NR445 Rules for the classification of offshore units

BV Rules for the classification of offshore units give the requirements for the assignment and the maintenance of classification for offshore units, such as surface units, semi-submersible units, self-elevating units, SPAR, TLP, buoys, etc. They are applicable to floating units only.

ReferenceContentsEdition
NR445 A1 R09Part A - Classification and SurveysJune 2025
NR445 B1 R07Part B - Structural SafetyJune 2025
NR445 C1 R07Part C - FacilitiesJune 2025
NR445 D1 R09Part D - Services NotationsJune 2025

Check the list of Main Changes.
Check consolidated document June 2025.

Check other Bureau Veritas rules and guidelines, including.

  • NR542 Classification of floating gas units
  • NR569 Classification for drilling ships
  • NR572 Classification and certification of floating offshore wind turbines
  • NR494 Rules for the classification of offshore loading and offloading buoys
  • NR571 Classification of column stabilized units
  • NR578 Rules for the classification of tension leg platforms
  • NR534  Rules for the classification of self-elevating units - jack-ups and liftboats

Note: Bureau Veritas may at any time issue corrigenda for any published Rules or Guidance Notes to address errors in the printed and/or electronic editions.

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