NR500 Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts

These Rules are applicable to ships intended for pleasure cruising, engaged or not engaged in commercial sailing, and with a length not exceeding 100 m. They provide detail on the requirements for the assignment and the maintenance of sailing ships and motor vessels, monohull type or catamaran type built in steel, aluminum, composite materials or wood.

Unless otherwise specified, these Rules apply to units for which the date of contract for construction is on or after January 1st, 2016. BV Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts consist of the following documents:

Reference	Title	Edition
NR500 Amd 003	Amendments Part A & Part B	January 2016
NR500	Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts	March 2012

Check the consolidated edition.

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NR500 Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts

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