Structure of a lower freeboard deck ( Regulation 3(9) ) (IACS interpretation LL.39)
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Structure of a lower freeboard deck ( Regulation 3(9) ) (IACS interpretation LL.39)

 When a lower deck is designated as the freeboard deck, it should be continuous in fore and aft direction as well as athwartship. Such freeboard deck as minimum should consist of suitably framed stringers at the ship sides and transversely at each watertight bulkhead which extends to the upper deck, within cargo spaces. The width of these stringers should not be less than can be conveniently fitted having regard to the structure and the operation of the ship. Any arrangement of stringers should be such that structural requirement can also be met.

Parent topic: Unified Interpretations of the Provisions of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
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