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SECTION 4
Symbols
LWL
1
1.1
General
Service notations and service features
1.2
Material
2
2.1
Reference
Chapter in
NR467, Part D
[2]
Container ship
[3]
Service notation or
additional service feature
Livestock carrier
[4]
Bulk carrier
[5]
Ore carrier
[6]
Combination carrier
[7]
[8]
Chemical tanker
[9]
Tanker
[10]
10
Passenger ship
[11]
11
[12]
12
[13]
13
Tug
[14]
14
Supply vessel
[15]
15
Fire-fighting ship
[16]
16
[17]
17
Cable-laying ship
[18]
18
Non-propelled unit
[19]
19
Fishing vessel
[20]
20
[21]
[22]
21
2.3
Hull scantlings
2.3.1 Plating
The thickness of the weather strength deck and trunk deck
plating is to be not less than the values obtained, in mm,
from the following formula:
Application
2.1.1 Ships having the service notation ro-ro cargo ship are to
comply with the requirements of the present Article and with
the requirements of NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 1, Sec 1,
where applicable.
2.2
2.3.2
General
where:
s
: Length, in m, of the shorter side of the plate
panel.
Inner bottom of cargo holds intended to carry
dry cargo
The inner bottom thickness calculated as defined in Ch 4,
Sec 3, [2] is to be increased by 2 mm unless it is protected
by a continuous wooden ceiling.
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Container ships
3.1
Application
3.2
FW,X
General
3.3
FW,Z
Y
R W,2
R W,1
R W,2
3.4
Design loads
FW,Z
FW,Y
Forces on containers
R W,2
R W,1
R W,2
The forces to be considered as being applied at the centre of gravity of the stack, the reactions at the corners of
stack are to be obtained, in kN, as specified by the following formulae:
The forces Fy,wind,i, in y direction applied to one container stowed above deck at the level i due to the
effect of the wind is to be obtained, in kN, from the following formula:
in upright condition:
Fy,wind,i = 1,2 hC C
in inclined condition:
F W, Z
R W, 1 = R W, 2 = --------4
F W, Z Nh C F W, Y
- + ---------------------R W, 1 = --------4
4b C
where:
C, bC
where:
FW,Z
F W, Z =
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F W, Z Nh C F W, Y
- ---------------------R W, 1 = --------4
4b C
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FW,Y
4.3.2
i=N
F W, Y =
(F
T, i
+ F Y, wind, i )
i=1
3.5
Bulk carriers
5.1
Hull scantlings
5.2
Application
Ship arrangement
5.2.1 Specific ship arrangement is to comply with requirements defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 4, Sec 2.
5.3
3.6
5.4
3.6.1
5.4.2
Application
4.2
5.4.1 Application
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 3, the loading
conditions, subdivided into departure and arrival conditions, defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 4, Sec 3,
[3.1.2] are applicable.
The loading conditions are to be used for hull girder
strength and local strength.
Livestock carriers
4.1
Design loads
Ship arrangement
4.3
4.3.1
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5.5
Hull scantlings
5.5.1 Plating
As a rule, the minimum thickness, in mm, for the following
platings, is to be not less than:
a) side plating located between hopper and topside tanks:
tMIN = L0,5 + 2
b) inner bottom plating in holds:
tMIN = 2,15 (LWL1/3 k) + 4,4 s + 2
where:
s
: Length, in m, of the shorter side of the plate
panel.
5.5.2
Ore carriers
6.1
Application
6.2
Ship arrangement
6.4
Lower end
bracket
Upper end
bracket
Design loads
5.5.4
5.6
6.4.1 Application
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 3, the loading
conditions, subdivided into departure and arrival conditions, defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 5, Sec 3,
[4.1.1] are applicable.
Minimum thickness, in mm
Side frame
webs
6.3
6.5
Hatch covers
Hull scantlings
As a rule, the minimum thickness, in mm, of the inner bottom plating in holds is not to be less than:
5.7
5.8
where:
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6.5.2
6.6
Hatch covers
6.7
Combination carriers
Minimum thickness, in mm
Strength deck
Tank bulkhead
L1/3 k + 4,5 s + 2
Watertight bulkhead
Note 1:
s
:
7.5.2
Secondary stiffeners
7.1
Application
7.1.1 Ships having the service notation combination carrier are to comply with the requirements of the present Article and with the requirements of NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D,
Ch 6, Sec 1, where applicable.
7.1.2 As a rule, for ships having alternate light and heavy
cargo loading conditions, the hull scantlings are to be
checked according to NR467 Steel Ships, Part B instead of
the present Rules.
7.2
7.5.3
a) Minimum thickness:
The thickness of plating which forms the webs of primary supporting members is to be not less than the
value obtained, in mm, from the following formula:
tMIN = 1,45 L1/3 k + 3
b) Strength check of primary structure through a threedimensional beam model:
Ship arrangement
7.3
7.4
Design loads
7.4.1 Application
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 3, the loading
conditions, subdivided into departure and arrival conditions, defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 6, Sec 3,
[5.1.1] are applicable.
7.4.2 Oil cargo mass density
In the absence of more precise values, an oil cargo mass density of 0,9 t/m3 is to be considered for calculating the internal
pressures and forces in cargo tanks according to Ch 3, Sec 4.
7.5
Hull scantlings
7.5.1 Plating
As a rule, the thickness of the plating of the inner bottom in
holds intended to carry ore, of the strength deck and of
bulkheads is to be not less than the values given in Tab 3.
Primary stiffeners
7.6
7.6.1
Other structures
Inner bottom of cargo holds intended to carry
dry cargo
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7.7
Hatch covers
7.8
7.9
8.4
Hull scantlings
8.4.1 Plating
The thickness of the strength deck and bulkhead plating is
to be not less than the values given in Tab 4.
8.1
Application
Ship arrangement
8.3
8.3.1
Tank bulkhead
Watertight bulkhead
Design loads
Application
Minimum thickness in mm
Strength deck
Note 1:
s
:
8.2
Plating
8.3.3
Partial filling
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8.5
Other structures
8.6
The thickness of plating which forms the webs of primary supporting members is to be not less than the
value obtained, in mm, from the following formula:
8.7
8.8
9
9.1
Chemical tankers
Application
Table 5 : Minimum plating thickness
9.2
Ship arrangement
9.4
Cargo containment
Tank bulkhead
L1/3 k + 4,5 s + 1
Watertight bulkhead
Other structures
9.6
9.5
Minimum thickness, in mm
Strength deck
Note 1:
:
s
9.3
Plating
9.7
10 Tankers
10.1 Application
10.1.1 Ships having the service notation tanker are to comply with the requirements of the present Article and of
NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 10, Sec 1, where applicable.
10.1.2 As a rule, for ships having non homogeneous loading conditions, the hull scantlings are to be checked
according to NR467 Steel Ships, Part B.
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10.3.1 Application
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 3, the loading
conditions, subdivided into departure and arrival conditions, defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 7, Sec 3,
[3.1.1] are applicable.
11 Passenger ships
10.4.1 Plating
The thickness of the strength deck and bulkhead plating is
to be not less than the values given in Tab 6.
Minimum thickness, in mm
Strength deck
Tank bulkhead
L1/3 k + 4,5 s + 1
Watertight bulkhead
Note 1:
:
s
11.1 Application
11.4.1 Plating
10.4.3 Primary stiffeners
The thickness of plating which forms the webs of primary
supporting members is to be not less than the value
obtained, in mm, from the following formula:
tMIN = 1,45 L1/3 k + 2
If a complete deck does exist at a distance from the freeboard deck exceeding 2 times the standard height of superstructures as defined in Ch 1, Sec 1, the thickness of the side
shell plating located between this complete deck and the
strength deck may be taken not greater than the thickness of
deckhouse sides defined in Sec 1.
The tanks are to be locally strengthened in way of their connection to the hull structure and of their securing points, if
any.
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12.1 Application
Ships for dredging activity as defined in [13.1.2] are to comply with the requirements of the present Article and with the
requirements of NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 13, Sec 1,
where applicable.
13.1.2 Type of ship for dredging activity covered by
the present Rules
a) The present Rules apply to ship for dredging activity
within the following maximum length:
up to 90 m for service notation dredger
up to 65 m for service notations hopper dredger,
hopper unit, split hopper dredger and split hopper
unit
b) Ship group
12.5.1 Plating
If a complete deck does exist at a distance from the freeboard deck exceeding 2 times the standard height of superstructures as defined in Ch 1, Sec 1, the thickness of the side
shell plating located between this complete deck and the
strength deck may be taken not greater than the thickness of
deckhouse sides defined in Sec 1.
The thickness of plating subjected to wheeled loads is to be
obtained according to Ch 4, Sec 3.
12.5.2 Secondary stiffeners
The scantling of secondary stiffeners subjected to wheeled
loads is to be obtained according to Ch 4, Sec 4.
12.5.3 Primary stiffeners
The scantling of primary stiffeners subjected to wheeled
loads is to be obtained according to Ch 4, Sec 4.
As a general rule:
ships with the service notation dredger may be considered as non-cargo ships
ships with one of the service notations hopper
dredger, hopper unit, split hopper dredger or split
hopper unit may be considered as cargo ships.
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hogging conditions:
MWV, H, D = 190 nD C L2 B CB 103
sagging conditions:
MWV, S, D = 110 nD C L2 B (CB + 0,7) 103
where:
nD
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However the 85% and 100% effectiveness of the sectional area of the cellular keel may be replaced by the
actual effectiveness of the cellular keel determined by a
three-dimensional finite element analysis.
Operating area
nD
Associated HS,
in m
1/3
HS < 1,5
2/3
HS 2,5
Note 1:
HS
:
Maximum significant wave height, in m, for operating area in dredging situation, according to the
operating area notation assigned to the ship (see
NR467 Steel Ships, Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 2 [4.6.3]).
P = 1 d D ( g + a z + n D ) 22
Plating
P = 1 d D ( 10 + 4, 5n D ) 22
where:
1
az
nD
Bottom
Side
below freeboard deck
between freeboard deck and
strength deck
Strength deck
Hopper well
transverse and longitudinal
bulkheads
cellular keel plating
a) General
The hull girder strength of ships is to be checked according to Ch 4, Sec 1, [2.2] and Ch 4, Sec 2, taking into
account the load conditions defined in [13.3.2].
b) Minimum thicknesses
Minimum thickness,
in mm
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14 Tugs
14.1 Application
14.1.1 Ships having one of the service notations tug, salvage tug, escort tug or anchor handling vessel are to comply with the requirements of the present Article and of
NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 14, Sec 1, where applicable.
Note 1: The general scope of application of these service notations
is defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 14, Sec 2, [1].
The thickness of hopper well bulkhead plating and cellular keel plating is to be not less than the thickness
defined in Ch 4, Sec 3, considering the internal pressure
defined in [13.3.4].
The thickness of the longitudinal bulkhead above the
deck or within 0,1 D below the deck is to be not less
than the thickness of the strength deck in way of the
hatchways.
The thickness of the transverse and longitudinal bulkhead of a dredge pipe well is to be determined as for the
side shell thickness.
b) Transversely framed bottoms
The scantlings of floors located inside large compartments, such as pump rooms, are to be obtained from a
direct calculation, according to Ch 4, Sec 5, [1.2.2], and
taking into account the following assumptions:
floors are simply supported at ends
local discontinuities in strength, due to the presence
of wells, are to be considered.
13.5 Rudders
13.5.1 General
The rudder stock diameter obtained from Sec 2, [8] is to be
increased by 5%.
13.5.2 Rudders for split hopper dredgers and split
hopper units
a) Rudder
The rudder stock diameter is to be increased by 5% with
respect to that calculated according to Sec 2, [8].
b) Bulwarks
The bulwarks are to be sloped inboard to avoid distortions likely to occur during contact. Their height may be
reduced where required by operational necessities.
14.4.3 Fenders
Fenders are to be fitted at the deck level on the ship side,
extending on the whole length of the ship.
13.6 Equipment
14.5 Towing arrangements
13.6.1 General
The equipment in anchors and chains is to be as defined in
NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 13, Sec 2, [12].
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Plating
Minimum thickness, in mm
Upper deck
15 Supply vessels
15.1 Application
15.1.1 Ships having the service notation supply vessel are
to comply with the requirements of the present Article and
with the requirements of NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 15,
Sec 1, where applicable.
Within reinforced areas, scallop welding for all side secondary stiffeners is forbidden.
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c) Secondary stiffeners
16 Fire-fighting ships
The section modulus of secondary stiffeners of the forecastle aft end and of deckhouses located on the forecastle deck is to be not less than the values obtained from
Tab 11.
Secondary stiffeners of the front of deckhouses located
on the forecastle deck are to be fitted with brackets at
their ends. Those of side and aft end bulkheads of deckhouses located on the forecastle deck are to be welded
to decks at their ends.
Minimum thickness,
in mm
Plating
Deckhouses located
on the forecastle deck
front
5,8 + 0,014 L
sides
5,2 + 0,014 L
front plating
side plating
Section modulus,
in cm3
Secondary
stiffeners on
16.1 Application
17.1 Application
Scantling of cargo tanks is to be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
Design details are defined in NR467 Steel Ships, Pt D, Ch 15,
[4] to Pt D, Ch 15, [7].
15.8.1 Rudders
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18 Cable-laying ships
18.1 Application
For ships with the service notation pontoon intended for the
carriage of special cargoes, such as parts of offshore units,
the hull girder strength is to be checked through criteria to
be agreed with the Society on a case-by-case basis.
Moreover, where these ships are fitted with arrangements
for launching the above structures, additional calculations
are to be carried out in order to evaluate the stresses during
the various stages of launching. The Society may accept
stresses higher than those defined in Ch 2, Sec 3, to be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account favourable sea and weather conditions during launching.
19.4.1 General
a) Minimum thickness of ships with service notation barge
carrying liquids
For ships with the service notation barge carrying liquid
cargo inside tanks, the thicknesses of cargo tank platings
are to be not less than the values given in Tab 12.
18.4 Equipment
18.4.1 Hawse pipe
18.4.2 Sheaves
Where there is a risk that, in rough sea conditions, sheaves
are subjected to wave impact loads, special solutions such
as the provision of retractable type sheaves may be adopted.
19 Non-propelled units
19.1 Application
19.1.1 Non-propelled ships having the service notation
barge, pontoon or pontoon-crane are to comply with the
requirements of the present Article and of NR467 Steel
Ships, Pt D, Ch 19, Sec 1, where applicable.
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Minimum thickness, in mm
for L 45 m:
(4,1 + 0,060 L) k0,5 + 1
for L > 45 m:
(5,9 + 0,023 L) k0,5 + 1
11,3 s k0,5 + 1
for L 45 m:
(4,1 + 0,060 L) k0,5 + 1
for L > 45 m:
(5,9 + 0,023 L) k0,5 + 1
19.5.1 Equipment
a) Manned non-propelled units
The equipment of anchors, chain cables and ropes to be
fitted on board manned non-propelled units is to comply with Sec 5.
a) Additional information
In addition to the documentation specified in Ch 1, Sec 1,
[7], the following information is to be submitted to the
Society:
c) Deck scantlings
The scantlings of decks are to be in accordance with
Chapter 4, considering the maximum loads acting on
the launching cradle.
c) Towing arrangements
Non-propelled units are to be fitted with suitable
arrangements for towing, with scantlings under the
responsibility of the Designer.
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t = (5 + 0,7 L k1/2) n2 cT
b) Open floors in transversely framed double bottom
Open floors are to be arranged in accordance with Ch 4,
Sec 5, [3.2].
The section modulus, in cm3, of open floors is not to be
less than the one of bottom secondary stiffeners for
frames and the one of inner bottom secondary stiffeners
for reverse frames.
When open floors are connected by struts, the section
modulus is to be calculated according to Ch 4, Sec 4,
[1.5.2].
20.4.1 General
The specific design loads defined in the present Article are
to be taken into account in addition to the design loads
defined in Chapter 3.
20.4.2 Fish hold
The design pressure pF, in kN/m2, to be considered for the
scantling of fish holds, is to be obtained from the following
formula:
Minimum thickness, in mm
z TOP z
- h
p F = 7 -------------------- z TOP z 0 TD
Keel
where:
Bottom:
zTOP
z0
Side shell
hTD
: Tweendeck height, in m.
cT
3T
c T = 0 ,7 + ------- for L 25m
L
2T
c T = 0 ,85 + ------- for 25 m < L 40m
L
c T = 1 ,0
for L > 40m
n2
: Tweendeck height, in m.
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t = 2 s (2 L 50)1/2
b) Deck plating in way of masts and fishing devices
In way of masts and fishing devices, the deck thickness
in the reinforcement area is to be increased by 25%
with respect to that obtained from the present Rules.
c) Working deck (between ramp and fishing gear)
The thickness of working deck plating, between the aft
ramp and the fishing gear, is to be increased by 1 mm
with respect to that obtained from the present Rules. In
any case, this thickness is to be not less than the minimum value in Tab 13.
d) Deck plating protected by wood sheathing or deck composition
The thickness of deck plating protected by wood sheathing, deck composition or other arrangements deemed
suitable by the Society may be reduced by 10% with
respect to that obtained from the present Rules. In any
case, this thickness is to be not less than the minimum
value in Tab 13.
20.5.5 Fish hold bulkheads
The fish hold bulkheads are to be checked according to
Chapter 4, taking into account the pressure defined in
[20.4.2].
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b) Plating of the aft ramp and the lower part of the aft ramp
side
where:
SFCS
20.6.1 General
The fixed parts of lifting appliances and fishing devices,
considered as an integral part of the hull, are the structures
permanently connected by welding to the ships hull (for
instance crane pedestals, masts, king posts, derrick heel
seatings, etc., excluding cranes, derrick booms, ropes, rigging accessories, and, generally, any dismountable parts).
The shrouds of masts embedded in the ships structure are
considered as fixed parts.
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20.7.3 Equipment
The equipment in chain and anchor for ships having the
service notation fishing vessel is defined in Sec 5.
21.1 Application
21.1.1 Ships having the service notation launch or seagoing launch are to comply with the requirements of the
present Article.
21.2.1 Equipment
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