Section 16 Surface waves
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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 16 Surface waves

Section 16 Surface waves

16.1 Functional objective

16.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components in exposed environments shall be able to operate when exposed to surface waves, as experienced on a submarine for all foreseeable operating conditions.

16.2 Performance requirements

16.2.1 The maximum expected sea state is to be defined for surface and near surface operation, taking account of the expected areas of operation and noting possible restrictions on diving due to depth limitations.

16.2.2 The maximum expected wave height is to be defined for normal and abnormal surface operating conditions. Access openings, snort induction and exhaust openings are to be suitably located and adequately protected against ingress from the combination of wave height and submarine motion.

16.2.3 The wave loads and the number of waves return period expected for normal and abnormal operating conditions are to be determined.

16.2.4 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate within an exposed environment in normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of wave impact loading or be fitted with suitable protection measures, e.g. casings, masts, bridge fin, control surfaces, communication masts, navigation lights, etc.

16.2.5 The maximum expected wave height is to be defined for emergency surface operating conditions.


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