Section 13 Ice
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 13 Ice

Section 13 Ice

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria

13.1 Functional objective

13.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate in cold weather conditions where required by the Concept of Operations Statement.

13.2 Performance requirements

13.2.1 The maximum ice and snow conditions expected for the submarine operating environment are to be defined.

13.2.2 The stability of the submarine is to be sufficient with ice accretion on exposed surfaces.

13.2.3 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate with ice accretion are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of ice accretion or be fitted with suitable protection measures to prevent it, e.g. snort induction and exhaust systems.

13.2.4 Submarine, systems, equipment and components that are only required to operate ice free but may be exposed to ice build-up are to be identified and suitably protected and be able to withstand ice removal procedures.

13.2.5 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to survive and or operate with external ice loading are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of ice load or be fitted with suitable protection measures.

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