Section 2 Longitudinal strength
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Part 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types) - Chapter 3 Pontoons - Section 2 Longitudinal strength

Section 2 Longitudinal strength

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Pontoons

2.1 General

2.1.1 The longitudinal strength of the ship is to comply with the requirements of Pt 3, Ch 4 Longitudinal Strength and, for this purpose, a pontoon is to be considered as a Category ‘O’ ship.

2.1.2 The ratio of cargo compartment length, L, is to be taken as 0,73.

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