Section 7 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 5 Barges and Pontoons - Section 7 Watertight bulkheads

Section 7 Watertight bulkheads

Parent topic: Chapter 5 Barges and Pontoons

7.1 Collision bulkheads

7.1.1 Barges and pontoons are to have a collision bulkhead extending intact to the strength/weather deck and, in general, this is to be positioned as detailed in Table 5.7.1 Collision bulkhead position.

Table 5.7.1 Collision bulkhead position

Length L,
in metres 		Distance of collision bulkhead aft of fore end of L, in metres,
see Figure 5.1.1 Definition of Rule length
  Minimum Maximum
≤ 150 0,05L 0,05L + 4,5
> 150 The lesser of:
0,05L or 10 		0,08L
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