Section 18 Seawater mist
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 18 Seawater mist

Section 18 Seawater mist

18.1 Functional objective

18.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components in exposed environments shall be able to operate when exposed to seawater mist experienced on a submarine for all foreseeable operating conditions.

18.2 Performance requirements

18.2.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate within an exposed environment or adjacent to an exposed opening in normal operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of seawater mist or be fitted with suitable protection measures.

18.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to survive and or operate after exposure to a seawater mist environment in normal operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate after being exposed to a seawater mist environment or be fitted with suitable protection measures.


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