Class notation Description

+ Main class notation indicating that hull, machinery and/or special

equipments constructed under supervision of TL and with certification by
TL of components and materials to be examined in compliance with TL
Rules.
(+) Main class notation indicating that hull, machinery and/or special
equipments constructed under supervision of TL and without certification
by TL of components and materials to be examined in compliance with TL
Rules.
[+] Main class notation indicating that hull, machinery and/or special
equipments constructed under supervision of and in accordance with the
rules of another recognised classification society and later assigned class
with TL.
No notation +, (+) or [+] notations are not present in front of main class notations in
case hull, machinery and/or special equipments are not constructed under
supervision of TL or another recognised classification society but later
assigned class by TL
1A5 Main class notation indicating that the ship’s hull fully complies with the
construction rules of TL or the other rules accepted as equivalent. Duration
of class period is 5 years.
1A3 In case the ship’s hull does not comply with the construction rules of TL or
doesn’t meet the mandatory requirements for compliance, class period may
1A2
be reduced together with survey intervals. 3,2,1 coming after “A” on main
1A1 class notations express the class period as year.
M Main class notation indicating that the ship’s machinery including electrical
installations comply with the construction rules of TL or the other rules
accepted as equivalent.
T-M Main class notation indicating that non-self-propelled vessel’s and floating
unit’s machinery including electrical installations comply with the
Construction Rules of TL or other rules accepted as equivalent.
[M] Main class notation indicating that ship’s machinery including electrical
installations does not fully comply with the requirements of TL Construction
T[M]
Rules but functional safety and seaworthiness are ensured for the
envisaged service.
Y Additional class notation for restricted international service. This range of
service is limited, in general, to trade along the coast, provided that the
distance to the nearest port of refuge and the offshore distance do not
exceed 200 nautical miles, and moreover additional class notation
indicating that ship is allowed to trade in the North Sea and within enclosed
seas, such as the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and waters with similar
seaway conditions.
K50 Additional class notation for coastal service.This range of service is limited,
K20 in general, to trade along the coasts, provided that the distance to the
nearest port of refuge and the offshore distance do not exceed 50/20
nautical miles, respectively, and moreover additional class notations
indicating that ship is allowed to trade within enclosed seas, such as the
Baltic Sea, Marmara Sea and gulfs with similar seaway conditions.
K6 Additional class notation for coastal service. Service range is limited for
material other than steel passenger ships to trade along the coasts, provided
that the distance to the nearest port of refuge and the offshore distance do
not exceed 6 nautical miles. This area of service is restricted to trade in
shoals, bays, haffs and firths or similar waters, where heavy seas do not
occur.
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L1 Additional class notation for harbour service. This range of service is
limited to trade in harbours whose boundaries fixed by national authorities,
provided that to stay in the range of L2. This additional class notation is
only assigned to the ships operating within the cabotage of the state.
L2 Additional class notation for harbour service. This range of service is limited
to trade in harbours not exceeding 10 nautical miles to safe anchorage and
not exceeding 100 nautical miles to the port of departure. This additional
class notation is only assigned to the ships operating within the cabotage of
the state.
I Additional class notation assigned to the inland vessels intended for
navigation in inland waters only and complying with the TL Rules, Chapter
19, Inland / Coastal Ships.
PASSENGER SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships carrying more than 12
passengers and ships complying with the construction rules for the
carriage and/or accommodation of passengers and with the applicable
requirements of the Chapters II-1 and II-2 of the SOLAS Convention
Exemptions from these requirements may be granted only within the
framework of options given therein and are subject of approval by the
competent Administration.
RO-RO PASSENGER SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships complying with the
construction and safety rules for the carriage of passengers and specially
equipped for carriage of wheeled vehicles and trains.
PASSENGER SHIP-CLASS A/B/C/D Additional class notations assigned to passenger ships and Ro-Ro
RO-RO PASSENGER SHIP-CLASS passenger ships intended to operate within domestic waters, provided that
A/B/C/D rules harmonized to EU Directive are applied.

(….) PASSENGER VESSEL Additional class notation for the passenger ships constructed of non-steel
materials according to the current rules related with accommodation and
carriage of more than 12 passengers safely.
GENERAL CARGO SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships constructed for the carriage
of general cargo which will not be carried in containers.
CONTAINER SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships equipped with appropriate
facilities and aimed especially for carriage of containers.
EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF Additional class notation assigned to the ships carrying containers
CONTAINERS occasionally or as part cargo only and provided with appropriate facilities.

OPEN TOP Additional class notation for ships having no hatch covers equipped with
appropriate facilities.
EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CARS Additional class notation assigned to the ships provided with special
equipment for carriage of (non-loaded) motor vehicles, e.g. floating decks
etc.
RO-RO SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships equipped with ramps and
possibly shell doors and strengthened in accordance with the TL
Construction Rules for the motor vehicles to enter the ship and to be
carried (without passengers).
MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CARGO SHIP Additional class notation assigned to the ships constructed for carriage of
dry and bulk cargo.
LIVESTOCK CARRIER Additional class notation assigned to the ships constructed and equipped
for carriage of livestock.
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BULK CARRIER Additional class notation assigned to the ships designed for carriage of
solid bulk cargoes and comply with TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 27.
BC-C Additional class notation assigned to the bulk carriers with length of 150 m
or longer contracted for construction on 1 July 2003 or later and complying
with the TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 27; based on loading
conditions, cargo hold loading etc.
For bulk carriers designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density less
than 1,0 t/m3 are to be given BC-C notation.
BC-B Additional class notation assigned to the bulk carriers with length of 150 m
or longer contracted for construction on 1 July 2003 or later and complying
with the TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 27; based on loading
conditions, cargo hold loading etc.
For bulk carries designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density of 1.0
t/m3 and above with all cargo holds loaded in addition to BC-C conditions
are to be given BC-B notation.
BC-A Additional class notation assigned to the bulk carriers with length of 150 m
or longer contracted for construction on 1 July 2003 or later and complying
with the TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 27; based on loading
conditions, cargo hold loading etc.
For bulk carries designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of cargo density 1,0
t/m3 and above with specified holds empty at maximum draught in addition
to BC-B conditions are to be given BC-A notation.
{no MP} Additional class notations assigned to the bulk carriers with additional class
notations BC-A and BC-B, provided that maximum cargo density is less
than 3,0 t/m3’
{MAXIMUM CARGO DENSITY … t/m3} Bulk carriers with notations BC-A and BC-B designed for a maximum cargo
3
density x.y [t/m ]
{HOLDS a, b, … MAY BE EMPTY} Additional class notation assigned to bulk carriers assigned with BC-A.
GRAB [X] Bulk carriers whose double bottom strengthened for grab loading and
discharging with grab mass equal to or greater than 20 t where X gives the
grab mass in t.
ORE CARRIER Additional class notation assigned to the ships designed for carriage of bulk
cargo and ore respectively and strengthened according to the TL Rules,
Chapter 1, Hull.
CEMENT CARRIER Additional class notation assigned to the ships constructed for carriage of
cement and provided with relevant cargo handling equipment.
OIL TANKER Additional class notation for the ships designed for the carriage of oil/oil
PRODUCT TANKER products in bulk and complying with the TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section
OIL TANKER / PRODUCT TANKER 28
CHEMICAL TANKER TYPE 1/2/3 Additional class notation assigned to the ships designed for carriage of
liquid chemical bulk cargoes and comply with the TL Rules, Chapter 8,
Chemical Tankers.
LIQUEFIED GAS TANKER Additional class notation assigned to the ships designed for carriage of
liquefied gas cargoes in bulk and comply with the TL Rules, Chapter 10,
Liquefied Gas Tankers.
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ASPHALT TANKER Additional class notations for tankers comply with the relevant rules and
SPECIAL TANKER carrying special cargo.
EDIBLE OIL TANKER
WINE TANKER
WATER TANKER
FRUIT JUICE TANKER
BULK CARRIER / PRODUCT TANKER Additional class notation assigned to the ships complying with the rules
BULK CARRIER / OIL TANKER related to carriage of dry bulk cargo or liquid bulk cargo alternatively.
ORE CARRIER / PRODUCT TANKER
ORE CARRIER / OIL TANKER
FISHING VESSEL Additional class notation assigned to the ships complying with the TL
Rules, Chapter 14, Fishing vessels.
FLOATING DOCK Lifting capacity … t Additional class notation indicating the lifting capacity in tonnes and
complies with the TL Rules, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 35.
HSC-PASSENGER A Additional class notation assigned to the ships (up to 450 passengers)
meeting the requirements of Category A according to TL Rules, Chapter 7,
High Speed Crafts.
HSC-PASSENGER B Additional class notation assigned to the ships (over 450 passengers)
meeting the requirements of Category A according to TL Rules, Chapter 7,
High Speed Crafts
HSC-CARGO Additional class notation assigned to the ships meeting the requirements
“Cargo Craft” according to TL Rules, Chapter 7, High Speed Crafts.
HSDE Additional class notation assigned to the ships complying the main parts of
TL Rules, Part C, Chapter 7, High Speed Vessels but not being subject to
the IMO HSC Code.
DSC Additional class notation assigned to the ships which were built before
1994 complying the main parts of TL Rules, Chapter 7- High Speed
Vessels (1993) and subject to the IMO DSC Code.

OC1 Additional class notations related with maximum permitted operating

OC2 conditions and expressed in terms of significant wave height are added to
OC3 additional class notations HSC-PASSENGER A, HSC-PASSENGER B,
OC4 HSC-CARGO, and HSDE. To the ships not being subject to IMO Res.
MSC. 36(63) but controlled according to TL Rules (Chapter 7, High Speed
Crafts, Section 3), only additional class notation OC1 ÷ OC4 is assigned.
BARGE Additional class notations assigned to the other ships and/or floating units
HOPPER BARGE designed, constructed and/or equipped for their special purposes.
PUSHER/BARGE
PUSHER
FLOATING CRANE
HYDROFOIL
ICE-BREAKER
PILOT BOAT
PONTOON
RESCUE VESSEL
RESEARCH VESSEL
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SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIP
DREDGER
SUCTION DREDGER
BUCKET DREDGER
CUTTER SUCTION DREDGER
BACKHOE DIPPER DREDGER
TUG
ESCORT TUG (p,V)
SALVAGE TUG
SUBMERSIBLE
WASTE COLLECTION VESSEL
OIL RECOVERY VESSEL
CHEMICAL RECOVERY VESSEL
SERVICE BOAT
ROV
LIVE FISH CARRIER
FISH FARM SUPPORT VESSEL
SELF ELEVATING UNIT
TRAIN FERRY
SUPPLY VESSEL
OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL
WELL STIMULATIONS VESSEL
STAND BY VESSEL
ESP Ship’s hull structure and piping in cargo area is to be surveyed according to
enhanced survey program. (Additional class notation assigned to all oil
tankers, product tankers, chemical tankers and bulk carriers ≥ 500 GRT)
FS Main class notation assigned to the ships (except for yachts and inland
water ships) for which subdivision and damage stability is proved.
SAILING YACHT Main class notation assigned to the yachts propelled only by sail.

MOTOR YACHT Main class notation assigned to the yachts propelled by internal
combustion engines.
MOTOR SAILER Main class notation assigned to the yachts propelled by both sail and also
propelled by internal combustion engines
MULTI-POINT MOORING SYSTEM MULTI-POINT MOORING SYSTEM notation will be assigned to the multi-
point mooring systems constructed under supervision of TL and according
to the rules related to Rules of TL Chapter 70, Multi-Point Mooring
Systems
DG Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped for carriage of
dangerous goods in accordance with SOLAS II-2, Regulation 19 and TL
Rules.
DG (HSC Code 7.17) Additional class notation assigned to high speed crafts equipped for the
carriage of dangerous goods in accordance with relevant TL rules and HSC
Code 7.17.
DBC Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped for the carriage of
solid bulk cargoes in accordance with relevant TL rules and IMSBC Code.
 Class notation Description
INF 1 Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped for the carriage of
INF 2 packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high level radioactive
INF 3 goods in accordance with INF Code.
NLS Additional class notation assigned to oil tankers complying with MARPOL
Annex II requirements for Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) certificate.
HNLS Additional class notation assigned to offshore supply vessels complying
with the requirements of IMO Resolution A.673(16) “Guidelines for the
Transport Handing of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk in Offshore Support Vessels”.
STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY CARGO Additional class notation assigned to ships strengthened in direction of
recommendations made by TL according to the Construction Rules
excluding compliance with the requirements related to additional class
notations "Bulk carrier" or "Ore carrier" .
EQUIPPED WITH BOW RUDDER Additional class notation for ships equipped with bow rudder.
CSR Rules of “IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers” and “IACS
Common Structural Rules for Double Hull Oil Tankers” are applied for
structural design of bulk carriers with a length of 90 m or above and tankers
with a length of 150 m or above.
CSR additional class notation is assigned to such ships.
LAID-UP SHIP Additional class notation indicating that ship is laid up temporarily.
…-Domestic Service Additional class notation indicating service range for the ships constructed
according to directives published for the ships operating within only
domestic waters of relevant administration or having exemptions to operate
in domestic service granted by administration. (e.g. TR-Domestic service)
HELIW Additional class notation for ships equipped for helicopter winch operation.
HELIL Additional class notation for ships equipped with helicopter landing deck.
HELILF Additional class notation for ships equipped with helicopter landing deck
and ability to supply fuel.
ACCOM Additional class notations assigned to ships complying with TL Rules, Part
A, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 2. (Including MLC 2006)
ACCOM + Additional class notations assigned to ships complying with TL Rules, Part
A, Chapter 1, Hull, Section 2. (Including MLC 2006)
G Additional class notation assigned to bulk carriers complying with the
requirements of TL Construction Rules related with strengthening of inner
bottom and/or coamings and longitudinal bulkheads in case of using of
grabs.
YST Additional class notation assigned to ships with cargo refrigerating
installation fully complying with TL Rules or other rules accepted as
equivalent both in respect of hull and machinery.
[YST] Additional class notation assigned to ships with cargo refrigerating
installation not fully complying with TL Rules but ensuring functional safety
and seaworthiness for the envisaged service.
RC Additional class notation for cargo refrigerating installations in cargo areas
in which of refrigerated cargo is carried in controlled atmosphere.
 Class notation Description
RC mob Additional class notation for cargo refrigerating installations in cargo areas
in which refrigerated cargo is carried in controlled atmosphere using mobile
gas generating systems.
CM1 Additional class notations assigned to cargo ships having cargo
CM2 refrigerating installations in which condition monitoring system is used to
CM3 reliably determine the condition of their components.
CM4 CM1 = Up to 3 % of the possible condition monitoring scope is achieved.
CM2 = Up to 10 % of the possible condition monitoring scope is achieved.
CM3 = Up to 20 % of the possible condition monitoring scope is achieved.
CM4 = Over 20 % of the possible condition monitoring scope is achieved.
BST Additional class notation indicating that cargo refrigerating installations fully
comply both in respect of hull and machinery with the TL Rules, Chapter
14, Fishing Vessels or rules accepted as equivalent.
[BST] Additional class notation indicating that cargo refrigerating installations do
not fully comply with the TL Rules, Chapter 14, Fishing Vessels but ensure
functional safety and seaworthiness for the envisaged service.

QUICK FREEZING Additional class notation assigned in addition to main class notation of
fishing vessels having mandatory equipment for the wet fish to be quick
frozen in compliance with TL Rules, Chapter 14, Fishing Vessels .

RCP x/y Additional class notation related with ships whose compliance with TL
Rules, Chapter 29, Carriage of Refrigerated Containers on Board is proved.
Two digits are added to RCP additional class notation. First digit (x);
indicates total number of certificated refrigerated containers arranged on
deck and in container holds and corresponds to FEU (unit equivalent to
forty feet) Second digit (y), indicates the ratio of containers carrying
fruit/refrigerated cargo for which ship has been certificated.
Container dimensions, positioning locations and special conditions are to
be defined in Classification Annex (in page 2), if necessary.

ICE-B4 Hull and machinery installation is designed in compliance with the

ICE-B3 mandatory requirements for navigation within iced waters. Index 4
ICE-B2 represents the highest notation. Additional class notations ICE-B4 to ICE-
ICE-B1 B1 corresponding to ice classes IA Super to IC of the Finnish/ Swedish Ice
ICE-B Class Rules as amended.
PC1 Additional class notations assigned to ice breakers constructed in
PC2 accordance with mandatory construction rules for ships navigating in ice-
PC3 covered waters in polar zones and assigned to the cargo ships with ice
PC4 breaking ability and relevant machinery equipments.
PC5
PC6 Index 1 represents the highest notation. Notations PC1 to PC7 are based
PC7 on the IACS Unified Requirements for Polar Ships.
BF Additional class notation indicating that hull and machinery installations of
fishing vessels navigating within the waters around Greenland and
Labrador Peninsula and/or waters corresponding to them are designed in
compliance with TL Rules.
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IWS Additional class notation assigned to ships with its hull is specially prepared
and equipped for in-water surveys
BWM Additional class notation assigned to ships complying with the Guidelines
on Ballast Water Management
ERS Additional class notation assigned to ships storing the geometrical and
structural data in a database to provide the assistance necessary for
limiting damages in case of average with the aid of special computer
programs.
CM-PS Additional class notation assigned to ships with propeller shafts operating
in oil within the stern tubes for prolongation of the intervals between shaft
withdrawals, if possible, in case relevant TL Rules are complied.
HIGHER STRENGTH HULL Additional class notations assigned to the ships constructed of materials
STRUCTURAL STEEL except for normal hull construction steel.
ALUMINIUM
FRP
WOODEN
Additional class notation assigned to ships, which date of contract for construction
before 1st February 2013, and complying with the requirements in Chapter 21,
NAV-O Bridge Design on Sea Going Ships, One-Man Control Console.
NAV-OC NAV-O Ocean Area,
NAV-OC Ocean Areas and Coastal Waters
NAV Additional class notation assigned to ships which date of contract for construction
st
NAV-INS on or after 1 February 2013, and complying with the requirements in Chapter
21, Navigation Bridge Visibility, Bridge Arrangement and Equipment Rules are to
be given notation:
NAV Designed in compliance with Chapter 21 and equipped
with Chapter 21, Section 4, B.1.
NAV-INS Integrated Navigation Systems, Designed in compliance
with Chapter 21 and equipped with Chapter 21, Section
4, B.2, and C.
EP Additional class notation assigned to ships complying with the requirements in TL
Rules, Chapter 76, Guidelines for the Environment Protection Systems.
FC-xxx Additional class notation for watercraft with fuel cell systems the nominal
power of which is equal or exceeds 10 % of the total nominal power of the
machinery installation (excluding the emergency supply power) and
complying with TL Rules Chapter 26, Guidelines for the Use of Fuel Cell
Systems on Board of Ships, “xxx” means the percentage of the fuel cell
system related to the nominal power of the machinery installation.
with FC Additional class notation related with fuel cell systems with nominal power
less than 10% of the nominal power of machinery installation.
EXP Additional class notation for ship, machinery installations or essential parts
having been constructed in accordance with a design, for which sufficient
experience is not available. TL is to decide about the interval of surveys.
EXP notation may be abolished in case experiences prove the consistency
of design within time.
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AUT Additional class notation assigned to ships provided with machinery
installation and relevant equipment not requiring personnel for being
operated and/or maintained at least for 24 hours.
AUT-nh Additional class notation assigned to ships provided with machinery
installation not requiring being supervised and maintained at least for 24
hours. nh indicates that machinery spaces may be unattended for n
hours.
AUT-C Additional class notation assigned to ships with machinery facilities
operated from engine control room (central control) which is permanently
under supervision and with main propulsion equipment remote controlled
from bridge or to ships fitted with equipment capable of being manoeuvred
from engine control room by necessary facilities

R Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped with a system capable

of controlling main propulsion system from bridge by remote control.

DK1 Ships complying with TL Rules, Chapter 22, Dynamic Positioning Systems.
DK2 Three additional class notations may be assigned depending on envisaged
DK3 system reliability and based on risk analysis:
DK1 = Non-redundant
DK2 = Redundant
DK3 = Redundant, separate compartments

WITH FREEBOARD ... m Additional class notation assigned to ships whose hull is dimensioned for a
draught of less than the maximum draught permissible according to the
Load Line Convention”.

INERT Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped with an inert gas
system complying with the TL Construction Rules or with a system
recognized as being equivalent in design.
FF1 Additional class notation assigned to ships provided with necessary
equipment for fighting fires in the initial stage and performing rescue
operations in the immediate vicinity of the installation on fire.
FF2 Additional class notation assigned to ships provided with equipment for
sustained fighting of large fires and for cooling parts of the installation on
fire.
FF3 Additional class notation assigned to ships provided with equipment
corresponding to FF2, but with greater fire-extinguishing capacity and more
comprehensive fire-extinguishing equipment.
FF1/2 Additional class notation assigned to ships having equipment
FF1/3 corresponding to FF2 or FF3 or additionally being capable of performing
rescue operations defined in FF1.
RP1x% Additional class notation assigned to ships having at least two propulsion
machines, which are independent or can be separated from each other.
This also applies to the auxiliary systems which are needed to operate the
propulsion machines. No redundancy of propeller, shaft line, gearbox and
steering system is required.
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RP2x% Additional class notation assigned to ships having at least two propulsion
systems and two steering systems, each of which are independent or can
be separated from each other. This also applies to each of the auxiliary
systems which are needed to operate the propulsion and/or steering
systems.
RP3x% Additional class notation assigned to ships having at least two propulsion
systems and two steering systems, each of which are independent or can
be separated from each other and are installed in separate compartments.
This also applies to each of the auxiliary systems which are needed to
operate the propulsion and/or steering systems.
AH Additional class notation AH is assigned to ships intended to be used for
anchor handling in open sea facilities in compliance with TL Rules Chapter
1, Hull, Section 32.F.
AHTS Additional class notation assigned to ships equipped with an approved
additional hatch cover tightness system.
GST Additional class notation assigned to ships carrying gases as liquefied and
having equipment for reliquifying of cargo by cooling and complying with TL
Rules, Chapter 10, Liquefied Gas Tankers
TK Additional class notation for characteristic implements and/or equipments
constructed by agreement under control of TL and in compliance with
relevant rules or directives.
TAZ Additional class notation for special equipment complying with the TL Rules
Chapter 52, Rules for Diving Systems
VEC Vapour return facilities
VEC class notation is to be assigned to tankers equipped with vapour
return facilities for the return of volatile organic compounds to the shore
during loading operations.
YAUT Additional class notation assigned to yachts provided with machinery
installation and relevant equipment not requiring personnel for being
operated and/or maintained at least for 24 hours.
YR Additional class notation assigned to yachts whose main propulsion plant is
remote controlled from the bridge and compartments of propulsion engine
are supervised.
YSS Additional class notation assigned to yachts provided with permanent
means of total buoyancy or constructional characteristics such as to allow
the vessel to float in case of entering of water into the vessel.
YFS Additional class notation for yachts with at least each subdivision or
subdivision group proved by calculations to preserve buoyancy in case of
being filled by water in damage condition.
YDA Sailing yachts having masts and rigging constructed according to the
related TL rules and classed as special equipment.