Surveyors
(4) As part of the plant which the item is part of

Rules for testing

 Table K - L : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Piping Systems and Hydraulic Plants

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Actuators C X X X X X (1)
2 Centrifugal separators C X X X (2) X (1)
3 Compressors (complete) C X X X (1)
4 Control, monitoring and alarm systems C SEE TABLE Q X (1)
5 Electrical apparatus C SEE TABLE N X (1)
6 Hydraulic motors C X X X (2) X (1)
7 Hydraulic motors for propulsion C X X X X (2) X (1)
8 Prime movers (diesel engines) C SEE TABLE D-E X (1)
9 Prime movers (electric motors) C SEE TABLE N X (1)
10 Pumps (complete) C X X X (2) X (1)
11 Safety valves C X X X
12 Systems (complete) C X X (3) X (4) X (5) X X (2) X (1)
(1) Sea trials
(2) Hydrostatic test of the whole plant
(3) For components
(4) Including welding procedures
(5) Whenever required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
Chapter 7

110
 Table M : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Marine Pollution Prevention

111
(Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Equipment using other equivalent methods to
C (1) X (1) (2) X (1) X (1) X (1)
reduce on board NO x emissions
2 Garbage disposal systems C (1) X (1) (2) X (1) X (1) X (1)
3 Oil content meters S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
4 Oil discharge monitoring and control system for
S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
an oil tanker
5 Oil/water interface detectors S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
6 Oil-filtering equipment (for an oil content of the
S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
effluent not exceeding 15 p.p.m.)
7 On board exhaust gas cleaning system C (1) X (2) (1) X (1) X (1) X (1)
8 NO x analyser permanently placed on board and S (3) (4) - C
X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
for use on board as per NO x Technical Code 2008 (1)
9 Equipment using other technological methods to S (3) (4) - C
X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
limit SO x emissions (1)
10 Process units intended for attachment to existing
oily water separating equipment (for an oil con- S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
tent of the effluent not exceeding 15 p.p.m.)
11 Sewage treatment plants S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X (3) (5)
12 Shipboard incinerators S (3) (4)-C (1) X (2) (5) X (5) (6) X (3) (5) X X (3) (5)
13 On board NO x analysers using a measurement
method other than the Direct Measurement and
C (1) X (1) (2) X (1) X (1) X (1)
Monitoring Method of the NO x Technical Code
2008
14 Ballast water treatment system S-C X X X X

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DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
(1) For ships with “clean” class notation
(2) As far as the installation is concerned
(3) For ships flying European Community Administration flags subject to the MED Directive
(4) For ships flying non-European Community Administration flags, on behalf of which RINA issues statutory certificates
(5) For ships with “clean”class notation and for ships flying the flag of a State not belonging to the European Community on behalf of which RINA issues statutory certificates
(6) For products covered by MED directive requirements, Type Approval (Module B), Production Control Certificates (Module D/E, F or G) and EU DoC are to be verified by the Surveyor
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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Batteries for essential and/or emergency services C X
1A Batteries for battery powered ships C X X X X
1B Control, monitoring and alarm system for battery
SEE TABLE Q
powered ships
1C Fuel cells C X X X X
1D Control, monitoring and alarm system for fuel cells SEE TABLE Q
2 Battery chargers C X X
3 Circuit-breakers, contactors, disconnectors, etc., with
C X X X
nominal current greater than 100 A
4 Circuit-breakers, contactors, disconnectors, etc., with
C X
nominal current of 100 A or less
5 Cold weather starting of generator sets (starting devic-
C X
es)
6 Complete power generation sets C X X X X
7 Distribution panels and single starters of voltage
C X X X X
greater than 1000 V
8 Electrical cables C X X X X X
9 Electric motors intended for propulsion C X X
10 Electric safety lamps SEE TABLE O-P
11 Electrical appliances for hazardous areas SEE TABLE O-P
11A Miscellaneous electric equipment (lighting fittings,
heating and cooking appliances, plug and socket C X X
connection, accessories)
12 Electronic components and computers C X

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FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
12A Electronic devices for alarm, safety and control of
SEE TABLE Q
electrical convertors for primary essential services
13 Low voltage distribution panels and single starters
X X
having nominal current greater than 100 A
14 Low voltage distribution panels and single starters
having nominal current of 100 A or less except those C X X X X X
intended for steering gear motors
15 Low-locating lighting systems C X
16 Main and emergency switchboards C X X X X X
17 Navigation equipment C X X X X X
18 Navigation lights S X X
19 Navigation light switchboards S X X X
20 Rotating machines for essential services of 100 kW
C X X X X X
and over (100 kVA for generators)
21 Rotating machines for essential services of less than
C X X X
100 kW (100 kVA for generators)
22 Semiconductor converters C X
23 Sound signal appliances C X X X
24 Starters for steering gear motors B X X X
25 Switchboards and panels related to alarm systems C X X X X X
26 Switchboards for watertight door, side door and fire
C X X X X X
door control, monitoring and alarm
27 Transformers for essential services of 100 kVA (60
C X
kVA for single phase transformers) and above
28 Transformers for essential services of less than 100
C X X X X
kVA (60 kVA for single phase transformers)
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FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
28A Uninterruptible power system (UPS) units of 50 kVA
C X X X X
and over
29 Cable trays/protective casings of plastic materials C X X
30 Busbar trunking system (outside of switchboards, dis-
C X X X X
tribution boards)
31 Harmonic filters C X X X
32 HVSC (high voltage shore connection, cold ironing,
C X X X
shore side electricity)
33 Internal communication device (automatic exchange
telephone, common battery telephone, sound pow- B X X
ered telephone)
34 Engine telegraph B X X

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Table O - P (Sheet 1 of 8)
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NDT

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FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
1 Class divisions, fire integrity:
a) 'A' class division
S (1) (2) X X (3) X X
b) 'B' class division
c) 'C' class division
2 Air supplied breathing apparatus for use with a smoke
S (1) (2) X (3) X
helmet or smoke mask
2A Fire alarm devices (sounders) S (1) (2) X (3)
3 Alternative arrangements for halon fire-extinguishing
system components in machinery spaces and pump
B (1) (2) X (3)
rooms - equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing sys-
tem components (6)
4 Bedding components S (1) (2) X (3)
5 ITEM DELETED
6 Cold weather starting of generator sets (starting devices) B (1) (5) X X
7 Concentrate for fixed high expansion foam fire-extin-
guishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump S (1) (2) X (3)
rooms
8 Deep-fat cooking equipment fire-extinguishing systems
S (1) X X X X X
(automatic or manual type)
9 Nozzles for deep-fat cooking equipment fire- extin-
S (1) (2) X (3)
guishing systems (automatic or manual type)
10 ITEM DELETED
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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
11 Devices to prevent the passage of flame into the cargo
tanks in oil tankers:
a) P/V valves
S (1) (2) X (3) X
b) flame arresters
c) detonation flame arresters
d) high velocity vent valves
12 Draperies, curtains and other suspended textile materials
S (1) (2) X (3)
and films
13 ITEM DELETED
14 Dual purpose type nozzles (spray/jet type) S (1)(2) X (3)
15 Electric safety lamps S (1) X
16 Electrical cables and apparatus for hazardous areas SEE TABLE N
17 Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) S (1) (2) X (3) X
18 Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for ma-
S (1) (2) X X (3) X X X X
chinery spaces (aerosol systems)
19 ITEM DELETED
20 Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for cargo
S (1) X X X X X
pump rooms
21 Equivalent fixed gas fire extinguishing system com-
ponents (extinguishing medium, head valves and
S (1) (2) X (3)
nozzles) for machinery spaces and cargo pump
rooms
22 Expansion foam for fixed fire-extinguishing systems for
S (1) (2) X (3)
chemical tankers
23 ITEM DELETED
24 Fire dampers S (1) (2) X X (3) X X
25 Fire dampers for high speed craft B (1) (2) X X (3) X X
26 Fire doors S (1) (2) X X (3) X X X

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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
27 Fire doors control systems S (1) X X X X X
28 Fire doors control systems – Components (6) S (1) (2) X (3)
29 Fire doors for high speed craft B (1) (2) X X (3) X X X
30 Fire hoses S (1) (2) X (3) X
31 Fire hoses (reel type) S (1) (2) X (3) X
32 Fire-resisting divisions for high speed craft B (1) (2) X X (3) X X
33 Fire restricting materials (except furniture) for high speed
B (1) (2) X (3)
craft
34 Fire restricting materials for furniture for high speed craft B (1) (2) X (3)
35 Fireman’s outfit:
S (1) (2) X (3)
protective clothing (close proximity clothing)
36 Fireman’s outfit:
S (1) (2) X (3)
boots
37 Fireman’s outfit:
S (1) (2) X (3)
gloves
38 Fireman’s outfit:
S (1) (2) X (3)
helmet
39 Fireman’s outfit:
S (1) (2) X (3)
lifelines
40 Fixed oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment S (1) (2) X (3) X
41 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for control sta-
tions, service spaces, accommodation spaces, machinery S (1) (2) X (3) X X X X
spaces and unattended machinery spaces
42 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for control sta-
tions, service spaces, accommodation spaces, machinery
S (1) (2) X (3)
spaces and unattended machinery spaces – Components
(6)
43 Fixed high expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems S X X X X X
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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
44 Fixed high expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems -
S X
Components (6)
45 Fixed high expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems for
S (1) X X X X X
machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms
46 Fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems for
S (1) X X X X X
tanker deck protection
47 Fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems for
machinery spaces and tanker deck protection - Compo- S (1) (2) X (3)
nents (6)
48 Fixed sprinkler systems for high speed craft B (1) X X X X X
49 Fixed sprinkler systems for high speed craft – Compo-
B (1) (2) X (3)
nents (6)
50 Fixed water based local application fire-fighting system
B (1) X X X X X
for use in category "A" machinery spaces
51 Fixed water based local application fire-fighting system
for use in category "A" machinery spaces - Components B (1) (2) X (3)
(6)
52 Flame detectors S (1) (2) X (3) X
53 Galley exhaust duct fixed fire-extinguishing systems S (1) X X X X X
54 Galley exhaust duct fixed fire-extinguishing systems -
S (1) (2) X (3)
Components (6)
55 Heat detectors S (1) (2) X (3) X
56 Helicopter deck fire-extinguishing systems S (1) X X X X X
57 Helicopter facility foam fire-fighting appliances S (1) (2) X (3)
58 Inert gas systems B (1) (2) X X (3) X X X X
59 Inert gas systems – Components (6) B (1) (2) X (3)
59A Inside air high expansion foam system for the protection
S (1) (2) X (3)
of machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms

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CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
60 Low-location lighting systems S (1) X X X X
61 Low-location lighting systems – Components (6) S (1) (2) X (3)
62 Manual call points S (1) (2) X (3)
63 Materials other than steel for pipes conveying oil or fuel
oil:
a) Plastic pipes and fittings
b) Valves B (1) (2) X (3)
c) Flexible pipe assemblies and compensator
d) metallic pipe components with resilient and elas-
tomeric seals
64 ITEM DELETED
64A Medium expansion foam fire extinguishing systems com-
S (1) (2) X (3)
ponents fixed deck foam for tankers
65 Non-portable and transportable extinguishers S (1) (2) X (3) X
66 Non-combustible materials S (1) (2) X (3)
67 Non-conventional material flexible hoses and expansion
C X X
joints for all types of fluid
68 Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguish-
ing systems for special category spaces, ro-ro cargo spac- S (1) X
es, other ro-ro spaces and vehicle spaces
68A Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguish-
S (1) (2) X (3)
ing systems for cabin balconies
69 Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguish-
S (1) (2) X (3)
ing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms
70 Oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment B (1) (2) X (3)
71 Paint locker and flammable liquid locker fire-extinguish-
S (1) X X X X X
ing systems
72 Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers fire extin-
S (1) X X
guishing systems components
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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
73 Penetrations through “A” class divisions
a) electrical cable transits S (1) (2) X (3) X (8) X
b) pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
74 Penetrations through “B” class divisions
a) electrical cable transits S (1) (2) X (3) X (8) X
b) pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
75 Penetrations through “C” class divisions
a) electrical cable transits S (1) X X (8) X
b) non-combustible duct penetrations
76 Penetrations through fire-resisting divisions on high
speed craft
B (1) (2) X (3) X (8) X
a) Electrical cable transits
b) Pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations
77 Portable fire extinguishers S (1) (2) X (3) X
78 Portable fire extinguishers for lifeboats and rescue boats S (1) (2) X (3)
79 Portable foam applicator units S (1) X X
80 Pressure bottles and vessels SEE TABLE J
81 Primary deck coverings S (1) (2) X (3) X X
82 Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack S (1) X
83 Pumps and compressors for fixed fire extinction systems C X X X X
84 Sample extraction smoke detection systems S (1) X X X X X
85 Sample extraction smoke detection systems – Com-
S (1) (2) X (3)
ponents (6)
85A Sanitary boxes C X X X
86 Self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing appa-
S (1) (2) X (3) X
ratus
87 Smoke detectors S (1) (2) X (3) X

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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
88 Sprinkler systems (limited to sprinkler heads and to the
methods of automatic sprinkling and signalling e.g. flow S (1) (2) X (3)
switches, alarm panels)
89 Sprinkler systems equivalent to that referred to in SOLAS
S (1) X X X X
74 Regulation II-2/12
90 Sprinkler systems components for accommodation
spaces, service spaces and control stations equiva-
S (1) (2) X (3)
lent to that referred to in SOLAS 74 Reg. II-2/12 (lim-
ited to nozzles and their performance)
91 Surface materials and floor coverings with low flame-
spread characteristics:
a) Decorative veneers
b) Paint systems
c) Floor coverings S (1) (2) X (3)
d) Pipe insulation covers
e) Adhesives used in the construction of “B” & “C” class
divisions
f) Combustible ducts
92 Upholstered furniture S (1) (2) X (3)
93 Ventilation systems C X (7) X (7) X (7) X (7)
94 ‘A’ and ‘B’ class fire proof windows and sidescuttles B (1) (2) X (3) X X
95 Evacuation guidance systems used as an alternative
S (1) (2) X (3)
to low-location lighting systems
96 Dry chemical powder extinguishing systems S (1) (2) X (3) X X
97 Fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system S (1) (2) X (3) X X
98 Mobile water monitor for ships constructed on or
after 1 January 2016 designed to carry five or more S (1) (2) X (3) X X
tiers of containers on or above the weather deck
99 Fire-fighting hoses: — semi-rigid hoses for fixed sys-
S (1) (2) X (3)
tems
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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
INSPECTIONS DURING
100 Fixed firefighting hose systems — hose systems with
S (1) (2) X (3) X X
lay-flat hose
101 Gaseous Fuel Systems Used for Domestic Purposes
S (1) X X X X
(components) (6)
102 Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems (CO2) compo-
S (1) X X
nent (6)s
103 Water Spraying Hand Operated System S (1) X X X X
104 Fire hoses with diameter > 52 mm S (1) X X
(1) For ships flying flags of States not belonging to the European Community: if RINA issues the statutory certificates, the requirements are established on a case-by-case basis depending on the
agreements with the flag Administration.
(2) Products subject to the MED Directive
(3) For ships for which RINA issues statutory certificates, both the Type Approval Certificate (Module B or G) and the Production Certificate (Module D, E, F or G) are to be verified. In particular
cases, as an alternative, a comprehensive Manufacturer's declaration of conformity may also be accepted
(4) For products covered by MED directive requirements, Type Approval (Module B), Production Control Certificates (Module D/E, F or G) and EU DoC are to be verified by the Surveyor
(5) It is to be type approved by an Administration of the European Community
(6) Applicable to a single component or a group of components or a whole system which needs to be tested to ensure that the applicable requirements are fulfilled.
(7) Limited to damping operations
(8) Only applicable to Watertight Cable Transits

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NDT

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FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Actuators C X X X (1)
2 Alarm systems (complete) C X X (2) X
3 Computers of Category II, III C TA X X (1)
3A Computers of Category I C X (1)
4 Consoles C X X (2) X X X
5 Control devices to computers of Category II, III C TA X X (1)
5A Control devices to computers of Category I C X (1)
6 Control systems (complete) C X X (2) X
7 Electrical cables and apparatus SEE TABLE N
8 Hydraulic systems SEE TABLE L
8A Pneumatic systems SEE TABLE K
9 Loading instruments C X X X (1)
10 Indicators, Instruments to computers of Category II, III C X X (1)
10A Indicators, Instruments to computers of Category I C X (1)
11 Monitoring systems (complete) C X X X X
12 Peripherals to computers of Category II, III (keyboard,
C X X (1)
mouse, VDU, etc.)
12A Peripherals to computers of Category I (keyboard,
C X (1)
mouse, VDU, etc.)
13 Sensors C X X (1)
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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
14 Software C X (1)
15 Wireless data communication equipment C X (3)
(1) As a component of the systems being tested
(2) As far as components are concerned
(3) To demonstrate electromagnetic compatibility

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 Table R : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Life-Saving Appliances

Table R (Sheet 1 of 4)
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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Automatically self-righting liferafts:
a) inflatable S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
b) rigid
2 Buoyant smoke signals (pyrotechnics) S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
2A Buoyant apparatus S (5) X
3 Canopied reversible liferafts S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
4 Daylight signal mirrors S (5) X (4)
4A Distress Signals S (5) X
5 ITEM DELETED

6 Embarkation ladders S (1) (2) X (3) (4)

7 Fast rescue boat launching appliances (davits) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
8 Fast rescue boats:
a) inflated
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
b) rigid
c) rigid-inflated
9 Float-free launching appliances for survival craft S (4) X (4)
10 Float-free arrangements for liferafts (hydrostatic
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
release units)
11 Hand flares (pyrotechnics) S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
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NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
12 Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits designed to
be worn in conjunction WITH a jackets:
a) immersion suit without inherent insulation S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
b) immersion suit with inherent insulation
c) anti-exposure suits
Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits designed to
be worn WITHOUT a lifejacket:
12A a) immersion suit without inherent insulation S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
b) immersion suit with inherent insulation
c) anti-exposure suits
13 Inflatable liferafts S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
14 Inflated rescue boats S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
15 ITEM DELETED

16 Launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
17 Launching appliances using fall (davits) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
18 Life jackets S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
19 Lifeboat and rescue boat propulsion engine S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
20 Lifeboats:
a) Davit-launched lifeboats:
- partially enclosed S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
- totally enclosed
b) Free-fall lifeboats
20A Lifeboat canopies S (5) X
21 Lifebuoys S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
22 Lifebuoys' self-activating smoke signals S (1) (2) X (3) (4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
23 Liferaft launching appliances (davits) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
24 Position-indicating lights for life-saving appliances:
a) for survival craft and rescue boats
S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
b) for lifebuoys
c) for lifejackets
25 ITEM DELETED

26 Line-throwing appliances S (1) (2) X (3) (4)

27 Manual pumps for lifeboats S (5) X (4)
28 Marine evacuation systems S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
29 Means of rescue S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
30 ITEM DELETED

31 ITEM DELETED

32 Open reversible liferafts S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)

33 ITEM DELETED

34 Public address and general alarm system (fire alarm

B (1) X X
excluded)
35 Radar reflector for lifeboats and rescue boats (pas-
S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
sive)
36 Radar reflector for liferafts S (4) X (4)
37 Red star hand flares S (4) X (4)
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 Table R (Sheet 4 of 4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chapter 7

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
38 Release mechanism for lifeboats:
a) lifeboats and rescue boats (launched by a fall or
falls) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
b) liferafts (launched by a fall or falls)
c) free fall lifeboats
39 Rescue boat propulsion engine – Outboard engines S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
40 Rigid liferafts S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
41 Rigid rescue boats S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
42 Rocket parachute flare (pyrotechnics) S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
43 Searchlight for use in lifeboats and rescue boats S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4) X (4)
44 Thermal protective aids S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
44A Water de-salting apparatus for lifeboats S (5) X
45 ITEM DELETED

46 Winches for survival crafts and rescue boats

a) davit launched lifeboats
b) free-fall lifeboats
S (1) (2) X (1) (2) X (1) (2) X (1) (2) X (1) (2) (6) X (1) (2) X (1) (2) X (1) (2)
c) liferafts
d) rescue boats
e) fast rescue boats
(1) For ships flying flags of States not belonging to the European Community:
- If RINA issues the statutory certificates, the requirements are established on a case-by-case basis depending on the agreements with the flag Administration
- No requirements if RINA does not issue statutory certificates
(2) Products subject to the MED Directive
(3) For products covered by MED directive requirements, Type Approval (Module B), Production Control Certificates (Module D/E, F or G) and EU DoC are to be verified by the Surveyor
(4) For ships for which RINA issues statutory certificates
(5) Only for the Italian Administration
(6) When required by the rules and/or RINA Surveyor

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 Table S : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Navigating Equipment

Table S (Sheet 1 of 4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Search and rescue locating devices (SRLD) - 9 GHz
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
SAR transponder (SART)
2 ITEM DELETED

3 ITEM DELETED

4 Combined GPS/GLONASS equipment S (4) X (4) X (4)

5 Magnetic compass (class B for lifeboats and rescue
S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
boats)
6 Daylight signalling lamp S (1) X (4) X (4)
7 ITEM DELETED

7A Differential beacon receiver for DGPS and DG-

S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
GLONASS equipment
8 Echo-sounding equipment S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
9 Electronic chart display and information system
(ECDIS) with backup, and raster chart display sys- S (1) (2) (5) X (3) (4) (5) X (4) (5) X (4) (5)
tem (RCDS)
10 GLONASS equipment S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
11 GPS equipment S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
12 Gyrocompass S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
13 Gyrocompass for high speed craft S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
13A Gyro-Compass Repeaters S (6) X
14 Heading control system (HSC) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
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 Table S (Sheet 2 of 4)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chapter 7

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
15 ITEM DELETED

16 Integrated navigation system B (1) (2) (5) X (5) X (3) (4) (5) X (4) (5) X (4) (5)
17 ITEM DELETED

18 ITEM DELETED

19 Magnetic compass (class A for ships) S (1) (2) X (3) (4)

19A Magnetic compass (class B for lifeboats and rescue
S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
boats)
20 ITEM DELETED

21 Night vision equipment for high speed craft S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
22 Pitch indicator S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
23 Propeller revolution indicator S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
24 ITEM DELETED

25 ITEM DELETED

26 ITEM DELETED

27 ITEM DELETED

28 ITEM DELETED

29 Radar reflector - passive type S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)

30 Radar target enhancer S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
31 Rate-of-turn indicator S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
32 Rudder angle indicator S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
33 Searchlight for high speed craft S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)

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 Table S (Sheet 3 of 4)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
33A Simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
34 Sound reception system S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
35 Speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
36 ITEM DELETED

37 Track control system S (1) (2) X (4) X (4)

38 Transmitting heading device THD (GNSS method) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
39 Transmitting heading device THD (gyroscopic meth-
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
od)
40 Transmitting heading device THD (magnetic method) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
41 ITEM DELETED

42 ITEM DELETED

43 Universal automatic identification system equip-

S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
ment (AIS)
44 Voyage data recorder (VDR) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
45 Pilot ladder S (1) (2) X (3) (4)
46 DGPS equipment S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
47 DGLONASS Equipment S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
48 Compass bearing device S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
49 Search and rescue locating devices (SRLD) - AIS
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
SART equipment
50 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
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 Table S (Sheet 4 of 4)

133
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chapter 7

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
51 GNSS Equipment Incorporating one or more of the
following elements:
— GPS equipment
— GLONASS equipment
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
— DGPS Equipment
— DGLONASS Equipment
— Galileo Equipment
— Beidou (BDS)
52 Radar equipment:
— CAT 1
— CAT 2
S (1) (2) X (3) (4) X (4)
— CAT 3
— CAT 1H
— CAT 2H
53 Track control system for high-speed craft S (4) X (4) X (4)
54 Track control system (working at ship’s speed from 30
S (4) X (4) X (4)
knots and above)
55 Electronic Inclinometer S (4) X (4) X (4)
56 Nautical publications in digital form as defined by
S (4) X (4) X (4)
SOLAS V 27
(1) For ships flying flanges of States not belonging to the European Community:
- If RINA issues the statutory certificates, the requirements are established on a case-by-case basis depending on the agreements with the flag Administration
- No requirements if RINA does not issue statutory certificates
(2) Products subject to the MED Directive
(3) For products covered by MED directive requirements, Type Approval (Module B), Production Control Certificates (Module D/E, F or G) and EU DoC are to be verified by the Surveyor
(4) For ships for which RINA issues statutory certificates
(5) For ships with “SYS-NEQ” class notation
(6) Only for the Italian Administration

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 Table T : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Radio Communications Equipment

Table T (Sheet 1 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 406 MHz EPIRB (COSPAS-SARSAT) S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
2 Aeronautical two-way WHF radiotelephone appara-
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
tus
3 ITEM DELETED

4 ITEM DELETED

5 ITEM DELETED

6 EGC receiver S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)

7 Fixed survival craft two-way VHF radiotelephone ap-
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
paratus
8 HF marine safety information (MSI) equipment (HF
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
NBPD receiver)
9 ITEM DELETED

10 Inmarsat-C SES S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)

11 ITEM DELETED

12 ITEM DELETED

13 MF radio installation capable of transmitting and re-

S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
ceiving DSC and radiotelephony
14 MF/HF radio installation capable of transmitting and
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
receiving DSC, NBPD and radiotelephony
15 MF, DSC watchkeeping receiver S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
16 NAVTEX receiver S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chapter 7

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
17 Portable survival craft two-way VHF radiotelephone
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
apparatus
18 Radio reserve source of energy S X (3) X (3)
19 VHF DCS watchkeeping receiver S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
20 ITEM DELETED

21 VHF radio installation capable of transmitting and re-

S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
ceiving DSC and radiotelephony
22 MF/HF DSC scanning watch keeping receiver S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
23 Fire-fighter's two-way radiotelephone apparatus S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
24 Integrated communication system (ICS) S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
25 Ship Earth station for use in the GMDSS - Inmarsat C
S (1) X (2) (3) X (3)
equipment
(1) Products subject to the MED Directive
(2) For products covered by MED directive requirements, Type Approval (Module B), Production Control Certificates (Module D/E, F or G) and EU DoC are to be verified by the Surveyor
(3) For ships for which RINA issues statutory certificates

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 Table U : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Cargo Handling Arrangements and Other Lifting Appliances

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Chains and gall chains for rigging O X X
2 Cranes, bridge cranes, motored hoists, elevators and
B X X X (1) X (2) X X X
ramps of movable decks
3 Machinery for lifting appliances O X X X X
4 Masts, posts and derricks O X X (1) X (2) X
5 Steel ropes for rigging O X X
6 Various accessories (blocks, rings, hooks, collars,
O X X
swivels, terminals, etc.)
7 Winches for cargo crane B X X (4) X
7A Winches for fishing nets B X X X X (2) X X (3) X
(1) Including welding procedures
(2) Whenever required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
(3) Overload test is required for SWL greater than 2 t and it is carried out during the test of the fishing net system
(4) Final test of winches for cargo crane is carried out during the overload crane test
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 Table V : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Refrigerating Installations

137
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Coils C (1) X X (2)
2 Complete refrigerating units C (1) X X X (2) X
3 Compressors C (1) X X
4 Condensers and evaporators C (1) X X (2) X
5 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
6 Electrical apparatus SEE TABLE N
7 Insulation of refrigerated chamber insulation C (1) X X X
8 Oil separators, intermediate receivers and pressure
SEE TABLE J
vessels
9 Piping for refrigerating system, brine system, air sys-
SEE TABLE K
tem, defrosting system, etc.
10 Regulating valves C (1) X X
11 Thermometers C (1) X X
(1) For ships with “REF” class notation
(2) Hydrostatic tests

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 Table W : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Air Conditioning and Ventilation Plants

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Air conditioning plant C (1) X X X
2 Air treatment units C (1) X X X (2) X
3 Chamber insulation C (1) X X X
4 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
5 Duct penetrations C (1) X
6 Ducts C (1) X X
7 Electrical apparatus SEE TABLE N
8 Fans (3) C X(4) X (5) X (6)
9 Heat exchangers SEE TABLE J
10 Refrigerating unit C (1) X X X (2) X
11 Thermal unit C (1) X X X (2) X
(1) For ships with “ COMF-AIR ” class notation
(2) Hydrostatic test
(3) Applicable to fans used in essential services such as:
• machinery spaces of category A,
• spaces containing the emergency source of power,
• safe areas (for SRtP condition purposes),
• hazardous spaces.
(4) Review of workshop testing documentation and verification of identification marking
(5) Verification of good installation, fixing on foundations, vibro-stops connections, ducts sealing against air leaks, appropriate construction of ducts in case of ventilation in high fire risk
areas (galley hoods, ro- ro spaces, flammable liquids storage, etc.)
(6) Running test at nominal speed
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 Table X : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Lifts

139
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Car S (1) X X X X
2 Fireproof doors SEE TABLE O-P
3 Guides S (1) X X X X
4 Hydraulic plant SEE TABLE K-L
5 Lift (complete) S (1) X X X X X
6 Machinery S (1) X X
7 Starters and switchboard SEE TABLE N
8 Steel ropes S (1) X X X
(1) Only for Italian flag ships

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 Table Y : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Oil Carriers and Chemical Carriers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Cargo piping C X X X (1) X (2) X X (3) X
2 Cargo pumps C X X X
3 Cargo pump prime movers C SEE TABLES D-E, N AS APPLICABLE
4 Coatings for cargo tanks C X X X
5 Control, monitoring and alarm systems SEE TABLE Q
6 Crude oil washing system C X X X (3) X
7 Devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo
SEE TABLE O-P
tanks
8 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers C X X X (1) X (2) X X
9 Fans in cargo area C X X X
10 Inert gas generators C X X X X
11 Inert gas plant SEE TABLE O-P
12 Penetrations through gas-tight bulkheads of motor
C X X
shafts
13 Pressure vacuum valves C X X X
14 Safety valves C X X X
(1) Including welding procedures
(2) Whenever required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
(3) Hydrostatic test
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 Table Z : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases

141
Table Z (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Boil-off warm-up heaters C X X X
2 Cargo piping insulation C X X (1) X X
3 Cargo pumps (main, stripping and emergency) C X X X
4 ITEM DELETED
5 Control valves for glycol heating system and inert gas
C X X X
system
6 Cryogenic cargo hoses C X
7 Custody transfer system C X X (1) X
8 Emergency shutdown system C X X (1) X
9 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers SEE TABLE Y
10 Forcing vaporiser C X X X
11 Gas detection system C X X (1) X
12 Gas vaporisers C X X X
13 Heat exchangers C X X X
14 Cargo compressors C X X X
15 Independent cargo tanks C X X (2) X (3) X X
16 Inert gas generator C X X X
17 Inert gas plant SEE TABLE O-P
18 Insulation of cargo tanks C X X (1) X X
19 Level gauge for cargo tanks C X X X

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 Table Z (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
20 ITEM DELETED
21 Nitrogen generator C X X X
22 Piping for cargo lines C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
23 Piping for cofferdam heating system C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
24 Piping for insulation space pressurisation C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
25 Refrigerating units C X X X
26 Safety valves for cargo piping C X X X
27 Safety valves for cargo tanks and insulation spaces C X X X
28 Secondary insulation space water drain system C X X X X (4) X
29 Spray system for cargo tank cooling-down C X X (1) X X (4) X
30 Structural supports for independent tanks C X X (2) X (3)
31 Temperature and pressure sensors installed in sec-
ondary insulation space, cofferdams, ballast tanks, C X
etc.
32 Valve remote control system for cargo system and in-
C X X (1) X
ert gas plant
33 Water detector in insulation space C X
34 Water spray system C X X (1) X X X (4) X
(1) For components
(2) Including welding procedures
(3) Whenever required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
(4) Hydrostatic test
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 Table Z-1 : Shipboard and Shipyard Inspections - Installations for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases

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Table Z -1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
Chapter 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
1 Boil-off warm-up heaters C X X X
2 Fuel piping insulation C X X (1) X X
3 Fuel pumps (main, stripping and emergency) C X X X
4 Control valves for glycol heating system and inert gas
C X X X
system
5 Cryogenic cargo hoses C X
6 Custody transfer system C X X (1) X
7 Emergency shutdown system C X X (1) X
8 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers SEE TABLE Y
9 Forcing vaporiser C X X X
10 Gas detection system C X X (1) X
11 Gas vaporisers C X X X
12 Heat exchangers C X X X
13 Fuel compressors C X X X
14 Independent fuel tanks C X X (2) X (3) X X
15 Inert gas generator C X X X
16 Inert gas plant SEE TABLE O-P
17 Insulation of fuel tanks C X X (1) X X
18 Level gauge for fuel tanks C X X X
19 Nitrogen generator C X X X

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 Table Z -1 (Sheet 2 of 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rules for testing

No. PRODUCT

NDT

CATION
FINAL TEST

DRAWINGS

REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION

ORIGIN OF THE
WITH APPROVED
INSPECTION AFTER

CORRESPONDENCE
INSPECTIONS DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING TEST

CONFORMITY VERIFI-
20 Piping for fuel lines C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
21 Piping for cofferdam heating system C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
22 Piping for insulation space pressurisation C X X (1) X (2) X (3) X X (4) X
23 Refrigerating units C X X X
24 Safety valves for fuel piping C X X X
25 Safety valves for fuel tanks and insulation spaces C X X X
26 Secondary insulation space water drain system C X X X X (4) X
27 Spray system for fuel tank cooling-down C X X (1) X X (4) X
28 Structural supports for independent tanks C X X (2) X (3)
29 Temperature and pressure sensors installed in sec-
ondary insulation space, cofferdams, ballast tanks, C X
etc.
30 Valve remote control system for fuel system and inert
C X X (1) X
gas plant
31 Water detector in insulation space C X
32 Water spray system C X X (1) X X X (4) X
(1) For components
(2) Including welding procedures
(3) Whenever required by the Rules and/or by RINA Surveyors
(4) Hydrostatic test
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