1.2 Application
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1.2 Application

  1.2.1 This Code contains intact stability criteria for the following types of ships and other marine vehicles of 24 m in length and above unless otherwise stated:

  • cargo ships
  • cargo ships carrying timber deck cargo
  • cargo ships carrying grain in bulk
  • passenger ships
  • fishing vessels
  • special purpose ships
  • offshore supply vessels
  • mobile offshore drilling units
  • pontoons
  • dynamically supported craft
  • cargo ships carrying containers on deck and containerships

  1.2.2 The Administrations may impose additional requirements regarding the design aspects of ships of novel design or ships not otherwise covered by the Code.


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