Section 1 Application
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 7 Hull Construction in Aluminium - Chapter 1 General - Section 1 Application

Section 1 Application

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General

1.1 General

1.1.1 The Rules apply to mono and multi-hull craft of normal form, proportions and speed. Although the Rules are, in general, for aluminium craft of all welded construction, other materials for use in hull construction will be specially considered on the basis of the Rules.

1.2 Interpretation

1.2.1 The interpretation of the Rules is the sole responsibility and at the sole discretion of Clasifications Register (hereinafter referred to as 'LR'). Where there is any doubt, regarding the interpretation of the Rules it is the Builder's and/or designer's responsibility to obtain clarification from LR prior to submission of plans and data for appraisal.

1.2.2 Where applicable, the Rules take into account unified requirements and interpretations established by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

1.2.3 Attention is drawn to the fact that Codes of Practice issued by IMO contain requirements which are outside classification as defined in the Rules.

1.3 Equivalents

1.3.1 Alternative scantlings and arrangements may be accepted as equivalent to the Rule requirements. Details of such proposals are to be submitted for consideration in accordance with Pt 3, Ch 1, 3 Equivalents.

1.3.2 Where the designer intends to submit an equivalent arrangement, it is the responsibility of the designer to ensure at an early stage that the proposed method and calculations are acceptable to LR. The case for the equivalent arrangement is to be supported by the following:
  • goal of the requirement;
  • reference(s) to published work supporting the proposed method; and
  • acceptance criteria.

1.4 Symbols and definitions

1.4.1 The symbols and definitions for use throughout this Part are as defined within the appropriate Chapters and Sections.

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