Section 6 Anchoring System
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 4 Exostructure, Stability and Corrosion Protection - Chapter 1 Exostructure - Section 6 Anchoring System

Section 6 Anchoring System

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Exostructure

6.1 General

6.1.1 It is a requirement that autonomous craft be provided with anchors and cables of adequate weight and strength having regard to the size and intended service of the craft.

6.1.2 The arrangement of the anchoring system and details of the proposed equipment are to be submitted for consideration.

6.1.3 In order to reduce the risk of entanglement anchors should be stowed and fit flush with the exostructure. Where the possibility of entanglement does exist consideration should be given to ways of jettisoning the equipment in an emergency.

6.2 Anchors and cables

6.2.1 Anchors and cables are to comply with the requirements of LR’s Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials, July 2022. In addition, attention must be given to any relevant statutory requirements for testing, etc., of the National Authority of the country in which the submersible is registered or in which it is to be operated.

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