Section 14 Survey through life
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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 5 Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Systems - Section 14 Survey through life

Section 14 Survey through life

Parent topic: Chapter 5 Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Systems

14.1 General

14.1.1 RAS systems are subject to survey through life to a schedule that has been agreed to by LR. All systems and equipment forming part of the RAS installation are to be identified and included in a list of surveyable items.

14.1.2 Survey and testing of systems and equipment are to be in accordance with Ch 9 Machinery of LR’s Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment as applicable. Note that enhanced design factors of safety may be required with reference to handling and transfer of explosives and personnel, see Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 5, 1.3 Safety 1.3.1.(b) and Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 5, 1.3 Safety 1.3.1.(c), and load testing will be required, consistent with the system design requirements.

14.1.3 The periodicity of load testing is to be in accordance with the testing and trials procedures required by Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 5, 5.1 Plans and information 5.1.10. Load testing is to be carried out under the supervision of a competent person.

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