THE ROLE OF THE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY IN THE SEARCH FOR RELIABILITY

The paper deals with the function of the classification society in the design, survey during construction and service of ships. The rules of a classification society are briefly reviewed, and the testing procedure for oil engines components is submitted as an example. Statistics on screwshaft failures and stern bush defects are given. Technical advisory service and condition monitoring are dealt with. Order from: NSFI as No. 14473.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at Europort 77, International Maritime Conference, Amsterdam, November 15-16, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Europort Tentoonstellingen

  BZ, Waalhazen, Z.44
  Rotterdam,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Clayton, S N
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Engines; Machinery; Mechanical failure; Monitoring; Propeller shafts; Propulsion; Reliability; Shipyards; Statistical analysis; Surveys; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Classification societies; Condition monitoring
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel monitoring; Engine monitoring; Machinery failure modes; Propeller shaft failures; Propulsion machinery; Shipyard survey
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00179254
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 19 1978 12:00AM