Section 4 Towing and lifting arrangements plan
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 3 Construction, Design and Test Requirements - Chapter 10 Towing and Lifting Arrangements - Section 4 Towing and lifting arrangements plan

Section 4 Towing and lifting arrangements plan

Parent topic: Chapter 10 Towing and Lifting Arrangements

4.1 Towing and lifting arrangements plan

4.1.1 The SWL and TOW for the intended use for each shipboard fitting are to be noted in the towing and lifting arrangements plan which is to be made available for towing and lifting operations. It is to be noted that the TOW is the load limit for towing purpose and the SWL that for lifting purpose.

4.1.2 Information provided on the plan is to include in respect for each shipboard fitting:

  1. location on the pontoon;
  2. fitting type;
  3. SWL/TOW;
  4. manner of applying towing line load, including limiting fleet angles;
  5. manner of applying lifting load, including limiting angles.
Note Item (c) is subject to approval. Fleet angle is defined as the maximum angle the line deviates from a direction perpendicular to the drum axis of a towing winch. The limiting angles for the purposes of lifting are defined as the maximum angles assumed in the derivation of the SWL for each padeye.

4.1.3 The above information as given Pt 3, Ch 10, 4.1 Towing and lifting arrangements plan 4.1.2 for towing operations is to be incorporated into the pilot card in order to provide the pilot with proper information on towing operations.

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