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Lloyd's
Registers Classffication and Certification of Yachts and Condition Surveys
Classification
Just
as the world famous 100A1 classification symbol indicates that a modern
passenger liner, or a giant supertanker, has been built to exacting
requirements of the Society’s rules, so the same symbol is available to
the individual yacht owner. Classification is open to all types of yachts
provided the constructional details conform to the requirements laid down
by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
Yachts
built in accordance with the Society’s rules for wood, steel or glass
reinforced plastic will be classed 100A1 or class R.
An
owner desiring classification should, when ordering a new yacht, specify
that the yacht be built to Lloyd's Register of Shipping class. The builder
will then, through the designer become responsible for submitting the
necessary plans for the Society's approval, and will request a special
survey during construction in accordance with the Society's requirements,
so that the appropriate class may be assigned on completion.
Premises
of moulders and builders of yachts must be inspected to ensure that
management and facilities are capable and satisfactory to mould/build
hulls to the standard required by
the Society for classification or Lloyd's Register Building Certificate.
For
maintenance of classification, periodical surveys and repairs are carried
out under the supervision of Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Surveyors; such a procedure helps to keep a yacht in a high state of
efficiency and to preserve her sale value, in addition to the benefit having
a competent, independent and experienced organization to safeguard the
owners interest. A record of each periodical survey is made in the Yacht
Register.
Lloyd's
Register Building Certificate (LRBC)
As
an alternative to classification, the Society will provide a Lloyd's
Register Building Certificate to newly constructed yachts to 20 metres (66
feet) in overall length which have been built of any approved material in
accordance with the Society’s Yacht Rules and Regulations, under the
supervision of the Society’s surveyors, without the requirements of
mandatory periodical surveys thereafter.
Plans
of hull and materials data, and of machinery and electrical equipment,
must be submitted for approval in the same way as for classification.
The
standard GRP production will be eligible to receive classification or a
Lloyd’s Register Building Certificate on satisfactory completion of all
stages of construction and installation of machinery and electrical
equipment as shown hereafter:
(a)
HMRN (Hull Moulding Release
A
release note, showing basic items of construction from moulded hull to the
completed yacht considered essential to the hull serviceability, will be
issued to the Moulder/Builder to cover items inspected by the Society’s
Surveyors. This NOTE is not a Certificate.
(b)
HCC (Hull Construction
Certificate)
When
all outstanding applicable items shown on the HMRN are examined and found
satisfactory by the Society’s Surveyors, a Hull Construction Certificate
will be issued to the Moulder/Builder.
(c)
MIC
(Machinery Installation Certificate)
When
the machinery and electrical equipment have been installed under the
supervision of the Society’s Surveyors, a Machinery Installation
Certificate will be issued to the Moulder/Builder.
Any
yacht which holds an HCC and MIC is eligible to receive a LRBC (Lloyd’s
Register Building Certificate) and have the particulars entered in the
next edition of the “Register of Yachts”. A request Form for a LRBC
survey must be completed and forwarded before construction commences and,
after receipt of HCC and MIC certificates, a LRBC may be applied for. The
name of the yacht and the name and the name and address of the owner
should be supplied for insertion on the LRBC and entry in the “Register
of Yachts”.
No
mandatory periodical surveys will be required for LRBC yachts, but the
Society offers an Advisory and Consultancy Service to owners and builders
of such craft.
Condition
Surveys
The
Society will undertake Condition Surveys of yachts on behalf of purchasers
or owners, provided the yachts were originally moulded or built under the
supervision of the Society’s Surveyors. In certain instances the Society
reserves the right to decline such surveys.
For
further information on all the services to yachtsmen may be obtained from:
The
Secretary,
Lloyd’s
Register of Shipping,
Yacht
and Small Craft Department.
69
Oxford Street,
Southampton,
SO1 1DL, England.
Telephone:
Southampton (0703) 20353
Telex:
477261, Register Southampton.
Lloyd’s
Register of Shipping Surveyors specializing in surveys of yachts are
stationed at Glasgow, London, Plymouth and Southampton. These Surveyors
can undertake surveys by arrangement at other ports in the United Kingdom
or Europe.
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