Section 8 Initial classification of linkspans not built under survey
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 1 Regulations - Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations - Section 8 Initial classification of linkspans not built under survey

Section 8 Initial classification of linkspans not built under survey

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations

8.1 General

8.1.1 Periodical Surveys of such a linkspan, when classed, are subsequently to be held as in the case of linkspans built under survey.

8.2 Structure

8.2.1 In all cases the full requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 5 Special Survey - Structural requirements Pt 1, Ch 3, 6 Machinery surveys - General requirements, and Pt 1, Ch 3, 7 Electrical equipment surveys are to be carried out as applicable. Linkspans of recent construction will receive special consideration.

8.2.2 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. Full particulars of the mooring or tethering arrangements are to be submitted, where provided.

8.2.3 When the full survey requirements indicated in Pt 1, Ch 3, 8.2 Structure 8.2.1and Pt 1, Ch 3, 8.2 Structure 8.2.2 cannot be completed at one time, the Committee may consider granting an interim certificate 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.

8.3 Machinery

8.3.1 The machinery, hydraulic oil and compressed air pipes are to be examined as required at Complete Surveys. Working pressures are to be determined from the actual scantlings in accordance with the Rules.

8.3.2 The bilge and ballast arrangements are to be examined and amended, as necessary, to comply with the Rules.

8.3.3 The electrical equipment is to be examined as required at Complete Surveys.

8.3.4 The whole of the machinery, including essential controls and alarms, is to be tested under working conditions to the Surveyor's satisfaction.

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