Changes in the Affixation of Class Notation to Ships Using Low-flashpoint Fuels Full-text PDF:TEC- 1328 (39kb) Contact:Technical Solution Department Issued:5 Jul 2024 According to the amendments to Part A of the Rules for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships (hereafter, "Rules"), etc., the type of low-flashpoint fuel will be indicated in the class notation. Similarly, for ships carrying liquified gases in bulk subject to Part N of the Rules that use cargo as fuel, the relevant regulation will be amended to indicate the type of fuel in the class notation. After the amendments are entered into force on or after 1 July 2024, the class notation of the applicable ships will be handled as follows 1. through 3. For your information, notwithstanding the following 1. and 2., the amendments to the Rules may apply to ships other than ships for which the Special Survey is completed on or after 1 July 2024 upon request by the own