14.1.1 An
enclosed forecastle is to be fitted on the freeboard deck.
14.1.2 The
aft bulkhead of the forecastle is to be fitted in way or aft of the
forward bulkhead in the foremost cargo hold. See
Figure 7.14.1 Forecastle arrangement. However, if this requirement
hinders hatch cover operation, the aft bulkhead of the forecastle
may be fitted forward of the forward bulkhead of the foremost cargo
hold provided the forecastle length is not less than 7 per cent of
ship length abaft the forward perpendicular where the ship length
and forward perpendicular are defined in the International Convention
on Load Lines 1966 and its Protocol of 1988.
Figure 7.14.1 Forecastle arrangement
14.1.3 The
forecastle height H
F, in metres, above the
main deck is to be not less than the greater of:
where
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H
C
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= |
the height, in metres, of the forward transverse hatch coaming
of cargo hold No.1. |
14.1.5 A
breakwater is not to be fitted on the forecastle deck with the purpose
of protecting the hatch coaming or hatch covers. If fitted for other
purposes, it is to be located such that its upper edge at centre line
is not less than:
forward of the aft edge of the forecastle deck.