G-1.1 The Guidelines include general, construction,
equipment, operational and environmental protection and damage control
parts, presented in that order and subdivided into chapters.
G-1.2 This section provides definitions for important
terms that are used exclusively within the Guidelines or where any
term has more than one meaning in other applicable Conventions. Otherwise,
terms have the meanings defined in the Convention(s) relevant to each
chapter.
G-1.3 All parts and chapters of the Guidelines
should be applied to Polar Class ships. All parts and chapters, with
the exception of those dealing with purely construction issues (Part
A), should be applied to all ships in polar waters. Each chapter notes
any additional differentiation of provisions between ship classes
specific to that chapter.
G–1.4 Guidance provided in Part A of the
Guidelines is only intended for new Polar Class ships.