Rules & Regulations
Cyprus Bureau of Shipping has established its own developed Rules and Regulations taking into account IACS Guidelines and the Unified IACS requirements.
The Cyprus Bureau of Shipping “RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEA-GOING SHIPS” cover all Technical aspects related to Sea-Going Vessels construction, surveys and maintenance through their service life.
The Cyprus Bureau of Shipping “RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEA-GOING SHIPS”
include the following Parts:
Part 0 – General Survey Regulations
Part 1 – Classification Regulations
Part 2 – Hull
Part 3 – Hull Equipment
Part 4 – Stability and Subdivision
Part 5 – Fire Protection
Part 6 – Machinery Installations and Refrigerating Plants
Part 7 – Machinery, Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Part 8 – Electrical Equipment and Automation
Part 9 – Materials and Welding
Part 10 – Offshore Terminals for Transfer of Oil and Other Hydrocarbon Products
In addition, Cyprus Bureau of Shipping has established its own Rules and Regulations for Small Vessels and Pleasure Yachts.
Technical issues which are not covered by the CBS RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEA-GOING SHIPS, are considered, on a case-by-case basis, by Cyprus Bureau of Shipping’s Technical Committee.
Cyprus Bureau of Shipping is dedicated to the constant development and improvement of its existing rules in order to achieve its solid commitment, for enhancing the Safety of Life and Property and to Protect the Environment.