Section 10 Exposed casings
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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 12 Dredging and Reclamation Craft - Section 10 Exposed casings

Section 10 Exposed casings

Parent topic: Chapter 12 Dredging and Reclamation Craft

10.1 Scantlings and access

10.1.1 Exposed casings on ships classed A1 protected waters service are to have scantlings as required for deckhouses on dry cargo ships classed 100A1. On ships classed 100A1, where T m equals or exceeds the draught corresponding to a Type 'B-60' ship freeboard, direct access is not permitted to the machinery spaces (including dredging pump-rooms) from the freeboard deck. Doors may be fitted in exposed casing bulkheads, provided that they lead to a space which is of equivalent strength to the casing and is separated from the machinery space by a second watertight door.

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