Section 4 Information required
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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 4 Longitudinal Strength - Section 4 Information required

Section 4 Information required

Parent topic: Chapter 4 Longitudinal Strength

4.1 List of requirements

4.1.1 In order that an assessment of the longitudinal strength requirements can be made, the following information is to be submitted, in LR's standard format where appropriate.

  1. General arrangement and capacity plan or list, showing details of the volume and position of centre of gravity of all tanks and compartments.

  2. Bonjean data, in the form of tables or curves, for at least 21 equally spaced stations along the hull. A lines plan and/or tables of offsets may also be required.

  3. Details of the calculated lightweight and its distribution.

  4. Loading Manual.

  5. Details of the weights and centres of gravity of all deadweight items for each of the main loading conditions for individual ship types specified in Pt 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types). It is recommended that this information be submitted in the form of a preliminary Loading Manual, and that it includes the calculated still water bending moments and shear forces.

4.1.2 For final Loading Manual, see Pt 3, Ch 4, 8 Loading guidance information.

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