Section 4 Docking Surveys – Hull and machinery requirements
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships for Service on the Great Lakes and River St. Lawrence, July 2022 - Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations - Section 4 Docking Surveys – Hull and machinery requirements

Section 4 Docking Surveys – Hull and machinery requirements

4.1 General

4.1.1 At Docking Surveys, the Surveyor is to examine the ship and machinery, so far as necessary and practicable, in order to be satisfied as to the general condition.

4.2 Docking Survey

4.2.1 The requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Bottom Surveys in Dry-Dock of the Rules for Ships, are to be complied with, so far as applicable.

4.2.2 Attention is to be given to parts of the structure (i.e. shell plating and rubbing bars) particularly liable to chafing and contact and to any undue fairness of the side or bottom plating. Where damage is noted, an internal examination of the damaged area may be required, as considered necessary by the Surveyor.


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