1 Extent of longitudinal strength evaluation
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1 Extent of longitudinal strength evaluation

 Longitudinal strength should be evaluated within 0.4L amidships for the extent of the hull girder length that contains tanks therein and within 0.5L amidships for adjacent tanks which may extend beyond 0.4L amidships where tanks means ballast tanks and cargo tanks.

Parent topic: Annex - Guidelines on the Sampling Method of Thickness Measurements for Longitudinal Strength Evaluation and Repair Methods in Accordance with Annex 12 To Annex B to Resolution A.744(18), as Amended
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