scope:

Purpose of the rules

The rules for classification and surveys of inland navigation vessels cover the classification of inland navigation vessels as defined in [1.2.4].

The rules published by the Society give the requirements for the assignment and the maintenance of class for inland navigation vessels.

Class assigned to a vessel reflects the discretionary opinion of the Society that the vessel, for declared conditions of use and within the relevant time frame, complies with the rules applicable at the time the service is rendered.

The DNV general terms and conditions (T&C), see DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.1 Ch.1 App.A, for classification services, are an integral part of the rules in their latest version. In case of any ambiguities or contradictions between the T&C and other parts of the rules, the provisions of the T&C shall prevail.