3.5 Lightship particulars
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3.5 Lightship particulars

  3.5.1 This subsection should present data resulting from the inclining experiment and deadweight survey:

  • .1 lightship mass;

  • .2 longitudinal, transverse and vertical centre of mass including the relevant reference planes;

  • .3 calculated and measured deflection of the hull, if appropriate;

  • .4 place and date of the inclining experiment; and

  • .5 name of organization responsible for the approval of the above results.

  3.5.2 If dispensation from carrying out an inclining experiment has been given, the name of the authority and the reasons should be stated including details of the reference ship or ships from where the data have been concluded.

  3.5.3 If permanent ballast is contained in the light ship mass, a description of such ballast should be included giving the material, its mass and distribution to the common reference planes. A sketch showing the distribution of such ballast should be included.

  3.5.4 If a rolling period test is required by the Administration details of the result should be given.


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