Product Approval
Materials, used for the construction or repair of the hull and machinery of ships which are classed or intended to be classed with MMCS, are to be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of our rules.
The ship or machinery builder is to provide the manufacturer with such information as is necessary to ensure that inspection and testing can be carried out in accordance with these Rules.
Materials used for the construction or repair of the hull and machinery of ships which are classed or intended to be classed with MMCS are to be made at works which have been approved by MMCS for the type of the product being supplied.
The manufacturer should demonstrate to the satisfaction of MMCS that necessary manufacturing and testing facilities are available and are supervised by qualified personnel.
Approval of manufacturers with respect to the materials and grades covered by this Part will be considered by MMCS on the basis of a detailed description of the manufacturing process and inspection routines, results from testing of materials and a report made by MMCS Surveyors confirming the information given by the works and results.
Where the manufacturer has more than one worke, approval for individual works would be required.
