2.1 General

2.1.1 The purpose of this General has been prepared to introduce kinds, contents and user's guide for Classification Technical Rules published by Korean Register of Shipping (hereinafter called "the Society") to users.

2.1.2 Classification Technical Rules published by the Society are grouped into "Rules", which means all rules for the classification of ships, offshore installations and related equipment, etc., and "Guidance", which means rules prepared with the purpose of providing guidelines for the treat- ment of detailed contents during surveys carried out in accordance with the requirements in Rules. The list of Classification Technical Rules is given in 1.

2.1.3 Where the formulated or revised contents of classification rules are not too voluminous, or it is anticipated that the revised contents will become effective early, Circular Letter shall be pub- lished for users to know its contents easily, instead of printing complete volumes.

2.2 User's Guide

2.2.1 Enforcement