

How Can ABS Help?ĪBS has surveyors, engineers, researchers and regulatory specialists operating from more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. It does not include measures specifically designed to address the effects of military attack. The Naval Ship Code is applicable to all non-nuclear surface ships belonging to or operated by the armed forces, coast guard, other protection and security department or agency of a State. The Naval Ship Code determines a minimum level of safety for naval vessels. The Naval Ship Code, published by NATO as Allied Naval Engineering Publication (ANEP 77), allows for an internationally accepted safety standard-benchmarked against IMO conventions and resolutions-to be applied to Naval Surface Combatant and Noncombatant vessels. To see the rules and available notations, download the guides. light structures), which are often constructed of steel, aluminum or composites. Requirements have been specifically developed for highspeed vessels (i.e. The rules provide requirements and standards for light warships, patrol and high-speed naval crafts on the following: The LHSNV rules recognize military use and specific design features while maintaining a basis in commercial design standards. Rules for Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Craft Vessels (LHSNV Rules) To see the ABS International Naval Ship rules and available notations, download the guides. Interpretations of statutory requirements.Mission and system requirements and interfaces.It addresses hull, mechanical and electrical systems specifically adapted to combatant and noncombatant vessel requirements in areas such as: The ABS Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships (INSG) provides notations for non-nuclear displacement type monohull surface ships. While not unique to naval ships, ABS Marine Vessel Rules can be applied to some government support vessels. Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Craft Vessels.ABS Rules and Guides for Naval Ships include: In addition to Naval Ship Code compliance, ABS has developed Rules and Guides specifically for naval ships, based on their unique design, structure and purpose.
