Section 12 Direct design – Winterisation D
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules for the Winterisation of Ships, July 2022 - Chapter 1 Rules for the Winterisation of Ships - Section 12 Direct design – Winterisation D

Section 12 Direct design – Winterisation D

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Rules for the Winterisation of Ships

12.1 Alternative design

12.1.1 Consideration may be given to alternative designs which do not comply with the requirements of Ch 1, 2 Materials for hull construction at low temperatures – Winterisation H to Ch 1, 11 Ice removal arrangements – Winterisation IR on the basis of equivalency and agreement between the Owner and Shipbuilder.

12.1.2 Consideration may be given to a specification agreed by the Shipbuilder and Owner for a given specific trading route, based on the environmental conditions for the intended operation, e.g. temperatures and sea states, and any operational considerations, e.g. specific ship arrangements.

12.1.3 For ships where alternative designs are to be applied, the Winterisation D(t) notation may be assigned. The external design air temperature is to be included in the Winterisation notation in brackets, e.g. Winterisation D(-25).

12.1.4 The design air temperature is to be stated in association with the external design air temperature in degrees Celsius for the assessment of hull construction, and equipment and systems where applicable.

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