Section 1 General

1.1.1 This Chapter is applicable to all ship types and components.

1.1.2 Requirements are given in this Chapter for the following:

1. Welding-connection details, defined practices and sequence, consumables and equipment, procedures, workmanship and inspection.

2. End connection scantlings and constructional details for longitudinals, beams, frames and bulkhead stiffeners.

3. Primary member proportions, stiffening and construction details.

Additional requirements for primary structure of tankers and similar ships are given in Pt 4, Ch 9, 6 Inner hull, inner bottom and longitudinal oiltight bulkheads.

1.1.3 The requirements in this Chapter are not applicable to Double Hull Oil Tankers or Bulk Carriers with a CSR notation (see Pt 1, Ch 2, 2.3 Class notations (hull)) with the exception of Pt 3, Ch 10, 2.5 Welding equipment which are to be complied with.

1.2.1 Symbols are defined as necessary in each Section.

1.2.2 The Notation ESP serves to identify the ships as being subject to an Enhanced Survey Programme as detailed in Pt 1, Ch 3, 3 Intermediate Surveys - Hull and machinery requirements and Pt 1, Ch 3, 7 Special Survey - Oil tankers (including ore/oil ships and ore/bulk/oil ships) - Hull requirements, see also Pt 1, Ch 2, 2 Character of classification and class notations.