scope:

Scope and application

This programme is applicable for the approval of manufacturers of:

- fibre reinforced plastics (FRP),

as referred to in the Society's rules and standards.

Approval is required for, and limited to each kind of manufacturing process.

Where type approval (TA) is required, the manufacturing, documentation and technical requirements including testing shall also comply with the relevant TA programme.

Guidance note:

This class programme is not applicable for obtaining EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certificates. Visit www.dnv.com for information on MED certification.

This CP can be used accordingly for manufacturers applying adhesive bonding.

This CP does not set the design requirements to fibre reinforced plastics. It is based on compliance with requirements given in the Society's rules and/or other regulations and standards.

An AoM certificate in accordance with this CP will confirm compliance with the requirements in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.2 Ch.3 or other applicable standards provided by the Society. In case additional requirements given in other parts of the rules shall be covered by the AoM, this shall be specified in the application for AoM and will be stated in the AoM certificate.

Where required by the Society rules, type approval certificate is required for each type of:

- fibre

- resin

- sandwich adhesive

- sandwich core material

- adhesive (used for adhesive bonding).