NR 206, Sec 2
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Bureau Veritas February 2021
SECTION 2 CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1 General
1.1 Application
1.1.1 The present Section defines the process within the
scope of classification of ships fitted with a wind propulsion
systems.
The general principles of Classification are detailed in
NR467, Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 1.
The purpose of Classification notations are defined in
NR467, Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 2
The general conditions of assignment, maintenance and
withdrawal of Class are given in NR467, Part A, Chapter 2.
2 Additional class notations WPS1 and
WPS2
2.1 General
2.1.1 In accordance with the requirements of NR467, Pt A
Ch 1 Sec 2, Classification of ships complying with the
requirements of this Rule Note results in assignment of an
additional class notation WPS1 or WPS2, completed by a
construction mark.
Ships fitted with a wind propulsion system complying with
requirements of this Rule Note are eligible for assignment of
one of the following additional class notations:
WPS1 when the ship is fitted with a wind propulsion system
including standing part only (see [2.2]).
WPS2 when the ship is fitted with a wind propulsion system
including standing and running part (see [2.3])
2.2 Additional class notation WPS1
2.2.1 For Ship fitted with a wind propulsion system includ-
ing standing part only, granting of WPS1 means the compli-
ance with the requirements of the present Rule Note on:
• standing rigging part of the wind propulsion system
• global hull structure, and the local hull structure sup-
porting the forces and moments induced by the standing
rigging
• mast rotating system and its equipment, the system of
measurement of the strain gauge and all the systems
provided as automatic release systems to avoid wind
overload on the wind propulsion system when taken
into account for the scantling of the standing rigging as
defined in Sec 6
• systems playing an essential part in the safety and integ-
rity of the wind propulsion system.
2.3 Additional class notation WPS2
2.3.1 For Ship fitted with a wind propulsion system includ-
ing standing and running part, granting of WPS2 means the
compliance with:
• the requirements listed in [2.2.1] on standing rigging
part, and
• the requirements of the present Rule Note on:
• running rigging part of the wind propulsion system
• global hull structure, and the local hull structure
supporting the forces and moments induced by the
running rigging
• systems playing an essential part in the operation
and performance of the wind propulsion system.
2.4 Construction marks
2.4.1 In accordance with the provisions of NR467, Pt A,
Ch 1, Sec 2 the construction marks {, [ or µ are associated
with the additional class notations WPS1 and WPS2.
example:
{ WPS1
The construction mark identifies the procedure under which
the wind propulsion system and its main equipment have
been surveyed for the initial assignment of the class.
2.4.2 The mark
{ is assigned to the relevant part of the
wind propulsion system, when it has been surveyed by the
Society during construction. The Society:
• approves the plans and the documentation as required
by the Rules
• proceeds with the appraisal of the design of materials
and equipment used in the construction of the wind
propulsion system and their inspection at works
• carries out surveys, attends tests and trials provided for
in the Rules, or obtains appropriate evidence to satisfy
itself that the scantlings and construction meet the rule
requirements in relation to the approved drawings.
2.4.3 The mark
[ is assigned to the wind propulsion sys-
tem surveyed by an another IACS member during its con-
struction and classed after construction according to the
following requirements:
• approval of the plans and documentation as required by
the Rules (these drawings are to be marked with the
stamps of the IACS member by which they were
approved upon construction)
• examination of materials inspection certificates, con-
struction survey attestations, test certificates at works for
equipment and accessories
• survey of the wind propulsion system (the extent of this
survey depends on the existing conditions of certifica-
tion, on the general maintenance conditions and on the
age of the wind propulsion system. As a rule, general