Section 1 Introduction
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment, July 2022 - Chapter 6 Ro-Ro Access Equipment - Section 1 Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

Parent topic: Chapter 6 Ro-Ro Access Equipment

1.1 General

1.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter are to be complied with in cases where Lloyd’s Register (LR) is requested to issue certification for the following Ro-Ro equipment:

  1. Cargo and vehicle lifts.

  2. External vehicle ramps.

  3. Internal vehicle ramps.

  4. Movable decks.

Where requested, the appropriate requirements of Ch 6, 1.1 General 1.1.1, Ch 6, 1.1 General 1.1.1.(b) and Ch 6, 1.1 General 1.1.1.(c) will be applied by LR for the examination of the opening and closing operation for other similar installations, such as stern or bow doors.

1.1.2 For classification requirements, particularly with respect to structural and watertight integrity of the ship, reference is to be made to the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules for Ships). These requirements are to be applied in addition to those in Ch 6, 1.1 General 1.1.1.

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