Foreword (1998) This Chapter provides requirements for optional ice strengthening classes. Section 6-1-1 contains general ice strengthening classes including ice classes for vessels intended for independent navigation in multiyear ice. Section 6-1-2 represents 1985 Finnish Swedish Ice Class Rules@ as amended. The requirements in this Section are applicable to vessels of any length and are in addition to those in other Sections of these Rules or Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length@ as appropriate. Vessels intended for navigation in the Canadian Arctic are to comply with the requirements of the Canadian Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations. ABS can issue an Arctic Pollution Prevention Certificate when authorized by the Canadian flag administration. It is the responsibility of the owner to determine which ice class is most suitable for the intended service. (2008) In association with the implementation of the IACS Unified Requirements for Polar Class Ships on 1 March 2008@ the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Vessels Intended for Navigation in Polar Waters@ 2008 was published separately. For vessels intended to receive a Polar Ice Class the requirements of the Guide and 6-1-1/1.3 of this Chapter are applicable.
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2003ABS 2 PART 6-2003 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels - Part 6 Optional Items and Systems
2002ABS 2 PART 6-2002 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels - Part 6 Optional Items and Systems
2001ABS 2 PART 6-2001 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Part 6: Optional Items and Systems