1.1.1 Where bulk carriers are reinforced to comply
with an ice class notation, the intermediate frames shall not be included
when considering compliance with this annex.
1.1.2 The renewal thicknesses for the additional
structure required to meet the ice strengthening notation shall be
based on the classification society's requirements.
1.1.3 If the ice class notation is requested to
be withdrawn, the additional ice strengthening structure, with the
exception of tripping brackets (see 2.1.2.1.b and 2.3), shall not
be considered to contribute to compliance with this annex.