2 Definitions
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC/Circular.1175 – Guidance on Shipboard Towing and Mooring Equipment – (24 May 2005) - Annex - Shipboard Equipment, Fittings and Supporting Hull Structures Associated with Towing and Mooring - 2 Definitions

2 Definitions

 For the purpose of this guidance:

  2.1 Shipboard fittings mean bollards and bitts, fairleads, stand rollers and chocks used for the normal mooring of the ship and similar components used for the normal towing of the ship. Other components such as capstans, winches, etc. are not covered by this guidance. Any weld, bolt or other fastening connecting the shipboard fitting to the supporting hull structure is part of the shipboard fitting and subject to any industry standard applicable to such fitting.

  2.2 Supporting hull structure means that part of the ship structure on/in which the shipboard fitting is placed and which is directly submitted to the forces exerted on the shipboard fitting. The hull structure supporting capstans, winches, etc. used for the normal towing and mooring operations mentioned above should also be subject to this guidance.

  2.3 Industry standard means international or national standards which are recognized in the country where the ship is built, subject to the approval of the Administration.

Parent topic: Annex - Shipboard Equipment, Fittings and Supporting Hull Structures Associated with Towing and Mooring
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