These Rules published on 1 July 2007 consist of:
In association with the introduction of the Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers and Bulk
Carriers, respectively, on 1 April 2006, Part 5 of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 2007 is
divided into three Sub-parts, 5A, 5B and 5C. The contents and application of each Part are as follows:
Contents
Part 5A: Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers
Part 5B: Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers
Part 5C: This Part is divided into two separate booklets as follows:
Chapters 1 to 6: Tankers not covered by Part 5A, Bulk Carriers not covered
by Part 5B and Container Carriers
Chapters 7 to 10: Passenger Vessels, Liquefied Gas Carriers, Chemical Carriers
and Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles.