Section 7 Spare gear for machinery installations

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Chapter 1 General Requirements for the Design and Construction of Machinery - Section 7 Spare gear for machinery installations

Section 7 Spare gear for machinery installations

7.1 Application

7.1.1 Adequate spare parts for the propelling and essential auxiliary machinery, together with the necessary tools for maintenance and repair, are to be readily available for use.

7.1.2 The spare parts to be supplied and their location is to be the responsibility of the Owner, but they must take into account the design and arrangement of the machinery and the intended service and operation of the ship. Account must also be taken of the recommendations of the manufacturers and any applicable statutory requirement of the country of registration of the ship.

7.2 Guidance for spare parts

7.2.1 For general guidance purposes, spare parts for main and auxiliary machinery installations are shown in LR’s Spare Gear Guidance.

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