Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 4 Construction and Strength - 4.1 General Requirements
4.1 General Requirements
4.1.1 All vessels should have a freeboard deck.
4.1.2 All vessels should be fitted with a weather deck throughout the length of the vessel and be of adequate strength to withstand the sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered in the declared area(s) of operation.
4.1.3 The declared area(s) of operation and any other conditions which restrict the use of the vessel at sea should be recorded on the load line certificate issued to the vessel.
4.1.4 The choice of hull construction material affects fire protection requirements, for which reference should be made to section 14A and 14B.
4.1.5 Where a considerable risk of lightning strike is identified vessels should have lightning strike protection.
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