Foreword These Rules specify the ABS requirements for building and classing Floating Production Installations (FPIs) that should be used by designers@ builders@ Owners and Operators in the offshore industry. The requirements contained in these Rules are for design@ construction@ and survey after construction of the floating installation (including hull structure@ equipment and marine machinery)@ the position mooring system and the hydrocarbon production facilities. Floating installations of the ship-type@ column-stabilized-type@ tension leg platforms and spar installations are included@ as well as existing vessels converted to FPIs. The requirements for optional notations for disconnectable floating installations@ dynamic positioning systems and import/export systems are also provided. These Rules are to be used in conjunction with other ABS Rules and Guides@ as specified herein. The effective date of these Rules is 1 January 2018. In general@ until the effective date@ plan approval for designs will follow prior practice unless review under these Rules is specifically requested by the party signatory to the application for classification.