1. Icing allowances
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - DSC Code - Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft – Resolution A.373(X) - Appendix I - Ice Accretion Applicable to all Types of Craft - 1. Icing allowances

1. Icing allowances

  1.1 For craft operating in areas where ice accretion is likely to occur, the following icing allowance shall be made in the stability calculations:

  • (a) 30 kilogrammes per square metre on exposed weather decks and gangways;

  • (b) 7.5 kilogrammes per square metre for projected lateral area of each side of the craft above the water plane;

  • (c) the projected lateral area of discontinuous surfaces of rail, sundry booms, spars (except masts) and rigging and the projected lateral area of other small objects shall be computed by increasing the total projected area of continuous surfaces by 5 per cent and the static moments of this area by 10 per cent.

  1.2 For craft operating in areas where ice accretion may be expected:

  • (a) Within the areas defined in paragraph 2(a), (c), (d) and (e) known to have icing conditions significantly different from those in paragraph 1.1, ice accretion requirements of one-half to twice the required allowance may be applied.

  • (b) Within the area defined in paragraph 2(b), where ice accretion in excess of twice the allowance required by paragraph 1.1 may be expected, more severe requirements than those given in that paragraph may be applied.

  1.3 Information should be provided in respect of the assumptions made in calculating the condition of the craft in each of the circumstances set out in this Appendix for the following:

  • (a) duration of the voyage in terms of the period spent in reaching the destination, and returning to port;

  • (b) consumption rates during the voyage for fuel, water, stores and other consumables.


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