CLASS PROGRAMME DNVGL-CP-0484 Edition February 2016 The electronic pdf version of this document, available free of charge from http://www.dnvgl.com, is the officially binding version.
FOREWORD DNV GL class programmes contain procedural and technical requirements including acceptance criteria for obtaining and retaining certificates for objects and organisations related to classification. February 2016 Any comments may be sent by e-mail to rules@dnvgl.com This service document has been prepared based on available knowledge, technology and/or information at the time of issuance of this document. The use of this document by others than DNV GL is at the user's sole risk. DNV GL does not accept any liability or responsibility for loss or damages resulting from any use of this document.
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CONTENTS Changes current... 3 Contents Section 1 General...5 1 Introduction...5 2 Objective...5 3 Scope... 5 4 Definitions... 5 5 Requirements...5 6 Validity of the certificate...6 Appendix A Special requirements for categories of service suppliers listed in IACS UR Z17...7 1 General... 7 Appendix B Special requirements for categories of service suppliers not listed in IACS UR Z17...8 1 General... 8 Changes historic...9 Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 4
SECTION 1 GENERAL 1 Introduction The approval of service supplier scheme is a procedure by which the Society approves suppliers providing services to the customer, such as measurements, tests or maintenance of safety systems and equipment, the result of which may form the basis for the Societies decisions. Section 1 2 Objective The objective of this procedure is to provide minimum requirements for approval and certification of service suppliers and is applicable to both initial and renewal audits. 3 Scope The scope of the Society's approval of service supplier will normally include the following activities: review of documentation verification of competence and control needed to perform the service verification of equipment and facilities for the service assessment of the supplier and any servicing stations and subcontractors evaluation of how the service will be reported witnessing of a practical demonstration of the performance of the service including satisfactory reporting issuance of approval of service supplier certificate. 4 Definitions Term IACS IACS UR Definition International Association of Classification Societies IACS Unified Requirements 5 Requirements 5.1 Services listed in IACS UR Z17 For services listed in IACS UR Z17 the requirements of IACS UR17 apply with any additions and clarifications as given in Appendix A below. 5.2 Services not listed in IACS UR Z17 For services not listed in IACS UR Z17, the general provisions of IACS UR Z17 apply. Amendments/deviations are defined in Appendix B below. If requirements in Appendix B below are in conflict with IACS UR Z17 then the requirements in Appendix B below will prevail. 5.3 Applicable revision of IACS UR Z17 The in force date for revisions shall follow IACS UR Z17 revision notes. Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 5
6 Validity of the certificate 6.1 Renewal Renewal of the certificate shall be made at intervals not exceeding three (3) years by verification through audits that approved conditions are maintained or, where applicable, on expiry of the supplier s approval received from an equipment Manufacturer, whichever comes first. In the latter case, the Society is to be informed in due course by the Service Supplier. Section 1 6.2 Periodical audits The Society may, at its own discretion, require periodical audits in the validity period of the certificate. Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 6
APPENDIX A SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORIES OF SERVICE SUPPLIERS LISTED IN IACS UR Z17 1 General The complete content of this appendix is under development. The service specific requirements of the legacy rules are to be applied until the new version of this appendix is published. Appendix A Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 7
APPENDIX B SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORIES OF SERVICE SUPPLIERS NOT LISTED IN IACS UR Z17 1 General The complete content of this appendix is under development. The service specific requirements of the legacy rules are to be applied until the new version of this appendix is published. Appendix B Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 8
CHANGES HISTORIC There are currently no historical changes for this document. Changes historic Class programme DNVGL-CP-0484. Edition February 2016 Page 9
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