Section 4 Classification of floating docks and dock gates not built under survey
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Section 4 Classification of floating docks and dock gates not built under survey

4.1 General

4.1.1 When classification is desired for a floating dock or dock gate not built under the supervision of Lloyd’s Register (hereinafter referred to as ‘LR’) Surveyors, application should be made to the Committee in writing.

4.1.2 Periodical Surveys of such floating docks or dock gates, when classed, are subsequently to be held as in the case of floating docks built under survey.

4.2 Hull

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.

4.2.3 In all cases the full requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 2.1 General 2.1.1 to Pt 1, Ch 3, 2.1 General 2.1.8 are to be carried out. Floating docks and dock gates over 25 years old are in addition to comply with the requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 2.1 General 2.1.8 to Pt 1, Ch 3, 2.1 General 2.1.10.

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.

4.3 Machinery

4.3.1 The requirements as given in the Rules for Ships, for the classification of ships not built under survey, so far as these are applicable to floating docks, are to be complied with, see Pt 1, Ch 3, 19.3 Machinery of the Rules for Ships.


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