LR Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (i.e. Methanol, Ammonia and Hydrogen) 1 July 2024 can be accessed via Regs4ships; these have been updated by approved rule changes.

Date published: 01/07/24
Last updated: 01/07/24
Tags: Rules Ships Gases Low-flashpoint Fuels

Recent updates

  1. Notice No.3 Rules and Regulations for the Classification of ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels, July 2023
  2. Notice No.4 Rules and Regulations for the Classification of ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels, July 2023

Contents

The Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels have been prepared to ensure that ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels built with a view to classification with LR will also comply with the requirements of the IMO International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code).

The IGF Code also contains requirements for operational matters which are not within the scope of classification as defined in the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships. Such matters are the responsibility of the National Authority or Administration.

The Appendices in these Rules include:

  • Requirements for Ships Using Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) or Ethyl Alcohol
  • Requirements for Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel
  • Requirements for Ships Using Hydrogen as Fuel
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