scope:

The scope of classification includes:

- certification of system components

- plan approval and survey of the diving system.

These rules do not include vessel specific requirements relevant to diving support vessels, as covered by DNV-RU-SHIP.

Guidance note:

Notwithstanding the above, these rules do apply to the diving system as installed on vessels with the class notation Diving support vessel as described in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.5 Ch.10.

The designer or builder may as an alternative to comply with the requirements given in these rules, submit evidence that the topics covered in these rules are accepted by the national authorities.

Guidance note:

National authorities may have requirements in addition to the requirements stipulated in these rules. Compliance with the requirements in these rules will not automatically result in compliance with requirements stipulated by the national authorities.