Section 2 Performance 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 7 Boat and Waterborne Operations - Section 2 Performance requirements

Section 2 Performance requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 7 Boat and Waterborne Operations

2.1 Performance requirements

2.1.1 The vessel arrangements shall be designed so as to minimise risks to personnel on board, or embarked in boats onboard, suspended or alongside during launch and recovery operations.

2.1.2 The design, construction, installation and operation of launch and recovery appliances shall be appropriate for the defined operating conditions and arranged so as to minimise risks to personnel on board, or embarked in boats on board, suspended or alongside during launch and recovery operations.

2.1.3 The vessel arrangements and launch and recovery appliances shall be compatible with the boats and watercraft assigned to them.

2.1.4 Arrangements shall provide for effective control over launch, recovery and alongside operations.

2.1.5 Arrangements for the transfer of people, liquids or cargo to and from the vessel to the sea surface or to watercraft alongside the vessel shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to minimise risks to personnel onboard or alongside. (Requirements for underway replenishment are covered in Vol 3, Pt 1, Ch 5 Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Systems).

2.1.6 Appropriate Operator Guidance shall be provided.

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