Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 1 Ship Structures - Part 3 Design Principles and Constructional Arrangements - Chapter 5 Anchoring, Mooring, Towing, Berthing, Launching, Recovery and Docking - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 5 Anchoring, Mooring, Towing, Berthing, Launching, Recovery and Docking

1.1 Application

1.1.1 The anchoring equipment specified in this Section is suitable for ships designed for unrestricted service.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 The definitions for use throughout this Chapter are as indicated in the appropriate Section.

1.3 Character of classification

1.3.1 For classification purposes the character figure 1, or the character letter E, is to be assigned.

1.3.2 To entitle a ship to the character 1 in its classification symbol, equipment in accordance with the requirements of Sections Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 4 Anchors, Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 5 Anchor cable, Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 6 Mooring arrangements, Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 8 Anchor windlass design and testing and Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 9 Structural details is to be provided. The regulations governing the assignment of the character figure 1 for equipment are given in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2 Classification Regulations.

1.3.3 Where Clasifications Register (hereinafter referred to as 'LR') has agreed that anchoring and mooring equipment, as defined in Vol 1, Pt 3, Ch 5, 1.3 Character of classification 1.3.2, need not be fitted in view of the particular service of the ship, the character letter E will be assigned. See also Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2 Classification Regulations

1.3.4 For ships intended to be operated only in suitable areas or conditions, other than those included in this Section, which have been agreed by LR, (as defined in Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.6 Service area notations) equipment differing from these requirements may be approved if considered suitable for the particular service on which the ship is to be engaged.

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