Division 3 of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules applies to surface Naval Vessels operated for Commonwealth purposes by Defence.
- Part 1 – ANC Rules: specifies the mandatory requirements that must be applied in the design of a Naval Vessel. It includes the goals, functional objectives and performance requirements for the vessel.
- Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules: provides the technical standards, code of practice and classification rules.
- Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules: includes guidance on the application of Part 2, verification activities.
Chapter 01 - Integrated Platform Survivability
Part 1 – ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – under revision.
Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) in development.
Chapter 02 - Structure
Division 3 - Chapter 02 - Structure - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 449.86 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 02 - Structure - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 256.14 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 03 - Buoyancy and Stability
Division 3 - Chapter 03 - Buoyancy and Stability - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 238.63 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 03 - Buoyancy and Stability - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 759.02 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 04 - Engineering Systems
Division 3 - Chapter 04 - Engineering Systems - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 310.37 KB)
Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 05 - Seamanship Systems
Division 3 - Chapter 05 - Seamanship Systems - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 239.13 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 05 - Seamanship Systems - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 275.54 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 06 - Fire Safety
Division 3 - Chapter 06 - Fire Safety - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 247.45 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 06 - Fire Safety - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 1.44 MB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 07 - Escape, Evacuation and Rescue
Division 3 - Chapter 07 - Escape Evacuation and Rescue - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 263.86 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 07 - Escape Evacuation and Rescue - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 810.18 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 08 - Safety Communications
Division 3 - Chapter 08 - Safety Communications - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 244.79 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 08 - Safety Communications - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 309.59 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 09 - Navigation
Division 3 - Chapter 09 - Navigation - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 252.18 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 09 - Navigation - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 445.65 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 10 - Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 11 - Aviation Systems
Division 3 - Chapter 11 - Aviation Systems - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 239.9 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 11 - Aviation Systems - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 551.69 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 12 - Habitability
Division 3 - Chapter 12 - Habitability - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 328.47 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 12 - Habitability - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 275.24 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 13 - Combat Systems
Division 3 - Chapter 13 - Combat Systems - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 225.82 KB)
Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 14 - Environmental Protection
Division 3 - Chapter 14 - Environmental Protection - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 355.47 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 14 - Environmental Protection - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 259.95 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.
Chapter 15 - Health Facilities
Division 3 - Chapter 15 - Health Facilities - Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 332.97 KB)
Division 3 - Chapter 15 - Health Facilities - Part 2 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 305.56 KB)
Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) - in development.