Section 1 Rules application
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 3 General Requirements and Constructional Arrangements - Chapter 1 General Regulations - Section 1 Rules application

Section 1 Rules application

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General Regulations

1.1 General

1.1.1 The Rules apply to sea-going motor, sailing and auxiliary craft of normal form, proportions and speed, generally not exceeding a Rule length, L R of 150 m.

1.2 Exceptions

1.2.1 Craft of unusual form, proportions or speed, or intended for the carriage of special cargoes, or for special or restricted service, not covered specifically by the Rules, will receive individual consideration based on the general standards of the Rules.

1.3 Loading

1.3.1 The Rules are framed on the understanding that craft will be properly loaded and handled; they do not, unless it is stated or implied in the class notation, provide for special distributions or concentrations of loading other than those included in the approved Loading Manual. The Committee may require additional strengthening to be fitted in any craft which, in their opinion, would otherwise be subjected to severe stresses due to particular features of the design, or where it is desired to make provision for exceptional load or ballast conditions.

1.4 Advisory services

1.4.1 The Rules do not cover certain technical characteristics, such as stability except as mentioned in Pt 1, Ch 2, 1.1 General 1.1.11 and Pt 1, Ch 2, 1.1 General 1.1.13, trim, vibration, docking arrangements, etc. The Committee cannot assume responsibility for these matters but is willing to advise upon them on request.

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