4.2.1 Plans showing the main scantlings and arrangements of the actual floating
dock or dock gate and any proposed alterations are to be submitted for approval. These
should comprise, section at mid-length, longitudinal section and decks, and such other
plans as may be requested. If plans cannot be obtained or prepared by the Owner,
facilities are to be given to LR’s Surveyors to take the necessary information from the
floating dock.
4.2.2 Particulars
of the process of manufacture and the testing of the material of construction
are to be supplied.
4.2.4 During the survey the Surveyors are to satisfy themselves regarding the
workmanship and verify the approved scantlings and arrangements. For this purpose, and
in order to ascertain the amount of any deterioration, parts of the structure will
require to be gauged as necessary. Fire protection, detection and extinction are to be
in accordance with these Rules (see
Pt 2, Ch 4 Machinery Installations). For dock gates, the seal life is to be confirmed and
seals replaced if considered necessary, see also
Pt 1, Ch 3, 1.2 Underwater surveys 1.2.3. Floating docks and
dock gates of recent construction will receive special consideration.
4.2.5 When the
full survey requirements indicated in Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Hull 4.2.3 and Pt 1, Ch 3, 4.2 Hull 4.2.4 cannot be
completed at one time, the Committee may consider granting an interim
record for a limited period. The conditions regarding the completion
of the survey will depend on the merits of each particular case, which
should be submitted for consideration.