Section 3 Longitudinal strength
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types) - Chapter 11 Ore Carriers - Section 3 Longitudinal strength

Section 3 Longitudinal strength

3.1 General

3.1.1 The longitudinal strength standard is to comply with the relevant requirements of Pt 3, Ch 4 Longitudinal Strength.

3.1.2 For ships of length ≥150 m, with holds where any part of the longitudinal bulkhead is located within B/5 or 11,5 m, whichever is less, inboard from the ship’s side at right angles to the centreline at the assigned summer load line, the requirements of Pt 4, Ch 7, 3 Longitudinal strength are also to be applied.


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