Section 9 Watertight bulkheads
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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 9 Watertight bulkheads

Section 9 Watertight bulkheads

Parent topic: Chapter 12 Dredging and Reclamation Craft

9.1 Arrangements of bulkheads

9.1.1 The number of watertight bulkheads is to be not less than that required for dry cargo ships, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 4 Bulkhead requirements. Their positioning is to be such that one extends the full width of the ship at each end of the spoil spaces, see also Pt 4, Ch 12, 8.2 General. Proposals to dispense with one or more of the watertight bulkheads in that part of the ship in way of spoil spaces may be submitted for consideration. In particular, watertight bulkheads need not be fitted within spoil spaces and an increased spacing of bulkheads in the spaces abreast of spoil spaces will generally be accepted provided that:

  1. Suitable structural compensation is arranged; and

  2. the stability is checked in the damaged condition.

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