Section 1 General requirements
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 3 Additional Class Notations - Part 1 Ship Type Capability - Chapter 1 Ice Navigation - First-Year Ice Conditions - Section 1 General requirements

Section 1 General requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Ice Navigation - First-Year Ice Conditions

1.1 Application

1.1.1 Where additional strengthening for the hull is fitted in accordance with the requirements of Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 2 Hull strengthening requirements and the machinery and engineering systems are in accordance with Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 3 Machinery and engineering systems, an appropriate Ice Class notation will be assigned. See Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.10 Other notations 3.10.15.

1.1.2 The requirements for navigation in ice stated in Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 2 Hull strengthening requirements and Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 3 Machinery and engineering systems are intended for ships operating in first-year ice irrespective of whether assistance from ice breakers is anticipated. They are not intended for ships designed to operate in multi-year ice conditions.

1.2 Documentation required for design review

1.2.1 Plans and information showing compliance with the hull structure and machinery and engineering systems requirements are to be submitted for approval. The plans and information are to indicate compliance with Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 2 Hull strengthening requirements and Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 1, 3 Machinery and engineering systems and the information is to be incorporated in the plans and information submitted for approval in open water service conditions for the relevant Chapters in Vol 1 Ship Structures and Vol 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems.

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