Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Part 3 Ship Structures (General) - Chapter 12 Ship Control Systems - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 12 Ship Control Systems

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter applies to all types of ships covered by Pt 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types), and requirements are given for rudders, fixed and steering nozzles, steering gears, bow and stern thrust unit structure, and anchoring and mooring equipment.

1.1.2 The requirements of this Chapter are based on the assumption of heavy traffic on relatively narrow waterways through densely populated areas. When ships are intended to be used on waterways with service conditions different from this, they will receive special consideration.

1.1.3 Attention is also drawn to additional requirements of National or International Authorities, e.g. ‘Inspection Regulations’ of the C.C.N.R. with respect to steering capabilities and requirements for anchoring and mooring equipment.

1.2 Navigation in ice

1.2.1 Where an ice class notation is included in the class of a ship, additional requirements are applicable as detailed in Pt 3, Ch 9, 3 Strengthening for navigation in ice. The requirements for rudders and sternframes are also applicable to nozzles.

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