Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 3 Ship Structures (General) - Chapter 13 Ship Control Systems - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 13 Ship Control Systems

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter applies to all the ship types detailed in Pt 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types), and requirements are given for rudders, nozzles, steering gear, bow and stern thrust unit structure, stabiliser structure, anchoring and mooring equipment, and emergency towing arrangements.

1.1.2 The requirements in this Chapter are not applicable to double hull tankers or bulk carriers with a CSR notation (see Pt 1, Ch 2, 2.3 Class notations (hull)) with the exception of the following:

1.2 General symbols

1.2.1 The following symbols and definitions are applicable to this Chapter, unless otherwise stated:

L, B and C b as defined in Pt 3, Ch 1, 6.1 Principal particulars

σo = minimum yield stress or 0,5 per cent proof stress of the material, in N/mm2
k = higher tensile steel factor, see Pt 3, Ch 2, 1.2 Steel.

1.3 Navigation in ice

1.3.1 Where an ice class notation is included in the class of a ship, additional requirements are applicable as detailed in Pt 8 Rules for Ice and Cold Operations.

1.4 Podded propulsion

1.4.1 Where podded propulsion is included in the class of a ship, additional requirements as detailed in Pt 5, Ch 9 Podded Propulsion Units are to be complied with, as applicable.

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