Section 27 Bow collision
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 27 Bow collision

Section 27 Bow collision

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria

27.1 Functional objective

27.1.1 The relevant submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate to a defined level following a bow impact.

27.2 Performance requirements

27.2.1 An operating concept shall be developed to describe the collision event. The consequent accelerations are to be determined.

27.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate following the collision event are to be identified in the operating concept.

27.2.3 The impact of the collision event on relevant elements of the submarine structure shall be determined.

27.2.4 The watertight integrity of the submarine structure’s penetrations shall be maintained for the defined collision event.

27.2.5 Equipment, components and their supporting structure shall remain captive in defined compartments.

27.2.6 The systems defined by the Naval Administration shall remain capable of a defined level of operation following the collision event.

27.2.7 The embarked persons shall be protected from the direct effects of the defined collision event.

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