Division 2 – Core Design Rules

Division 2 of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules is common and applies to all Naval Vessels.

  • 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 – General Requirements

Division 2 – Chapter 01 – General Requirements – Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 405.65 KB)

  • Division 2 – Chapter 01 – General Requirements – Part 2 – request via contact email.
  • Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – in development.

Chapter 02 – Cyberworthiness

  • Part 1 – ANC Rules (May 2024 edition) – in development
  • Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – in development
  • Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – in development.

Chapter 03 – Software Systems

Division 2 – Chapter 03 – Software Systems – Part 1 (May 2024 edition) (PDF, 308.54 KB)

  • Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – in development
  • Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules (May 2024 Edition) – in development.

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7 May 2025

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