2 Application
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2 Application

  2.1 The tables and formulae described in paragraph 3.2.2.3 of the Code are based on data from ships having:

  • .1 B/d smaller than 3.5;

  • .2 OG/d between -0.3 and 0.5;

  • .3 T smaller than 20 s.

  2.2 For ships with parameters outside the above limits, the angle of roll (φ1) may be determined with model experiments of a subject ship, following the procedure described in the Guidelines as the alternative. In addition, the Administration may accept such alternative determinations for any ship if deemed appropriate.

  2.3 The alternative means for determining the wind heeling lever (⋉ w1 ) may be accepted, to the satisfaction of the Administration, as an equivalent to calculation in paragraph 3.2.2.2 of the Code. When such alternative tests are carried out, reference should be made to the relevant part of the Guidelines. The wind speed used in the tests should be 26 m/s in full scale with uniform velocity profile. The value of wind speed used for ships in restricted services may be reduced to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  2.4 The test programme should be approved by Administration in advance.

  2.5 Tests should be documented by means of a report and a video or other visual records containing all relevant information on the model, the procedure and the test results, which should be approved by the Administration.

  2.6 Any procedure different from those provided in the Guidelines should be subject to the approval of the Administration.


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