Rules for Classification and Construction
VI Additional Rules and Guidelines
11 Other Operations and Systems
6 Guidelines for the Preparation of Damage Stability Calculations
and Damage Control Documentation on Board
Edition 2008
The following Guidelines come into force on January 15th , 2008
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Guidelines for the Preparation of Subdivision and Damage Stability Calculations
A. General ....................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
B. Documents for Submission ......................................................................................................... 1- 2
C. Documents on Board .................................................................................................................. 1- 3
D. On-Board Damage Control Computer Program ......................................................................... 1- 4
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Section 1
Guidelines for the Preparation of Subdivision and
Damage Stability Calculations
A. General
The probabilistic concept also applies to cargo ships
1. Purpose of the Guidelines of 80 m in length and upwards and to all passenger
ships for which the keels are laid or which are at a
1.1 These guidelines serve the purpose of simpli- similar state of construction on or after 2009-01-01.
fying the process of the damage stability analysis as
experience has shown that a systematic and complete In the case of the probabilistic concept a required
presentation of the particulars results in considerable subdivision index dependent on the ship's length re-
saving of time during the approval process. spectively on the ship's length and the number of per-
sons to be on board is required. Any assumed damage
1.2 A damage stability analysis serves the pur- of arbitrary extent can make a contribution towards
pose to provide proof of the damage stability standard establishing this subdivision index. Thus, favourable
required for the respective ship type. At present, two subdivision and utilization of all possible alternatives
different calculation methods, the deterministic con- will enable optimization of the attainable subdivision
cept and the probabilistic concept are applied. index.
2. Analysis concepts Since the requirements for floatability of a ship in
damaged condition essentially contribute to determin-
2.1 Deterministic concept ing its service conditions, it is imperative that the
limitations are defined at an early stage of design.
The deterministic concept applies for the time being to
passenger ships, oil, chemical and liquefied gas tank- 2.3 Calculation method
ers, bulk carriers, offshore supply vessels, high speed
craft and special-purpose ships. For both analysis concepts the damage stability calcu-
lation is to be performed according to the method of
The deterministic concept is based on given damage
lost buoyancy.
assumptions (damage length, transverse extent, verti-
cal extent). Depending on the ship type, number of
passengers or potential risk to the environment by the 3. Scope of analysis and documentation on
cargo carried, compliance with a required compart- board
ment status is to be proved. In the case of passenger
ships this can easily be achieved as only small differ- The scope of subdivision and damage stability analy-
ences of loading and a small range of draughts needs sis is determined by the required damage stability
to be considered. In the case of tankers, the large vari- standard and aims at providing the ships master with
ety of substances to be carried and their distribution in clear intact-stability requirements. In general, this is
the ship require performance of an extensive, system- achieved by determining VCG-respective GM-limit
atic analysis in order to get as many allowed loading curves, containing the admissible stability values for
conditions as possible. In general only these loading the draught range to be covered.
conditions are permitted. For this type vessel, experi- Within the scope of the analysis thus defined all po-
ence has shown that a calculation of a limited number tential or necessary damage conditions will be deter-
of representative loading conditions may be inade- mined, taking into account the damage stability crite-
quate. In case an approved computer is available on ria, in order to obtain the required damage stability
board, using a verified damage stability calculation standard. Depending on the type and size of ship, this
program, deviating loading conditions from the previ- may involve a considerable amount of analyses.
ously allowed ones are permitted, providing satisfac-
tion of the damage stability criteria is ensured with the Referring to SOLAS II-1, B, Reg. 23 and Reg. 23-1
aid of this computer. the necessity to provide the crew with the relevant
information regarding the subdivision of the vessel is
2.2 Probabilistic concept expressed, therefore plans are to be provided and
permanently exhibited for the guidance of the officer
The probabilistic concept acc. to SOLAS II-1, Reg.
in charge. These plans clearly have to show for each
25-1 applies to all other cargo ships having a subdivi-
deck and hold the boundaries of the watertight com-
sion length exceeding 80 m and for passenger vessels
partments, the openings therein with means of closure
in accordance with IMO Resolution A.265 (VIII).
and position of any controls thereof, and the arrange-
ments for the correction of any list due to flooding. In
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addition, Damage Control Booklets containing the stability calculation and is to be submitted at the earli-
aforementioned information are to be available. est possible date together with the damage stability
calculation. The drawing should contain the main- and
local internal subdivision of the hull as well as infor-
mation about arrangements of watertight longitudinal
B. Documents for Submission and transverse bulkheads, cargo hold entrances, air
ventilation ducts, down- and crossflooding ducts etc.
1. Presentation of documents
3. Special documents
The documentation is to provide in the beginning the
following details: Principal dimensions, international Dependent on the applicable concept of the damage
rules applied such as SOLAS- or MARPOL- stability calculation the following documentation of
Conventions, IBC-, IGC-Codes ship type, Character of results is to be submitted.
Classification, damage stability marking according to
I – Ship Technology, Part 0 – Classification and Sur- 3.1 For deterministic calculations
veys, Section 2, C.2.4.2, designation of intact condi-
tions, designation of damage conditions and pertinent It is to be distinguished between the calculation of
damaged compartments, VCG-respective GM-limit limit curves (e.g. for passenger vessels) or the proof of
curve. compliance for distinctive loading conditions (e.g. for
tank vessels).
2. General documents 3.1.1 Limit curve calculation
For checking of the input data, the following is to be Initial condition with:
submitted:
– draught, trim, GM, respective displacement with
– principal dimensions centres of gravity
– lines plan, plotted or numerically – permanent solid or liquid ballast or min./max.
quantities in tanks
– hydrostatic data and cross curves of stability
(incl. drawing of the buoyant hull) Result list with:
– definition of sub-compartments with moulded – table with permissible VCG-respective GM-
volumes, centres of gravity and permeability values for the observed range of draughts
– layout plan for the sub-compartments with all Results for each damage case:
internal and external opening points including
their connected sub-compartments, and particu- – draught, trim, heel, GM in damaged condition
lars used in measuring the spaces, such as gen-
– righting lever curve (incl. GZmax and range)
eral arrangement plan and tank plan
– critical weathertight and unprotected openings
– lightship data
with their angle of immersion
– load line draught – dimension of the damage and details of sub-
– co-ordinates of opening points with their level compartments with amount of inflooded water/
of tightness (e.g. weathertight, unprotected) lost buoyancy and outflooded liquids with their
centres of gravity
– watertight doors location with pressure calcula-
tion 3.1.2 Calculation of distinctive loading condi-
– coordinates of margin line, respective deck tions
contour Loading condition with:
– side contour and wind profile – draught, trim, GM
– cross- and downflooding devices and the calcu- – displacement of the ship and solid cargo plus
lations thereof according to IMO Res. A.266 consumables with centres of gravity
with information about diameter, valves, pipes
length and coordinates of inlet/outlet – liquid cargo with density, filling ratio and cen-
tres of gravity,
– pipes in damaged area when the destruction of
these pipes results in progressive flooding – filled tanks with density, filling ratio and centres
of gravity
– damage extensions and definition of damage
cases Results for each damage case:
Additionally a Watertight Integrity Plan is to be pre- – draught, trim, heel, GM in damaged condition
pared showing the subdivision of the vessel. The – righting lever curve (incl. GZmax and range)
drawing is to include the assumption for the damage
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– critical weathertight and unprotected openings related to maintaining the boundaries and effective-
with their angle of immersion ness of the compartmentation so that, in the event of
damage to the ship, proper precautions can be taken to
– dimension of the damage and details of sub-
prevent progressive flooding through openings therein
compartments with amount of inflooded water/
and effective action can be taken to quickly mitigate
lost buoyancy and outflooded liquids with their
and, where possible, recover the ship's loss of stabil-
centres of gravity
ity.
3.1.3 Special documents for passenger vessels
1. Damage Control Plan
For passenger vessels for which the deterministic
concept is applicable, the calculation of the floodable For passenger and dry cargo ships for which a damage
length curve acc. to SOLAS II-1, Reg. 4 to 7 is to be stability calculation is to be performed a Damage
submitted including the factor of subdivision F and Control Plan is to be prepared, containing the follow-
criterion numeral CS including intermediate results. ing information if applicable and partly beyond the
requirements of MSC/ Circ. 919:
3.2 For probabilistic calculations – ship's name
Initial data: – shipyard and hull no.
– subdivision length LS – GL-register-no, Character of Classification and
– initial draughts and the corresponding GM- damage stability marking
values – principal dimensions
– required subdivision index R
– permissible number of persons to be carried
– attained subdivision index A with a summary
table for all contributions for all damaged zones – subdivision index R
– main and local watertight subdivision
Results for each damage case which contributes to the
index A: – numbering of compartments
– draught, trim, heel, GM in damaged condition – frame numbers and spacing
– dimension of the damage with probabilistic – penetration lines (e.g. B/5 or 760 mm-line) in
values p and v, furthermore the documentation each deck view
of the b-value calculation
– simplified instructions in case of damage in
– righting lever curve (incl. GZmax and range) with order to prevent progressive flooding
factor of survivability s
– emergency exits
– critical weathertight and unprotected openings
with their angle of immersion – watertight door location with control stations
– details of sub-compartments with amount of – position of weathertight and unprotected open-
inflooded water/lost buoyancy with their centres ing points
of gravity – pipes in damaged area when the destruction of
these pipes results in progressive flooding
3.3 Special consideration
– valves at bulkheads penetrations
For intermediate conditions such as stages before
cross-flooding or before progressive flooding an ap- – cross- and downflooding arrangement
propriate scope of the documentation covering the
a.m. items is needed in addition. – permanent solid or liquid ballast or min./max.
quantities in tanks
Furthermore, in cases of inconsistencies, GL reserves
the right to request a more detailed representation of For the sake of clarity, unnecessary details, such as
results and the documentation of interim results. accommodation details or decks not considered in the
damage stability calculation, are to be deleted from the
Damage Control Plan.
C. Documents on Board
2. Damage Control Booklet
For the on-board documentation Damage Control In addition to the aforementioned, booklets shall be
Plans and Damage Control Booklets are to be pre- made available according to MSC/Circ. 434 and MSC/
pared. These documents are intended to provide the Circ. 919 containing the following information:
ship's officer in charge with clear information on the
ship's watertight compartmentation and equipment – introduction and description of this manual
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– principal dimensions and main data stability information or should correspond to the as-
sumed load condition. The permeabilities should cor-
– stability limiting values (VCG/GM limit curve) respond to the applicable Regulations.
– ship's watertight arrangement
The results of these flooding investigations should be
– position of watertight doors and hatches with presented in a form according to B.
information about operational instructions
Additional guidance should be provided to ensure that
– position of all weathertight and unprotected the ship's officers referring to that information are
openings aware that the results are included only to assist them
– piping arrangement incl. available pumps and in estimating the ship's relative survivability. The
valve arrangement guidance should identify criteria on which the analy-
ses were based and clearly indicate that the initial
– cross- and downflooding arrangement conditions of the ship's loading extents and locations
– summary of the damage stability calculation of damage, permeabilities, assumed for the analyses
with description of the analysis concept and may have no correlation with the actual damaged
damage stability criteria condition of the ship.
– information of the damage control locations
– position of sounding devices
All given information is to correspond with the Dam- D. On-Board Damage Control Computer
age Control Plan. Program
The main purpose of such a document is to stipulate
The use of on-board computers for stability calcula-
appropriate action in case of damage. The chapter for
tions is not a requirement of Class. However, a stabil-
damage control should include information such as:
ity software installed onboard is to cover all stability
– workflow of damage scenario requirements applicable to the ship.
– closing of watertight and weathertight openings The scope of stability calculation software is to be in
– check of the extent of damage and sounding of accordance with the information as approved by the
compartments administration and is to at least include all information
and perform all calculations or checks as necessary to
– use of pumps ensure compliance with the applicable stability re-
– use of loading computer quirements. Approved stability software is not a sub-
stitute for the approved stability information, and is
– liquid transfer operations used as a supplement to facilitate stability calcula-
– information to external authorities and emer- tions. The input/output information should, as far as
gency response group practicable, be easily comparable with approved sta-
bility information so as to avoid confusion and possi-
The booklet should be supplemented with copies of ble misinterpretation by the operator. An operation
the general arrangement plan, tank capacity plan and manual is to be provided for the on-board computer
piping diagram as well as information about used stability software. The language in which the stability
abbreviations and the definition of the co-ordinate information is displayed and printed as well as the
system. operation manual should be the same as used in the
ship's approved stability information.
According to MSC/Circ. 434 for dry cargo vessels a
limited number of damage cases is to be provided to General approval of a program will be granted upon
inform the master about capabilities of his ship in the examination of the program on the basis of selected
case of flooding. At least the flooding of the machin- damage conditions of a test ship specified by GL. The
ery space and each cargo compartment are to be part of the program related to a specific ship will be
shown. For the initial condition the ship should be checked by re-calculation of a given selection of dam-
assumed on even keel at least for two separate age conditions submitted, and approval for use on
draughts (full load and partial load). The vertical cen- board the ship will be granted upon satisfactory com-
tre of gravity (VCG) should be taken either from intact pliance having been established.
