Section 23 Marine growth
Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40
Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 23 Marine growth

Section 23 Marine growth

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria

23.1 Functional objective

23.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate when exposed to defined levels of marine growth which can be experienced by the submarine in all foreseeable operating conditions.

23.2 Performance requirements

23.2.1 The operating environment for the submarine and duration in each area is to be defined, including port and harbour areas where the submarine will be moored.

23.2.2 Suitable materials are to be chosen for the external and internal, systems, equipment and components exposed to seawater. Materials are to be chosen that inhibit marine growth or the components suitably protected. Where required, materials are to be suitably conditioned before installation, e.g. filters, coolers and pipework.

23.2.3 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate with marine growth in normal operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of marine growth or be fitted with suitable protection measures to prevent it.

23.2.4 Submarine, systems, equipment and components that are only required to operate free from marine growth in normal operating conditions but may be exposed to marine organisms are to be suitably protected and able to withstand removal procedures.

23.2.5 The submarine, systems, equipment and components vulnerable to mould growth in normal operating conditions are to be identified and provided with suitable protection measures to prevent it.

Copyright 2022 Clasifications Register Group Limited, International Maritime Organization, International Labour Organization or Maritime and Coastguard Agency. All rights reserved. Clasifications Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as 'Clasifications Register'. Clasifications Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Clasifications Register entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.