Australian Naval Classification Rules - Volume 2

Volume 2 of the Australian Naval Classification Authority Manual contains the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules for the design, construction, maintenance and certification of Naval Vessels operated for Commonwealth purposes by Defence.

Divisions

Division 1 - Australian Naval Classification Rules

Division 2 - Core Design Rules

  • Chapter 01 - General Requirements
  • Chapter 02 - Cyberworthiness
  • Chapter 03 - Software Systems.

Division 3 - Ship Rules

  • Chapter 01 - Integrated Platform Survivability 
  • Chapter 02 - Structure
  • Chapter 03 - Buoyancy and Stability
  • Chapter 04 - Engineering Systems
  • Chapter 05 - Seamanship Systems
  • Chapter 06 - Fire Safety
  • Chapter 07 - Escape, Evacuation and Rescue
  • Chapter 08 - Safety communications
  • Chapter 09 - Navigation
  • Chapter 10 - Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance) 
  • Chapter 11 - Aviation Systems
  • Chapter 12 - Habitability
  • Chapter 13 - Combat Systems
  • Chapter 14 - Environmental Protection
  • Chapter 15 - Health Facilities.

Division 4 - Small Craft Rules

  • In development.

Division 5 - Remote and Autonomous Systems Rules

Section 0 - General

  • Chapter 01 – General Requirements
  • Chapter 02 – Autonomous Control Systems
  • Chapter 03 – Host Platform Integration

Section 1 - Remote Operated Vehicle 
In development. 

Section 2 - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
In development. 

Section 3 - Small Uncrewed Surface Vessel
In development. 

Section 4 - Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel

  • Chapter 01 – Integrated Platform Survivability 
  • Chapter 02 – Structure
  • Chapter 03 – Buoyancy and Suitability
  • Chapter 04 – Engineering Systems
  • Chapter 05 – Seamanship Systems
  • Chapter 06 – Fire Safety
  • Chapter 07 – Escape, Evacuation and Rescue
  • Chapter 08 – Safety Communications
  • Chapter 09 – Navigation
  • Chapter 10 – Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance)
  • Chapter 11 – Aviation Systems
  • Chapter 12 – Habitability
  • Chapter 13 – Combat Systems
  • Chapter 14 – Environmental Protection
  • Chapter 15 – Health Facilities

Division 6 - Support and Deployable Sub-System Rules

  • In development.

Division 7 - Submarine and Submersible Craft Rules

  • In development.

Contacts

anca.communications@defence.gov.au