Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has implemented the Approval in Principle (AIP) service as part of a project to enhance the rules for the technical supervision during construction of ships and manufacture of materials and products for ships. Under this service, RS reviews technical documentation for novel technological solutions. The scope of technical documentation is ranging from tender documents and technical design specification to draft designs, research and technological developments, as well as engineering analysis techniques. The Approval in Principle service is intended to assist customers and developers of conceptual…