Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 3 Construction, Design and Test Requirements - Chapter 10 Towing and Lifting Arrangements - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 10 Towing and Lifting Arrangements

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter is applicable to all linkspans that are either totally or partially supported by buoyant means.

1.1.2 Where it is intended to transport a linkspan pontoon by means of towing or where the pontoon will be lifted into place, the strength of shipboard fittings and supporting hull structures are to be assessed in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.

1.1.3 The arrangements, equipment and fittings of sufficient safe working load (SWL) are to be provided to enable the safe conduct of all towing and lifting operations.

1.1.4 Shipboard fittings means bollards and bitts, fairleads, stand rollers, chocks used for the towing of the ship, and padeyes, lifting lugs etc. used for the lifting of the ship. Any weld or bolt or equivalent device connecting the shipboard fitting to the supporting structure is part of the shipboard fitting. Other components such as capstans, winches, etc. are not covered by this Chapter.

1.1.5 Supporting hull structures means that part of the ship structure on/in which the shipboard fitting is placed and which is directly submitted to the forces exerted on the shipboard fitting. The supporting hull structure of capstans, winches, etc. used for towing operations mentioned above is also to comply with the requirements specified in this Chapter.

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