NR490 Rules for the classification of crew transfer vessels

This Rule Note provides requirements for crew transfer vessels of less than 500 GRT, with hull made of steel, aluminium or composite materials, and  proceeding in the course of their voyage not more than four hours at operational speed from a place of refuge.

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NR490 R04Rules for the classification of crew transfer vesselsJuly 2025

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Check other Bureau Veritas rules and guidelines, including:

  • NR566 Hull arrangement, stability and systems for ships less than 500 GT
  • NR600 Hull structure and arrangement for the classification of cargo ships less than 65m and non-cargo ships less than 90m
  • NR467 Rules for the classification of steel ships

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